Kalaloch Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, US May 5, 2024

The amazing tree in today"s image is the Kalaloch Tree of Life, gracing the shores of Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park, Washington, US. Seemingly defying gravity, this towering Sitka spruce measures over 53 metres tall, is nearly 1000 years old, and clings to the sides of a small gully. Beneath its sprawling roots lies the Tree Root Cave, a hidden den where a gentle stream flows into the Pacific Ocean. The soil under the tree is slowly being worn away by the stream, yet, somehow, the Tree of Life continues to grow. Given its will to live, it"s easy to understand how this tree earned its nickname.

© Abbie Warnock-Matthews/Shutterstock

palette

Today in History

From victory to festivity
This blue succulent is as good as gold here
May 5, 2025Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Jun. 19, 2025Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Dec. 29, 2025St. Gregory Church in Ani Ruins, Kars, Türkiye
Feb. 4, 2024Devetashka Cave, Devetaki, Bulgaria
Jul. 3, 2025Rainbow River, Rainbow Springs State Park, Florida, United States
Nov. 2, 2023Death Valley National Park, California
When landscape met wilderness
Dec. 28, 2025Black-and-white ruffed lemur in Madagascar
Dec. 24, 2024Silent night, sparkling lights and hearts full of joy
Jun. 21, 2024National Indigenous Peoples Day
Sep. 28, 2024Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA
Oct. 28, 2023Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Jan. 22, 2026Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czechia
Dec. 27, 2025Plate ice along Lake Superior, Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States
Oct. 21, 2023International Archaeology Day
Sep. 23, 2025Keel-billed toucan, Costa Rica
Celebrating our looming lunar neighbour
Jul. 25, 2025Colourful houses of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Oct. 25, 2025Martimoaapa Mire Reserve, Finland
Jan. 29, 2026Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, United States
Eyes on the skies
Jul. 1, 2025Happy Canada Day!
Jul. 11, 2025World Population Day
‘The hills have a power to soothe and heal which is their very own.’
Mar. 14, 2024Happy Pi Day!
Jul. 26, 2024Summer Olympics begin in Paris
Aug. 13, 2024Telašćica Nature Park, Dugi Otok, Croatia
Aug. 3, 2024Three Natural Bridges, Wulong National Park, China
Oct. 7, 2024World Architecture Day
Jun. 25, 2025Glastonbury Festival begins
Dec. 7, 2024Lake Ontario, Toronto, during winter