Today is all about our big, bold, and beautiful planet. Since 1970, April 22 has been recognized as a day to celebrate our surroundings and demonstrate support for protecting them. When you look at these pictures of our diverse planet, it's clear our environment is worth respecting. From the dry Sahara Desert to the massive waves of the Pacific, take a virtual trip around the globe for Earth Day.

Pacific Ocean, Tahiti

Aurora Borealis, Norway

Kruger National Park, South Africa

Mount Fuji, Japan

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Grand Canyon, Arizona

China

Bryce Canyon, Utah

Big Sur, California

Ko Tapu Island, Thailand

Provence, France

Blue Grotto, Italy

Niagara Falls, Canada

Corsica, France

Le Touessrok, Mauritius

Washington DC

Sahara Desert, Morocco

Yosemite, California

Lincolnshire, England

Lake Tahoe, California

Mapungubwe, Botswana

Algodones Dunes, Mexico

Lake Louise, Canada

The Highlands, Scotland