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普韦布洛·博尼托镇，查科文化国家历史公园，美国新墨西哥州 Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico (© Ian Shive/Tandem Stills + Motion)

如果这些墙会说话······ If these walls could talk...

查科文化国家历史公园，美国新墨西哥州

数百年来，新墨西哥州的查科峡谷一直是普韦布洛人祖先的主要文化中心，他们的族群在这里扎根并繁荣起来。然而，由于高地沙漠冬季漫长、少雨且生长季节短暂，在这里生活并非易事。尽管面临这些挑战，普韦布洛人还是找到了在这个条件艰苦的地方繁荣发展的方法。今天，查科文化国家历史公园让我们得以窥见古老的普韦布洛人的文化、传统和价值观。该遗址是史前时代举办典礼的公共建筑的所在地，建筑风格具有普韦布洛文化的独特特征。这些建筑仿照古代的悬崖民居，由石灰石块或土坯砖建造而成。

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

These circular walls belong to Pueblo Bonito, one of the biggest great homes in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico. Between around 850 CE and 1250 CE, Chaco Canyon became a major cultural center for the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived in what is now known as the Four Corners region.

With long winters, little rain, and short growing seasons, the high desert wasn't the easiest place to live but the Pueblo people found ways to thrive here. Today, the park offers a glimpse into an ancient culture's traditions and way of life. The site is home to remnants of prehistoric ceremonial and massive stone buildings, called great houses. Pueblo Bonito, pictured on our homepage, took decades to build and stood four or five stories tall with more than 600 rooms. It would have been used for ceremonies, commerce, astronomy, hospitality, and more. Eventually, Chaco's influence declined, and the people moved on. These ruins are a window onto its glorious past, at the heart of an ancient civilization.

埃特尔塔海岸的白垩悬崖，诺曼底，法国 The chalk cliffs of Étretat, Normandy, France (© MarcelloLand/Getty Images)

诺曼底登陆日 Remembering D-Day

诺曼底登陆日

第二次世界大战期间，1944年6月6日，经过数月计划和无数次的拖延，盟军在法国诺曼底海滩登陆，诺曼底战役由此拉开序幕。这是历史上最雄心勃勃的军事袭击之一，为盟军战胜轴心国奠定了坚实基础。

今天的诺曼底与战争中的战壕和雷区相去甚远。这里是一个美丽的旅游区，吸引着世界各地的游客前来品尝芳香的卡门贝干酪，同时饱览激发了伟大印象派画家灵感的风景。但这里仍然散落着过去的痕迹，时刻提醒着人们要记住和纪念在诺曼底登陆行动中逝去的生命。

D-Day remembered

On June 6, 1944, after months of planning, Allied forces descended on the beaches of Normandy, France, for the start of one of the most ambitious military attacks in history. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the Battle of Normandy was an operation to free Western Europe from Nazi occupation during World War II. This military action would play a pivotal role in the Allies' win against the Axis powers.

Today's Normandy is a far cry from the battlefields of war. This beautiful region draws travelers from around the world, who feast their eyes on landscapes that inspired the great Impressionist painters, while sampling the famous local cheese, Camembert. However, blunt physical reminders of the past remain scattered about the region, a lasting reminder of the thousands of lives lost during the D-Day operation.

辛华达峡谷的瀑布，贾斯珀国家公园，加拿大 (© Delpixart/Getty Images)

风景如画的瀑布

辛华达瀑布，贾斯珀国家公园，加拿大

辛华达瀑布位于加拿大艾伯塔省贾斯珀国家公园，落差约为18.5米。从著名的冰原大道下来，通过一条600米的通道便可到达该瀑布。

辛华达瀑布位于通往班夫国家公园的冰原大道旁边，由上下两个瀑布组成，水源来自阿萨巴斯卡冰川融水。上瀑布可以从观景停车场轻松到达，落差约18米。再走过一条长1.3公里的步道、穿过松树林，就到了下瀑布。辛华达瀑布的最佳参观时间是春末或初夏，那时是融雪的高峰期，也是瀑布水量最大的时候。

怀阿纳帕纳帕州立公园的黑沙滩，茂宜岛，夏威夷，美国 Black sand beach at Wai'ānapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii (© Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images)

