#ResourceTravel Instagram Photos of the Week

Today is both a day of happiness and sadness. On one hand, our Instagram feed is flooded with beautiful photos from our community who is out enjoying a three-day holiday weekend while on the other hand, we reported on the video that shows the intentional destruction of Duckbill Rock in Cape Kiwanda, Oregon.

So, as we do every week, we will bring you the incredible beauty of the world with this week’s #ResourceTravel Instagram Photos of the Week. But yesterday’s news is a sobering reminder that the beauty is disappearing at an alarming rate, and it’s mostly thanks to mankind. As you celebrate the end of summer with this three-day weekend, please remember to leave no trace, and do your part in helping protect earth’s valuable and fragile nature.

Check out the selections below and remember to follow us on Instagram and use the hashtag #ResourceTravel for a chance to be featured.

Duckbill Rock, Cape Kiwanda, Oregon by @colbydrakedesign

"Thor's Fist" I just heard that this rock formation at Cape Kiwanda has collapsed recently. I'm glad that I was able to capture this shot last spring. #ripthatpnwrock #capekiwanda #pacificcity #oregoncoast #sunset #pnw #cascadiaexplored #oregonexplored #jj_oregon

A photo posted by Colby Drake (@colbydrakedesign) on Sep 3, 2016 at 9:21am PDT

Healey, Alaska by @michaelmatti

Say hi to @PiperThePilotPup… probably the cutest pup on IG right now. I had a blast hanging out with @PiperThePilotPup and his super rad parents, @KristianIrey and @c_njae, this past week in Alaska. Thanks for the good times! I'll be back to Alaska sometime soon I'm sure. #WHPwilderness #Healy #Alaska #PNW #pnwonderland #ThatPNWlife #weeklyfluff

A photo posted by Michael Matti (@michaelmatti) on Sep 4, 2016 at 8:53pm PDT

Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia by @kieranstoneau

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ9ndV1hteR/

Schwarzsee, Switzerland by @laurenepbath

On my one full day in Zermatt I wanted to be super organized and make the most of my day, even to the extent of writing a hand written list of which lifts to take in which order to tick everything off my list! From the first train out of Zermatt to the very last cable car coming off the mountain I saw EVERYTHING! This amazing little view is in Schwarzsee which is a stop on your way to Glacier Paradise. After snapping half a dozen photos I literally ran up the hill to the lift and made it with 4 minutes to spare for last one off the mountain. I went up every lift, made multiple stops, did countless short hikes to nearby lakes and came down to town completely spent! @MySwitzerland #inLOVEwithSWITZERLAND

A photo posted by Lauren Bath | Australia (@laurenepbath) on Sep 3, 2016 at 9:33am PDT

Lake St. Clair, Tasmania by @milesgray88

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-VzUMDuLb/

Mt. Drum, Alaska by @cabinlife_alaska

A close-up of Mt. Drum, still some 7 miles away from where this photo was taken.

A photo posted by @cabinlife_alaska on Sep 4, 2016 at 5:09pm PDT

Stokksnes, Iceland by @byrnephotography

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ8LRmiBuuP/

Valencia, Spain by @pvhphotography

Something different

A photo posted by PVH (@pvhphotography) on Sep 5, 2016 at 9:24am PDT

Rajasthan, India by @joshuamorinfilm

Another portrait taken in India. These people are so amazing looking! ——– #india #portrait

A photo posted by Travel filmmaker for Matador (@joshuamorinfilm) on Sep 5, 2016 at 6:42am PDT

Kainuu, Finland by @tuomasjiii

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-tZMmBFNX/

Catalina Island, California by @supertubes

Catalina Island had some super bright skies. This was right behind my campsite. #WeOwnTheNight_CA

A photo posted by Scott Poupis (@supertubes) on Aug 29, 2016 at 9:17pm PDT

Rajamaa, Sweden by @annalunea

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ-cPWHhxBu/

Old Bagan, Myanmar by @photography_byron_bay

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ9zo6dhlD4/

Dingle Peninsula, Ireland by @cginde

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ9IfvhBtn0/

New York by @mike.orso

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ9Df-AgAd2/

Samuel H. Boardman State Park, Oregon by @taylorgrayphoto

The Oregon coastline is one of the coolest areas I've explored recently. Here's a shot from a foggy afternoon at Samuel H. Boardman State Park.

