Art
A November afternoon at Fairmount Park's lake captures how Americans sought out nature within their cities. By the 2010s, urban parks had become vital gathering places where families and friends reconnected with water, open sky, and each other—a break from screens and the pace of daily life.
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You round the bend and the lake opens up before you. The water catches the pale afternoon light. A few people stand at the railing, phones in hand, taking in the view—or taking a picture to share. The air is cool, the park quieter on a weekday, and for a moment the city feels far away.
Reflect
Where do you go when you need to feel calm or connected to something larger than yourself?