Virgin River in Zion National Park

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2022-11-19Utah
Virgin River in Zion National Park
Our photo brings us to a 16-mile stretch of the Virgin River where it cuts a spectacular thousand-foot-deep gorge through the upper reaches of Utah's Zion Canyon. Flowing through Zion National Park (which turns 103 today!), the Virgin River is home to unique plants an...[阅读全文]

The gates of the Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen) in Fez

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2022-11-18Morocco
The gates of the Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen) in Fez
The International Day of Islamic Art, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019, occurs every November 18 to celebrate past and contemporary artistic expressions of Islam, and to highlight Islamic artists' contributions to world civilization. November 18 also marks Morocco's i...[阅读全文]

Bridge on the McKenzie River Trail

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2022-11-17Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Bridge on the McKenzie River Trail
Our photo shows Oregon's McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, part of the Willamette National Forest. This trail winds by lakes, rivers, and springs, guiding you through shady old-growth forests. One highlight: the view overlooking Tamolich Blue Pool, a cryst...[阅读全文]

Cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado

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2022-11-16USA
Cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado
At its World Heritage Convention on November 16, 1972, UNESCO adopted an international treaty that for the first time linked the concepts of nature conservation and preservation of cultural properties. The World Heritage Sites program was sparked by Egypt's planne...[阅读全文]

Punch Bowl on the River Quoich in the Cairngorms

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2022-11-13Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Punch Bowl on the River Quoich in the Cairngorms
In the eastern Highlands of Scotland, tucked into the forested plateaus of the Cairngorms mountain range is a small but beloved river that runs through a ravine. The River Quoich is frequented by nature lovers, hikers, and intrepid paddlers willing to brave its surprisingl...[阅读全文]

Group of bald eagles near Haines

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2022-11-12Alaska
Group of bald eagles near Haines
Each November as many as 4,000 bald eagles descend on the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, to feed on the late run of chum and coho salmon that have died shortly after spawning in the 'flats' of the river. It's a feast for birds and birders alike, as the raptors tear int...[阅读全文]

Mount Abu and the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan

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2022-11-11India
Mount Abu and the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan
Providing much-needed relief from the blazing heat of Rajasthan, Mount Abu, the state’s only hill station, stands at a height of 1,722 meters above sea level and is embraced by the lush green hills of the Aravalli Range. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert as its...[阅读全文]