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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Dalyan, Turkey
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The Kelpies statues in Falkirk, Scotland
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A young bull moose in Denali National Park, Alaska
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Winterpret on ice
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Groundhog Day
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Huntington Beach Pier, California, at sunset
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A whale of a picture
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A species worth defending
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Churún Merú waterfall in Venezuela
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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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Helloooooo, Innsbruck
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It’s Canada’s national day
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Frost-covered dunes on Mars
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Nomads of the Gobi
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Nature Photography Day
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Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Heri es-Swani in Meknes, Morocco
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International Day of Color
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World Elephant Day
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Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, China
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Northern coast of Colombia
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