This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...

The Northwest features many pretty mountains, lakes, and islands, each with its own fascinating history. However, few can hold a candle to Spirit Lake in Washington in terms of both beauty and ...

The heart-shaped Lake Toyoni in Hokkaido, Japan, is just one of many naturally occurring icons around the world—and beyond. Photograph by Satoru Kobayashi, Getty Images.