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Surveying Popes Creek
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George Washington was born along this tidal creek in Virginia and, as a teenager, made one of his first surveying…

Feb 16, 2026
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A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon
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A dusting of white highlighted the Colorado Plateau around the deep gorge, while shadows created a visual illusion.

Feb 9, 2026
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How Long, Not Long 
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After marching from Selma, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, and…

Jan 19, 2026
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An Amphitheater of Rock at Cedar Breaks
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The colorful formations found in this bowl-shaped escarpment in southwestern Utah are the centerpiece of Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Jan 5, 2026
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Dark Skies Over the Great Basin
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Far from large urban areas, Great Basin National Park offers unencumbered views of the night sky and opportunities to study…

Sep 2, 2025
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Fire Burns Through Olympic Wilderness
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The Bear Gulch fire spread through dense forest and filled skies with smoke in northwestern Washington state.

Aug 16, 2025
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Browns Canyon National Monument
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The remote and rugged landscape in central Colorado is known for outdoor recreation by day and exceptional stargazing by night.

Aug 13, 2025
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Fires Rage in Arizona  
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Two lightning-ignited fires near the Grand Canyon became large and destructive in July 2025.

Jul 15, 2025
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Iliamna Volcano Ready to Rumble
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The glacier-covered Alaskan peak has a history of frequent, large avalanches.

Jun 23, 2025
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