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原驼，冰川国家公园，阿根廷 (© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures)

出逃的美洲鸵

国家美洲驼日

穿上登山鞋出门吧，因为今天是国家美洲驼日！12月9日是专门用来欣赏这些聪明且可驯化的动物的日子。您需要到安第斯山脉去看看它们那被称为原驼的野生表亲。据说，原驼起源于约4000万年前的北美中部平原。不过，它们逐渐迁移到了南美洲，在公元前4500年左右被驯化，并获得了美洲鸵的称号。

在今天的图片中，展示了在阿根廷的洛斯格拉兹阿勒冰川国家公园内自由漫步的原驼，它们有着深肉桂色的羊毛和卡通般的面孔。尽管它们外表可爱，但有时也会带点粗鲁在身上：原驼和美洲驼都会通过吐口水来维护自己在种群中的统治地位和阻止同类的入侵。不过，不要因此而放弃参加有组织的美洲驼徒步旅行，它们可是很棒的伙伴！

拉罗克港，圣克莱门特，泽西岛 La Rocque Harbour, St. Clement, Island of Jersey (© Reinhard Schmid/Huber/eStock Photo)

不是那个泽西海岸! Not that Jersey Shore

拉罗克港，泽西岛

泽西岛位于法国诺曼底海岸附近，是一个有着北欧名字的英属岛屿。拉罗克港位于岛的东南岸，这里有洁白的沙滩和延伸至水中的高架人行道。海岸线上的花岗岩和深成岩起源于4.2亿多年前，呈现出多样化的颜色和纹理。从港口可以看到圆圆的、矮胖的伊乔塔和较高一些的西摩塔，它们分别建于18世纪和19世纪，是海防建筑。这两座建筑距离海岸都有1800多英尺，如果你想步行到这两座建筑的所在地，不仅需要穿一双结实的鞋子，还只能选在一年中潮水退至最低点的时候。

La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey

Just off the coast of Normandy, France, lies Jersey, a British island with a Norse name. Found on the southeastern shore of the island is La Rocque Harbour, home to a white, sandy beach and an elevated walkway that stretches out into the water. The shoreline's granite and plutonic rocks, which originated more than 420 million years ago, showcase a variety of colors and textures. Visible from the harbor are the round, stubby Icho Tower and the taller Seymour Tower, built in the 18th and 19th centuries respectively as coastal defense structures. Both structures are over 1,800 feet away from the shore and can be reached on foot with a sturdy pair of shoes, but only on the days of the year where the tide is lowest.

韦尔东峡谷的雾蒙蒙的早晨，普罗旺斯-阿尔卑斯-蓝色海岸大区，法国 A foggy morning at Verdon Gorge in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of France (© Hemis/Alamy)

欧洲大峡谷 Grand Canyon of Europe

韦尔东峡谷，普罗旺斯阿尔卑斯大区，法国

韦尔东峡谷是位于法国东南部普罗旺斯-阿尔卑斯-蓝色海岸大区的一条河流峡谷。峡谷绵延近百里，是欧洲最大的峡谷，其悬崖峭壁雄伟壮观，高度可达750米。普罗旺斯阿尔卑斯大区数百万年的侵蚀形成了这一壮观的自然景观，而韦尔东河水的翡翠色正是其名称的由来。

韦尔东峡谷不单单只是视觉上的盛宴，也是户外运动爱好者的天堂。从徒步旅行、登山、水上运动到滑翔伞，在韦尔东峡谷可供人们选择的冒险项目是无穷无尽的。这些令人惊叹的风景吸引了来自世界各地的游客。

韦尔东峡谷不仅是令人惊叹的景点，也是自然美景与丰富活动的完美结合，更是迷人的地质历史与现代探险乐趣的完美融合。

达尔达尼亚瀑布，博洛尼亚，意大利 (© Alberto Ghizzi Panizza/Minden)

穿过群山的蜿蜒小路

达尔达尼亚瀑布，博洛尼亚

在艾米利亚-罗马涅大区的众多奇观中，达尔达尼亚瀑布无疑是引人注目的。达尔达尼亚瀑布的名字来源于一条同名的溪流，该溪流在海拔250米的高差上形成了七个壮观的瀑布，其中最高的落差约为30米。该瀑布靠近圣母玛利亚圣殿，其壮丽的风景吸引了无数游客。流经数公里后，达尔达尼亚溪流汇入利奥河，随后流入帕纳罗河，而帕纳罗河又是更大的河流——波河的一条支流。由于水质纯净，达尔达尼亚溪流是许多鱼类的栖息地，如褐鳟鱼和蓝鳟鱼。

