Video: The Fate Of The Bristlecones

This video is not only beautifully shot, but also very interesting too. It tells the story of the bristlecones, the oldest trees on the planet, which are found on California's White Mountains. The oldest of those trees is said to be over 4800 years old, and has survived any number of challenges. But now, those trees have a new threat, and it is unlike any they've faced in their history.

The Bristlecone's Fate - AudioVision Ep. 3 from KPCC on Vimeo.

Video: Beautiful Light In Victoria, Australia

As I take a bit of a day off here today, I have a few videos queued up for your enjoyment. The first is a stunning timelapse of the shifting light in Victoria, Australia. The video was shot throughout 2013 in numerous places throughout the state, capturing some of its best natural settings in beautiful fashion.

VICTORIAN LIGHT from Daniel Johnson on Vimeo.

Video: The Northern Lights Of Norway

The Northern Lights are a phenomenon that everyone should see at some point in their life. The eerie light dances across the night sky in an amazing display of multicolored illumination that can only be described as "otherworldly." The video below captures that amazing natural show, giving us a great look at what the aurora borealis looks like in Tromsø, Norway. Simply beautiful.

Northern Light's in Tromsø Norway from Fritz Dällenbach on Vimeo.

Video: Ottsjö, Sweden by Air and in Timelapse

We'll round out a busy week here at The Adventure Blog with a beautiful and tranquil video that was shot by drone over the Ottsjö region in Sweden. The landscapes captured there are nothing short of spectacular, and of course the Northern Lights are on full display at this time of year. This is three minutes of pure bliss, with some amazing footage of a stunning place. Sit back and enjoy as you head into the weekend.

OTTSJÖ - BY AIR AND TIMELAPSE (4K) from Marcus Möller on Vimeo.

Video: The Pacific Northwest in Timelapse

We'll wrap up the week with this fantastic five minute video that takes us to the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. for some stunning timelapse images of the landscapes found there. It took two years, and more than 10,000 photos to create this stunningly beautiful clip, but it is a great reminder of just how amazing our world truly is.

Pacific Northwest Timelapse // GENESIS from andrewcox1 on Vimeo.

Video: The Seasons of Norway in Timelapse

We all know that Norway is home to some incredibly beautiful landscapes, but in this amazing timelapse video we get to see some of those places as they are transformed by the passing of the seasons. The timelapse images are incredible to behold, as spring turns to summer, which passes into fall, heralding the arrival of winter not long after. This is one captivating clip to watch unfold, and well worth a few minutes of your day.

 SEASONS of NORWAY - A Time-Lapse Adventure from Morten Rustad on Vimeo.

Video: The Mists of the Pyrenees in Timelapse

Shot over the course of four days, this clip takes us into the Pyrenees where we catch a glimpse of some of the beautiful landscapes found there. The timelapse photography used to make the video shows us the ebb and and flow of the clouds and mist that shroud the peaks of the mountains. At just a minute and a half in length, this is one of the most tranquil videos you'll see all week.

And to visit these settings for yourself, checkout this amazing travel opportunity from my friends at Mountain Travel Sobek.

To the Mist - 4K Timelapse from Mathieu Stanić on Vimeo.

Video: Yosemite in HD

I thought that this video was particularly fitting since the National Park Service just announced a record number of visitors to the parks last year. This four-minute clip takes us to Yosemite, one of the most spectacular landscapes that you could ever hope to see. Here, the stunning vistas of the park are on perfect display, with some breathtaking timelapse imagery that gives us a look at how light and shadow play across the valley. Truly a place that everyone should see at least once in their lives.

Yosemite HD from Project Yosemite on Vimeo.

Video: Winter in the Dolomites

The Italian Dolomites are one of the most beautiful places in all of Europe, if not the world. This video confirms that, providing almost three minutes of fantastic timelapse imagery from this fantastic setting, which is where many great Italian climbers have cut their teeth over the years. If you want to know just how magical of a place the Dolomites are, just sit back and enjoy this short clip. It is definitely worth the time.

WINTER | DOLOMITES 4K TIMELAPSE from Martin Heck | Timestorm Films on Vimeo.

Video: Beautiful Skies From Around the Globe

There is nothing like a beautiful sky hanging over a breathtaking landscape. We're reminded of this by this great video, which was shot at a variety of locations around the globe, including Singapore, Sydney, Big Sur, Yosemite, Death Valley, and numerous other locations. While just three minutes in length, it is a mesmerizing look at something that we all see everyday, but often take for granted.

