SUMMER SCENES: The Nature of Switzerland

Editor’s Note: This gallery is part of a summer series from The Cavalier Daily photo desk staff. Over the course of the summer, photo staffers will craft galleries which capture moments from different places in Charlottesville and beyond.

Adventure-seeking tourists flock to the sprawling hills of Switzerland, trading city life for a summer escape. I visited with friends after a long year, craving fresh air and a chance to slow down. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, glacial lakes, and incredible wildlife, it was the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.