See photographs of the beautiful natural wonders from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Photographs selected by Jeff Campagna Text by Tracy Scott Forson Few things add beauty to a landscape ...

The waterfalls are fed by the Sharavathi River in the Western Ghats mountain ... with breathtaking panoramas of the park's emerald landscape and Middle Lake. Come prepared with a poncho since ...

Over time, the waterfall has ... straight out of the river to dizzying heights above the canyon floor. The steep walls display an expansive timeline that charts the landscape’s 500-million ...

Between a trio of national parks, this underrated northern region has mighty mountains, industrial relics and ancient ruins.

It offers adventure, but also relaxation, with a diverse natural landscape made ... worth visiting Columbia River Gorge. It ...

Located in Southwest Iceland in the Hvítá river canyon ... travelers can expect to see other waterfalls in the gorge and the lush green landscape of the nature reserve in the warmer months.

You can take stunning shots of the waterfall, the river, and the surrounding scenery to create lasting memories of your visit. 6. Apikuni Falls in Glacier National Park Hidden within the stunning ...

Uncover China's landmarks, from the majestic Great Wall to the breathtaking Yangtze River - 4000 years of history and culture ...

You can still see the evidence for this geologically traumatic era in the carved channels and giant boulders strewn across the desert landscape ... this was the largest waterfall on planet ...

India's diverse and breathtaking landscape is adorned ... in the country. The waterfall is a mesmerizing sight during the monsoon season when the Sharavati River's torrential waters thunder ...

Costa Rica packs an incredible array of things to see and do into a small area. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama it has ...