April 22, 2025

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The Drumlin Islands of Boston Harbor The Drumlin Islands of Boston Harbor

A national recreation area and state park protect an archipelago made of glacial debris in eastern Massachusetts.

     
Mountains Made of Fossils Mountains Made of Fossils

The peaks in Guadalupe Mountains National Park—some of the highest in Texas—are made of a well-preserved fossil reef formed more than 250 million years ago.

     
North America's “Galapagos” North America's “Galapagos”

The Channel Islands off the coast of southern California support diverse ecosystems, with some plants and animals found nowhere else on the planet.

     
Istanbul: A Turkish Delight Istanbul: A Turkish Delight

The large metropolis, fringed by scenic coastline, stretches across two continents.

     
Stirrings at Mount Spurr Stirrings at Mount Spurr

Despite its stately and serene appearance, the Alaskan volcano has shown signs of activity since spring 2024.

     
Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq Dust Storm Sweeps Through Iraq

A thick dust plume in the Middle East dimmed skies and sent thousands to the hospital in April 2025.

     
Relics of a Red World in Bighorn Basin Relics of a Red World in Bighorn Basin

Folds of rusted rock neighbor the Bighorn Canyon's deep scar in the western United States.

     
     
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