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This cache is located near one of our own natural wonders, the Canning River.There is a scenic walking or cycling path along the river. Please enjoy.
To make this cache more fun, please consider the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and choose one. Then upload an image of it and in your log write a comment as to why you chose it, if you would like to visit it, why?, or if you have already been there, how spectacular it was. If you like, you could also look at other lists of Natural Wonders of the World and choose one of them.There is a list for each continent and a list of "finalists".
This should make a great album.
The cache is a tiny nano camouflaged in a bigger natural outer. Please bring nano tools and writing instrument.
Why are the 7 Natural Wonders considered so awesome?
There has been much debate over which wonders should be included and how large the list should be.The world is full of so many beautiful places. Which to choose? Beauty does come into play when determining a natural wonder, but other factors are also important . These include statistical significance, traditional or historical significance, uniqueness, and of course, splendor. One of the many lists is as follows:
Grand Canyon
Great Barrier Reef
Harbour of Rio de Janeiro
Mount Everest
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights
Paricutin Volcano
Victoria Falls
A canyon so vast, and carved out of the past ….The Grand Canyon is a massive gorge located in the state of Arizona in the United States, and was created by the Colorado River. Although not the steepest nor the longest canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is recognized as a natural wonder because of the overall scale and size combined with the beautifully colored landscape. The canyon offers a variety of lookouts and experiences that provide visitors with a view that cannot be matched.
Many spectacular views of the Grand Canyon can be experienced from the many vistas that are presented throughout the park, particularly along the South Rim. A breath taking view can be experienced through Lipan Point on the South Rim. This view exposes visitors to a variety of rock strata and delivers an amazing view of the Unkar Creek area.
A helicopter tour is the best way to truly appreciate the vastness of the canyon.
A giant coral reef, with fish beyond belief ….The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest individual formation created by living organisms. As the largest coral reef in the world, the Great Barrier Reef includes over 900 islands, over 2,900 separate reefs, and supports one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Probably the best way to see the Great Barrier Reef is through the lens of an underwater mask.
Snorkeling or scuba diving provides an up close view of some of the most vibrant fish, coral and marine life.
A thousand tiny islands in one mountain cupped bay …. The Harbour of Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil and was created by erosion from the Atlantic Ocean and is also known as Guanabara Bay. The Harbour is surrounded by gorgeous granite monolith mountains that include the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain at 1,296 feet (395 m), Corcovado Peak at 2,310 feet (704 m), and the hills of Tijuca at 3,350 feet (1021 m). Visitors will also experience numerous islands including Governor's island, Fundao and Snakes Island.
The best way to see the Harbour of Rio de Janeiro is to get above it. Some visitors will seek to discover and view the harbour and surrounding area by taking to the skies. This can be done either through helicopter or for the more adventurous through the use of a hang glider.
The most common means of seeing this wonder are to travel to the tops of the surrounding granite peaks that overlook the harbor. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado both offer panoramic views of the harbour and surrounding landscape. Sugar Loaf Mountain is actually in the harbour and provides views back over the city and into mountains. Additionally, visitors will have great views of the beautiful beaches that line the harbour.
Corcovado peak is much higher and looks east over the harbour and back towards Sugar Loaf Mountain. Corcovado peak also offers visitors with an opportunity to see the famous monument - Christ the Redeemer.
A mountain so high it almost reaches the sky ….Mount Everest
is the highest mountain in the world with the summit reaching a peak of 29,029 feet (8,848 m). It is located in the Himalayan mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest represents the highest spot on earth, but it is not the tallest mountain in the world. Mount McKinley in Alaska is the tallest mountain based on measurements taken from the base of the mountain, which is above sea level, to the peak. However, Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the actual tallest mountain in the world measured from its base, of which most of it is under water. Collectively, it rises 6.3 miles (10,200 m) from the base beneath the sea to the peak at 13,796 feet (4,205 m).
The Challenger Deep, off the Mariana islands, is the deepest spot in the ocean. If Mount Everest were placed inside the cavern there would be more than 1.3 miles (2 km) of water still covering it.
The best way to see Mount Everest probably depends on who you are . For the more adventurous individuals the best way to see Mount Everest is to make the trek and hike to the base of the mountain. For the common visitor, the best way to see Mount Everest is probably to take a guided flight around the mountain.
Magical dancing lights, performing through the night ….Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights are naturally occurring lights that create intriguing and spectacular displays in the sky. The aurora lights frequently appear as diffused glow lighting up the horizon. The most amazing sight is when the northern lights appears as waves across the sky; it is almost as if the lights are dancing.
The best way to see the aurora or northern lights is by traveling to the Northern Hemisphere. The chances of experiencing the northern lights will increase as you approach the magnetic pole. The magnetic pole is presently found in the arctic islands of Canada.
A volcano that grew, nearly right in front of you.... Paricutin Volcano is a cinder cone volcano in Michoacán, Mexico.Paricutin was named one of the seven natural wonders as an active volcano but has been dormant since the last eruption in 1952. It was established as a natural wonder because mankind witnessed its birth. The volcano was fast growing reaching three-quarters of of its size within the first year.
The best way to see Paricutin is to take the 12 mile round trip journey to the top of the volcano. This can be accomplished through a strenuous hike or by horseback. The journey will let you see Paricutin from a variety of views.
Falls so tall, a dinosaur would feel small ….Victoria Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in southern Africa on the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River serves as the fall's water source. With the collective height and width of the falls, it is attributed as the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The name Victoria Falls was given by the Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone. Victoria falls is accessed through either Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It is recommended that which ever city serves as the entry point that visitors take advantage of the complete natural wonder experience and cross over to border to see what Victoria Falls has to offer from the opposite side.
One of the best ways to see the falls is to take a helicopter or microlite tour over the falls, which provides a breathtaking and spectacular aerial view of the falls and surrounding area. Whether you elect to take a helicopter, microlite or both up into the air you will have a fair chance of seeing elephants, hippos or other wildlife while taking in the awe inspiring view of the falls. .
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