日落时分的埃菲尔铁塔，巴黎，法国 Eiffel Tower at sunset, Paris, France (© Alexander Spatari/Getty Images)

终获巴黎青睐的铁塔 The tower that won Paris over

法国巴黎日落时分的埃菲尔铁塔

几乎没有哪座城市像巴黎这样被赋予如此多的浪漫想象。然而，这座法国首都的历史并非始终像埃菲尔铁塔背后的落日霞光一样绚丽。铁塔为1889年世界博览会而建；这届世博会纪念法国大革命爆发一百周年，而铁塔最初计划作为博览会入口处的核心建筑。由工程师古斯塔夫·埃菲尔及其团队设计的这座钢铁地标，从战神广场拔地而起，高度接近1,000英尺，并成为当时世界上最高的建筑。

许多当地人曾批评这一大胆设计，但它很快便激发了公众的想象力。世博会期间，数百万人前来参观这座纪念建筑，并欣赏他们此前从未体验过的全景视野。

如今，游客可以沿塞纳河漫步，探访这座不断重塑自我的城市中的古老街区和各类博物馆。夜幕降临，埃菲尔铁塔在夜空下熠熠生辉，依然是法国创造力、雄心与韧性的有力象征。

Eiffel Tower at sunset, Paris, France

No other city is nearly as romanticized as Paris. Yet the French capital's history has not always been as rosy as the sunset glowing behind the Eiffel Tower. Built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, or the World's Fair, which marked the centennial of the start of the French Revolution, the tower was originally intended to serve as the fair's entrance centerpiece. Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and his team, the iron landmark rose nearly 1,000 feet above the Champ de Mars and became the tallest structure in the world at the time.

Many locals criticized the bold design, but it quickly captured the public's imagination. During the World's Fair, millions came to see the monument and enjoy panoramic views unlike any they had experienced before.

Today, visitors can stroll along the Seine and explore old neighborhoods and museums throughout a city that continues to reinvent itself. As evening falls and the Eiffel Tower glows against the night sky, it remains a powerful symbol of French creativity, ambition, and resilience.

锡拉库萨的日落，西西里岛，意大利 Syracuse at sunset, Sicily, Italy (© Balate Dorin/Getty Images)

百代镌刻之城 A city written in centuries

锡拉库萨，西西里岛，意大利

意大利锡拉库萨（Syracuse）位于西西里岛，由来自科林斯的希腊移民于公元前 734 年左右建立。它曾发展成为古地中海最伟大的强权之一，现已被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录——“锡拉库萨和潘塔立克石墓群”。这座城市永远与阿基米德（Archimedes）联系在一起，他的天才至今仍在塑造着城市的身份；同时也与柏拉图（Plato）紧密相连，他曾满怀着哲学可能重塑政治生活的希望来到此处。这种层叠的历史在马尼亚切城堡（Castello Maniace）中依然清晰可感，这座 13 世纪为神圣罗马帝国皇帝腓特烈二世建造的海滨要塞，至今仍令世人赞叹。

2009年，这座城堡成为了《锡拉库萨宣言》（Carta di Siracusa）的签署地，该文件聚焦于生物多样性以及自然、文化与发展之间的关系。锡拉库萨也为电影人提供了一个天然的舞台，从马塞洛·马斯楚安尼主演的《卡萨诺瓦70》到《夺宝奇兵：命运转盘》均在此取景。在这里，意大利不仅仅代表着阳光、美酒和佳肴：它更是依然在当下跳动着的鲜活历史。

Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Founded by Greek settlers from Corinth around 734 BCE, the Italian city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, grew into one of the ancient Mediterranean's great powers and is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica.' It is forever linked to Archimedes, whose genius still shapes its identity, and to Plato, who came to Syracuse hoping philosophy might shape political life. That layered past still feels tangible at Castello Maniace, a seafront fortress built for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II in the 13th century, which can still be admired today.

In 2009, the castle provided the setting for the 'Carta di Siracusa,' a document centered on biodiversity and the relationship between nature, culture, and development. The city has also offered filmmakers a ready-made stage, from 'Casanova '70,' starring Marcello Mastroianni, to 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' Here, Italy is more than sunshine, wine, and good food: it is history still conjugated in the present.

