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Amazing Waters of the World BY NICOLE IRVING
With water covering up to 71% of the Earth’s surface, per the U.S. Geological Survey, there is no doubt an abundance of amazing places across the globe to take in Mother Nature’s beautiful array of water wonders. From the Dead Sea to Niagara Falls, water has a way of drawing us in to take part in its magic.
NIAGARA FALLS PHOTO BY ANNA MORERA
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK CRATER LAKE, OREGON Crater lake, the result of an eruption from Mount Mazama, also goes by the name “lake majesty.” According to the U.S. Department of Interiors, Mount Mazama was a 12,000-foot-tall volcano that erupted and collapsed around 7,000 plus years ago. At 1,943 feet deep, the deepest lake in the U.S. attracts people from all over the globe with its deep blue color, a result of it being fed only from melting snow and rain. There are no inbound channels of water, so no mineral deposits sediment is washed in from anywhere else, according to the U.S Department of Interiors. A perfect spot for those looking for adventure, the Crater Lake National Park welcomes swimming, skiing, hiking, cycling and sightseeing year round.
Sitting on the U.S. and Canada border and with the ability to produce over 4 million kW of electricity, Niagara Falls is one of the worlds most popular water wonders. It is reported that approximately 8.8 million people visit the falls each year with some of the more popular summer months attracting close to a million visitors. There is something for everyone who visits the falls and Niagara Falls State Park, which was established in 1885. One can partake in the many jet boat tours available or climb down to the Cave of the Winds hurricane deck (closed during winter), and stay for a LED illumination show at dusk that lights up the falls 365 days a year. And, if you aren’t able to travel any time soon to upstate New York, you can watch a live cam of the falls at niagarafallslive.com any time you want!
THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL With the landscape of the Negev Desert in the background, the Dead Sea, known for its health, healing and wellness properties, is actually a natural salt (30% salt) lake between Israel and Jordan. The water of the Dead Sea will glisten blue and green, and the edges are lined with white mineral salt deposits under sunny skies that never change about 330 days of the year. The thick, black mud found on the seabed of the Dead Sea is proven to be good for your skin and a huge attraction for people around the world. It is high in magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium, which can give you a mud bath better than you could find in many spas. These high levels of salt and magnesium can remove impurities and improve your skin’s functionality by making it a better barrier and more elastic. There are many tours you can take upon your arrival as well as public and private beach entries.
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WELLNESS360 | JULY/AUGUST 2020
