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Another sunset, another gorgeous day over at Acadia National Park. Photo by Ross Blais. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/24/17.
Sunset over Washington’s Olympic National Park. Photo by Howard Snyder. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/8/17.
If you’ve never seen the sunset at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (located in both North Carolina and Tennessee), you’ve been missing out. If you have seen one, you’re probably dreaming of the next one. The gentle curves of the forested mountains, the rising fog in the hollows and the glowing colors painting the cloudscape create a scene so beautiful, you’ll never forget it. Photo by Rick Sereque. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/25/17.
Sunrise in the Appalachian Mountains can be an awe-inspiring sight. Sitting on an ancient rock and breathing in the cool mountain air, the beauty of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia unfolds before you as the first rays of sun sweep down into green valleys and misty hollows. No matter how many times you see it, it never gets old. Photo by N. Lewis, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/19/17.
Perched on bluffs 400 feet above Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan is a great place for lake vistas and sunset viewing. With 65 miles of shoreline and numerous inland lakes and streams, the park is perfect for lovers of aquatic fun. Photo by Ben Wynsma. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/19/17.
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America’s national parks are beyond beautiful. Sunset at Utah’s Zion National Park. Photo by Shay Blechynden. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/2/17.
Sunset over Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Ian Barin. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/30/17.
Sunset over Washington’s Olympic National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/5/17.
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Mt Rainier National Park, bathed in golden sunlight. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/24/17.
An icy sunrise over the granite shore of Maine’s Acadia National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/27/17.
Alaska’s Glacier Bay is a living laboratory, a designated wilderness, a biosphere reserve and a world heritage site. It’s a marine park, where great adventure awaits by boating into inlets, coves and close to its dynamic, namesake glacier. It’s also a land park, with its snow-capped mountains, spectacular glaciers and vast forests. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/10/17.
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Worth the pre-dawn hike: Fall sunrise from Cadillac Mountain at Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Vincent James. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/8/17.
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If you like stargazing, you’ll love this picture of the Milky Way over Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/21/17.
Winter in south Florida means highs in the 70s, making it a great time to visit Big Cypress National Preserve. With over 729,000 acres of freshwater wetlands, Big Cypress is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, including the rare Florida panther and the iconic American alligator. The sunrise views are also outstanding. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
Winter at Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve means highs in the 70s. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
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Winter has come to Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska and left it wrapped in white and blue. Besides water and sky, every feature is coated with snow and frost – obscured by a wispy fog and lingering clouds. It’s peaceful, beautiful and cold enough to make your teeth chatter. Photo by J. Mills, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/2/16.
Sunrise breaks the winter chill at Acadia National Park in Maine. As you admire the snow reflecting the morning light and listen to the waves lap at the stony shoreline, feel the warmth of another day welcome you to this beautiful place. Park Loop Road has closed for the season, but Ocean Drive remains open as conditions allow. Happy exploring! Photo by Rebecca Wilks. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/19/16.
Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/18/16.
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The ice caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Accessible by foot when Lake Superior freezes over – which doesn’t happen every year – the caves are like a palace decorated with hanging blue ice formations. Photo by Wan Shi. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/3/16.
A trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming isn’t complete without viewing the majestic Lower Falls. When visiting the park in 2012, Stuart Burnett and his wife Patti captured this shot of Lower Falls legendary rainbow thanks to detailed research and planning. Of the experience, Stuart says, “You could hear the gasp from the other viewers as the rainbow formed. It was just magnificent!! It lasted for about 10 minutes … 10 minutes that I will never forget!!” Photo courtesy of Stuart Burnett. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/3/16.
Acadia National Park in Maine is known for its sunrises. The park is one of the first places to see the sunrise in the U.S., but its sunsets are also stunning! Photographer James Kaiser captured this magical view from the top of Cadillac Mountain after a rainy day: “Even when things seem gloomy, conditions can quickly change. It’s one of nature’s most important lessons, and national parks help us appreciate it firsthand.” Photo courtesy of James Kaiser. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/2/16.
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The Milky Way over Observation Point. Utah’s Zion National Park. Photo by Jared Warren. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/3/16.
Photographer Rowdy Winters captured this breathtaking moment while standing in the middle of the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National Park in Texas with Mexico 15 feet to his right. He pointed his camera up at the night sky and caught the brilliance of a shooting star and the Milky Way. The long exposure even allowed him to pick up the starlight reflecting in the water. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/14/16.
The Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona is the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts, and its namesake monument protects an extensive saguaro cactus forest that visitors can hike through to see classic desert vistas. Photo of the Milky Way shining above saguaro cacti by Bob Wick, BLM. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/13/16.
The Milky Way sparkles over Bubble Pond at Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Evan Kokoska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/16/16.
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If you want to be the first person to see the sunrise in the continental U.S., you’ll need to take an early hike up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. As the sun peeks above the horizon and lights the Maine coastline, you’ll be treated to this gorgeous scene. Consider it a daily dose of nature’s love. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/26/16.
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Aurora Borealis above Denali National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/23/16.
Mother Nature shows her power with this dramatic lightning storm over the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Photo from last summer courtesy of Claudia Castillo. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/21/16.
The quintessential Maine moment: rugged coast, colorful sunset & a lighthouse Acadia National Park. Photo by Jeremy Stevens. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/27/16.
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