Carved by the Colorado River, nearly 2 billion years of Earth"s history are exposed in the layers of the Grand Canyon. While geologists continue to debate parts of the formation story of the canyon, recent studies suggest the river carved its path through the region about 5 to 6 million years ago. Since then, the river has been deepening and widening the canyon while sculpting its dramatic geographic features.
Zoroaster Temple, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Today in History
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, Harbin, China
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Back on the rise
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Celebrating Panama s independence
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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy
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Deep in the North Woods wetlands
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Nature Photography Day
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Spectacular views below!
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Kawachi Fuji Garden
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Nothing plain about it
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Dressed to impress
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Astronomy Day
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Carnival of Venice
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Kelp buddies
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Hay bales in North Yorkshire, England
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Sparkling ice diamonds on a black sandy beach
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A visit to Limerick on Limerick Day
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World Migratory Bird Day
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International Day of Friendship
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World Meerkat Day
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Champaka Sarasi, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
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A growing business
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A lofty lighthouse and a little ocean spray
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Happy anniversary to the National Park Service!
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France
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Sea Slug Day
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