热带天堂的黑沙滩 Black sands in a tropical paradise

怀阿纳帕纳帕州立公园，茂宜岛，夏威夷

黑色沙滩通常是怎样形成的？有两种情况：第一种情况，海浪冲刷海滩时，深色的、较重的矿物质留了下来；第二种情况则发生在怀阿纳帕纳帕州立公园的这片沙滩，玄武岩（一种黑色的火山岩）被海浪侵蚀成细小的颗粒，形成了令人惊叹的黑色沙滩。你可以在茂宜岛东侧，哈纳之路的尽头找到这个海滩。类似的黑沙滩遍布世界各地，包括阿拉斯加、加利福尼亚、希腊、哥斯达黎加、意大利、冰岛、印度尼西亚和新西兰等地。

Wai'ānapanapa State Park, Maui, Hawaii

Brooding black sand beaches are popular with photographers looking for something a little different, and Hawaii has plenty of them on offer. This famous beach at Wai'ānapanapa State Park on Maui was created when basalt, a dark volcanic rock, was eroded by waves into fine grains, creating a stunning shoreline. You'll find it on Maui's east side, toward the end of the legendary Road to Hana, a scenic 64-mile highway. You can also find black sand shores around the world, from Alaska to Greece, Costa Rica, Italy, Iceland, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

大峡谷国家公园的南凯巴布步道，亚利桑那州，美国 South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (© Roman Khomlyak/Getty Images)

一睹最壮观的峡谷 A glimpse of the grandest of canyons

大峡谷国家公园，美国亚利桑那州

今天是美国国家步道日，也是远足的最佳时机，也提醒大家要保护远足路线，让每个人都能享受这份快乐。想找个绝佳的地方活动活动吗？今天照片里位于大峡谷的南凯巴布步道就是个好去处。这条路线从被称为“烟囱”的急转弯开始，通向一个陡峭狭窄的下坡路，等待你的将是一次令人振奋的旅程。新鲜空气和运动可以改善你的情绪和睡眠，增强体力和耐力，并降低患心脏病的风险。此外，环境的变化还可以激发创造力，启发新思路。

National Trails Day

Today is a great day to take a hike! Each year, National Trails Day brings together nature lovers, government agencies, and businesses to preserve hiking trails for everyone to enjoy. Looking for a stunning spot to stretch your legs? We suggest South Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon, seen here. The trail starts with a series of switchbacks known as 'The Chimney,' which leads to a steep, narrow descent—prepare for an invigorating workout! All that hard work will pay off though—fresh air and exertion can boost your mood, improve sleep, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Not to mention the panoramic views you can enjoy from the trail's scenic viewpoints.

沙丘中的南非剑羚，纳米比亚 Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in sand dunes, Namibia (© Sergey Gorshkov/Alamy)

被沙海包围 Surrounded by a sea of sand

纳米比亚沙丘上的南非剑羚

“生命总会找到出路。”虽然《侏罗纪公园》中的马尔科姆博士是在谈论恐龙繁殖，但这句话也适用于生命如何在地球上最恶劣的环境中存活。极端生物是一种可以生活在极端环境下的生物，包括高温、低温或其他超出生命所能适应的条件。例如，在寒冷的北极地区，企鹅和北极熊可以生存；在炎热的沙漠中，骆驼可以不喝一滴水存活几个月；在高酸高温高压的海洋环境中，海洋微生物依然可以茁壮成长。

Gemsbok in Namibian sand dunes

To quote Jurassic Park's Dr. Malcolm: 'Life, uh, finds a way.' Animals and plants are found in some of Earth's most inhospitable places, from penguins and polar bears in the freezing Arctic to camels in scalding deserts. This lonely gemsbok, seen here in sand dunes in Namibia, is used to living in an inhospitable environment. Also known as the oryx, it is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, especially around the Namib and Kalahari deserts. The gemsbok does not need to drink much water, instead finding hydration in the vegetation it grazes upon—including wild tsamma melons and cucumbers. When vegetation is sparse, they can dig deep to find roots and tubers to supplement their diet.

