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Decorated gate of the Royal Palace of Fez, Morocco
Decorated gate of the Royal Palace of Fez, Morocco
In Fez, Morocco, the Royal Palace—known as Dar al-Makhzen—has stood as a seat of power since the 13th century, when Morocco"s rulers established a fortified royal city around it. Behind its high walls lie gardens, courtyards, mosques, and royal residences spread across a vast complex still used by the king today, making it both historic and fully active.Desktop Version
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Where two great deserts meet, Joshua Tree National Park reveals a stark, mesmerizing landscape shaped by wind, time, and extremes. In Southern California, the higher Mojave Desert merges with the hotter, lower Colorado Desert, creating a unique blend of ecosystems and remarkable biodiversity.Desktop Version
International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
Today, the International Day of the World"s Indigenous Peoples invites a closer look at communities whose stories stretch far beyond recorded history. Proclaimed by the United Nations in 1994 and first observed in 1995, the date marks a landmark 1982 meeting focused on protecting Indigenous rights worldwide. More than 476 million Indigenous people now live across about 90 countries, sustaining thousands of cultures and the majority of the world"s roughly 7,000 languages.Desktop Version
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
From above, Palmanova looks less like a town and more like a carefully drawn star set into the plains of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Founded by the Republic of Venice in 1593, this fortress city was designed for defense, order, and spectacle. Its streets radiate from a central square, while its walls are shaped into a precise nine-pointed pattern. That geometry was no accident. Palmanova became one of the most influential models of early modern military architecture. It was protected by concentric fortifications built first under Venice and later strengthened and expanded during the Napoleonic period.Desktop Version
Mont-Saint Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
Mont-Saint Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
At sunset, Mont-Saint Michel rises from the waters of Normandy, France, like a fortress shaped by the sea. Perched on a rocky tidal island, the abbey and village stand at the center of one of Europe"s most dramatic coastal settings. Twice a day, the sea retreats to reveal vast stretches of sand before surging back to reclaim the landscape. At high tide, the mount becomes an island once again. For centuries, travelers timed their journeys to this rhythm, crossing the flats when conditions allowed and watching the sea return hours later.Desktop Version
Pink dahlia flower
Pink dahlia flower
Some flowers quietly fill a garden. Dahlias arrive as if they have been cast in the lead role. Native to Mexico, these members of the daisy family come in more than 57,000 cultivated varieties, thanks in part to their unusual genetics. Dahlias are octoploids, meaning they have eight sets of chromosomes, which helps create blooms that range from tiny buttons to 14 inches across.Desktop Version
Perseid meteor shower over Tenerife, Spain
Perseid meteor shower over Tenerife, Spain
Not every summer tradition happens on the ground. Some take place hundreds of miles overhead, one meteor at a time. The Perseids return every year from mid-July through late August, reaching their peak around August 12-13. Visible across much of the world, they often produce dozens of meteors per hour under dark skies. Picture yourself looking up. One streak appears after another. How many can you spot before you lose count? Each streak comes from debris shed by Comet Swift-Tuttle as Earth moves through its dust trail. The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus.Desktop Version
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
As darker nights return to Iceland, visitors will soon look to the skies for a chance to see the aurora borealis. Better known as the northern lights, this luminous phenomenon occurs when particles from the sun interact with gases high in Earth"s atmosphere, creating shimmering ribbons of green, pink, purple, and sometimes red light. Iceland"s northern location and increasingly dark autumn and winter nights make it one of the world"s premier destinations for aurora viewing.Desktop Version
World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day
On August 12, World Elephant Day invites us to pause and consider not just the size of these animals, but the depth of their lives. In places like Amboseli National Park in Kenya—captured in this image—a herd doesn"t simply pass through the landscape; it remembers it. Matriarchs guide their families between water sources, tracing routes shaped as much by memory as by terrain.Desktop Version
National Park Week
National Park Week
At Katmai National Park, crowd-pleasers don"t need a stage. Brown bears wait by the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins. National Park Week—held in August this year—is the perfect time to celebrate these iconic bears and the wild home that helps them thrive.Desktop Version
Wildlife crossing near Zakrzów, Poland
Wildlife crossing near Zakrzów, Poland
Roads solved one problem but quietly created another. People could travel faster than ever, while wildlife now faced highways cutting across routes they had followed for generations. The result was more collisions, fragmented habitats, and isolated wildlife populations. That challenge led to building wildlife crossings called ecoducts: bridges or tunnels designed to reconnect habitats and give animals a safe way across busy roads. Some of the earliest modern examples appeared in France during the 1950s, and the idea soon spread across Europe. Countries such as the Netherlands helped refine ecoduct design by building wide green bridges covered in soil and native vegetation, from grasses and shrubs to trees.Desktop Version
National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day, observed on August 19, celebrates the history of flight and the people who helped shape it. The day honors Orville Wright, whose pioneering work with his brother Wilbur helped launch the age of powered aviation.Desktop Version
