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50 of the most beautiful natural wonders around the world

Earth Day is a time to reflect on our world's beauty and fragility — and to commit to preserving its future.

The Dead Sea.Olesya Baron/Shutterstock
  • This Earth Day, we identified some of the world's most beautiful natural features.
  • Photographs show the vibrant colors of canyons, forests, and rocky shorelines around the world.
  • In Colombia, a unique plant turns a river bright red, while Australia is home to a pink lake.
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The 2024 theme is "Planet vs. Plastics," with the goal of spreading awareness about the dangers of plastics to our health and to the wellbeing of all creatures, while calling for an end to single-use plastics. This year's event is also urging the end of fast fashion — as Business Insider previously reported, fashion production is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions, while around 100 million tons of clothing ends up in landfills each year.

Photos of breathtaking sights around the globe remind us just how much we have to lose. From Hawaii's Na Pali Coast to Iceland's Skogafoss Waterfall, these images show some of the world's most beautiful natural features.

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