A gorgeous pic of the day’s last light in Cades Cove. Picture of Tennessee’s Great Smoky National Park by Kristina Plaas. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/18/16.
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Lupine and the Grand Tetons in spring. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Photo by Jon LeVasseur. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/20/16.
Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park, seen from above the clouds. Photo by Howard Gutgesell. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/25/16.
View from the Highline Trail in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/21/16.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. One of the oldest wildlife refuges, St. Marks protects coastal marshes, islands and other wetlands that are home to diverse wildlife. Photo by Viktor Posnov. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/22/16.
Sunrise at Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park. Photo by Inge Johnsson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/23/16.
Friday Cuteness 1 comment
Baby black bears are born in the winter and stay in the den with their mothers through the cold months. In spring, the cubs emerge to explore the world and show off their cuteness. Photo from Cades Cove in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Steve Perry. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/8/16.
Winter 1 comment
Eric Schuette loves taking photos of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Every trip into the park can be a special moment. “The mountains were completely covered by clouds. As we hiked into the darkness you could see little signs of clearing and then just before the sun came up the clouds thinned and we were left with a beautiful winter scene looking out towards Long’s Peak.” Photo by Eric Schuette. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/21/15.
Snowy mountains are gorgeous, but can be challenging models. Casey Withers was recently at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming trying to capture the sunrise. It was a cold morning and clouds were moving in. “This shot was set up originally as a test shot as we waited for sunrise, but three minutes later the mountains were covered. Glad I was prepared.” Photo by Casey Withers. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/22/15.
This is a different kind of traffic jam at Yellowstone National Park. Bison weigh up to 2,000 lbs and can pack a lot of attitude. They can run up to 35 miles per hour, but these appear to be taking their time. Photo by Allen Beyer. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/27/15.
A perfect winter morning at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This gorgeous shot was taken at the park’s Sparks Lane in Cades Cove. Photo by Christopher Ewing. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/23/15.
Animals 1 comment
Big Bend National Park in Texas. A mother bobcat perches in a mesquite tree with her large juvenile kittens, teaching them the ropes of feline life in the wilderness. A park employee captured this shot not too far from a park road. This family group was likely hunting from the tree where they would have a good view of passing rodents. But maybe they were just enjoying the view! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/3/15.
This fox is diving for its dinner. Tracking mice under the snow, the fox will leap up and land on its prey, taking it by surprise. It’s an effective, and entertaining, performance. Just one of the many wonders you can see at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/2/15.
Two baby foxes near the Bureau of Land Management field offices in Pocatello, Idaho. This area is home to the Blackfoot River, which flows through a desert canyon of sagebrush and juniper habitat that is great for hiking. Anglers can set-up camp at one of five small campgrounds, lining the shores of the Blackfoot River. Wildlife viewers will enjoy the area’s nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls. Photo by Jeff Cundick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/29/15.
Foggy autumn morning in Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Brian Simpson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/4/15.
Bears fishing at the falls in Katmai National Park & Preserve are an internet sensation, with Bearcams set up so adoring fans can follow the action live throughout the summer. From the Park’s Facebook page.
It’s Early Leave a comment
Sunrise on Mount Moran at the Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Juliet Schwab. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/11/15.
California’s Slinkard Wilderness at sunrise. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/14/15.
Great Smoky Mountians National Park at sunrise. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/18/15.
It’s hard to beat mornings at Yosemite National Park in California. Sunrise photo of Half Dome courtesy of Jonathan Basiago. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/4/15.
The Beauty Of Public Lands Leave a comment
South Dakota’s Badlands National Park. Photo by Jay Wanta. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/15.
California’s Yosemite National Park. Photo by William Woodward. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/15.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Dee Langevin. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/15.
Sunsets are amazing at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Randy Langstraat captured this pic from Cape Royal — a point that provides a panorama up, down, and across the canyon. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. Cape Royal is on the North Rim of the park, which will open for summer in May. Posted on Tumbr by the US Department of the Interior 4/5/15.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sunrise photo from Newfound Gap by Dee Langevin. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/11/15.
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Winter Has Arrived 1 comment
Sparks Lane in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Christopher Ewing. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/21/14.
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South Fork Snake River in Idaho. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/30/14.
Dogwoods (Cornus florida) are often among the earliest trees to turn red—occasionally as early as August. Their summer green first changes to a dull red, but the color brightens as fall progresses. This one, growing beside the Little Pigeon River in Greenbrier, is just beginning to show its brilliant fall color. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from the Park’s Facebook page.
Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park, in the heart of red rock country, shows other colors in the fall. Pictured here are cottonwood trees in front of the Castle in Capitol Reef. Photo by Glenn Nagel. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/2/14.
Washington’s North Cascades National Park, which is home to more glaciers than any National Park in the lower 48. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/1/14.
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