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Foster Covered Bridge in Cabot

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2022-09-28Vermont
Foster Covered Bridge in Cabot
At one point in history, the United States had upwards of 14,000 wooden covered bridges. Most of them were built between 1825 and 1875 to cross a stream or river and were intended to withstand the elements. An uncovered wooden bridge may have a lifespan of only about 20 year...[阅读全文]

Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park

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2022-09-27Wyoming
Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
The highest concentration of geysers and hydrothermal springs in the world are located here in this corner of Yellowstone National Park, called the Upper Geyser Basin. They include what is perhaps the most famous geyser of them all: Old Faithful. But the Upper Basin ...[阅读全文]

Caribou crossing the Susitna River during the autumn rut

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2022-09-26Alaska
Caribou crossing the Susitna River during the autumn rut
It's that time of year when Alaskan caribou are beginning to feel a little frisky. From late September until early November, males will be strutting their stuff, locking antlers with one another, and competing for the attention of females in hopes of furthering the species. ...[阅读全文]

Aerial view of the Amazon River in Brazil

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2022-09-25Brazil
Aerial view of the Amazon River in Brazil
On World Rivers Day, we honor what may be thought of as the queen of them all—the Amazon, which flows more than 4,000 miles mostly through the South American countries of Peru and Brazil. The Amazon discharges a whopping 58 million gallons of fresh water into the ocea...[阅读全文]

Milky Way over Acadia National Park

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2022-09-24Maine
Milky Way over Acadia National Park
This striking photo lets us showcase two noteworthy events in one day, at no extra charge. (You’re welcome.) National Public Lands Day is observed on the fourth Saturday in September, and today’s also part of the Acadia Night Sky Festival, which celebrates the starl...[阅读全文]

The aspen canopy along Last Dollar Road near Telluride

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2022-09-23Colorado
The aspen canopy along Last Dollar Road near Telluride
This thicket of aspen trees is on the Last Dollar Road, an 18-mile scenic drive in southwest Colorado that is as dramatic as its name suggests, with switchbacks and stunning views of peaks and meadows and of course the aspen trees that paint the land come September. Aspens...[阅读全文]

Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland

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2022-09-22Maine
Spring Point Ledge Light in South Portland
Spring Point Ledge Light warns boats approaching Portland Harbor of the hazardous ledge that it's named for. This underwater ridge reaches out into the shipping channel and was the cause of many shipwrecks in the late 19th century when the harbor was one of the busiest on ...[阅读全文]

'Peace Doves' by artist Peter Walker, in Liverpool Cathedral

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2022-09-21Liverpool, England
'Peace Doves' by artist Peter Walker, in Liverpool Cathedral
Today we're marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to 'strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire.' This year's theme is 'End racism, build peace.' As t...[阅读全文]