Sunset over Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park never gets old! Photo by Josh Packer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/1/16.
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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.
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A sunburst illuminates trees heavy with snow at Table Mountain Winter Play Area outside of Ashland, Oregon. Photo by Joel Brumm, Bureau of Land Management – Oregon. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/23/16.
Grand Teton National Park in the snow. Photo by Michelle Olmstead. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/8/16.
Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park. Photo by Melissa Machonis. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/11/16.
Wish you were still sleeping? A crescent moon rises over snowy marshes and the last rays of an orange-pink sunset at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Located along the coast of Delaware, Bombay Hook protects one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. Photo courtesy of Tim Williams. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/19/16.
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Nevada’s Great Basin National Park, where it’s still winter. Photo by Karen Robinson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/29/16.
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The Virgin River flows through the winter stillness of Zion National Park in Utah. Frost clings to the trees and snow covers the ground in this gorgeous scene. The high altitude and the deep shadows in the canyons can keep temperatures low, but for those willing to endure, incredible beauty is the reward. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/25/16.
The Northern Lights and snow in Denali National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/28/16.
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Walking in the deep snow can be difficult. Bison use their strong necks to push forward and make a path, their shaggy faces keep them from getting too cold and they take turns leading the way. These adaptations allow them to thrive in the harsh winter conditions of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Jim Peaco, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/23/16.
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Delicate Arch in winter. Photo of Arches National Park by Donald Higgs. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the interior, 1/16/16.
Yosemite’s El Capitan in winter. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/15/16.
Eagle Lake Recreation Area, part of the Lassen National Forest, is 5,100 feet above sea level in northeast California and subject to harsh winter conditions. Having no natural surface outlet, Eagle Lake is a closed basin lake with its water levels fluctuating with variations of inflow. As temperatures drop below freezing, fascinating ice formations form on the surface. Photo by Bob Wick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/14/16.
The last light of the day falls on the Tatoosh Mountains and Mount Adams, as seen from the Skyline Trail, Washington. Photo of by Justin Marx. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/17/16.
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Grand Canyon National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/9/16.
Yosemite National Park in California is one of our country’s most iconic landscapes, but most people only see it in the summer. Thankfully, we can share some of the park’s winter beauty. Here, surrounded by snow, Lower Fall breaks the snowy silence and rushes down into the valley. It’s a sight you’ll never forget. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/10/16.
A full moon shines down on Denali National Park & Preserve in this photo taken from the Eielson Visitor Center. With six million acres of Alaska wilderness, massive glaciers and snow-capped mountains, imagine what more you could see after leaving the parking lot. Photo by Lian Law, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/12/16.
A Stunning Sunset 3 comments
One of the best things about winter in Grand Teton National Park: the stunning sunsets. Photo by Josh Packe. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/12/16.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado boasts the tallest dunes in North America. Spreading across 30 square miles, this ocean of sand glows under a winter coat of snow. Cleveland Peak catches the moonlight too, creating this gorgeous winter shot. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/8/16.
Wrangell-St Elias National Park under the aurora borealis and the moon. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/16.
Rocky Mountain National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/4/16.
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Wyoming is an important habitat for more than 250 species of resident and migratory wildlife. The area was used by nomadic Indian tribes, fur trappers and early pioneers. It is rich in history and natural beauty, as you can see from this stunning winter scene. Photo by Tom Koerner, US Fish & Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/6/16.
With no roads or trails, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve is a vast wilderness. From November to March, most activity ceases, while -10ºF to -40ºF temperatures persist. The dry interior climate doesn’t see much snow, but what little amount falls stays to cover land in ice and silence. It is a stunning, but harsh landscape. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/7/16.
