Nature is the definition of serendipity, and academics is...well, not so much. Take a break from reviewing your notes to be wistful (and a little jealous) of these photos' awe-inspiring beauty of a world overlooked by the woes of being a studious college student.
1. The Alatna River Valley in Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
A safe haven for wildlife migration...what more could an environmental enthusiast envision observing in person?
3. Snowy Range Scenic Byway, Wyoming
When images like this take the phrase, "America, the beautiful" has been taken to a new level, it totally rocks (lame pun intended)!
4. Tuvaijuittug Marine Protected Area, Canada
Commence the mythical-seeming—but very, very, real-being—creature fangirling: Narwhals!
5. Little Colorado River, Colorado
Imagine seeing this cutie swim by in the river. I wish her all the best in her pursuit of happiness, like snatching a juicy fly for lunch, or finding a froggie friend to accompany her along this aquatic journey.