Cerro El Cono is a solitary, pyramidal hill in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest whose origins remain mysterious and that holds spiritual significance for Indigenous people.

As luck would have it, Pyramid Lake happens to be nestled right between these two national forest parks, giving visitors first-rate access to many of the unsung natural wonders of Southern California.

Despite having been tucked away in the Scottish forest for more than 150 years, the cairn, which is also referred to as the Balmoral Pyramid, is still largely considered to be a hidden gem in ...