大堡礁的航拍图，澳大利亚 Aerial image of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (© AirPano LLC/Amazing Aerial Agency)

一望无际的湛蓝 Blue as far as the eye can see

大堡礁，澳大利亚

澳大利亚的大堡礁是世界上最大的珊瑚礁，沿澳大利亚海岸蔓延1430英里。许多海洋生物生活在这个珊瑚礁生态系统中，包括鲸鱼、海豚、海龟以及1500多种鱼类。遗憾的是，这处世界自然遗产正受到气候变化、污染和过度捕捞的威胁。每年的六月一日是世界珊瑚礁日，旨在让人们意识到海洋珊瑚礁系统的脆弱性和重要性，提醒我们每一个人、每一个组织和企业保护这些宝藏、维持自然的平衡。

World Reef Awareness Day

The Great Barrier Reef runs for 1,430 miles along Australia's northeastern coast, providing a home for thousands of species, including more than 1,500 types of fish. Here, you'll find whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks, dugongs, and algae, all living together in a delicate ecosystem that relies on the coral reef. Sadly, climate change and pollution threaten this iconic site, the largest reef in the world. On June 1, we observe World Reef Awareness Day to remind people of the importance of safeguarding coral reefs, which provide food and shelter for about 25% of all marine life, to maintain the balance of nature.

埃莫海滩，玛丽埃塔斯群岛，巴亚尔塔港，墨西哥 Playa del Amor in the Marietas Islands, off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (© ferrantraite/Getty Images)

墨西哥的隐秘海滩 Secluded sands in Mexico

埃莫海滩，玛丽埃塔斯群岛，墨西哥

这张绝美的照片是在埃莫海滩拍摄的，这里又被称为“隐秘海滩”，位于墨西哥巴亚尔塔港西北处的偏远海岛，这里以其纯净的美景和独特的地貌而闻名。这处海滩只能通过一个自然侵蚀形成的隧道到达。沙滩和周围的岩壁组成了一个仰望天空的天窗，碧蓝的天空、绿松石色的海水、长满鲜花的崖壁相互映衬，景色独一无二。埃莫海滩又称“爱情海滩”，已经是一个热门的旅游目的地，但是为了保护这里的自然风景和生态环境，当地限制了游客数量。

Playa del Amor, Marietas Islands, Mexico

This gorgeous shot was taken at Playa del Amor—aka Hidden Beach—a remote destination off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, known for its pristine beauty. To get to it, visitors need to take a boat toward the mouth of Banderas Bay at the base of the Marietas Islands. Once there, they swim through a tunnel at low tide to reach the beach. The walls hide a sandy cove, where the turquoise waters contrast with flora-laden cliffs that perfectly frame the blue sky overhead. Playa del Amor (Lovers' Beach) is popular among tourists, but the number of visitors is limited to preserve its natural beauty and ecosystem.

人间天堂 A veritable little paradise

瓜德罗普岛国家公园，小安的列斯群岛

瓜德罗普是一个十多个洒满阳光的岛屿组成的群岛，可以提供各种各样的度假选择，有无人海滩也有丛林密布的高山。瓜德罗普国家公园是法国海外领地瓜德罗普的一处国家公园，位于东加勒比海地区的背风群岛。萨克马兰大湾自然保护区是与国家公园相邻的一处海洋保护区，和国家公园一起受统一管理。瓜德罗普国家公园大致可以被分成三种生态系统：热带雨林、海岸森林和红树林。

俯瞰层叠的梯田 Hovering over harmonious horticulture

德格拉朗梯田，巴厘岛，印度尼西亚

稻米在巴厘岛文化中扮演着重要角色，特加拉朗梯田是巴厘岛最著名的稻田之一。德格拉朗梯田利用独特的供水系统进行水稻种植，优化了水的配置及使用。传统的巴厘岛灌溉系统，被称为苏巴克（Subak），效率极高，目前已被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产。从空中俯瞰特加拉朗梯田，田野风光令人惊叹。如果你要去巴厘岛，一定要去特加拉朗梯田看看。

Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Sweeping downhill in our homepage image are the famous rice terraces of Tegallalang, one of Bali's most popular tourist attractions. They are carved into the side of a valley near the town of Ubud and use the traditional Subak irrigation system, which dates back to the 9th century. Bali's rivers and streams provide year-round water for its crops but here people work hand-in-hand with nature, and a network of irrigation channels distribute water to each paddy field. They carefully tend rice plants during the growing season, as generations have done before them, before harvesting and distributing the rice between the community. The Subak system is so important in Balinese culture, it has been recognised by UNESCO. These terraces offer visitors panoramic views over the surrounding rice fields and lush landscape, as well as a picturesque example of people living in harmony with nature.

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