On the western slope of the Sierra Nevadas in California, there’s a very special tree. California’s forests are known for their trees, but this one is so special, it even has a nickname. Locals call it “The President.” And until now, it’s never been seen in its entirety. It stands 247 feet tall and 45,000 […]
When Grandma Pat got sick a week before her granddaughter’s wedding she had to miss the big day. So her loving granddaughter decided to bring the wedding to her. So after the reception, the whole bridal party went straight to the hospital to see Grandma Pat. Is this not the sweetest thing you’ve ever seen. […]
3. Furtwängler Glacier, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania The Furtwängler Glacier is located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Furtwängler Glacier is a small remnant of an enormous icecap which once crowned the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This icecap has retreated significantly over the past century; between 1912 and 2000, 82 percent of the glacial […]