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Some mountain roads become destinations in their own right, and Julier Pass is one of them. This Swiss mountain pass rises to 7,493 feet and has linked Alpine valleys along a route used for nearly 2,000 years. Its story began long before modern traffic. No guardrails, no pavement—just a route used by Roman travelers, merchants, and messengers. Archaeological finds near the summit, including countless coins and two Roman soapstone columns, suggest there was once a sanctuary or stopping place for those tackling the climb.Desktop Version
Common blue butterfly
Common blue butterfly
That quick glimpse of blue fluttering through a field has a story that begins much earlier, with a tiny caterpillar and a surprising survival trick. The common blue is found across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, feeding on flower nectar as an adult. It starts life as a small egg, often placed by a female on a host plant such as bird"s-foot trefoil. The real surprise comes during its caterpillar stage, when ants play an unexpected role in its survival. After hatching, the caterpillar feeds on leaves before entering the next stage of its transformation. Along the way, it produces a sugary substance called honeydew that ants feed on. As a way of saying thanks, the ants may protect the cocooned caterpillar from predators.Desktop Version
Nyhavn Canal, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nyhavn Canal, Copenhagen, Denmark
In Copenhagen, Nyhavn Canal is a burst of color and history. In Denmark"s capital, bright, gabled houses lean toward the water, their reflections rippling beside old wooden ships.Desktop Version
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
The Brooklyn Bridge doesn"t just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn—it bridges history, engineering, and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world"s first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.Desktop Version
Ah Shi Sle Pah Wilderness, New Mexico
Ah Shi Sle Pah Wilderness, New Mexico
Nature has a knack for balancing the impossible. In New Mexico"s Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness, towering hoodoos perch hefty rock caps on slender stems. Wind, water, and ice have spent roughly 75 million years sculpting these remote badlands into an open-air gallery that feels more alien than terrestrial.Desktop Version
Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway, Ireland
Ross Errilly Friary, County Galway, Ireland
What do swans, secret hideaways, and a medieval fish tank have in common? They"re all part of the story of Ross Errilly Friary. Founded around 1351, this well-preserved Franciscan friary in Ireland is often called Ross Abbey, though it never had an abbot because it was never an abbey.Desktop Version
False clownfish off Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
False clownfish off Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Location matters. Just ask the false clownfish seen in the image at Lighthouse Reef, near Cabilao Island, Philippines. In these tropical waters packed with hungry mouths and fierce competition, they"ve secured prime real estate: a sea anemone armed with thousands of microscopic stinging cells.Desktop Version
Anniversary of National Park Service
Anniversary of National Park Service
For 110 years, America"s greatest outdoor classroom has been open for exploration. On August 25, the National Park Service marks over a century of protecting the nation"s natural and cultural treasures. Established in 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act into law, the agency now cares for hundreds of parks, monuments, seashores, and historic sites across the country. Ranger-led programs, family activities, and educational events invite visitors to connect with the landscapes and stories that define the national park system.Desktop Version
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska
An orca breaks the surface of Lynn Canal against the backdrop of the snow-capped Chilkat Mountains in Southeast Alaska. Also known as the killer whale, the orca is the largest member of the dolphin family and one of the ocean"s most recognizable predators. The cold, nutrient-rich waters of Alaska"s Inside Passage provide abundant feeding grounds, sustaining salmon runs and a rich variety of marine life that supports these remarkable animals.Desktop Version
World Lake Day
World Lake Day
Imagine a world without the natural wonders that hold about 90% of Earth"s surface freshwater. Lakes are among our planet"s most valuable resources. They provide clean water, support wildlife, help regulate climate, and sustain communities around the globe. In recognition of their vital role, the United Nations designated August 27 as World Lake Day, first observed in 2025. The need for action is greater than ever. More than 117 million lakes cover nearly 4% of Earth"s land surface, yet many face growing pressure from pollution, overuse, and climate change.Desktop Version
International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day
Today, International Whale Shark Day makes room for the world"s largest fish. Despite their name, whale sharks are not whales but fish, reaching lengths of up to 60 feet and weighing around 20 tons. Found in warm tropical seas, they glide through the water with their mouths open, filtering plankton, fish eggs, and other tiny prey. This species" distinctive white-spot patterns are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.Desktop Version
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Off the coast of Santa Catarina, a state in southern Brazil, the image captures a familiar ritual: surfers waiting beyond the breaking waves, their boards rising and falling with the Atlantic. From above, almost nothing seems to happen. But that"s when the real work begins.Desktop Version
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Stand in Registan Square and it"s easy to see why it is considered the architectural heart of Samarkand—one of Central Asia"s oldest cities. This plaza in Uzbekistan is framed by three magnificent madrasas—Islamic centers of learning—whose soaring portals draw the eye upward. Yet some of the square"s greatest treasures reveal themselves only when you look closer.Desktop Version