ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Ode to Virginia by @katiecouric / I had an idyllic “Leave It to Beaver” upbringing in Arlington, Virginia. But the state has come a long way since the Cleavers (and even since I graduated from the University of Virginia in 1979). A hundred years ago, 90 percent of Virginians were born in state; today, a majority were born elsewhere, making it a more vibrant and forward-thinking place. Sometimes tradition makes it difficult to see things in a new light. But this is not your grandfather’s Old Dominion. Today, Virginia isn’t just for lovers. It’s for everyone. Photo by Trevor Frost @tbfrost / A herd of wild ponies graze in a meadow in Grayson Highlands State Park in southwest Virginia. The park was established in 1965. The origin story of the wild ponies isn’t crystal-clear, but the ponies within the park were released by the U.S. Forest Service in 1975 to help manage vegetation in the meadowlike clearings called balds that you see in this picture. The wild pony population is now around 150. This text is from “America the Beautiful,” a new Nat Geo book, with more than 200 images from all 50 states, highlighting America’s unique natural and cultural treasures. Check out Nat Geo’s link in bio to learn more.」10月20日 23時31分