The Northern Lights reflected in a river at the Denali National Park. Photo by Carl Johnson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/17/17.
Zion National Park in Utah boasts some of the most scenic landscapes in the southwestern U.S. Within its 229 square miles are high plateaus, a maze of deep sandstone canyons and the gorgeous Virgin River. The soft scents of pine and juniper drift on the air. A winter sunset coloring the sky above this dramatic scene is an unforgettable experience. Photo by David Curry. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/18/17.
Storm clouds color the sky above Everglades National Park in Florida. Vast and unique, the park encourages exploration and discovery. In a place where a few inches of elevation can make a huge difference, visitors can kayak on quiet sloughs and marshes or hike through pinelands or scenic coastal lowlands. Photo by Kenneth Carper. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/22/17.
Desert sunsets are some of the best. Case in point: Saguaro National Park. Photo by Michel Hersen. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/22/17.
The Gunnison River flows through Black Canyon in winter with snow swathing the cliffs. Photo taken from Crystal dam looking upstream. Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping and bird watching. Photo by Alex Stephens, Bureau of Reclamation. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/24/17.