A photo posted by Taylor Gray (@taylorgrayphoto) on Sep 4, 2016 at 8:14pm PDT

Ehiopia by @bjornbriesen

The Hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas), from the Old World monkey family, roams the semi-deserts of the Horn of Africa and the Arabian peninsula. These regions provide habitats with the advantage for this species of fewer natural predators than more central or southern Africa. There society is very remarkable: it is highly organised into groups with a male leader who herds up to 10 females and their young. Different one male groups forms a clan together, multiple clans form a band, and a aggregation of bands forms a troop. The ancient Egyptians considered Hamadyras baboons to be sacred, however, they are now extinct in Egypt. #Nikon #nature #biology #Hamadyras #baboons #Mekelle #Ethiopia #cliff #natgeotravel #natgeo #naturefacts #naturephotography #worldframeclub #resourcetravel #resourcemag #nikonphotography #photooftheday #instagood #igs_nature #photoarena_nature #africa #adventure #igs_africa #beautiful #primate #Soultravelers #thebarefootwalker

A photo posted by Bjorn Briesen (@bjornbriesen) on Sep 4, 2016 at 7:34am PDT

Tasmania, Australia by @lovethywalrus

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ7S4zYjDdA/

San Luis Obispo, California by @silentgphoto

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ5nXAcAzbG/

Casablanca by @jeskridge

I'm a chaser of light and dreams. I often don't know where I'm going to find either. And sometimes I'm lucky enough to find them together. To see them so perfectly and powerfully come to life in another culture is an experience that I'm blessed to have. This was captured at the base of the largest mosque in Africa, the Hassan 2 Mosque in Casablanca. The base is all marble and when the sun set on it, it created an atmosphere like I've never seen before. I sat on the marble and waited for 15 minutes to get the perfect people shot in this amazing setting. photography – @jeskridge

A photo posted by VERYRARE STUDIO (@veryrarestudio) on Sep 3, 2016 at 10:39am PDT

Antrim, Northern Ireland by @thefella

Glenoe Waterfall | Antrim, Northern Ireland When I was back in NI shooting for @guardiantravelsnaps, I decided to explore some nature near my house and discovered this amazing waterfall 30 mins drive from my house! Speaking of exploring new places, I’m off to the Isle of Wight next week with @alfaromeoofficial and #BlaBlaCar in their #NewMito. I’ve never been to this area, so I’m looking forward to discovering some new landscapes on the trip! @discoverni #DiscoverNI @tourismireland #loveireland @nationaltrust #RoadToEmotions #AlfaRomeo

A photo posted by Conor MacNeill (@thefella) on Sep 3, 2016 at 5:04am PDT

Haines Junction, Yukon Territory, Canada by @barekiwi

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ4j3e6DUqP/

Agra, India by @dearth

It's been a while since I posted a street scene. This is Agra, home of that famous monument, the Taj Mahal. It's a dirty city, but not without its own charm. #Agra #india #streetphotography

A photo posted by Ryan Dearth (@dearth) on Sep 2, 2016 at 7:26pm PDT

Tarentaise Valley, France by @curvedspace

"The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." Mark Twain.

A photo posted by © Andy Smedley (@curvedspace) on Sep 2, 2016 at 4:22pm PDT

Destination Unknown by @elizabethgadd

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ1t5MUBXld/

Duluth, Minnesota by @joshmatti

Worldwide, between 2005 and 2015, the average time required to legally start a business fell from roughly 50 days to 20 days (Source: World Bank, Doing Business Project) #glensheen #duluth #minnesota

A photo posted by Josh Matti (@joshmatti) on Aug 24, 2016 at 5:52pm PDT

Paris, France by @zofrank

Streets of Paris… __________________

A photo posted by Frank Thom (@zofrank) on Sep 1, 2016 at 2:46pm PDT

Iceland by @donalboyd

Often we become too focused on taking the next step that we forget to reflect on all the steps that had to be taken first. 10,000. I've connected with so, so many amazing people here on IG and I've learned a lot from this community. Thank you all for joining me on this journey!

A photo posted by Donal James Boyd (@donalboyd) on Sep 3, 2016 at 2:44pm PDT