The Phenomenon of “Crown Shyness” Where Trees Avoid Touching

Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another.

The North Face Founder’s Patagonian Farm

Situated between the Renihue and Negro rivers in southern Chile, The North Face Founder’s Patagonian Farm is an adventurer’s retreat.

The Deepest Metro Stations in The World

The average metro train doesn’t go beyond a few stories underground. But sometimes the geology and the geography of the region, such as the presence of rivers and swamps, forces engineers to go deep underground.

Isa lake: The Two-Ocean Lake

The Isa Lake Viewpoint, located about 8 miles east of the Old Faithful Area along the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park

Walking on Frozen Baikal, The Deepest and Oldest Lake on Earth

According to photographer Kristina Makeeva: “Baikal is impressive. It’s the deepest and the cleanest lake on Earth. When we were planning a trip, we didn’t even suspect it is so wonderful, majestic and fairy. We were raptured over its beauty so much, that we almost didn’t sleep all 3 days we were here.”

The World’s Saddest Destinations via Google Maps

On a platform filled with glamorous travel images from across the globe, Australian artist Damien Rudd’s account @sadtopographies contributes quite the opposite.

Superb Photographs of the Diversity of Earth’s Landscapes

Californian photographer Chris Burkard took the habit of wandering the globe to explore its relief and the diversity of landscapes it can offer. The result of his journeys is compiled in a photo calendar available at Amber Lotus Publishing.