Utah State

Moab, UT

Columbus, OH

This was my second trip with my photography group, this time to SW Utah, and my first time dedicated to working in this part of Utah. Southern Utah and Northern Arizona are amazing places with all kinds of wonderful geographic features that are just waiting to be visited and explored. Tony, our Sarge, had spent a huge amount of his early big box photography days investigating the Escalante / Southern Utah area and knew many of the places like the back of his hand. After visiting Coyote Canyon, Tony headed us over to Dance Hall Rock.

Dance Hall Rock, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, USA By Earl Robicheaux

Before we had computers, before we had movies, before we had cars and planes, we had the original time waster: nature. Patriotism aside, some of the best national parks in the world are tucked away between the 48 contiguous states and additional territories. Let’s take a look at the best of them.

The 10 best national parks, ranked

TravelNoire

Camping is a great way for nature lovers to connect with the environment. It offers an affordable way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Many campers take domestic trips to their campsites, bringing their gear for the experience. However, despite the abundance of options available to travelers, especially those exploring well-established national parks, not all campgrounds are created equal.

The Best Campground In The US Overlooks A National Park

Deseret News

Rising water levels and increased tourism spur safety warnings for visitors.

Lake Powell’s rebound in spring runoff: Water levels are driving tourists back to Utah’s gem

Daily Mail

A 19-year-old hiker who tragically drowned in a Utah waterfall had accidentally filmed her own death has been identified.

Utah hiker, 19, who inadvertently filmed her own death after setting up phone to record beside river she drowned in is identified

Utah has a ton of noteworthy places to see but one stands out for its beauty and mystery. Named one of the oldest lakes in North America, Bear Lake is a gem in Utah on the border near Idaho. It has been nicknamed the “Caribbean of the Rockies” because of its unique coloring and depth.

Utah’s Oldest And Most Beautiful Lake

Greenville, SC

ABC News

The incident happened near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake on Saturday.

83-year-old woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park: Officials

On a return day trip from Victoria to Courtenay on February 7, 2024, I took a few side trips looking for some photo opportunities. One such trip by Duncan took me to parts of the Cowichan River. The Cowichan River Estuary includes a variety of side channels. Exploring these side channels, I came across this location.

Cowichan River Estuary, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada By Claude Dalley

Carlsbad, CA

This is an image taken from the other side of Pacific Coast Highway, or PCH, as it is better known. On one side, you have one of my favourite spots to photograph the classic Southern California sunset. In the multitude of times that I have been to this exact spot,...

Carlsbad State Beach, California, USA By Dan Ritchey

Wyoming State

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A Wyoming-based guide has captured dramatic footage showing an elk running for its life while being chased by a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Bo Welden’s footage (posted below) begins with text informing viewers to prepare for an “expected outcome.”. While that’s a vague hint of what’s to...

Watch: Yellowstone elk turns tables on wolf after stirring chase

I like pictures of Michael Kenna in regions such as Hokkaido Island in Japan. I wanted to take pictures of snowy landscapes, but I could not travel to Hokkaido, so I looked for a region near my home that could have some snowy landscapes. It was the end of winter,...

Black Forest Trees, Baden Wurtemberg, Germany By Javier Arnau Bofarull

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Lake Lure, NC

While bathing in the forest, I came across this little lonely tree. It reminded me of the story, THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD. All of the other trees were tall and reaching towards the sky. This little guy was concentrating on developing his branches and lots of fir greenery. It was almost bespoke of being the prettiest tree in the forest.

Lake Lure Lonely Tree, NC, USA

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Palouse, WA

Prowling the Palouse area in June for photo opportunities brought me to this isolated tree in a field of vegetation. Other than respect for nature, I cannot think why the landowner let the tree grow here in the middle of his cropland. The shadows help to show the tree's isolation,...

Lonely Tree, Palouse, Washington, USA By Phillip Rubaloff

Georgia State

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Douglasville, GA

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Five Georgia cities landed among the 100 fastest-growing incorporated cities in the US, and all experienced double-digit growth rates over the past three years. And of those five Georgia cities, three are within the growing ring of far-outer suburbs of Atlanta, commonly known in geographic and population tracking circles as "exurbs."

Georgia "Exurbs" Among America's Top 100 Fastest Growing Cities

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

La Sal, UT

Cisco, UT

Thompson, UT

Gateway, CO

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Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, USA By Mark Shunk

My wife and I had been touring the beautiful parks of the Colorado Plateau in southern Utah for a week when we pulled into Dead Horse...

Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah, USA By Mark Shunk

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