Archive for the ‘National park’ Tag
If you like stargazing, you’ll love this picture of the Milky Way over Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/21/17.
Winter in south Florida means highs in the 70s, making it a great time to visit Big Cypress National Preserve. With over 729,000 acres of freshwater wetlands, Big Cypress is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, including the rare Florida panther and the iconic American alligator. The sunrise views are also outstanding. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
Winter at Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve means highs in the 70s. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
Head to Big Bend National Park for epic vistas & unforgettable beauty. Photo by Long Nguyen. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/7/17.
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Big Bend National Park
Big Bend Is Dry
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado encourages you to follow your wild spirit and see what’s over the horizon. In any season, the views are epic and the experiences are unforgettable. Stopping to take a picture of one of the most beautiful sunsets he’d ever seen, photographer Brandon Sharpe noticed “an elk doing his thing” and snapped this incredible image. Photo by of Brandon Sharpe. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/11/17.
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Hiking to Ouzel Falls
Prettier Than Fireworks
The Snow In The Pines
Sunset over California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Danner Bradshaw. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interioir, 1/31/17.
California dreamin’ with this gorgeous foggy sunrise at Golden Gate National Monument. Photo by Vincent James. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/3/17.
A skylight is not just a view to the world above you, but a window to the world beneath. In this photo, taken June 2016 on the Puʻu ʻŌʻō crater at Kīlauea in Hawaii, a volcanic skylight reveals a river of molten rock, drifting just below the charred surface. It’s a powerful reminder of the forces at work below us. Photo by U.S. Geological Survey. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/20/16.
A so-called “firehose” of lava pouring into the ocean at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/30/17.
Groundhogs have short ears and a short tail, and can weigh up to 11 pounds. They have two layers of fur: A dense grey undercoat and a longer coat of banded guard hairs that gives the groundhog a “frosted” appearance. Despite how they look, groundhogs are good swimmers and tree climbers. Photo of a groundhog eating a flower at Shenandoah National Park by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/2/17.
Tucked away in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park is a gem of a waterfall: Union Falls. Photo by H. Kajitani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/26/16.
Comprised of 4 million acres in southwest Alaska, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is one of the nation’s most remote national parks. Winter conditions add more challenges to those wanting to explore this gorgeous and diverse landscape, but as you can see, the backcountry scenes are worth the cold. Photo of Tanalian Falls by James Walton, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/17/17.
Rains eventually turned to snow, but not before they coated everything with ice in the Kulm Wetland Management Distric in North Dakota. Photo by Krista Lundgren/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1/28/17.
Thick fog, sunrays & the tallest trees in the world … California’s Redwood National Park is a must-visit. Photo by Vincent James. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/27/17.
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove
Redwood National and State Parks
A gorgeous sunrise at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Photo by Greg Sager. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/1/17.
Bryce Canyon National Park has the world’s largest collection of hoodoos. Here is a fabulous view at sunrise. Photo by Jennifer Fast. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/26/17.
Sunrise over Arizona’s Tonto National Monument. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/11/17.
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Ending In Color
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.
