The oldest way to fly

The oldest way to fly

Balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico (© gmeland/Shutterstock)

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Oct. 2, 2023World Architecture Day
Oct. 2, 2024Autumn in the Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon
Oct. 2, 2025Oxbow Bend on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States

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Oct. 16, 2023Golden larches and Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington
Sep. 5, 2023Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
Our forgotten forests
Apr. 30, 2024Cheetah in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Oct. 11, 2025World Migratory Bird Day
Im ready for my close-up, Mr. DeSquirrel
Beautiful from all angles
May 27, 2025Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
Nov. 21, 2023Grey seal pup
Say hello to these halophytes!
Apr. 10, 2026Siblings Day
May 31, 2024Gunnerside, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
Jun 5, 2026World Environment Day
Mar. 19, 2024Spring equinox
A legend sprung from the ground
Nov. 6, 2025Celebrating Yi Peng
Jan. 7, 2025Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand
Jan. 10, 2025Abraham Lake, Alberta
Where buffalo roam
Jun. 13, 2025Canadian Grand Prix 2025
Jul. 27, 2024Vineyards above the Moselle River, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
An oasis in the desert
Feb. 20, 2024Kinder Scout, Peak District National Park, UK
Stairway to heaven?
Jul. 10, 2024Collared aracari
Like paint on a canvas
A 50-year balancing act
Sep. 24, 2025Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, United States
Stealthy pollinators