A kayaker competes at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, June 9.

Nathan Madachy, a sophomore mechanical engineering student, speaks on the 2022-23 vehicle named Endeavor May 10. Madachy was an integral part of the Formula SAE team, which consists of over 20 students yearly.

Mountaintop views from the west side of Catalina Island, where travelers from around the world set off to sea from Los Angeles, California, June 1.

Yosemite National Park July 7. Record snowpack left Yosemite waterfalls roaring.

Two people walk along a hidden beach on the coast of Northern California as fog moves inland July 13.

Sergio “Checo” Perez drives the RB7 during the Red Bull Racing Showrun in Madrid July 15.

A saddle bronc rider competes in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s 123rd annual Cattlemen’s Days Patriot Night Rodeo in Gunnison, Colorado, July 14.

A half-hour exposure of stars over Red Mountain Open Space June 27. Located approximately one hour north of Fort Collins, the Open Space has skies five times darker than the city and is in the process of receiving official dark-sky certification.

A sunflower in 100-degree heat, Austin, Texas. June 10.