The beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Photo by Steve Lanctot. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/24/15.
Featuring a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater and bristlecone pines more than 1,000 years old, Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah is worth a visit. Due to its high altitude, winters can be extreme, so services are limited. The Scenic Drive usually closes in mid-November after the first heavy snowfall, but there are great trails for cross-country skiers and snowmobiles. Photo by Jay Wanta. Posted on Tumblr 10/23/15.
Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Darren Barnes. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/3/15.
Autumn colors of cottonwood trees in front of the Castle in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah on November 3, 2011. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/13/15.
Follow in the footsteps of the Lewis & Clark expedition and explore the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in Montana. The monument spans 149 miles and contains a spectacular array of biological, geological, and historical points of interest. You can float the river, hike a trail, drive for pleasure, find a little solitude in a remote setting or simply marvel at the variety of natural beauty. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/2/15.