Google Sightseer Newsletter April 2015

The Sightseer is your source for news stories from across Google Earth and Google Maps. In celebration of Earth Day, we'll journey around the world to explore unique places across all of the continents. We hope you enjoy the adventure and find the Sightseer useful. And as always, please tell us what you think. On location In 1934, "Surgeon's Photograph" was published, giving the world an iconic image of the Loch Ness Monster. To celebrate the legend, we've brought 360-degree imagery of the famed Scottish lake to Google Maps. Now you can explore its mysterious shores or dive below the surface in search of Nessie. Take a look   New imagery In the last month we updated vibrant imagery from across the globe, including the winding rivers of Africa's west coast pictured below. Scale remote mountain ranges, peer through lush jungles, or view some of the planet's most populated cities with fresh images from Google Maps and Google Earth. See what's new   Seasonal beauty This month, locals and tourists across Japan will partake in the flower-viewing practice known as hanami. From Okinawa to Hokkaido, this tradition celebrates the beauty of cherry and sometimes plum blossoms as they reach full bloom during April. One favorite site for watching the gorgeous flowers is Hirosaki Park, home to exquisite gardens and one of the country's most renowned castles. Now you can delight in hanami from anywhere with the Street View guide to Japan: Sakura Edition. Explore the beauty Word on the street Looking for My Maps on the go? Turn on the Google Maps app on your Android mobile device to view custom maps of home, work or other go-to locations. You can also use it to view maps that are publicly shared online. 1. Open the Google Maps app.   2. Touch the menu >Your places. 3. Scroll down to see your maps. 4. Touch one to show it on the map. Learn more   Where in the world Somewhere in Google Maps is this location. Can you find it? These clues can help lead you: • This high plateau was pushed to the sky by its neighbor, the Andes • What may at first appear to be snow could be something different altogether (think: a common mineral) • Flat enough to calibrate satellite altimeters, these high altitude "islands" can be walked to Find out if you were right!   In the mood for a new discovery? Surprise me Maps   |   Earth   |   Treks   |   Views   |   Map Maker   |   Business © 2015 Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 You have received this email because you indicated that you'd like to receive occasional Google Sightseer newsletters. If you don't want to receive such emails in the future, please opt out here. ————————————————————————————————————————————