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Unadorned but powerfully strong in its simplicity, this 14th-century fortress is a stunning sight…

Castelvecchio, Italy - © Ariy / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mountain-dwelling relatives of groundhogs, these critters hibernate for as long as nine months.

Alpine marmot - © Raimund Linke / The Image Bank / Getty Images

Our own star system is certainly a stunner but there's more magnificence to be seen when you go on…

Milky Way galaxy - © Anton Petrus / Moment / Getty Images

What sparkles here is a vibrant clifftop neighborhood in a capital city of 9 million people.

Miraflores, Peru - © Cavan Images / Getty Images

If someone asked you to pick a scene that would sum up all that is wonderful about this part of the world…

Olympic National Park, Washington - © Raul Touzon / National Geographic / Offset

This highway’s considered a scenic route for good reason, so be ready to take lots of pictures.

Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria - © Mariusz Niedzwiedzki / Adobe Stock

Pink sand beaches are a rarity, but there's a doozy here on this island in southern Indonesia.

Komodo Island, Indonesia - © Jonne Seijdel / 500px / Getty Images

When you're done strolling through this old-growth forest, come out from beneath the trees and discover….

Hoh Rainforest, Washington - © Susanne Kremer / Huber / eStock Photo

Many hillside towns in this country are supremely picturesque, but here's one with something extra.

Sacro Monte di Varese, Italy - © afinocchiaro / RooM / Getty Images

Politicians to musicians to scientists, how much do you know about Asian and Pacific Islander Americans?​

Chungju-si, South Korea - © Stock for you / Shutterstock

When a place boasts a long history, its cityscapes are probably going to be photogenic.

Sousse, Tunisia - © Romas_Photo / Shutterstock

When people look at this arch, some see a dragon taking a sip, while others imagine a dinosaur drinking.

Dorset, England - © Derek Croucher / Alamy Stock Photo

Folks who take a trip to this place rave about its spectacular scenery, but just looking at pictures…

Acadia National Park, Maine - © Bob Grabowski / 500px Plus / Getty Images

Lots of people around the world are fans of the beverage that comes from the leaves grown here…

Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile

We're looking at a stunning series of red rock cliffs in a land of mountain ranges, meadows, and forests.

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks, Kyrgyzstan - © Pascal Mannaerts / Alamy Stock Photo

See how Microsoft is committed to Earth Day every day through the creation of a Planetary Computer

Humpback Whale, Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga - © Warren Keelan

'Calanque' is a French word meaning rocky cove or inlet, and if you like the look of this calanque…

Calanque d'En Vau, France - © Daniel Kloe / EyeEm / Getty Images

People have been eating the seeds of this type of wild and colorful legume for thousands of years.

Kamishihoro, Japan - © Masterfile

Most images of this region feature it blanketed in snow, and while winters are spectacular here…

Aiguilles Rouges, France - © vencavolrab / iStock / Getty Images Plus

From binoculars to personalized mugs, we have the gift ideas to help make this Father's Day special.

Koruldi Lake, Svaneti, Georgia - © standret / iStock / Getty Images