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May

earth-song: High Sierra Sanctuary by ~david richter photo The 10,911 ft (3,326 m) Cathedral Peak towers over Upper Cathedral Lake and much of Yosemite National Park like an ancient sanctuary. During a colorful late August sunset the western slope picks up the last light of the day, as seen from the granite blocks 130 feet above the lake’s surface and a deer browsing in the meadow to the left of the lake.While in the distance the peaks of Matterhorn Peak, Twin Peaks, Camiaca Peak (most distant, right behind Fairview Dome) and Sheep Peak (left to right) loom just as majestically over Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada range. 

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High Sierra Sanctuary by ~david richter photo

The 10,911 ft (3,326 m) Cathedral Peak towers over Upper Cathedral Lake and much of Yosemite National Park like an ancient sanctuary. During a colorful late August sunset the western slope picks up the last light of the day, as seen from the granite blocks 130 feet above the lake’s surface and a deer browsing in the meadow to the left of the lake.

While in the distance the peaks of Matterhorn Peak, Twin Peaks, Camiaca Peak (most distant, right behind Fairview Dome) and Sheep Peak (left to right) loom just as majestically over Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada range. 

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19

Apr

Earth Day photos: Celebrating the beauty of our planet From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the surreal glacial formations of Patagonia, here are 12 stunning photos showcasing the diverse collection of landscapes found across the planet. You don’t want to miss these stunning images.

Earth Day photos: Celebrating the beauty of our planet

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the surreal glacial formations of Patagonia, here are 12 stunning photos showcasing the diverse collection of landscapes found across the planet.

You don’t want to miss these stunning images.

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02

Jan

10 gorgeous U.S. waterfront campgrounds We’ve found several camping areas on lakes, rivers and the ocean that offer beautiful views and plenty of recreational opportunities.

10 gorgeous U.S. waterfront campgrounds
We’ve found several camping areas on lakes, rivers and the ocean that offer beautiful views and plenty of recreational opportunities.

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11

Dec

12 breathtaking photos to celebrate International Mountain DayConstituting one quarter of the Earth’s surface, mountains are called home by 12 percent of the human population.

12 breathtaking photos to celebrate International Mountain Day
Constituting one quarter of the Earth’s surface, mountains are called home by 12 percent of the human population.

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23

Sep

cwnl: ‘Magic’ on Earth: September’s Aurora As the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, spring begins in the southern hemisphere and autumn in the north. And though the seasonal connection is still puzzling, both spring and autumn bring an increase in geomagnetic storms. Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka / TWAN / blue-moon

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‘Magic’ on Earth: September’s Aurora

As the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south, spring begins in the southern hemisphere and autumn in the north. And though the seasonal connection is still puzzling, both spring and autumn bring an increase in geomagnetic storms.

Image Credit & Copyright: Yuichi Takasaka / TWAN / blue-moon

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26

Aug

gardensinunexpectedplaces: Plantbombing! Yarnbombing — or the cozying up of the urban landscape with random acts of gorgeous knitting — has already been seen popping up in a number of cities. Now San Francisco-based urban knitter and guerilla gardeners Heather Powazek Champ and Derek Powazek have publicly come out with yarn bombing’s next evolution: planting low-maintenance species in beautifully hand-knitted yarn pockets all over their fair city. Inspired after this year’s International Yarn Bombing Day, the husband and wife pair call their project “Plantbombing,” and it combines Heather’s love of “urban knitting” and Derek’s skill at gardening. Using yarn, a bit of soil, and some hardy plants, the result is a hands-off, smile-inducing work of art.  For those of you who want to try making your own plant pockets, Heather’s site provides the instructions to get started. (via Plantbombing: Colorful Yarn-Wrapped Plants Soften Up The City : TreeHugger)

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Plantbombing!

Yarnbombing — or the cozying up of the urban landscape with random acts of gorgeous knitting — has already been seen popping up in a number of cities. Now San Francisco-based urban knitter and guerilla gardeners Heather Powazek Champ and Derek Powazek have publicly come out with yarn bombing’s next evolution: planting low-maintenance species in beautifully hand-knitted yarn pockets all over their fair city.

Inspired after this year’s International Yarn Bombing Day, the husband and wife pair call their project “Plantbombing,” and it combines Heather’s love of “urban knitting” and Derek’s skill at gardening. Using yarn, a bit of soil, and some hardy plants, the result is a hands-off, smile-inducing work of art. 

For those of you who want to try making your own plant pockets, Heather’s site provides the instructions to get started.

(via Plantbombing: Colorful Yarn-Wrapped Plants Soften Up The City : TreeHugger)

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07

Jun

Green landscaping: Incorporate some of the following green landscaping elements into your daily gardening routine and do your part for the planet.

Green landscaping: Incorporate some of the following green landscaping elements into your daily gardening routine and do your part for the planet.

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