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On May 11, 1910, President William Taft signed a bill into law establishing the country’s 10th national park: Montana’s Glacier National Park. It protects glacier-carved peaks and valleys, pristine turquoise lakes and streams, and dense ancient forests for all to enjoy. Photo by Shan Lin. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/11/17.
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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.
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Zion National Park’s reddish rocks wear a coat of snow in this serene winter photo from last January. After winter storms, snow can disappear within just a few hours at lower elevations, making these magical sights short-lived. If you’re visiting, be sure to check with the park for the most recent conditions and closures. Photo by Sierra Coon, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/19/17.
A gorgeous frosty morning at Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Michelle Olmstead. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/24/17.
A wintry sunset over Lake McDonald in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/24/17.
Snowy trees and an open meadow in Sequoia National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/15/17.
Explore a winter wonderland: Soda Butte Creek at Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Andrew Slaton. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/19/17.
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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.
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Foliage at John Jarvie Ranch in Utah. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/21/16.
A rolling carpet of autumn color covers the landscape of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina and Tennessee border. From mountaintop to valley bottom, the gorgeous colors of nature are calling you to explore this amazing place. Photo by Gary Fua. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/3/16.
Much of the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park in Montana is closed to vehicles for the winter. A fall snow storm dusted the mountains with white and brought silence to this recently bustling road. Accessible only by bike and on foot, visitors will have to work harder for these amazing mountains views now. Photo by Steve Muller. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/13/16.
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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.
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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.
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Fall has arrived at Glacier National Park, and it’s stunning. Crushing clouds and rain greeted Nate Luebbe at Glacier, but as he crested Logan Pass he was treated to one of the most spectacular alpenglow sunsets we’ve seen. “The sun shot golden fingers between jagged peaks and illuminated the clouds from below, and I couldn’t help but admire the timing. Montana was welcoming me home.” Photo by Nate Luebbe. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/8/16.
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Found on western public lands like Glacier National Park in Montana, mountain goats like this young one thrill visitors with their acrobatic feats. Often seen on steep, rocky slopes, they easily balance on rocks and scramble down cliffs in search of tasty grasses, mosses and lichens. Photo by Steve Muller. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/5/16.
A seldom-seen Wolverine. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/12/16.
Once thought extinct – and then to be found as the rarest of mammals still living in the wild – the black footed ferret has grown from living at only one site in Wyoming to 28 different locations thanks to a captive breeding program. Shown are 3 black-footed ferrets in the wild. Photo by Kimberly Fraser, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on the US Department of the Interior blog.
A Desert Tortoise in Joshua Tree National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/4/16.
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Getting into the backcountry yields rewards that are worth the effort. Montana’s Glacier National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/11/16.
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