Shiraito Falls Japan

There’re several scenic places created by the eruptions near Mt. Fuji. Shiraito Falls is one of them, and a waterfall where spring water of Mt. Fuji flows down in hundreds of threads on the surface of a 20 meters high and 200 meters wide rock wall.  The majestic natural Shiraito Falls is a waterfall in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and has been protected since 1936 as a Japanese Natural Monument. The waterfalls were considered as sacred under the Fuji cult. The Shiraito Waterfall particularly is distinct due to its wide percolating series of weeping walls through moss and other foliage that stretched for such a wide width that almost no way any photograph could do it justice. 

The Shiraito Falls is listed as one of the "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", in a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. It was also selected by the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun and Osaka Mainichi Shimbun. The waterfall is one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan in 1927. Therefore in 2013 the waterfall was listed to the World Heritage List as part of the Fujisan Cultural Site. Another waterfall, the Otodome Falls is about a 5 minute walk away. The waterfall is completely naturesque and peaceful, and it is one of favorite waterfalls in the country. The Shiraito-no-taki is scenic allure to visitors, and its pool at its base exhibited deep blue colors water. The waterfall is perfectly picnic place for both families and groups.  

The scenery of water rushing down from a fault slip of lava created by eruptions is a magnificent view that cannot be seen elsewhere. Shiraito Falls are a graceful expanse of waterfalls that are formed by the Fuji River water, snow water and spring water around Mount Fuji, merging together as a single flow and falling off. Shiraito falls literally meaning “white thread falls”. The area is also well vegetated in spring, and the crimson colors of the maple trees in fall complement the attractiveness of the waterfall.

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The Valley of the Moon Argentina

Ischigualasto Provincial Park is located about 300 kilometers away from the capital of San Juan. It is better known as Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). Ischigualasto, meaning “the place where you put the moon” is a remote valley in Argentina. The strange clay formation, with a great variety of hues, shapes and different layers of mineral and sediments, offers a glimpse of the Earth evolution in the Triassic Period. It is studded with geological formations left by wind erosion, remarkable standing stones and boulders that are so rounded just like massive marbles. 

The valley's which was once-fertile ground is now arid and contains several plant and animal fossils that paleontologists come from all over the world to study them. The erosion over the millennia unearths the fossils and other geological formations such as a host of almost spherical concretions. The wind, unstoppable and patient, has pounded the local bedrock for an age. It is revealed, the boulders that mudstone in its original wet form, helped to form look as if giants have been playing marbles. It is worth mentioning millions of years later, different movements and collisions of the tectonic plates have revealed those valleys that were covered by thousands of meters of younger rocks. 

As if a chest were opened, the Ischigualasto basin tells the story of what happened back then on Planet Earth. Fortunately, not everything is gone. Traces of ancestors have been discovered step by step. Traces of vegetable and animal life can be found giving tourists a chance to know and study the origin of life on this planet. The name of the valley as it is known nowadays derives from that expression, because of combination water and wind erosion carved different silhouettes day after day. The formations like "The Worm", "Painted Valley", “The Sphinx”, “The Bowling Field”, “The Submarine”, “The Mushroom” and the “Red Ravines” can be found. 

The landscape is magnificent and spectacular for tourists from all over the world that come to San Juan to enjoy this pre-historic treasure. At night time, when the full moon is glowing, the moonlight turns Ischigualasto even stranger and far more captivating. Wandering about the Painted Valley, observing the capricious forms the Submarine, the Sphinx, the Flags, the Mushroom, and stepping on these dinosaur lands in the silence of the night is an exclusive and memorable experience, not only for the sight but also for the spirit. The inspiring scenery and perfect beauty are inimitable and completely different from other natural areas in Argentina. 

The mushroom, the submarine, the parrot and Alladin's lamp, are names that have been given to the weird and irregular grey-green rock formations found here. They were formed by the constant action of wind erosion which, like some mad artist, sculpted the bizarre shapes over a period of millions of years. It may be a surprise to discover that dinosaurs are not the most numerous or the largest of animals to be discovered here. Much more common are the fossils of Rhyncosaurs and cynodonts. This has led to speculation that when dinosaurs first appeared on the planet they were not a desperately successful creature to begin with.

Ischigualasto, moon valley, Argentine from keltoi on Vimeo.

Horseshoe Bend an Ultimate Experience of Mother Nature

Horseshoe bend is located 5 miles downstream from Glen Canyon Dam Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, about 4 miles southwest of Page. It is the name of horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River near the town of Page, Arizona in the United States. It is accessible via a 1.1 miles hike from U.S. Route 89 but an access road does reach the geological structure as it is part of a state park. The Horseshoe Bend can be viewed from the steep cliff above. According to Google terrain maps, the overlook is 4,200 feet above sea level and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet above sea level making it a 1,000 feet drop. 

The Horseshoe Bend contains several minerals. Some of the minerals are hematite, platinum, and garnet. Now publics are adding it to their Grand Canyon experience because they can have their picture taken and it feels like you “IN” the Grand Canyon making it feel like you’re in the Grand Canyon near the Colorado River. Therefore; Horseshoe Bend is one of tourist’s favorite hikes, this is a side trip that doesn't cost anything but a slight effort while you're at Lake Powell in Northern Arizona. To get there, you’ve to slog the better part of a mile across ground that is sometimes inches deep in loose sand. The only plants I saw there of any significance were Canaigre, but otherwise, the ground was totally dry.

Majestic Sizir Waterfall - Sivas – Turkey

Sizir Waterfall is located on Goksu creek, near the large village of Sizir in Gemerek town of Sivas province in Turkey. This waterfall has a big tourism potential. Trout breeding establishments are located in the area. Sorts of carp fishes may be found at some parts of Goksu creek. Like most of our waterfalls, the Sizir watefalf is worth visiting only in very rainy seasons, and explore pictures from this place and get impressions for your trip. Sizir waterfall is also called Goksu Falls. Closeness to main road and accessibility to the waterfall arise the attractiveness of touristic.

The majestic Sızır Waterfall consists of Göksu stream is one of the branches of the Red River, with water falling over travertine step. However it is about 22-meter-high and water falls in line of seven drops. But this is heavily varying according to the seasons and the amount of water passing through the waterfall. Although Sızır Waterfall and the surrounding are known by local people, it is ineffectually recognized across the country. 

We have faith in that this touristic spot have high value will take its rightful share of the tourism pie with the introduction of the scope of nature-based ecotourism at the second degree natural site that has been declared by Sivas Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection Regional Office in 2001 and that has the essential infrastructure facilities. At this point, we hope that this article will contribute to increasing the introduction and awareness of the waterfall. This waterfall has great potential for tourist to get there, and share a big part in that area development by taking necessary actions.  Source: Charismatic Planet

Sultanate of Oman "Les Mille et Une Nuits"

Film shot with a Sony 4K Ax100 through the wonderful Oman sultanate.

Sultanate of Oman - "Les Mille et Une Nuits"