Archive for the ‘Sunrise’ Tag
Washington’s Mount Baker Wilderness is a great place to enjoy the solitude, peace and challenge that hiking offers. Remember to walk lightly in all wilderness areas, so that many generations more may discover this place too. Photo by Dene Miles. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/14/16.
Sunrise View of Mount Adams from Mount Rainier. It’s one of many views in Washington’s Mountain Rainier National Park that’ll stop you in your tracks. Photo by Rip Rippey, from the Department of the Interior blog.
Stunning sunsets are just one of the many amazing things to enjoy Olympic National Park. Photo by Grant Longenbaugh. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/28/16.
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The treasure you’ll find at Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia comes in golden sunrise sparkles, glimpses of rare wildlife and 5,618 acres of precious forests, marshes and beaches. Only accessible by boat, the island was used by the Navy as a source of live oak timber for shipbuilding in the early 1800s. Now, the island is a source of joy and solitude for all who visit. Photo by Becky Skiba, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/13/16.
It pays to get up early! Stunning views & majestic wildlife await at Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo by Brandon Sharpe. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/13/16.
As if Fantasy Canyon isn’t already a great name, this remote wonderland in Utah has also been called “The Devil’s Playground” and “Hades Pit.” Off the beaten path of more famous Southwestern sites, Fantasy Canyon is protected by the Bureau of Land Management and boasts some of the most amazing erosional features you will ever see. Sunrise photo courtesy of Brock Slinger. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/25/16.
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Sunrise from the Tidal Basin with the Washington Monument in the background as the cherry blossoms reach their peak. Photo by Jeff Norman. From the Department of the Interior blog.
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A brilliant summer sun rises over Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, shining golden light through the limbs of an old burl oak and burning away the morning fog. The refuge runs for almost 70 miles along the Minnesota River, providing visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy wildlife observation and recreation in the shadows of skyscrapers, grain elevators and towering trees. Photo by Erik Fremstad. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/19/16.
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The first sun rays at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah cast light and shade over a stone forest of amazing rock formations, called Hoodoos. Photographer Daniel Madrigal was at the park to shoot this inspiring scene. “The shadow, texture and color explosion that is Bryce is absolutely stunning. The light changes by the minute. One could spend a lifetime there and never capture the same thing twice.” Photo by Daniel Madrigal. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/6/16.
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Assateague Island National Seashore protects sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays along a strip of barrier island that stretches across the Maryland and Virginia border. In this dynamic coastal environment, the island is continuously being reshaped by wind and water. Sunrise photo by Jake Breach. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/22/16.
Lightning rips through the sky over White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world’s largest gypsum dunefield. Photo by Donald Palansky. Published on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/22/16.
Ominous clouds over Badlands National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/19/16.
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Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park at Sunrise. Photo by Matt Walker. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/26/16.
Spectacular sunrises are a fantastic way to start an adventure in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Photographer Elliott Cliborne captured this brilliant photo at the top of Mary’s Rock, where a 3.7-round trip hike along the Appalachian Trail leads to expansive views. Of the experience, says Cliborne: “It was by far the best sunrise I experienced in over 400 miles of hiking last summer.” Photo courtesy of Elliott Cliborne. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/21/16.
Sunrise over Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park, seen from Bryce Point. Photo by Chris Cialeo. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/5/16.
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada – only 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip – entices visitors with a 13-mile scenic drive, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. With so many recreational opportunities, there’s something for everyone. After a few straight days of rain and dark clouds, the skies cleared to create this serene sunrise over the area’s unique desert landscape. Photo courtesy of Josh Packer. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/10/16.
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Fresh snow, fog & pastels make for a magical sunrise in California’s Yosemite National Park. Photo taken in April 2014 by Matt Walker. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/20/14.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina will engage your senses. Shaped by the forces of water, wind and storms, these islands are always changing. The plants, wildlife and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are walking on the beach, kayaking on the sound or climbing up the lighthouse, there is something for everyone to explore. Sunrise photo by Dennis Kowalewski. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/9/16.
A dreamy picture of a sunrise along the Ohio & Erie Canal at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. Last fall, photographer Wookie Kim went on an epic 45-day trail running road trip, driving to more than 30 national parks – from Cuyahoga Valley to the Grand Canyon – and running a trail each day. Wookie says: “In all, I ran almost 500 miles of trails, gained 70,000-plus vertical feet, hit 33 states and had one unforgettable experience. It was the trip of a lifetime.” iPhone courtesy of Wookie Kim. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/25/16.
Sunrise, as seen from the mouth of the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park in Texas. An explorer’s paradise, Big Bend is a great place to paddle, hike and marvel at the 1,500 foot tall cliff walls. There’s also world class bird watching this time of year because of the park’s diverse set of ecosystems. Photo by Howard Lawrence. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/24/16.
Sunrise over Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Scotty Perkins. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/15/16.
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When sunrises are this beautiful, it’s easy to get up early. Photo of California’s Yosemite National Park by Tiffany Nguyen. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/24/16.
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