Beyond its historical significance, the surrounding landscape offers beautiful trails ... Nestled in the Sierra Nevada ...

Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Text by Tracy ... especially in the mountains, where glistening landscapes can remain untouched for days. Frozen lakes, frosty firs and snow-capped peaks ...

Soft, sandy beaches and rugged coastlines fill the shores, while mountains, meadows, and glaciers fill the land. Explore a few of these diverse landscapes through Krista Rossow's photographs.

The Western Cape mountains have been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, marking the arrival of their first ...