Just off the coast of Normandy, France lies Jersey, a British island with a Norse name. Found on the southeastern shore of the island is La Rocque Harbour, home to a white, sandy beach and an elevated walkway that stretches out into the water. The shoreline"s granite and plutonic rocks, which originated more than 420 million years ago, showcase a variety of colors and textures. Visible from the harbor are the round, stubby Icho Tower and the taller Seymour Tower, built in the 18th and 19th centuries respectively as coastal defense structures. Both structures are over 1,800 feet away from the shore and can be reached on foot with a sturdy pair of shoes, but only on the days of the year where the tide is lowest.
La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
Today in History
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Flying high on National Bird Day
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Hues of Hokkaido
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Storks ready for takeoff
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In praise of the old…the very old
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To Roswell, and beyond!
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3, 2, 1 … Happy New Year!
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The dancing trees of Sumba Island
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Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges, Belgium
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Happy birthday to Crater Lake National Park
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World Teachers Day
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Celebrating Madagascar on its Independence Day
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A tribute to the ancestors
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Festivus
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Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
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Merry Christmas
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World Rivers Day
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Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia
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White Desert National Park, Egypt
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A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun
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Great horned owl fledglings
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Moody skies over Valletta
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World Lizard Day
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Ansel Adams birthday
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Across the great plains of Africa
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Amelia Earhart
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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Sands of time
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Goodbye, 2020!
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Whales in winter
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Tennis in the park
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