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Big Bend National Park at sunset. Photo by Saurabh Ray. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/15/16.
Wow! Lightning strike at the otherworldly Devils Tower National Monument. Photo by Judit Fabian. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/13/16.
Grand Canyon National Park at sunset. Photo by Randy Langstraat. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/22/16.
Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Sandra Ainsworth. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/17/16.
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Yellowstone is a supervolcano. One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone. The first major eruption of the Yellowstone volcano occurred 2.1 million years ago and covered more than 5,790 square miles with ash. That’s among the largest volcanic eruptions known, and marks Yellowstone as a supervolcano (a term used to describe any volcano with an eruption of more than 240 cubic miles of magma). While the volcano is still active, it’s been about 70,000 years since the last lava flow. With the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Utah, the National Park Service established the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory in 2001 to monitor volcanic and seismic activity in the area. Pictured here is Great Fountain Geyser, one of the great geysers of Yellowstone. Photo by Greg Chancey. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
Sunset at Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Henry G Peabody. From the Park’s Historic Photos Collection, circa 1928.
Yellowstone has its own Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon isn’t just in Arizona — there’s also the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Created by erosion from the Yellowstone River, the canyon is more than 1,000 feet deep, 1,500-4,000 feet wide and roughly 20 miles long — it also provides endless views. A view of Lower Falls and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point by Diane Renkin, National Park Service. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
Half the world’s hydrothermal features are found at Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park preserves more than 10,000 hydrothermal features — an extraordinary collection of hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, travertine terraces and — of course — geysers. Microorganisms called thermophiles — meaning “heat loving” — live in these features and give the park its brilliant colors. Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin paints an incredible picture in vibrant blues, yellows and oranges. Photo by Natalia Ornia. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
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A fiery sunset overtakes the sky at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado, casting an otherworldly glow on the park’s purple sands. Photo courtesy of Chris Wheeler. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/9/16.
Describing this beauty is impossible. Sunset over Arches National Park. Photo by David Long. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/10/16.
Grand Canyon National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/26/16.
Grand Canyon National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/9/16.
Yosemite National Park in California is one of our country’s most iconic landscapes, but most people only see it in the summer. Thankfully, we can share some of the park’s winter beauty. Here, surrounded by snow, Lower Fall breaks the snowy silence and rushes down into the valley. It’s a sight you’ll never forget. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/10/16.
A full moon shines down on Denali National Park & Preserve in this photo taken from the Eielson Visitor Center. With six million acres of Alaska wilderness, massive glaciers and snow-capped mountains, imagine what more you could see after leaving the parking lot. Photo by Lian Law, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/12/16.
It doesn’t get much better than the views found at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. This sunrise looks even better with some snow catching the dawn’s early light. Photo by Steve Perry. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/17/15.
The beauty of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Photo by Steve Lanctot. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/24/15.
Featuring a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater and bristlecone pines more than 1,000 years old, Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah is worth a visit. Due to its high altitude, winters can be extreme, so services are limited. The Scenic Drive usually closes in mid-November after the first heavy snowfall, but there are great trails for cross-country skiers and snowmobiles. Photo by Jay Wanta. Posted on Tumblr 10/23/15.
Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Darren Barnes. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/3/15.
Autumn colors of cottonwood trees in front of the Castle in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah on November 3, 2011. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/13/15.
Follow in the footsteps of the Lewis & Clark expedition and explore the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in Montana. The monument spans 149 miles and contains a spectacular array of biological, geological, and historical points of interest. You can float the river, hike a trail, drive for pleasure, find a little solitude in a remote setting or simply marvel at the variety of natural beauty. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/2/15.
A magnificent sunrise at Blue Ridge Parkway. This stunning photo was taken by Eric Allen Van Tassel at the East Fork Overlook on the North Carolina side of the Parkway. Feeling lucky to stumble upon the overlook at the right time, Eric is still hesitant to show it off because “I felt the product does not reflect the overwhelming beauty and the excitement we experienced watching the sunrise that morning.” We know the feeling, but think this photo is definitely worth sharing! Photo courtesy of Eric Allen Van Tassel. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/17/15.
The first rays of sun hit the top of Mount Rainier and are reflected on the mirror-like surface of Tipsoo Lake. It’s an incredible sight and easy to experience. Mount Rainier National Park in Washington has hiking trails ranging in difficulty from easy to very challenging, so no matter your level of commitment, you can still get some amazing views. Photo by Bob Kim. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/24/15.
Sunrise over Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is definitely worth getting up early to see. Steven Hirsch captured this incredible photo from Navajo Point – the highest overlook on the park’s South Rim. Just a few minutes west of the Desert View Watchtower, this viewpoint offers panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River. Photo courtesy of Steven Hirsch. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/4/15.
Sunrise over the Tetons. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/27/15.
Grand Canyon National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/5/15.
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Sunset over the Grand Canyon, seen from Hopi Point. Photo by Carla Farris. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/13/15.
Sunset from one of the most beautiful places in the world: Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Grand Canyon overwhelms the senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles long and up to 18 miles wide. Photo by Robert Shuman. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/26/15.
Nothing compares to the beauty of a desert sunset. Saguaro National Park. Photo by Greg McCown. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/29/15.
