"alpine ecosystem"

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19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771258

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771263

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771264

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771265

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771266

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12771267

19 September 2025

Scenes along the Sperry Lake Trail and Sperry Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States, on September 7, 2025, show the hike, which climbs past Akaiyan Falls toward the Sperry Glacier basin. The trails feature dramatic alpine landscapes, cascading waterfalls, rocky switchbacks, and sweeping views of the surrounding high country. Lingering Canadian wildfire smoke during fire season reduces visibility across the mountain ranges, while remnants of the 2017 Sprague Fire remain visible in the forested valleys below. These trails, accessible from Sperry Chalet, highlight both the natural features and ongoing environmental challenges of the park's rugged backcountry.

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#12555264

15 July 2025

The entrance sign to the Alpengarten (Alpine Garden) at Schachen is in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on July 13, 2025. The garden is located near the King's House on Schachen and features a diverse botanical collection from alpine regions around the world.

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#12550902

13 July 2025

Flowers of Gentian plants in bloom (Gentiana Lutea) are seen in Campo Imperatore, L’Aquila, Italy, on July 11th, 2025. Gentian is a protected plant in the park of Gran Sasso. Its roots are used to produce the typical gentian liqueur of Abruzzo.

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#12550891

13 July 2025

Gentian plants in bloom (Gentiana Lutea) are seen in Campo Imperatore, L’Aquila, Italy, on July 11th, 2025. Gentian is a protected plant in the park of Gran Sasso. Its roots are used to produce the typical gentian liqueur of Abruzzo.

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#12527174

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: A mountain sheep seen along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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#12527143

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: A herd of mountain sheep observed along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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#12527161

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: Two mountain sheeps seen along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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#12527162

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: A herd of mountain sheep observed along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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#12527171

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: Two mountain sheeps seen along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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#12527172

4 July 2025

BANFF, CANADA - MAY 22: A mountain sheep seen along the shoreline of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta, Canada on May 22, 2025.

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