A sunrise in Beckley Creek Park along a walking path with a patch of native prairie grasses and wildflowers.
Beckley Creek Park, one of five interconnected nature parks (known as the Parklands) that stretch along Floyds Fork, a 62-mile long tributary of the Salt River on the south side of Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Including Beckley, the five parks are: Pope Lick, Broad Run, Turkey Run, and the Strand, comprising more than 4,000 acres. After Jefferson Memorial Forest, it is the largest nature park in Louisville.
Sunrise over Stone Cabin in Zion National Park. Zion National Park is a breathtakingly beautiful national park located in southwestern Utah, in the United States. The park covers an area of approximately 229 square miles and is known for its stunning red rock formations, high cliffs, and narrow canyons.
Zion National Park was established in 1919 and is one of the oldest national parks in the United States. The park is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including over 900 different plant species, 75 species of mammals, and 271 species of birds.
One of the most popular attractions in Zion National Park is the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, a 6-mile road that winds through the heart of the park and provides access to many of its most popular hiking trails and scenic overlooks. Some of the park’s most famous landmarks, such as Angels Landing and The Narrows, are located along this scenic drive.
Zion National Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors, including hiking, rock climbing, camping, and horseback riding. The park also offers guided tours and ranger-led programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the park’s history, geology, and ecology.
A view of the Bountiful Mormon (LDS) Temple Sunrise. The Bountiful Temple is the 47th Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the 8th constructed in Utah. The temple was dedicated in 1995, by church president Howard W. Hunter. The Temple shares a common floor plan with the Timpanogos LDS Temple located in American Fork, Utah. On May 22, 2016, the Temple made headlines when a lightning bolt struck and damaged the Angel Moroni statue atop the Temple’s spire.
