Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is a place where creeks flow freely, wildlife thrives and visitors can find solitude and astounding natural beauty. Located in southwest Montana, the refuge is bounded by high mountains, wildflower filled meadows, grasslands, marshes and forests. This rich system nurtures many mammals, waterfowl, raptors, songbirds and a wide variety of fish. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/30/15.
Sunrise & moonset make for a wonderful setting in Death Valley National Park. Photo by Andrii Iasynetskyi. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/5/15.
In the mid-1800s, artists and painters of the Hudson River School flocked to Mount Desert Island in Maine and glorified its natural beauty with their brushstrokes, inspiring patrons and friends to explore the area. Undaunted by crude accommodations and simple food, they sought out local fishermen and farmers to put them up for a modest fee. As more people came to savor the fresh salt air, beautiful scenery and relaxed pace, the fame and popularity of this gorgeous coastline grew. After years of preservation efforts, this lovely landscape became Acadia National Park in 1929. Photo by Michael Rickard. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/6/15.
Yosemite Valley, in California’s spectacular Yosemite National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/4/15.