Our modern landscapes have been shaped for billions of years. Young soils are thousands of years old, when we look at a landscape we are looking at history. Time, topography, rocks, flora, fauna, and weather are continuously creating the diverse and magnificent landscapes we enjoy. Look out across any landscape and if you know what your looking for it will tell a story about ancient civilizations, the most intimate details of humanity, and the animals that call it home. Next time you are out and about in nature pause and take a moment to really see it.