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.
A green aurora borealis over Denali National Park. Photo by Carl Johnson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/17/17.
Lightning strikes the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Tom Koerner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From the blog of the US Department of the Interior.
A pair of falling stars and the Milky Way over Mount Rainier National Park. Photo by Evan Kokoska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/12/17.
Sunset over Ruby Beach. Olympic National Park. Photo by Doug Day. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/16/16.
The Northern Lights create mesmerizing swirls over Denali National Park. Photo by Carl Johnson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/17.
Sometimes, the most remarkable moments in life are the simple ones. There will be 365 sunsets at Glacier National Park in Montana this year. Don’t you think you should see at least one? Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/8/17.
Denali National Park in Alaska is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along the road see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America’s tallest peak. Called The Mountain by locals, Denali stands 20,310 feet tall. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/10/16.
Majestic mountain views, fall colors and epic wildlife are some of the many delights of visiting Denali National Park. Of this caribou strolling through the Alaskan tundra, photographer Nick Harrison says, “He walked so soft and steady as if he was also taking in the beauty all around him. He was so calm – nothing disturbed him.” Photo by Nick Harrison. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/14/16.
Two moose crossing Snake River in the Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Daniel Cook. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/3/16.
See these elk at Tule Elk San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. Once estimated to have a population of less than 30 individuals, these unique California Tule elk now number more than 4,000. See them – and other terrific wildlife – just two hours outside of San Francisco. Photo by Lee Eastman, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/23/16.
Fall at Denali National Park in Alaska means gorgeous autumn colors and hungry brown bears. To get ready their long winter sleep, bears spend the summer and fall packing on the pounds – gorging themselves on salmon, berries and grass. Sleeping snugly in their dens, breathing only once a minute and dropping their heart rate to 8-10 beats a minute, bears will live on their fat stores during the dark, cold winter. Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/29/16.
Mesmerizing pic of the Northern Lights over Denali National Park. Photo by Jeremy Martin. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/25/16.
A stunning morning in Montana! Enjoy the double rainbow in Glacier National Park. Photo by Jeff Berkes. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/27/16.
Scenic panoramas of the Rogue Valley and surrounding mountains await you at the Table Rocks Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Oregon. This 3,172-acre area is cooperatively managed by the Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Conservancy to provide educational opportunities and protect special biologic, geologic, and scenic values. Steep hiking trails lead to the top of Upper and Lower Table Rocks, while a half-mile accessible trail at Lower Table Rock provides visitors with a less strenuous option. Photo by Bob Wick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/16.
Virgin Islands National Park’s hills, valleys and beaches are breathtaking. Beyond its tropical beauty, 7,000 acres on the island of St. John help tell the complex history of civilizations – both free and enslaved – who utilized the land and the sea for more than a thousand years. Photo of Trunk Bay by Kaitlin Kovacs, U.S. Geological Survey. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/29/16.
Alaska’s Denali National Park. Photo by Gavin Danapong. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/7/16.
It’s hard to have a bad view at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park from the always beautiful Schwabacher Landing. Photo by Josh Packer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/16/16.
The spring beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska. Hike through stunning scenes of wildflowers and waterfalls, climb mountain peaks and glaciers or kayak along 155 miles of breathtaking coastline. The nation’s largest national park – bigger than the states of Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island combined – offers many ways to explore, from backpacking, fishing, river trips, biking and more! Photo by Jacob Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/20/16.
Alaska’s Denali National Park. Photo by Kathleen Barth. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/16/16.
Alasak’s Denali National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/19/16.
Alaska’s Denali National Park. Photo by Victoria Field. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/7/16.
