Arizona’s Vermilion Cliffs National Monument at sunset. Photo by Ryan Lima. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/13/16.
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Avalanche Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana is your perfect summer escape. Surrounded by old growth cedar and hemlock forests, the cool water of the lake takes the edge off the warmth of the sun. Marvel at the reflections in the lake and listen as the wind plays its symphony in the trees of this natural amphitheater. Photo by Tim Rains, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/3/16.
White Pocket is in a remote section of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. Home to extraordinary sandstone formations, it is popular with photographers intrepid enough to explore it. Under a deep blue sky, the red and white swirls form an amazing contrast, and if you get lucky enough to find a puddle after a rainstorm, you might get a picture of a lifetime. Photo by Jessica Fridrich. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/6/16.
Twilight photo from the Grand Canyon’s Toroweap. Photo by David Shield. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/31/16.
Great Falls Park in Virginia offers an exhilarating escape into the beauty and power of nature. From a cliff above the Potomac River, you can marvel at the rushing water pouring over a massive series of falls. It’s truly an impressive sight. Photo by Kristopher Schoenleber. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/1/16.
Colorful skies, amazing beaches & towering seastacks: All found at Washington’s Olympic National Park. Pic by Joey Priola. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/3/16.
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In the shadow of Wheeler Peak at Great Basin National Park in Nevada, ancient bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines – creating a surreal and beautiful landscape. Bristlecone pines are the world’s longest living tree. At Great Basin, a 4,900+ year old tree was removed from the Wheeler Peak grove in 1964. Photo of Bristlecone Pine at sunset by Kelly Carroll, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/8/16.
The colorful landscape at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona looks like an imaginary creation from a Dr. Suess book. In real life, the brilliant red, orange and white bands of Lollipop Rock – the iconic geologic formation of the White Pocket area – display enticing curves stretching to cloudless skies. White Pocket is a great area to check out as an alternative to The Wave. Photo courtesy of Scotty Perkins. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/25/16.
The perfect sunset at Virginia’s Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Heather Bautista. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/4/16.
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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.
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When sunlight & water combine at just the right time at Yosemite National Park, it’s magical. Photo by Brian Foster. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/4/16.
Carrizo Plain National Monument. Photo by Bob Wicks, BLM. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/16.
Carrizo Plain National Monument. Photo by Bob Wicks, BLM. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/16.
Carrizo Plain National Monument. Photo by Bob Wicks, BLM. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/2/16.
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Snow-dusted peaks frame St. Mary Lake in this iconic view of Montana’s Glacier National Park. Photo by Derek Bennington. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/20/16.
Only a spectacular sunrise can hope to match the natural artistry of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The rugged beauty of this unique landscape draws visitors from around the world to enjoy the sights and explore one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Photo by Jerry Smith. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/1/16.
Sacred to more than a dozen Native American tribes, Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming was originally called “Bear’s Lodge” or “Bear’s Tipi.” Its otherworldly appearance played a role in origin stories and the legends of heroes. Rising 600 feet above the surrounding plains, it is an impressive and moving sight. Photo of a lightning strike over the monument by Judit Fabian. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/16/16.
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Less than 100 miles north of California’s Bay Area, Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument sweeps down from the Snow Mountain Wilderness to the cool blue waters of Lake Berryessa. Established in July of last year, this secluded, hilly expanse of oak woodlands, grasslands and flowery meadows is a gorgeous and peaceful place for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Photo by Jim Eaton. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/19/16.
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Wispy clouds and a star-filled night sky make for a dreamy backdrop to Owachomo Bridge at Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah. Home to some of the darkest skies in the country, Natural Bridges is a stargazer’s paradise and was designated the world’s first International Dark Sky Park. On a given night, it’s possible to see up to 15,000 stars! Photo by Ryan McGinley. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/9/16.
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Colorado National Monument at sunrise. Photo by Richard Briggs Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/8/16.
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Wyoming’s Devil’s Tower National Monument. Can anyone of my generation see this and not think of a giant pile of mashed potatoes (built by Richard Dreyfuss in “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind”)? Photo by Gary Stone. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/16.
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