Slender white trunks reaching skyward and leaves fluttering even in the gentlest breeze—aspen trees are a symbol of the American wilderness. Found across the western states, especially in Utah and Colorado, these trees are the most widespread native species in North America. Their fall foliage is breathtaking, with their leaves turning a vibrant yellow that lights up the landscape, as seen in today"s photo, which was taken in the White River National Forest, Colorado.
Aspens in the White River National Forest, Colorado
Today in History
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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International Archaeology Day
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Feel the spray in Monterey
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Southern right whales sail home to South Africa
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Lake Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
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A red knot on the Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Three cheers for polar bears!
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Tasiilaq, Greenland
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A universe underground
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Mekong River Delta, Long An, Vietnam
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Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
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Anniversary of Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
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Ahh-tumn
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Flock online for the Great Backyard Bird Count
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Windmills in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands
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National Love a Tree Day
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Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
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The tale of squirrels like Nutkin
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The Old City of Bern
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World Rainforest Day
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International Rock Day
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico
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Waiting for the perfect shot
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Icelandic horses, Iceland
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A snuggling ball of cute
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