We stand by you, mama earth — today and every day.

Reveling in the feeling of smallness that comes from towering trees and vibrant stars above.

Delighting in how it feels to breathe in fresh air and have sand between our toes.

Honoring the joy of jumping into lakes and exploring parks and forests.

Appreciating the simplicity of a walk outside or the calm that comes from an opened window.

We are grateful for the moments you shape and the details you color. And with each mountain climbed, woods wandered, field roamed, and flower admired — we marvel at your majesty and the perspective you bring.

Whether these wild places are a close visit or a trip yet to be planned, this kind of thoughtfulness and celebration can belong to any (and every!) day of the year. There's always the ground beneath us, the sky above us, and vivid stories tucked away — for us to discover and share in the telling.

And here we look to photos — sharing 10 favorites that serve as a return ticket to the places we’ve once stood and remind us why every day should be Earth Day.