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The 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is accepting submissions through Sunday, June 30, 2013. Among the entries are stunning images of animals from around the world. Here are 13 of our favorites received so far. Photographer: Whaleshark encounter in the Bohol Sea, Philippines. ...
The U.S. Department of the Interior has been tweeting amazing photos of American wilderness areas. Click through to see some of our favorites. The U.S. Dept. of the Interior tweeted this photo on May 7 and wrote, "One of the most spectacular #lightning strikes we have ever seen. Near the South Rim @GrandCanyonNPS. pic.twitter.com/QGLIw0l87j" ...
The Statue of Liberty. (Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) - The Statue of Liberty is reopening July 4 after Superstorm Sandy flooded the island where it stands. The statue has been closed since Sandy struck the region on Oct. 29 and damaged much of Liberty Island's infrastructure. The statue itself is on higher ground and was not damaged. Ferry tickets to visit the island on July 4 - the U.S. Independence Day - or later may be purchased online or by phone. Tickets to the statue's crown are only available by reservation. A spokeswoman for the National Park Service says the nearby Ellis Island Immigration Museum will be partially open on July 4. Sandy brought 8 feet (2.4 meters) of water to ...
Astronaut Chris Hadfield tweeted this photo of a mining town in China from the International Space Station on May 8. He wrote, "Mining town in northern China - the open pits gleam with blue from space. pic.twitter.com/yS4VBw2Z8V" ...
See two months on an Antarctica ice breaker in five minutes
The U.S. Department of Interior tweeted this photo on May 3, writing, "One of the most stunning photos of #OldFaithful @YellowstoneNPS we have ever seen. RT if you agree! pic.twitter.com/REW1K9FuFB" ...
