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This Creature Is 40 Times Heavier Than a Blue Whale

Meet Pando, a male quaking aspen located in Fishlake National Forest in Utah. Pando covers 106 acres, weighs about 6,000,000 tons and consists of about 40,000 tree trunks. Except what appears to be individual trees are all one and the same: Pando.

The Most Beautiful of Estates...

This 16,000 square foot (1,486 sq m) 18th century inspired gracious mansion is located in Aspen, Colorado on two acres of perfect and pristine grounds that are adjacent to hundreds of acres of meadows.

These Pictures Perfectly Capture the Magic of Fall

Spooky aspen Image source: Deirdre D. Rosenberg 10. When the snow comes Image source: Deirdre D. Rosenberg 11. Subalpine lake edge Image source: Deirdre D. Rosenberg 12. Aspen forest from above Image source: Deirdre D. Rosenberg 13. Beautiful! Image source: Deirdre D.

The Legend of The Fall - So Beautiful!

Looking down at a forest in Autumn, with a river running through over the rocks. ' Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ' Albert Camus God's fingers breaking through the clouds to touch these golden Aspen trees, Galena Summit, Idaho. ' I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to

The 10 Largest Organisms in the World May Surprise You

. #2 – Quaking Aspen ( Populus tremuloides ) Over a stretch of land covering 0.43km² (106 acres) in Utah, stands a grove of Aspens nicknamed Pando.

12 of the Best Places to Admire Fall Foliage in the US

Maple, aspen, oak, and hickory trees are changing colors before your very eyes, and people all over the country are excited about their favorite fall outdoor activity - leaf-peeping.

Catch the Fall At These Gorgeous Locations...

(Click on any of the photos to see them in full detail) Northern Italy yagoryo.deviantart.com Portland, Oregon flickr.com Vancouver, Canada flickr.com Highlands of Scotland theatlantic.com Transylvania, Romania 500px.com Plymouth, England flickr.com Snake River, Wyoming theatlantic.com Aspen, Colorado

Looking for a Dreamy Valentine Holiday? 10 Stunning Spots

Get helicoptered to a picnic in Aspen HAL WILLIAMS Picnics are usually a low-key romantic date. And St. Regis Aspen Resort kicked the idea up a notch by adding in a helicopter ride.

7 of the World's Oldest LIVING Organisms

[related_articles] Pando: 14,000 years old Source Located in Fishlake National Forest in south-central Utah is a giant clonal colony of quaking aspen trees. This colony, called Pando, or The Trembling Giant, occupies 108 acres of trees, all sharing one root system.

10 Snowy Destinations to Fall in Love With This Winter

Aspen, Colorado Source: Flickr There's probably no other place that screams out 'winter' quite like Aspen, Colorado.

Hilarious! Someone's Gonna Get Fired for This...

Click on images to enlarge A Bridge Over a Very Icy River Sunset Seen Over the Clouds Above Australia Meter Thick Ice of Baikal Lake Rainbow Eucalyptus Bark, Hawaii Lightning in the Form of a Crow Being Watched in the Aspen Woods Perfect Wave Formations in Puerto Chicama, Peru Kuthiny Bata, a Stupendous

22 of Nature Photography's Most Exquisite Moments!

The Yellow Brick Road An Aspen road covered in autumn leaves in the state of Colorado, U.S.A. Aspen is notable for being one of the most luxurious skiing towns in the United States, but even without the snow, it's still a sight to behold! A Rare Sunrise A sunrise over Mt.

17 Gems Found Amid the Glorious Rocky Mountains

Maroon Lake and Maroon Bells, near Aspen It's not every day that you get to see marvel comparable to the Maroon Bells, which is one of the most photographed peaks in North America. More information here . Image source 2. 

For True Natural Beauty, Visit these Incredible Parks!

It contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, as well as aspen forests, grasslands, and lakes. By NPS This view of the Golden aspens speaks to the richness of the park's environment.

North America Is Blessed with Fantastic Natural Beauty!

Courthouse Mountain, Colorado Just gape in awe at how yellow those numerous aspen trees are during fall! This is one beautiful spot! 7. Glacier Point Yosemite, California What a drop! And incredible scenery to boot. 8.

Gaze in Wonder at These 35 Amazing Photos of North America

Courthouse Mountain, Colorado Just gape in awe at how yellow those numerous aspen trees are during fall! This is one beautiful spot! 7. Glacier Point Yosemite, California What a drop! And incredible scenery to boot. 8.

A Previously-Unseen Trove of National Geographic Pics!

beneath the dome of the US Capital Building, Washington DC, USA, 1963 Girls smile with bouquets of lotus flowers in hand, Iowa, USA, 1938 A girl rides atop a Hereford bull, Pleasanton, California, USA, 1926 A rainbow forms over Victoria Falls, Zambia, date unknown A boy sells lemonade to passers-by in Aspen

These Cheap Alternatives to Major Destinations Are Awesome

Instead of Vail, visit Telluride, Colorado Right up there with Aspen and Vail in terms of the skiing that it offers visitors, Telluride is a far less pretentious place than its rivals.

Who Knew the US Has So Many Hidden Romantic Spots

Telluride, Colorado This beautiful ski town is not as high-profile as Aspen, and that may be part of its charm. As you may have already guessed, the main attraction in Telluride is its world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities.

12 Stunning Places to Experience Autumn's Beauty

Canadian Rockies, Canada The Canadian Rockies become a golden wonderland in the fall, thanks to the aspen and larch trees. Spots like Banff and Jasper National Parks are ideal for leaf-peeping, with stunning golds and yellows set against towering mountain peaks and turquoise lakes.