Peek at your calendars! December 11 is International Mountain Day, a special day designated by the United Nations General Assembly back in 2003. The theme for this year"s commemoration is "Restoring mountain ecosystems," connecting with the UN"s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
International Mountain Day
Today in History
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Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
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Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California
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Centuries of time in a Delicate Arch
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High achievers
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International Zebra Day
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Stunning symmetry
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Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, USA
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To the infinite and back
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A walk in the clouds
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J.R.R. Tolkien Day
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Bohemian waxwings
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
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Stealthy pollinators
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Great Staple Tor, Dartmoor National Park
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Sunset on Santorini
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Elephant Rock, Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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Life on the lake
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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A curious little otter pup
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Stop and smell the Sakura
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The other continent Down Under
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Where is this ethereal mountain?
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Roques de Benet, Els Ports Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain
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A chocolate lovers favourite fruit
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Cosmic cliffs
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Skiddaw, Lake District National Park
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An iridescent view
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A mountaintop cultural wonder
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Butterfly, fly away