The World's Most Beautiful Places
The dome of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver with a golden roof and intricate architectural details rises against a clear blue sky. Autumnal foliage partly obscures the structure, adding a contrast of warm colors to the cool-toned building.
The Capitol Building was constructed in 1894 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. It includes the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the General Assembly.
A very prominent Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) Tree with fall leaf coloring in the desert surrounding of Castle Valley, east of Moab, Utah
A dirt road passes through Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in the fall, near the town of Seymour, Indiana.
At 7,802 acres, Muscatatuck is the state of Indiana’s oldest National Wildlife Refuge (founded in 1966). It was purchased with Duck Stamps and is largely converted farmland. Its name derives from the Muscatatuck River, which means “land of winding waters”. In addition to the forest and marshlands that comprise much of the refuge, there remain a number of historical remnants, including an old cemetery, cabin, and barn from the people that once called the refuge home. Today the refuge is managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and maintains many connections to the surrounding communities, including the Boy Scouts, local visitors bureaus, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.