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August 19, 2026

Travel

THESE TREES DESERVE & NEED A VISIT

The largest forest in the world is full of magnificent old growth trees, yet it is in danger of being logged. It’s time to visit Tongass National Forest. And time to save it. The largest forest in the world is full of magnificent old growth trees, yet it is in danger of being logged. It’s time to visit Tongass National Forest. And time to save it.

Food

THE FUSION OF SOUND & TASTE

Impact

THE INCREDIBLE BEAUTY OF CROP PATTERNS NOW

See the BeautifulNow curated for beauty collection of photos of crops farmed in wonderful rows, terraces and other patterns in this BN Daily Fix. See the BeautifulNow curated for beauty collection of photos of crops farmed in wonderful rows, terraces and other patterns in this BN Daily Fix.

Wellness

KIDS ARE RENEWING THE PLANET WITH TREES NOW

Every child represents renewal. But, at the tender age of 9, Felix Finkbeiner, took on the task of renewing our planet, with a mission to plant a trillion trees. He founded Plant for the Planet and helped plant 14 billion trees so far. Every child represents renewal. But, at the tender age of 9, Felix Finkbeiner, took on the task of renewing our planet, with a mission to plant a trillion trees. He founded Plant for the Planet and helped plant 14 billion trees so far.

Arts Design

MAPPING THE DREAMS OF OUR PAST

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Arts Design

STUNNING SHAPE-SHIFTERS

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Travel

PUMPKIN FESTIVALS TO VISIT NOW

Immerse in orange glow! Visit the most beautiful pumpkin festivals happening this autumn, with spectacular pumpkin sculptures and more seasonal treats. Immerse in orange glow! Visit the most beautiful pumpkin festivals happening this autumn, with spectacular pumpkin sculptures and more seasonal treats.

Food

Fishing can be very chill, we’ve found the best quotes and images. Fishing can be very chill, we’ve found the best quotes and images.

Travel

SECLUDED BEACHES. SHHHH!

Nature Science

10 BEAUTIFUL READS: APPS & SPACES

Some beautiful places to read and some beautiful apps to enhance your reading. Some beautiful places to read and some beautiful apps to enhance your reading.

Impact

THIS CHURCH IS MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

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Travel

10 GREAT FLOWER GARDENS TO VISIT NOW

We’ve found the best and most beautiful gardens from around the world. We’ve found the best and most beautiful gardens from around the world.

Impact

MOTHER EARTH NEEDS ITS DAUGHTERS NOW

March is Women’s History Month. Mother Earth needs its daughters! Celebrate Homeward Bound, a groundbreaking science-based leadership initiative aimed at increasing the roles women play in protecting the planet. Learn more in this BeautifulNow Daily Fix. March is Women’s History Month. Mother Earth needs its daughters! Celebrate Homeward Bound, a groundbreaking science-based leadership initiative aimed at increasing the roles women play in protecting the planet. Learn more in this BeautifulNow Daily Fix.

Wellness

NEW ELEPHANT PERSPECTIVES MIGHT PREVENT/CURE CANCER IN HUMANS NOW

Elephants destroy their own damaged cells before they turn into cancer, according to a recent study. They may hold secrets to cancer prevention and cures in humans. Learn more about elephants cancer fighting genes in this BeautifulNow Mind Body story. Elephants destroy their own damaged cells before they turn into cancer, according to a recent study. They may hold secrets to cancer prevention and cures in humans. Learn more about elephants cancer fighting genes in this BeautifulNow Mind Body story.

Travel

LAND & LIFE RENEWED BY BEAVERS NOW

Once extinct in UK, beavers are back, renewing landscapes and ecosystems, returning them to a beautiful state of diversity and health now. Read about it in this BN Daily Fix. Once extinct in UK, beavers are back, renewing landscapes and ecosystems, returning them to a beautiful state of diversity and health now. Read about it in this BN Daily Fix.

Nature Science

TRUE POWERFUL STORM STORIES

Travel

ESCAPE, HEARTS AFIRE, TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROMANTIC SPOTS IN THE WORLD NOW...

The BN Team has curated a lovely list of 10 beautiful new destinations where love & romance go to play. From private islands to secluded cabins, from wilderness resorts to luxurious oases, these beautiful places are odes to love. The BN Team has curated a lovely list of 10 beautiful new destinations where love & romance go to play. From private islands to secluded cabins, from wilderness resorts to luxurious oases, these beautiful places are odes to love.

Travel

BEAUTIFUL ROOTS PRESERVED BEAUTIFULLY! SEE THEM NOW!

Château Vaux-le-Vicomte is a 17th century jewel of French heritage, designed by the same architect, landscaper & decorator that produced Versailles. It has been restored and is presented by descendents of its earlier owner, offering a mind-blowing visit. Château Vaux-le-Vicomte is a 17th century jewel of French heritage, designed by the same architect, landscaper & decorator that produced Versailles. It has been restored and is presented by descendents of its earlier owner, offering a mind-blowing visit.

Nature Science

BRINGING STARS WITHIN REACH

The Travelling Telescope helps kids in Africa to see stars, planets, and learn about the universe, inspiring them with science and technology The Travelling Telescope helps kids in Africa to see stars, planets, and learn about the universe, inspiring them with science and technology

Food

ART, SCIENCE, & FOOD WALTZ

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Nature Science

10 MAGNIFICENT GIFTS FOR NATURE & SCIENCE LOVERS NOW

We’ve found some of the coolest gifts that nature has to offer and collected them here! We’ve found some of the coolest gifts that nature has to offer and collected them here!

Food

THE BEAUTIFUL RETURN OF SHAD

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Arts Design

CHROMATIC WAVES NOW

Take a peek at the stunning waves of Clark Little and Floto + Warner as we kick off waves week. Take a peek at the stunning waves of Clark Little and Floto + Warner as we kick off waves week.

Travel

RARE OCTOBER HARVEST MOON

A rare October Harvest Moon makes this autumn more beautiful than ever! Learn about this gorgeous celestial phenomenon in this BN Daily Fix. A rare October Harvest Moon makes this autumn more beautiful than ever! Learn about this gorgeous celestial phenomenon in this BN Daily Fix.