Archive for the ‘Death Valley’ Tag
Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior,
This awesome shot of Fantasy Canyon in Utah took the scenic landscape prize in the 2016 Share the Experience Photo Contest. The intricate sandstone formations and terrific light make this unique area a photographer’s dream. Photo by John D’Onofrio. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/5/17.
Accessible only by boat, Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana encompasses over 4,000 acres of the Mississippi River Delta. These wetlands are home to a fascinating array of wildlife, including signature species like the American alligator and bald eagle. Photo by John Corso. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/13/17.
A true oasis in the desert of southwest New Mexico, Gila Lower Box Canyon Wilderness Study Area is a lush thicket of cottonwood, willows and wildflowers. The area provides excellent birding with one of the highest bird diversities in the state. Spring and summer visitors also enjoy river recreation including tubing and fishing. Photo by Mike Howard, Bureau of Land Management. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/1/17.
Boundary Reservoir National Recreation Area in eastern Washington is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure. Photo by Jeff Clark, Bureau of Land Management. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/16/17.
Sunset is the perfect time to take in the beauty of Mesquite Dunes at the Death Valley National Park. Photo by Scotty Perkins. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/19/17.
Spring comes to Cascades National Park. Photo by Jim Armstrong. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/30/17.
Skyline Rim, near Factory Butte in eastern Utah. Massive wrinkles in the rugged landscape give this place an otherworldly appearance, especially in the fading light of dusk. Photo courtesy of Brock Slinger. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/14/17.
Exploring Mount Rainier National Park in Washington in the summer, famous naturalist John Muir called it “a garden filled knee-deep with fresh, lovely flowers of every hue, the most luxuriant and the most extravagantly beautiful of all the alpine gardens I ever beheld in all my mountain-top wanderings.” Photo by Rip Rippey. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/20/17.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Death Valley National Park is famous for its spectacular spring wildflower displays. While the intensity of the bloom varies greatly from year to year, flowers are never totally absent. This year, wildflowers are generally sparse along popular scenic routes, but intrepid photographers like Michael Hardridge are finding desert sand verbena blooming at Ibex Dunes, a remote area that requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle and good route finding skills. Sunset photo taken on March 4 by Michael Hardridge. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/18/17.
California’s Mojave Trails National Monument erupts in color with spring blooms. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/16/17.
Amboy Crater is just one of the sights in the Mojave Trails National Monument, on historic Route 66. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/15/17.
Only a few hours from Los Angeles, Carrizo Plain National Monument offers visitors a chance to be alone with nature. Prominent features of the monument include the white alkali flats of Soda Lake, vast open grasslands and a broad plain rimmed by mountains. When conditions are right, numerous wildflowers can carpet the valley floor, creating a beautiful, but temporary landscape of color. Photo by Curtis Kautzer. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/20/17.
Located about 8 miles north of I-10 at Desert Center, Desert Lily Preserve Natural Area in California was established in 1968 to protect 2,000 acres of prime wildflower habitat. Popping up in patches of purple desert verbena, yellow desert dandelion, and bright evening primrose and white desert lilies, these gorgeous wildflowers carpet the floor of the Chuckwalla Valley as far as the eye can see. The hike to the most dense bloom is a half mile from the Bureau of Land Management parking area, so be prepared for a short walk. Photo by Bob Wick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/28/17.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring this icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks its lower slopes. Created March 2, 1899, Mount Rainier is America’s fifth oldest national park. Photo by Vikas Garg. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/2/17.
On March 3, 1849, Congress passed a bill creating the Department of the Interior to take charge of the nation’s internal affairs. Interior’s diverse mission – which includes managing America’s vast natural and cultural resources, honoring our tribal relations and supplying the nation with energy – has earned it the nickname “The Department of Everything Else.” Photo of Yosemite National Park by William Woodward. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/3/17.