天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡，巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山，德国 Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, Bavarian Alps, Germany (© Harald Nachtmann/Getty Images)

童话故事中的场景 Straight out of a fairy tale

新天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡，巴伐利亚，德国

巴伐利亚阿尔卑斯山是德国南部一座雄伟的山脉，拥有两座城堡：新天鹅堡和旧天鹅堡。新天鹅堡是19世纪由巴伐利亚国王路德维希二世委托建造的罗曼式复兴宫殿，以童话般的建筑、塔楼和令人叹为观止的山景而闻名。越过山谷，远眺阿尔卑斯湖，是同样壮观的旧天鹅堡，由路德维希二世的父亲，巴伐利亚国王马克西米连二世建造。这两座城堡拥有奢华的内部装饰、丰富的艺术品和历史文物，每年都有数百万游客前往，一窥巴伐利亚的辉煌历史。

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, Bavaria, Germany

The Bavarian Alps, a mountain range in southern Germany, are home to these enchanting 19th-century castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Neuschwanstein Castle, on the left of our homepage image, was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Building work began in 1869 on this Romanesque Revival palace with its fairy-tale-like architecture and breathtaking mountain backdrop. Across the valley, gazing out over Lake Alpsee, is the equally spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle, built by Ludwig II's father, King Maximilian II of Bavaria. These two castles boast rich interiors with intricate artwork and historical artifacts. Both castles attract millions of visitors every year, offering a glimpse into the opulent past of Bavaria.

砂岩岩层，红悬崖国家保护区，亚利桑那州，美国 Sandstone rock formations, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona (© Yva Momatiuk and John Eastcott/Minden Pictures)

时光雕琢 Sculpted by time

红悬崖国家保护区，亚利桑那州

位于亚利桑那州的红悬崖国家保护区有层层叠叠的砂岩岩层、高耸的石柱和超现实的狭缝型峡谷。该保护区建于2000年，因该地岩层的主色调为鲜红色而得名“红悬崖”。一旦你获得了参观这一独特的户外景点的许可证，请一定要去参观波浪谷：这是一个令人惊叹的地质奇观，流动状的岩石层就像凝固的红色液体。该保护区的奇观还包括眼镜蛇拱门和由砂岩结构组成的白口袋岩层。白口袋的岩层不仅有交叉的层理和漩涡状图案，还有白色、红色和橙色等多种颜色。

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona features sandstone rock formations, towering hoodoos, and surreal slot canyons. The monument, established in 2000, was named after the vibrant red hues that dominate this sandstone landscape. Once you get a permit to take part in this outdoor excursion, make sure to visit the Wave. It's a stunning geological wonder, with flowing layers of rocks that look like red liquid that has been frozen in time. Other visual treats include Cobra Arch and the White Pocket rock formations, featuring swirling patterns in white, red, and orange.

吴哥考古公园吴哥通北门, 柬埔寨 North Gate of Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia (© Amazing Travel Lifestyle/Shutterstock)

城中之城 A city within a city

柬埔寨吴哥窟

高耸的寺庙、苔藓覆盖的废墟和迷人的森林都可以在柬埔寨的吴哥古迹中找到，这里曾经是强大的高棉帝国的中心。我们主页上的图片是建于12世纪的吴哥“大城”吴哥通北门。漫步在吴哥窟错综复杂的废墟、大门和拥有216张巨大笑脸的巴雍寺，就像走进了一部冒险电影。吴哥的明星景点吴哥窟是世界上最大的宗教纪念碑，占地402英亩，是高棉建筑的杰作。在成为佛教遗址之前，它最初是作为一座印度教寺庙建造的。因此，如果你正在寻找历史、艺术和自然的融合，这个联合国教科文组织世界遗产地保证了你将踏上一段难忘的过去之旅。

Angkor, Cambodia

Towering temples, moss-covered ruins, and enchanting forests can all be found in the ancient site of Angkor in Cambodia, once the center of the powerful Khmer Empire. Pictured on our homepage is the North Gate of Angkor Thom, the 'Great City' within Angkor, built in the 12th century. Strolling through Angkor Thom's intricate ruins, gates, and Bayon Temple, with its 216 gigantic smiling stone faces, is like stepping into an adventure movie. Angkor's star attraction, Angkor Wat, is the world's largest religious monument—spread across 402 acres—and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture. It was initially constructed as a Hindu temple before becoming a Buddhist site. So, if you're looking for a blend of history, art, and nature, this UNESCO World Heritage Site guarantees an unforgettable journey into the past.

