Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes at an elevation of 1754 m above sea level. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in the rift valley of Kenya and is protected by Lake Nakuru National Park. The lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously line the shore. Other birds also flourish in the area, as do warthogs, baboons and other...

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Isshiki Beach, Hayama, Japan

When I was literally testing out the waters to compile the list of twelve Beaches near Yokosuka Naval Base, I came across Isshiki Beach. Located in the quaint town of Hayama, I learned that on April 16, 2014, CNN announced itsWorld’s 100 Best Beaches wherein Isshiki beach came in at No. 65. Isshiki is famous for swimming, water sports, windsurfing, boating and sun bathing. Then there are the umi no ie, temporary beach houses,...

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South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States

This article is about the hiking trail at the south rim of Grand Canyon. For the trail from the north rim, see North Kaibab Trail. The South Kaibab Trail is a hiking trail in Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Unlike the Bright Angel Trail which also begins at the south rim of Grand Canyon and leads to the Colorado River, the South...

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