Fall colors in Shenandoah National Park

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2023-09-30Virginia
Fall colors in Shenandoah National Park
'Oak'tober is upon us and that means it's time to turn over a new leaf! Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park spans over 200,000 acres. As summer bids farewell, the park undergoes a transformation, unveiling its most enchanting chapte...[阅读全文]

Jiaxiu Tower under a full moon

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2023-09-29Guiyang, Guizhou province, China
Jiaxiu Tower under a full moon
As summer's warmth gently yields to autumn's cool embrace, the Mid-Autumn Festival lights up the Chinese city of Guiyang, celebrating the full moon and the autumn harvest. Also known as the Moon Festival, it takes place on the 15th day of the year's eighth lunar month in...[阅读全文]

Container ship near a commercial port in Thailand

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2023-09-28泰国
Container ship near a commercial port in Thailand
The sea is a tough workplace, and a busy one—the shipping industry is the backbone of the global economy, transporting more than 80% of the world’s trade. On World Maritime Day, shipping professionals and leaders gather to raise awareness about maritime safety, sustainable...[阅读全文]

The Via Krupp footpath on Capri island

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2023-09-27Italy
The Via Krupp footpath on Capri island
Via Krupp is a cliffside pathway on the Italian island of Capri, renowned for its dramatic serpentine design. Built between 1900 and 1902 by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, the footpath connects the town of Capri to Marina Piccola beach, and allowed ...[阅读全文]

Venice Beach Skatepark at sunset

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2023-09-26Los Angeles, California
Venice Beach Skatepark at sunset
Welcome to the concrete waves of Venice Beach, California, a skateboarder's paradise. Built next to the beach town's sun-kissed shores, Venice Skatepark stands as a testament to the history of skateboarding in the state.Opened in 2009, the park was the result of years of ...[阅读全文]

Sea otter in Bartlett Cove

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2023-09-25Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Sea otter in Bartlett Cove
It's hard not to smile when you spot a sea otter. Their whiskery faces, busy paws, and thick fur give the impression of a stuffed animal that has come to life and taken to the ocean. The heaviest members of the weasel family, sea otters aren't just cute. They also play a vita...[阅读全文]

The Fraser River near Mount Robson

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2023-09-24British Columbia, Canada
The Fraser River near Mount Robson
If you are a nature enthusiast, or simply enjoy listening to the sound of rumbling rivers, you might like to know that today is World Rivers Day. First held in 2005 during the United Nations' 'Water for Life’ campaign, it was proposed by Canadian river conservationist ...[阅读全文]

Cottonwood trees and red sandstone in Coyote Gulch

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2023-09-23Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah
Cottonwood trees and red sandstone in Coyote Gulch
Autumn has officially begun! In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox falls on September 23 this year, marking the beginning of autumn. Today is one of the two moments in the year when day and night are equal in length, thanks to the sun's location exactly above the...[阅读全文]

Southern white rhinoceros males

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2023-09-22Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Southern white rhinoceros males
Keep the five alive! That is the mission of World Rhinoceros Day, rhino specialists, and fans around the globe. Those five species are: the Javan, Sumatran, greater one-horned, black, and white rhinoceros. It is the white rhino which can be seen on our homepage, identifi...[阅读全文]

Inside the Nobel Peace Center

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2023-09-21Oslo, Norway
Inside the Nobel Peace Center
Every year on September 21, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day. Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, the day begins with the Peace Bell Ceremony held at the UN headquarters in New York Cit...[阅读全文]