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 autumn foliage is breathtaking, with their leaves turning a vibrant yellow that lights up the landscape, as seen in today"s photo, which was taken near Marble, Colorado. Aspens are not only beautiful but also biologically fascinating. They grow in large colonies that originate from a single root system, making them some of the largest living organisms on Earth.
Aspens near Marble, Colorado, USA
Today in History
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Friendship Day
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On the edge
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Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
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Tomb of the Golden Pharaoh
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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Trooping the Colour
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Kick-off in Qatar
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Season of light in the City of Light
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Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, Fukushima, Japan
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Rugged rocks and ancient history
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Secluded sands in Mexico
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A beautiful labyrinth
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Giving Tuesday
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World Whale Day
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Christmas Bird Count turns 125
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Shark Fin Cove, California
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Grand National
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Ride the wave
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Modica, Sicily, Italy
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National Park Service anniversary
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California, USA
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Happy Halloween!
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Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California, United States
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Ever seen garlic bloom?
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The white trilliums in Ontario, Canada
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Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland
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Perseid meteor shower over Nevada, United States
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Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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International Cheetah Day
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The citadel in Bonifacio, Southern Corsica, France
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