From a tiny turtle hatchling to a breaching whale, AP’s best nature photos of 2025 capture life in all its forms.

The Mermaid Café is founded by an entrepreneur with Down syndrome and staffed by employees with disabilities. Its mission is to spread joy.

Nestled on a 1,000-acre peninsula that juts into the crystalline waters of Payette Lake, Ponderosa State Park is Idaho’s answer to the question, “Where can I experience every outdoor activity ...