Today, on the traditional end of the French summer season, we"re featuring the wild beauty of the Gorges du Tarn, a canyon formed by the Tarn River in south central France. The Tarn Gorge is about 33 miles long and, at points, almost 2,000 feet deep. It"s a popular spot for tourists, especially kayakers and rock climbers. History buffs also find much to explore, including the castles and villages built along—or even carved into—the canyon walls, like Castelbouc in today"s image.
Bidding summer adieu
Today in History
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
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Río Arazas in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Spain
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World Olive Tree Day
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A silent witness to history
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Celebrating 200 years of statehood
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International Archaeology Day
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Memorial Day
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National Llama Day
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Agüero, Huesca province, Spain
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World Photography Day
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Tasiilaq, Greenland
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument anniversary
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The Millennium at 20
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Did it see its shadow?
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Carl Sagan Day
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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Rocks on the move
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Protecting endangered giants
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National Park Week begins
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Venice s grand regatta
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Ronda, Spain
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Least chipmunk, Kootenai National Forest, Montana
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Merry and bright
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Books for children of all ages
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Gone ‘lightseeing’ in Berlin
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St. Patricks Day in County Waterford, Ireland
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The forecast calls for blooms
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Dark skies over New Mexico
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