Pumpkin Creek is travertine,

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When boating down the Colorado River, which flows deep into the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona, you're bound to come across a rather strange sight - a giant pumpkin hanging over the river. Due to its color and rounded shape, this unusual geological formation was named Pumpkin Spring, which translates as Pumpkin Creek.

limestone deposit from carbonated springs that has accumulated in this area over thousands of years, forming the original giant pumpkin shape.

Pumpkin Spring photo

Despite the picturesque appearance and temptingly special database water, swimming in this pool is quite dangerous - the water in its composition has a high concentration of copper, zinc, lead and arsenic. If you are an absolute extreme and you are interested in thrills, then, having plunged into the water of this pool, immediately rinse under the running water of the river.



Well, and, of course, you can’t drink this water under any circumstances, because one liter of water from Pumpkin Spring contains 1100 milligrams of arsenic.

Pumpkin Spring photo

If you happen to travel along the Colorado River yourself, you can see this amazing natural phenomenon, which has long been a popular local attraction, at 342 km.

Ecological amusement park Naturlandia, Andorra
ecological park naturlandia in andorra

Between France and Spain is the microstate of Andorra. Situated in the eastern Pyrenees, the small country attracts tourists with its excellent ski resorts. One of the popular attractions of the Principality of Andorra is the Naturlandia Park located in La Rabassa.

ecological park naturlandia in andorra

The year-round Naturlandia ecotourism area is located at an altitude of 1960-2160 meters above sea level. The park is famous for its magnificent mountain landscapes, original attractions for children and adults, which will definitely appeal to all fans of ecotourism.