落日，恶地国家公园，南达科他州，美国 Sunset in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA (© Troy Harrison/Getty Images)

岁月的层峦 Layers of change

南达科他州恶地国家公园的落日

层叠的嵴线横跨南达科他州的恶地国家公园。随着光影变幻，饱受侵蚀的山峰与沟谷悉数呈现在眼前，其间交织着粉红、灰白与金黄的岩层条带。时至今日，风力和流水仍在持续重塑这片地貌，不断剥蚀着质地松软的沉积岩，从而让数百万年的地球历史展露无遗。这些岩层分别由远古河流的沉积物、火山灰，以及该区域曾被浅海覆盖时期的沉积物交替堆积而成。

在这片崎岖不平的地表之下，埋藏着全球最丰富的化石群之一。这里保存了曾漫步于该区域的早期哺乳动物遗骸，例如古马类以及现代犀牛的近亲。然而，恶地国家公园不仅是一扇窥探过去的窗口。在当下，美洲野牛在开阔的普利里草原上觅食，大角羊在陡峭的嵴线间穿行，而黑尾土拨鼠则以活跃的集群形式聚居于草场之上。

景观公路与观景点顺应着地形的起伏绵延，为访客提供了极目远眺的壮阔视野。即便在此时此刻，随着地貌的缓慢演变，那些尘封于过去的岩层仍在不断破土而出。

Sunset in Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Layered ridges stretch across Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Their bands of pink, gray, and gold shift with the light as eroded peaks and valleys come into view. Wind and water continue to shape this terrain, steadily wearing away soft sedimentary rock and exposing millions of years of Earth's history in layers formed by ancient rivers, volcanic ash, and periods when shallow seas covered the region.

Beneath this rugged surface lies one of the world's richest fossil beds, preserving the remains of early mammals such as ancient horses and relatives of modern rhinoceroses that once roamed the region. The Badlands are only a window into the past. Today, bison graze the open prairie, bighorn sheep move along steep ridges, and prairie dogs gather in active colonies across the grasslands.

Scenic roads and overlooks trace the contours of the land, offering sweeping views. Even now, layers of the past continue to emerge as the landscape slowly transforms.

夕阳下的峡谷地国家公园，莫阿布，犹他州，美国 Sunset in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah, USA (© Jason Hatfield/Tandem Stills + Motion)

日落之后，探索仍在继续 The adventure doesn't end at sundown

峡谷地国家公园

国家公园周，是你暂别日常、走向自然的最佳契机。这一为期九天的庆祝活动将于4月18日至26日举行，聚焦国家公园体系中400多处自然与文化遗产地。在这里，自然风光与人文历史交织，为人们带来难忘的户外体验。从海岸线与森林，到辽阔的沙漠景观，这些受保护的区域邀请人们走进自然，感受宁静，心怀敬畏。

在美国犹他州东南部，靠近莫阿布的峡谷地国家公园，则提醒人们：冒险并不会在日落时结束。当最后一缕阳光隐去，科罗拉多河与格林河在深邃的峡谷间蜿蜒流淌，穿行于高耸的孤峰与嶙峋的岩柱之间。由于地处偏远、光污染极少，这里的夜空清澈通透，繁星如幕，令人叹为观止。

作为“国际暗夜天空公园”，峡谷地国家公园是体验沙漠夜晚的理想之地。在这里观星，无需深入荒野腹地——只需短途步行或在观景点驻足，便能收获难忘的夜间景致。尤其是在无月之夜，银河横贯天际，璀璨壮丽。

National Park Week

National Park Week is your cue to trade routine for trail dust. It's a nine-day celebration running April 18–26, highlighting more than 400 places across the National Park System that preserve natural and cultural heritage while creating unforgettable outdoor experiences. From coastlines and forests to vast desert landscapes, these protected sites invite exploration, reflection, and wonder.

In southeastern Utah, Canyonlands National Park near Moab offers a striking reminder that the adventure doesn't end at sundown. As the last light fades, the Colorado and Green rivers trace their way through carved canyons, towering buttes, and rugged spires. With its remote setting and minimal light pollution, the park's clear skies reveal a brilliant canopy of stars.

Designated an International Dark Sky Park, Canyonlands is one of the best places to experience the desert after dark. Stargazing here doesn't require heading deep into the backcountry—short walks and scenic pullouts provide unforgettable nighttime views, especially on moonless nights when the Milky Way stretches across the sky.

太平洋公园，圣莫妮卡州立海滩，加利福尼亚州，美国 Pacific Park at Santa Monica State Beach, California, USA (© EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/Getty Images)

完美的夜晚 A pier-fect evening

太平洋公园，圣莫尼卡州立海滩，加利福尼亚州

当夕阳西下，洒下橙色、粉色和紫色的光芒时，圣莫尼卡从悠闲的氛围中转为灯火通明。真的！这片海滩拥有超过3英里的沙滩、一座历史悠久的码头，以及风景如画的太平洋海岸公路，不仅仅是一条美丽的海岸线。让我们先从沙滩说起。宽阔、洁净，无论是打排球还是悠闲地读一本好书，这里都是日光浴爱好者和沙堡建造者的理想之地。

