An astronaut captured this view of the Front Range, the San Juan Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Published Jan 12, 2020
Acquired February 23, 2010, this true-color images shows snow cover stretching from northern Arizona to South Dakota under largely cloud-free skies.
Published Feb 24, 2010
The red and orange tones of autumn had faded to brown in the mountains of New York and Vermont when this true color image was taken on November 8, 2009. The contrast between the green and gold valleys and brown mountains help reveal the unique geography of the region.
Published Nov 14, 2009
While Californians wondered what happened to the snow, those in Wyoming and Montana wondered when the snow would stop falling.
Published Mar 30, 2014
In August 2010, Lake Mead reached its lowest level since 1956, the result of a persistent drought and increasing human demand.
Published Sep 23, 2010
Located within the Rocky Mountain Trench, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi River.
Published Jun 2, 2019
Acquired November 17, 2009, this true-color image shows snow nearly covering the northeastern quadrant of Colorado and stretching into neighboring states.
Published Nov 18, 2009