Skylight from Chris Pritchard on Vimeo.

Video: Timelapse From The Valley Of Fire

The Valley of Fire is a  popular state park in Nevada that makes for some dramatic backdrops for photos and video. The short clip below captures those landscapes in timelapse, giving the place an otherworldly feel. I've never been to this park, but I have to say that it looks spectacular. I guess I'll need to start adding great state parks to my list of destinations along with the national parks I love so much.

Goldpaint Photography & eMotimo from Goldpaint Photography on Vimeo.

Video: Traveling Overland From Switzerland to Mongolia

This amazing video was shot on what must have been an epic road trip from Switzerland to Mongolia. Along the way, the filmmakers captured thousands of fantastic images as they passed through  Italy, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The landscapes the discovered along the way will leave you breathless, and inspire a healthy dose of wanderlust too. This is what overland travel is all about, and it is utterly spectacular.

Latitude 45 - Switzerland to Mongolia from Milo Zanecchia on Vimeo.

Video: Banff in Timelapse

All you really need to know about this video is that it is a timelapse set in Canada's Banff National Park, one of the most beautiful settings on the planet. Enjoy!

Timelapse: Banff National Park from Roadtrippers on Vimeo.

Video: Timelapse Of Magic Iceland

A timelapse video of Iceland. Thats all you need to know about the short film below. Those words alone should tell you how beautiful it is. Just hit play and enjoy.

My magic Iceland | Timelapse from MY WORLD MY MAGIC on Vimeo.

Video: The Polar Night in Timelapse

Above the Arctic Circle each year, the sun sets in November and doesn't return for nearly two months. That absence of light creates a long polar night that brings shadows and darkness to the landscapes. In this video, you get a chance to experience what that is like with some stunning timelapse images that will leave a lasting impression. Stark and beautiful, this is a place where the conditions are challenging, but well worth it for those who love the outdoors.

 Polar Night from Jan R Olsen on Vimeo.

Video: An Arctic Timelapse

Shot in the Arctic region of Finland, this video captures some of the stunning landscapes and scenery from that part of the world in a beautiful timelapse fashion. Covered in a blanket of snow, with the Northern Lights flashing brilliantly overhead, this clip makes Finland look like quite the destination for outdoor adventurers who don't mind a little cold weather as well. Simply mesmerizing.

ARCTIC | Timelapse from Riku Karjalainen on Vimeo.

Video: New Zealand Landscapes In Timelapse

We'll end this week with this lovely video that captures some of the beautiful landscapes in New Zealand in timelapse. It is 7+ minutes of breathtaking shots to take us into the weekend. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

The Epic Land Part 1 - New Zealand Landscapes Timelapse from Bevan Percival on Vimeo.

Video: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks In Timelapse

Arches and Canyonlands are amongst the more spectacular national parks in the entire U.S. system. They provide breathtaking vistas around every turn and anyone who hasn't experienced them should put them on their bucket list. The video below, which captures those landscapes in timelapse, will give you a brief glimpse of what these two amazing places have to offer. Simply spectacular.

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks Timelapse from Roadtrippers on Vimeo.

Video: More Than Just Parks Presents Zion in 8K

The latest video from Will and Jim Pattiz – the two brothers behind the More Than Just Parks project – is Zion National Park in Utah, a place that is remote, wild, and breathtakingly beautiful. As usual, Will and Jim do an amazing job of capturing the essence of the park, giving viewers a spectacular tour of this amazing place in just four minutes time. If you haven't been to Zion yet, you need to add it to your list of adventure destinations. But then again, after watching this video, you'll want to do that anyway. Enjoy!

ZION 8K from More Than Just Parks on Vimeo.

Video: Acadia National Park in 4K Timelapse

Acadia National Park is one of the hidden gems of the U.S. national park system. Tucked away in a beautiful corner of Maine, the park offers some of the best wilderness area in the eastern part of the country. This video captures the landscapes found there in a wonderful fashion, using high-resolution imagery and timelapse photography to show off this incredibly special place. Throughout the clip, you'll catch glimpses of the northern lights and the fantastic night skies, which are a hallmark of any visit to Acadia. Sit back and enjoy this all-too brief look at a wonderful outdoor playground.

Acadia National Park - 4K Hyperlapse/Timelapse from Mark Irion on Vimeo.