Nature

April 18, 2019

Japan’s Enchanting Wisteria Tree Tunnels Belong on the Pages of Fairy Tales

Japan is well known for its bountiful cherry blossom trees, but that's far from all of the enchanting beauty that the country has to offer. Wisteria trees, with their cascading vines, make the perfect picturesque addition to scenes that look like they belong in fairy tales. These plants grow in a variety of colors; the most common is purple, but you'll also find pinks, blues, whites, and yellows hanging from a wisteria tree branch.

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January 10, 2019

Rare Snowfall in Arizona Transforms Rocky Desert into Surreal Winter Wonderland

It’s not often you see snow in Arizona, but when you do, it’s pretty magical. In recent weeks, unusual wintry weather has arrived to the Sonoran desert transforming the dry, red rocky terrain into an otherworldly winter wonderland. Beautiful pictures from locals have emerged recently, showing how the snow has dusted the region’s iconic saguaro cacti and blanketed the mountains of Arizona and New Mexico.

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October 5, 2018

Breathtaking Drone Footage Captures the Vibrant Colors of Utah in Fall

For many, fall is their favorite time of year. The seasonal change brings about colder weather, but it’s also a time when leaves turn from green into a gorgeous variety of vibrant hues. Professional drone pilot Justin McFarland recently captured the colorful fall foliage of northern Utah's Ogden Valley, revealing a dazzling display of kaleidoscopic colors. It’s unclear if the video was treated in post-production; nonetheless, the staggering variety of colors on display are breathtaking.

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