While the South Dakotan national park provides mile after mile of jagged buttes, pinnacles and spires sure to astonish any visitor, it grants even more to its flora and fauna. Presently, Badlands National Park preserves the largest protected mixed grass prairie in the United States and the wellbeing of the black-footed ferret, the most endangered land animal in North America.

In spite of the warm colors the nebula exudes, the Boomerang Nebula is the naturally coolest place in the known universe.

Who knew that astronauts could be so artistic? While the frames were edited by a right brainer, all images used came directly from astronauts onboard the International Space Station.