Archive for the ‘Milky Way’ Tag
The Milky Way, seen over Musselman Arch in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park. Photo by David Lane. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, July 18, 2016.
Photographer Jose Torres took advantage of a cross country move to take pictures in national parks along the way. One of his favorite stops was Badlands National Park in South Dakota where he captured this amazing scene of the unique rock formations glowing in the light of the moon and the Milky Way. What a shot! Photo courtesy of Jose Torres.
Dark night skies make for a stargazer’s paradise at California’s Lassen National Park. Photo by Sam Lee. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/6/16.
The Milky Way over Observation Point. Utah’s Zion National Park. Photo by Jared Warren. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/3/16.
Photographer Rowdy Winters captured this breathtaking moment while standing in the middle of the Rio Grande River at Big Bend National Park in Texas with Mexico 15 feet to his right. He pointed his camera up at the night sky and caught the brilliance of a shooting star and the Milky Way. The long exposure even allowed him to pick up the starlight reflecting in the water. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/14/16.
The Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona is the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts, and its namesake monument protects an extensive saguaro cactus forest that visitors can hike through to see classic desert vistas. Photo of the Milky Way shining above saguaro cacti by Bob Wick, BLM. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/13/16.
The Milky Way sparkles over Bubble Pond at Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Evan Kokoska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/16/16.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park & the Milky Way. Photo by Ryan Coad. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/2/16.
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California’s Joshua Tree National Park offers some unbelievably amazing stargazing. Photo: Evan Kokoska. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, April 8, 2016.
The Milky Way over the Cliff Dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Photo by Thomas Piekunka. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/10/16.
There’s something special about stargazing in Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park. Photo by Adam McKibben. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/19/16.
Bathed in starlight from the Milky Way, the unique rock formations of Badlands National Park in South Dakota glow in the darkness. The ancient landscape and fascinating fossil beds make this place seem timeless. This stunning photo was the winner in the night sky category of the Share the Experience photo contest, which gives amateur photographers the chance to showcase their skills by capturing the beauty of the nation’s public lands. Photo by Erik Fremstad. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/30/16.
California’s Lassen National Park. Photo by Abhilash Itharaju. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/16/16.
Only one word can describe this picture, taken from Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park: Epic! Photo by Xiaochen Zhang. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/22/16.
Sunrise from California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area at Kirby Cove. Photo by Aron Cooperman. Tweeeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/22/16.
General Sherman giant sequoia tree, SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM; largest tree in world in volume, In the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada is one of the most awe-inspiring sights: The giant sequoia groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. These towering trees are some of the world’s largest (by volume). They are as tall as an average 26-story building, and their bases can exceed the width of many city streets. Photo by Ed Cooper. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/21/16.
Seriously WOW! Mesmerizing pic of the Milky Way over Mount Rainier National Park. Photo by Kevin Shearer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/28/16.
Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, nearly obscured by fog. Photo by Scott Kranz. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/28/16.
Sunrise hikes have a special reward in Rocky Mountains National Park. Photo by Mike Kvackay. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/10/16.
In every season, at every hour, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is a stunning and surprising landscape. Remote enough for dark skies to allow the Milky Way to shine and featuring steam rising from hot springs tinted with colorful bacteria and reflecting the aurora borealis, a night in the park offers enough wonders for a lifetime. Photo courtesy of Bryony Richards. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/27/16.
An epic shot of lightning & the Milky Way over White Sands National Park. Photo by Mike Mezeul II. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/25/16.
