Archive for the ‘Rachel Carson’ Tag
The stillness of a winter sunrise is a moment to cherish at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine. Established in 1966, the refuge protects salt marshes and estuaries important for migrating birds. Stretching from the coast to inland forests, the refuge offers amazing views and wildlife watching on five excellent trails. Photo by Ward Feurt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/15/17.
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As you enter Zion National Park from the east, Mt. Carmel Highway offers spectacular views and ever changing landscapes as you zig-zag your way down into the park’s canyon. Ian Barin captured this pic from above the winding road at sunset this past June. Photo by of Ian Barin. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/21/16.
Stretching from the Maine coast to inland forests and dotted with lakes and marshes, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge welcomes 300,000 nature enthusiasts a year. Exploring miles of trails from dawn to dusk, visitors can observe wildlife and take in the beauty of nature all while honoring the memory of world-renowned marine biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson. Photo by Judy Grabowicz. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/8/16.
Established in a high valley tucked into the Allegheny Mountains, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia preserves almost 17,000 acres of forest and wetlands. The Blackwater River meanders through this rugged and gorgeous landscape, supporting an impressive variety of wildlife. The refuge is a great place for fishing, hiking and, as you can see, photography. Photo by Frank Ceravalo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/10/16.
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Along the Atlantic coast of Florida, a little island lays in Indian River Lagoon. It may look small, but it has a very large international footprint. The 5400+ acres of land and water at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge represent the world’s first wildlife refuge. Established on March 14, 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the site protects birds that were nearly hunted to extinction – like the Brown Pelican. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/14/16.
More than 800 rocks, reefs and small islands off the Washington coast make up Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge was set aside by Teddy Roosevelt in 1907 to protect habitat for struggling seabird populations. Today the islands swell with raucous flocks of migrating seabirds in excess of a million during fall and spring migrations. With a 200-yard buffer zone around each island to protect the wildlife, this refuge is best enjoyed from the beach with spectacular views like this one. Photo by Melissa Hahn. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
At only 315,000 acres (492 square miles), Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest refuge in Alaska. But as this little fox can show, you don’t have to be large to be special. Famous for its numerous and diverse inhabitants, wildlife at Izembek includes foxes, wolverines, caribou, moose, brown bears, shorebirds, seabirds and an incredible array of waterfowl. The waters offshore are home to salmon, sea lions, seals, otters, walruses, and whales. Getting here isn’t easy, but the reward is great. Photo by Kristine Sowl, USFWS. Photo from the US Department of the Interior’s blog.
Named for the world-renowned environmentalist, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine is a great place to find peace and connect with nature on a quiet stroll, catching glimpses of bird and bunnies in the woods and on the beach. Open in all seasons, the refuge is always welcoming. Photo from the US Department of the Interior’s blog.
On the far northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago lies Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge — a place of astonishing beauty. This small refuge is one of the oldest atoll formations in the world that provides nesting habitat for millions of seabirds, while protecting remnants from one of the most decisive battles of World War II. The clear, turquoise waters of Midway Atoll are teeming with a vibrant and diverse collection of life, including sharks, green sea turtles, spinner dolphins and endangered Hawaiian monk seals. Photo by Wyland. From the US Department of the Interior’s blog.
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Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine is a great place to find peace and connect with nature on a quiet stroll, catching glimpses of bird and bunnies in the woods and on the beach. Open in all seasons, the refuge is always welcoming — but it’s especially amazing in the fall. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/10/15.
Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park in the fall. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/3/15.
Check out the fall colors from Denali National Park with termination dust – the first snowfall that sticks to mountain tops and signals that winter is coming – visible on the Alaska Range in the background. The white of snow will rule the land until spring’s distant arrival. Photo by Michel Hersen. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/7/15.
Fall has arrived in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Pic by Bob Trinnes. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/8/15.
Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park seldom looks better than in the fall. Photo by Ed Cooper. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/11/15.
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Just not at the same time. Isn’t this the perfect path to enjoy fall colors?
The colors of fall, at Maine’s Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/24/14.
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