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Aspen Trees in Autumn

Natural Wonders: Quaking Aspen Trees

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

Quaking aspen trees are the most widely distributed tree species in North America, so it’s no wonder why their annual transformation is observed and celebrated by many.

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Photograph by Hope Ryden, National Geographic.com

Natural Wonders: Monarch Butterflies

This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

The next time you spot a flash of orange from the fluttering wings of a Monarch, let it remind you of the change and continuity that comes with the seasons.

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Barred Owl

Natural Wonders: Barred Owls

This entry is part 3 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

The Barred Owl is more often heard than it is seen. The creature’s flight does not break silence, but its hoot or whoo sounds distinctively cut through soft night air in a drum-like rhythm.

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Strawberry Park Hot Springs

Natural Wonders: Hot Springs

This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

When the weather starts to cool down, retreat to a natural hot springs for a chance to soak in some wellness and peace.

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Grizzly Bear

Natural Wonders: Grizzly Bears

This entry is part 5 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

The North American grizzly bear is as powerful and fierce as it is beautiful and majestic, so you will want to watch this wonder from a safe distance.

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Marble

Natural Wonders: Marble

This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

If you’ve seen marble in a finished form, you may understand why the natural gem is so often used to decorate our developed world.

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Fall Aster

Natural Wonders: Fall Aster

This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

Fall Aster blooms in autumn, so Mother Nature still has a little time to show off her flowers before the frost.

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Black Widow Spider

Natural Wonders: Black Widow Spider

This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

A Black Widow’s deadly venom is enough to spook anyone this Halloween!

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Grey Wolf

Natural Wonders: Gray Wolf

This entry is part 9 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

The nighttime symphony of howling wolves is a sound not heard as often as it once was, although the majestic creatures are making a comeback in the wild.

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Bald Eagle in Flight

Natural Wonders: Bald Eagles

This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Natural Wonders

These magestic birds have made a significant recovery in the United States, where they are not only a wonder of nature, but also a symbol of our nation.

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