At 277 miles in length, the Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Best known for its water clarity and blue hue, this west coast caldera looks great in any light.

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This 65-feet-tall stunner is no stranger to controversy. In 2000, a nature photographer came under fire for, well, lighting one beneath the arch to demonstrate a particular photography technique and was subsequently fined over $10,000 for damages. Following that, photos surfacing of climber Dean Potter’s jaunt to the top caused authorities to forbid climbing on any named arch all year.