Horseshoe Bend, Arizona by Joel Bear, a husband-wife adventure photography team committed to capturing the 'roar of adventure.' (Joel Bear/Gestalten) Whether it's atop a mountain peak in the Swiss Alps or from a kayak paddling beneath waterfalls in the Canadian Rockies, adventure photographers have provided spectacular views of the world's natural wonders. The new book (Gestalten, 2015) compiles awe-inspiring images from some of the most intrepid adventure photographers for a visual journey through faraway lands, as seen by those who...

Urban explorer and photographer Thomas Windisch of Graz, Austria traveled 12,000 miles across Europe to capture images of luxurious hotels that once hosted royals and the world's elite, but are now crumbling in decay. While some of the more than 100 hotels Windisch photographed look as though they could still be hosting grand events in their ballrooms, others are more obviously dilapidated, with dirty mattresses, dusty, broken furniture and moss-covered floors. Many of the resorts haven't been used in several...

Four-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is used to feeling the heat on the football field, but it was a decision he made on a recent family vacation to tropical Costa Rica that has him in hot water with his fans. The New England Patriots quarterback suffered through a brutal winter like so many Bostonians, so he jetted off for an early spring getaway to thaw out. During the vacation, Brady chose to take the advice of his haters and...

Summer will be here before you know it, and there's no better way to spend this sweltering season than on a road trip. The United States is brimming with the most beautiful and diverse views on the planet, from the glittering waters of the Pacific to the majestic Rocky Mountains and down to the mysterious swamps of the South. There is a road trip for everyone, and we've compiled a list of routes that will take you anywhere. The slideshow...

The world’s most remote island, cut off from the rest of the world by dangerous ocean conditions, is diving headfirst into the 21st century thanks to a design competition created to bring its infrastructure up to speed. Tristan da Cunha is a group of four small volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, drifting over 1,000 miles southwest of Cape Town, South Africa. Weather heavily impacts the area, with severe ocean swells limiting outside access. The largest of the islands...

Will Ellis' work is inspired by the history of New York and the city's rapidly changing culture and architecture, buildings lost to time and the elements. "Few cities in the U.S. have the depth of history and the worldwide influence of New York," Ellis told weather.com. "In New York City, the local is global—people around the world connect with it as a center of cuture and commerse, and I think to see this side of it is really surprising for...

Two-thousand six hundred and sixty selfies, and one memorable storm that nearly got the best of him. You might have that many selfies after years using an iPhone, or weeks being a narcissist, but reason for having thousands of pictures of his face is more meaningful. One of many selfies taken on the trail. (Andy Davidhazy ) In May 2013, Davidhazy set out to solo hike the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans over 2,700 miles and touches both the Mexican...

Leeds Bradford Airport inWest Yorkshire, England continues to prove it is for clean landings. Strong gale force winds commonly disrupt an otherwise fundamentally sound airplane landing, and give passengers an uncomfortable descent. Recent footage continues to show planes having trouble landing in these intense winds — with gusts sometimes reaching 70 MPH, according to . Fortunately, some skilled piloting helped these planes land safely, despite the intense conditions causing each aircraft to turn sideways and experience a wobbly descent. MORE...

Can you guess this location from a bird's eye view? The world abounds with beautiful sights, from the sleek skyscrapers of Barcelona to the twisting waterways of Venice and across the ocean to the flashy beauty of Las Vegas in the desert Southwest. As you travel, you may notice there are multiple cities that are home to famous skylines dotted with giant skyscrapers, monuments and so much more. (MORE: ) Several of these views are easily guessable when looking at...

The Rubber Bowl, which opened in 1940 and named after the predominance of the tire industry in Akron, served as the home field of the Akron Zips football team of the University of Akron. The Zips played their last game at the Rubber Bowl on November 2008. (Seph Lawless) Some football stadiums get rebuilt and some get high-tech makeovers (like the Minnesota Vikings stadium's planned ), but some stadiums just get left behind. Photographer ' haunting photos of the abandoned...

Transportation workers and commuters were greeted to an unwelcome passenger along the railway line at Bardwell Park station in the suburb of Sydney, Australia. Severe storms swept across South Wales earlier this week, disrupting transportation in several areas and causing the flood waters to take over the railway line seen in the video above. The time lapse video only takes seconds to show the train tracks completely submerged in water. MORE FROM WEATHER.COM:50 Amazing Places to See in Australia ...

Although the weather held out and provided a safe trip for Turkish Arilines flight #TK1878 from Milan, Italy, the passengers on board were still left shaken. After a failed attempt to land at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, the due to serious damage on the right landing gear and wing, according to Airlive.net. As the right side of the plane shot off smoke and flames, the pilot attempted a second landing, this time successfully. Luckily, all 97 passengers were safely evacuated and...

Hang En Cave in Vietnam is the world's third largest cave. At more than 430 feet high and 495 feet wide, it has its own climate, river and jungle. Explorers can pitch tents on the beach of the crystal-blue river and spend the night, as the trek isn't an easy one. The cave is located six miles into the jungle, and there is no road to get there. Hiking is the only option, and hikers must be willing to wade...