然后是圣莫尼卡码头。它建于1909年，至今仍屹立于木桩之上，拥有一个名为太平洋公园的游乐园、游乐场、餐厅，以及著名的太阳能摩天轮。想体验更多运动？马文·布劳德自行车道（Marvin Braude Bike Trail），又名斯特兰德（Strand），是一条22英里长的自行车道，蜿蜒穿过海滩。租一辆自行车，骑过滑旱冰者、遛狗者，以及一边吃冰淇淋一边自拍的游客。这里的冲浪也是一大亮点。初学者可以在这里体验人生中的第一波浪潮，而专业人士则时刻关注着更远处的海浪。

Pacific Park, Santa Monica State Beach, California

When the sun clocks out in streaks of orange, pink, and purple, Santa Monica goes from laid-back to lit up. Literally. With over 3 miles of sand, a historic pier, and the Pacific Coast Highway keeping things scenic, this beach is more than just a pretty shoreline. Let's start with the sand. Wide, clean, and ready for volleyball or just flopping down with a good book, it's ideal for sunbathers and sandcastle architects alike. And yes, 'Baywatch' was filmed along Santa Monica Bay. Feel free to run in slow motion.

Then there's the Santa Monica Pier. Built in 1909 and still standing tall on wooden legs, it's got an amusement park called Pacific Park, arcade, restaurants, and that famous solar-powered Ferris wheel. Up for more movement? The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, or the Strand, is a 22-mile bike path that zips right through the beach. Rent a cruiser and ride past rollerbladers, dog walkers, and tourists trying to juggle ice cream and selfies. Here, the surf is another draw. Beginners can catch their first wave here, while pros keep an eye on the swells farther out.

塞里雅兰瀑布日落美景，冰岛 Seljalandsfoss waterfall at sunset, Iceland (© Tom Mackie/AWL/plainpicture)

一切准备就绪，等待日落 Everything is ready, waiting for sunset

塞里雅兰瀑布，冰岛

这座197英尺高的瀑布从曾经标志着冰岛海岸线的悬崖峭壁倾泻而下。奔腾的瀑布是塞里雅兰河 (Seljalandsa River) 的一部分，发源于火山冰川埃亚菲亚德拉冰盖 (Eyjafjallajökull)。这座冰盖下的火山上次喷发是在2010年，对当地居民和空中交通造成了影响。游客可以走到瀑布后面的一个小洞穴，那里拥有独特的视角，也是摄影师的最爱。夜晚，泛光灯照亮了瀑布，营造出一幅梦幻般的景象。如果您计划在夏至期间度假，塞里雅兰瀑布 (Seljalandsfoss) 值得列入您的旅行清单。无论您是自然爱好者还是摄影爱好者，这次体验都将为您留下难忘的回忆。

日落时分的加兹特鲁加特岛 , 巴斯克地区, 西班牙 Gaztelugatxe at sunset, Basque Country, Spain (© Eloi_Omella/Getty Images)

朝圣圣胡安·德·加兹特鲁加特 Pilgrimage to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

日落时分的加兹特鲁加特岛 , 巴斯克地区, 西班牙

加兹特鲁加特小岛位于西班牙巴斯克地区比斯开海岸，以其壮丽的风景而闻名。岛顶坐落着圣胡安·德·加兹特卢加切修道院，供奉施洗者圣约翰。这座修道院始建于10 世纪，曾因战争和火灾多次损毁，亦数次重建。如今的建筑矗立在小岛之巅，游客需沿着一条狭窄的石阶小径攀登241 级台阶方能抵达。这里是著名的朝圣地，游客常会敲响教堂的钟三次并许愿。相传施洗者约翰曾踏足此地。站在山顶，可俯瞰比斯开湾崎岖的海岸线，远眺坎塔布连海的壮美风光。加兹特鲁加特因成为美剧《权力的游戏》的取景地而名声大噪。在剧中，它被塑造为坦格利安家族的祖传领地龙石岛。

Gaztelugatxe at sunset, Basque Country, Spain

Gaztelugatxe is a stunning islet located on the coast of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain. It's famous for its dramatic scenery and the small hermitage dedicated to John the Baptist at its peak. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, which dates back to the 10th century, has been rebuilt several times due to damage from battles and fire. Today's building is perched atop the islet and is accessible by a narrow path that includes 241 steps. It's a popular pilgrimage site, and visitors often ring the church bell three times and make a wish. According to legend, John the Baptist himself set foot on the islet. The views from the top offer panoramic vistas of the rugged coastline and the Cantabrian Sea. Gaztelugatxe gained international fame as a filming location for the TV series 'Game of Thrones,' where it served as Dragonstone, the ancestral seat of House Targaryen.