瓜廖尔堡，中央邦，印度 (© Dmitry Rukhlenko-Photos of India/Alamy)

永恒的瑰宝

瓜廖尔堡，中央邦，印度

在印度的心脏地带，在众多雄伟的山地堡垒中，瓜廖尔堡傲然屹立在一座巨大的岩石山上。这座堡垒最初是由砂岩和石灰砂浆组建而成，是瓜廖尔最著名的地标之一。瓜廖尔堡的历史源远流长，历代统治者都曾对其进行过围攻和征服。曾几何时，瓜廖尔要塞是印度北部和中部心脏地带坚不可摧的堡垒。它不仅是军事力量的象征，还拥有众多寺庙，每个寺庙都带有不同时代不同国王的独特印记。

如今，瓜廖尔堡辉煌的宫殿、寺庙、城门和城墙仍在诉说着它传奇的过去。如果你想踏上时间之旅，重温英勇的战斗、贵族王朝的兴衰和史诗故事，那么，位于印度腹地的瓜廖尔堡正在向您招手。

为最酷的地方欢呼！ Celebrating the coolest place!

世界南极日

地球上风最大、最寒冷、最干燥的大陆，世界第五大洲——南极洲，于1820年被发现。在随后的几十年里，多个国家组织探险队前往南极冰原进行考察。由于南极洲没有原住民，因此各国都声称对其拥有主权。随着紧张局势的加剧，12个国家于1959年签署了《南极条约》，将该地区划为科学研究区，并禁止一切军事活动。目前该条约已有56个缔约国，我们今天庆祝的就是这个条约的周年纪念日。

从悬浮的冰晶云到冰下富含氧化铁的血红色湖泊，这片极地沙漠遍布自然奇观。该地巨大的冰盖储存了世界上大约70%的淡水。如果冰盖全部融化，海平面会上升200多英尺，并会威胁到世界各地的低洼地区。臭名昭著的臭氧层空洞就位于南极洲上空，但在全球的共同努力下，有望在未来20年内关闭臭氧层空洞。

Antarctica Day

The windiest, coldest, and driest continent on Earth—Antarctica—was officially discovered in 1820. In the following decades, several countries organized expeditions to reach and explore the Antarctic ice sheets. The southernmost continent had no indigenous population and various nations claimed ownership. But in 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, banning military activities and setting Antarctica aside for scientific research. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of this treaty, which now has 56 parties.

From suspended clouds of ice crystals to a subglacial, iron oxide-rich lake that seeps into a blood-red waterfall, this polar desert is full of natural wonders. Its massive ice sheet stores about 70% of the world's fresh water, enough to raise sea levels by more than 200 feet if it were to melt entirely.

守望的老人 The Old Man on his watch

斯托尔，苏格兰，英国

苏格兰有很多自然奇观适合作为民间传说的背景，斯托尔就是其中之一。它位于斯凯岛，是一座高达160英尺的岩石尖峰。从某些角度看，它就像一位饱经风霜的老人。在这里，我们可以了解到苏格兰的守护神圣安德鲁的历史传说。历史上的苏格兰人以好客和友善著称，1320年苏格兰宣布独立时，他们将圣安德鲁定为守护神。为了记住自己的“苏格兰根”，在美国的苏格兰移民普及推广了圣安德鲁日的庆祝活动。而苏格兰并不是唯一庆祝圣安德鲁日的国家。从罗马尼亚到巴巴多斯，许多国家会以自己的传统方式纪念这位历史人物。

Saint Andrew's Day

Scotland's fantastical landscapes are steeped in folklore and myths. The Old Man of Storr—a 164-foot rocky pinnacle on the Isle of Skye—is no exception. So named because it is said to resemble a craggy man when viewed from the right angle, it has long inspired tales of giants and magic. The Old Man towers over the Trotternish Ridge, a 20-mile-long landslip that is home to many stunning and strange rock formations, each with their own stories.

It is also a suitably stunning site to toast Saint Andrew, who was named as Scotland's patron saint when the country declared its independence in 1320. The celebration of St. Andrew's Day was popularized by Scottish people in the US who wanted to connect to their roots. However, Scotland is not the only country to celebrate the saint. From Romania to Barbados, many nations celebrate the historic figure, applying their own traditions. Are you celebrating today?

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