Archive for the ‘snow’ Tag
Mt Rainier National Park, bathed in golden sunlight. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/24/17.
An icy sunrise over the granite shore of Maine’s Acadia National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/27/17.
Alaska’s Glacier Bay is a living laboratory, a designated wilderness, a biosphere reserve and a world heritage site. It’s a marine park, where great adventure awaits by boating into inlets, coves and close to its dynamic, namesake glacier. It’s also a land park, with its snow-capped mountains, spectacular glaciers and vast forests. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/10/17.
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The Iditarod National Historic Trail in Alaska encompasses a 1,500-mile system of winter trails that first connected ancient Alaska Native villages, opened up Alaska for the gold rush and now plays a vital role for travel and recreation. Maintained by the Bureau of Land Management, the trail is now mostly closely identified with the famous annual sled dog race, which challenges the racer and the 21 dog team with harsh conditions across rugged, but beautiful terrain. Photo by Kevin Keeler, Bureau of Land Management. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/5/17.
Travel back in time at Hovenweep National Monument where six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a 20-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers that are perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. Newly retired Gary German snapped this wonderful sunrise photo while enjoying his morning coffee from the park’s Sleeping Ute Mountain. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/8/17.
A perfect place for a winter hike: Mineral Ridge Trail at Coeur d’Alene Lake. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/2/17.
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The snow covered hoo doos of Bryce Canyon National Park. Photo by Ryan Buff. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/28/17.
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A most fascinating winter sight: Lower Falls ice dam at Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
The rugged mountains of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/8/17.
Yellowstone National Park’s Moose Falls. Photo by Josh Packer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/21/17.
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A White-tailed Jackrabbit sits still to avoid predators while blending into the snowscape. Photo taken at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge by by Tom Koerner, USFWS. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/20/17.
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Even in cold weather, you can explore the Rocky Mountain National Park’s spectacular mountain environments by snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and wildlife watching. In fact, winter is an especially good time to look for elk, mule deer, moose and other large mammals. Sunrise photo of Dream Lake in 2014 by C. Brindle, National Park Service. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/17/17.
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The pronghorn antelope is the fastest animal in North America. Photo by Tom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife service, 1/20/17.
One of nature’s most social and playful creatures, river otters have big personalities and even bigger appetites. Often seen in groups, they can be observed hunting and frolicking year round at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. In winter, you might even catch them sliding across the ice on their bellies. Photo by Kenny Bahr. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/25/17.
A white-tailed jackrabbit on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge blends into the background with his white winter fur. Photo by Tom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/31/17.
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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.
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Wake up to stunning winter sights with year-round camping at New Mexico’s Organ Mountains in the Desert Peaks National Monument. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/11/17.
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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.
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