National Rivers Month Jun 8, 2024

The lush greenery of June is here, and so is National Rivers Month, a 30-day tribute to the veins of our planet that was created by Canadian activist Mark Angelo. Just like the confluence featured here today, where Alaska"s Easter Creek and Killik River unite in a beautiful display, we too come together every year to help preserve the nation"s rivers. With increasing threats such as pollution, habitat destruction, and overuse, it"s more important than ever to advocate for the protection of our waterways. Whether you"re paddling down a gentle stream, casting a line for some fishing fun, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll along the riverbank, there are countless ways to connect with these flowing wonders. The US alone boasts a vast network of over 250,000 rivers that stretches more than 3 million miles across diverse terrains. Which one are you heading to?

© Patrick J. Endres/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Jun 8, 2018Green sea turtle on World Oceans Day
Jun 8, 2019Diving into World Oceans Day
Jun 8, 2020A day for the oceans
Jun 8, 2021A day for our oceans
Jun 8, 2022World Oceans Day
Jun 8, 2023World Oceans Day
Jun 8, 2025World Oceans Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Dec 12, 2018The story of the poinsettia
Dec 22, 2025The Nutcracker performed by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet in Türkiye
Aug 16, 2018Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
Dec 15, 2018A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
Jan 11, 2019Life in a North African town
Jan 23, 2022Wedded Rocks, Japan
Jun 21, 2018Inhale and exhale, it’s Yoga Day
Jul 15, 2024Marine Day, Japan
Nov 21, 2023Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England
Sep 8, 2018It’s oh so quiet
Dec 28, 2020Wildcat in a winter wonderland
Feb 17, 2026Chinese New Year
Feb 5, 2021A sea of swirling stone
Mar 17, 2022St. Patrick s Day
May 7, 2025Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Jan 8, 2021Take this for a spin...
Dec 30, 2023Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, Fukushima, Japan
Nov 5, 2022Tigh Mor Trossachs on Loch Achray, Scotland
Sep 21, 2022International Day of Peace
Feb 15, 2019Snow aglow in central Japan
Jun 25, 2022Brown bears, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Jun 27, 2023Sedona, Arizona
Aug 25, 2020Punakaiki on South Island, New Zealand
Apr 23, 2021A house of grand scale(s)
Jan 30, 2025La Brecha de Rolando (Rolands Breach), Spain
Jul 17, 2020Let s face it: It s World Emoji Day
Jan 6, 2024Apple Tree Day
May 1, 2023Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Jul 17, 2021Pretty, pretty…butterfly?
Sep 5, 2025Pacific Park, Santa Monica State Beach, California