Bass Lake is a serene stop off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. With miles of trails wandering by the lake and through the forest, you’ll enjoy every minute of your visit. Taking pictures along the parkway is a passion of photographer Jim Ruff, and this golden sunrise is his favorite shot from this winter. Photo by Jim Ruff. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/25/17.
Sunset at Death Valley National Park in California is a magical time. The retreating sun mutes the shadowed ripples and graceful curves of the sand dunes while the day’s last light focuses on the mountaintops. Here, a rogue white cloud wanders in to enjoy the view. Photo courtesy of Sandra Slead. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/4/17.
Montana’s Glacier National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/2/17.
Within sight of downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park in Florida protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. There’s also evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, fish, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife or simply enjoy a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. Photo by Andrew R. Slaton. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/9/17.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Death Valley National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/20/16.
Photographer Michael Sprill wanted to capture the Milky Way over the amazing landscape of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. He used a long exposure to capture the night sky and a flashlight to shine on Silex Spring, spotlighting the geothermal pool. He was very excited about the results, “The steam coming off the water really makes the photo look magical!” Photo by Michael Sprill. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/20/16.
Another beautiful sunset on the road through California. That funny looking thing is a Joshua Tree, in Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Ben Pelta-Heller. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/25/16.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Sunset over Montana’s Glacier National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/18/16.
Sunset over South Dakota’s Badlands National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/19/16.
The Milky Way over Death Valley National Park … with a glow on the horizon. Photo by Sriram Murali. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/17/16.
Like this:
Like Loading...
No need to adjust your screen, this technicolor terrain is Artist’s Palette at Death Valley National Park in California. Aprons of blue, pink, green, purple, brown and black drape across the mountain front. Metals and minerals affected by oxidation and other chemical reactions created this unique landscape. Photo by Kevin O’Connell. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/6/16.
More
Death Valley National Park
Heat
Superbloom
The Fire Above, The Desert Below
Like this:
Like Loading...
Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park. Photoby Derek Culver. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/31/16.
The sky above California’s Death Valley National Park comes alive at night! Milky Way photo by Sriram Murali. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/17/18.
The Milky Way behind Balanced Rock Arizona’s Arches National Park. Photo by Joshua Snow. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/2/16.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Sunset lights up the water and sky at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin. The refuge, known to early homesteaders as the Great Wisconsin Swamp, provides important habitat for endangered species like the Karner blue butterfly and whooping crane. Of the experience, photographer Darlene Martin says: “The sanctuary is spectacular and surprisingly large. It was a beautiful spring evening, and the brilliance of the sunset was quite unexpected.” Photo courtesy of Darlene Martin. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/13/16.
A golden sunset, cool mountain air … what else do you need in Tennessee’s Great Smoky National Park. Photo by Chris Mobley. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/9/16.
The sun sets over Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend. Photo by Adam Jewell. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/17/16.
Wispy clouds float over Jackson Lake as the sun slowly sinks behind the Teton mountains at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Shelley Davault. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/14/16.
California’s Death Valley National Park at sunset. Photo of Mesquite Flat Dunes by Steve Perry. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/14/16.
Like this:
Like Loading...
Death Valley National Park is alive with color with this year’s rare superbloom. Wildflowers blanket the desert landscape in a sea of gold, purple and white. Higher than usual amounts of rain last fall helped create this year’s incredible wildflower display – the best since 2005. To catch these spectacular colors in person, head to the park before mid-March. Photo courtesy of Lauren Schroeder. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/27/16.
More
Death Valley National Park
Heat
The Fire Above, The Desert Below
Like this:
Like Loading...
A colorful landscape greets the day in Death Valley. Photo taken from Zabriskie Point. Photo by Scotty Perkins. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/24/16.
Some of the best views in the country are in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The deep valley fills with clouds, and the scene changes as the sun rises. It is an awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy it from hiking trails or convenient pull-offs along Skyline Drive. Photo by N. Lewis, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/15/16.
Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park at sunrise. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/6/16.
Like this:
Like Loading...
