Every December 11, we celebrate International Mountain Day, honoring the majestic peaks that shape our planet and the glaciers that support life. From the rolling Alps to the towering Himalayas, mountains cover nearly a quarter of Earth"s land and host 15% of the world"s population and nearly half of its biodiversity hotspots. Mount Everest, the world"s highest peak at over 29,000 feet, stands as a symbol of human aspiration and natural beauty. Its glaciers feed rivers sustaining millions, showing that mountains are more than scenery—they are lifelines.
International Mountain Day
Today in History
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A leafy seadragon in the waters off Wool Bay, Australia
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The Gothic Gate in the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, Czechia
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Wicker fields in Cañamares, Spain
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Travels to the Oregon deep
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Yosemite National Park turns 132
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A Portuguese fort takes a star turn
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Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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Spring comes to Glacier National Park
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Reflections of the night sky
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The Guggenheim Bilbao turns 25
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Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia
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Welcome to California
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Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia
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International Surfing Day
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Fire-damaged forest near Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado
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Happy Fourth of July!
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Happy Independence Day!
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Time for brass bands and beer
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A lunar lantern celebration
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A notorious advocate for women
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World Migratory Bird Day
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Winter in England s Cotswolds
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Ring of fire
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National Park Week: Wind Cave National Park
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Happy 300th, NOLA!
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Speed skaters in the Gangneung Oval, Pyeongchang, South Korea
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Festivus
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A winter’s holiday ends
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Salt of the earth
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Dog days of summer
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