白沙国家公园的日落，新墨西哥州，美国 Sunset at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA (© Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo)

1,001座白色沙丘 1,001 Mexican dunes

白沙国家公园的沙丘，新墨西哥州

今日图片展示了新墨西哥州白沙国家公园最令人叹为观止的自然奇观，一片闪耀梦幻光芒的白色沙丘，这里有地球上规模最大的石膏沙丘。这片广袤的沙漠占地超过145,000英亩，沙丘高度可达60英尺，展现出其他地方难以见到的独特景观。这座公园不仅是自然奇观，更是历史瑰宝，这里发现了距今约23,000年的化石化人类脚印，被认为是北美最古老的人类遗迹之一。

今天是白沙国家公园于1933年由总统赫伯特·胡佛设立为保护区的周年纪念日。还有什么比沉浸在白沙美景中更适合庆祝的方式呢？在这里可以徒步旅行、沙丘滑沙，或者沿风景优美的公路驾车欣赏美景。无论是其丰富的历史，还是叹为观止的日落，白沙国家公园都是一个令人心驰神往的旅行目的地。

Dunes at White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Today's image features the dazzling beauty of White Sands National Park, New Mexico—a surreal expanse of glistening white gypsum dunes, the largest of its kind on Earth. Spanning more than 145,000 acres, these ever-shifting dunes rise up to 60 feet tall, creating a landscape not seen in many places. This park isn't only a natural wonder but a historical treasure, with fossilized human footprints dating back as far as 23,000 years, some of the oldest in North America.

Today marks the anniversary of White Sands being established as a protected site in 1933 by President Herbert Hoover. What better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in its beauty? Enjoy activities like hiking, sledding down the dunes, or taking a scenic drive. Whether for its rich history or jaw-dropping sunsets, White Sands National Park is a wish-list destination that will leave you in awe.

日落时的摩拉基大圆石，南岛，新西兰 Moeraki Boulders at sunset, South Island, New Zealand (© Douglas Pearson/eStock Photo)

岩石与滚石 Rocks and rollers

摩拉基大圆石，南岛，新西兰

今天是“古老岩石日”，一个庆祝和学习古老岩石与化石的节日。岩石虽常见，但我们很少花时间思考它们的神奇之处。在火山中锻造或在千年压力下形成的这些固体矿物质，是我们了解地球如何形成的关键。岩石中还可能包含化石，即早已灭绝的生物遗骸，为科学家揭示地球45亿年历史中生命和植物的演化线索。

世界上最奇特的岩石景观之一位于新西兰的科伊科希海滩。摩拉基大圆石中有些直径达到7英尺，经过数百万年的自然雕琢形成。每一块巨石最初都起源于约6500万年前海底的一颗小石子。随着时间推移，泥沙在其周围逐渐堆积，并被方解石粘合在一起。受侵蚀和海水运动的影响，这些巨石最终显露于世。如今，新的巨石仍不断形成，而原有的巨石则在自然作用下逐渐分解。

Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand

Are you ready to rock the new year? Today is Old Rock Day, a day for celebrating and learning about old rocks and fossils. Rocks are common and few of us take the time to consider how amazing they are. But forged in volcanoes or molded by millennia of pressure, these solid masses of minerals hold the key to understanding how our planet formed. Rocks can also contain fossils, the remnants of long-extinct organisms, which give scientists clues about what creatures and plants have lived on Earth during its 4.5-billion-year history.

One of the world's most curious rock displays can be found on Koekohe Beach in New Zealand. The Moeraki Boulders, some of which are 7 feet in diameter, have been shaped by nature over millions of years. Each boulder started as a pebble on the seabed around 65 million years ago. Over time, layers of mud and silt built up around them, cemented together by calcite. Thanks to erosion and the movement of the sea, the boulders eventually emerged. Today, new boulders are still appearing, while the elements are slowly breaking down existing ones.

日落时分风暴渐渐消散，阿西尼博因山省立公园，加拿大 Clearing storm at sunset, Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, BC, Canada (© Jeff Lewis/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

山峰从云层中探出头来 A peak peeks through the clouds

阿西尼博因山省立公园，加拿大

残留的风暴云盘旋在阿西尼博因山省立公园的山峰周围，这里是加拿大落基山脉的中心地带。这座位于不列颠哥伦比亚省的公园成立于1922年，以落基山脉南部最高的山峰命名，它的海拔高达3618米。公园是阿西尼博因旅馆的所在地，这是加拿大落基山脉的第一家滑雪旅馆，建于1928年。这里没有公路通行，任何想要参观公园的人都必须徒步或乘坐直升机进入，这使得旅程本身成为一次冒险。不过所有的努力都是值得的，这个联合国教科文组织世界遗产地拥有令人惊叹的景观，从冰川和湖泊到高耸的山峰和石灰岩洞穴，总能满足游客的期待。这里有多条徒步路线可供选择，它们将带领徒步旅行者们穿过森林，越过草地，登上高山。它还是越野滑雪和“阿尔卑斯式攀登”的热门地点。如果您正在寻找一个每处景色都堪称绝美的地方，阿西尼博因山省立公园或许是您的不二之选。