Archive for the ‘Sunrise’ Tag
It doesn’t get much better than the views found at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. This sunrise looks even better with some snow catching the dawn’s early light. Photo by Steve Perry. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/17/15.
Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park at sunrise. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/10/15.
Northern Lights dance over Denali National Park. Photo by Jacob W Frank. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/5/15.
The Milky Way sparkles over the Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/2/15.
If you want to be the first person in the U.S. to see the sunrise, you’ll have to go to Maine. The morning’s first light hits Acadia National Park, revealing rocky coves and dense forests. It’s a spectacular scene in the sky and on the land. Photo by Rebecca Wilks. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/3/15.
California’s Alabama Hills National Recreation Area. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/4/15.
When the sun rises over St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in October, it is greeted by autumn wildflowers, migrating butterflies and a great variety of birds. Northern harriers hunt over the refuge marshes, careful to avoid the alligators. It is a beautiful and peaceful place, found on the border of fresh and saltwater marshes in northern Florida. Photo by Betsy Kellenberger. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/29/15.
Now that’s a WOW sunrise! Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Photo by Santosh Kanthety. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/5/15.
Sunrise above the clouds and over Haleakala National Park. To see how I captured my own sunrise photos on top of this volcano, see “The Haleakala Adventure” on this blog. This particular photo was tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/12/15.
Sunrise over Lake Clark National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/19/15.
Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park at sunrise. Photo by Xavier Cohen. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/11/15.
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A magnificent sunrise at Blue Ridge Parkway. This stunning photo was taken by Eric Allen Van Tassel at the East Fork Overlook on the North Carolina side of the Parkway. Feeling lucky to stumble upon the overlook at the right time, Eric is still hesitant to show it off because “I felt the product does not reflect the overwhelming beauty and the excitement we experienced watching the sunrise that morning.” We know the feeling, but think this photo is definitely worth sharing! Photo courtesy of Eric Allen Van Tassel. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/17/15.
The first rays of sun hit the top of Mount Rainier and are reflected on the mirror-like surface of Tipsoo Lake. It’s an incredible sight and easy to experience. Mount Rainier National Park in Washington has hiking trails ranging in difficulty from easy to very challenging, so no matter your level of commitment, you can still get some amazing views. Photo by Bob Kim. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/24/15.
Sunrise over Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is definitely worth getting up early to see. Steven Hirsch captured this incredible photo from Navajo Point – the highest overlook on the park’s South Rim. Just a few minutes west of the Desert View Watchtower, this viewpoint offers panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River. Photo courtesy of Steven Hirsch. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/4/15.
Sunrise over the Tetons. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/27/15.
Sunrise at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/27/15.
Sunrise over Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Photo by Sharon Eisenzopf. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/26/15.
Sunrise over the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Picture by Phil Seu. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/24/15.
Bad mornings never start like this. Sunrise at Yosemite National Park. Photo by Jonathan Basiago. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/1/15.
Slinkard Wilderness Study Area in California – taken by BLMer Bob Wick on July 20, 2015. The view – from a 9,000 foot peak just south of Monitor Pass – looks towards Topaz Lake, Nevada.
Although the winter had record low precipitation levels in the Sierra, moisture in late spring and summer has resulted in a good wildflower bloom. A note from Bob: I did not adjust the color saturation on this; it was just one of those “saturated” mornings!
Sunrise on Mount Moran at the Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Juliet Schwab. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/11/15.
California’s Slinkard Wilderness at sunrise. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/14/15.
Great Smoky Mountians National Park at sunrise. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/18/15.
It’s hard to beat mornings at Yosemite National Park in California. Sunrise photo of Half Dome courtesy of Jonathan Basiago. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/4/15.
Colorful vine maples adorn the basalt monolith of Oregon’s Table Rock Wilderness. A 3.3 mile long trail with a modest grade climbs through stately forest past tall basalt cliffs before topping out at drop-dead gorgeous viewpoints stretching from high Cascade Peaks to the Willamette Valley. Table Rock stands at 4,881 feet above sea level and has a rich forest of Douglas fir and western hemlock, with noble fir at higher elevations. At least two endangered plants bloom here: Oregon sullivantia and Gorman’s aster. Deer and elk wander about its slopes, and the northern spotted owl have been seen among the old trees. From four trailheads, about 17 miles of trails give access to the Wilderness. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Posted on Instagram by the U Department of the Interior, 6/15/15.
Sometime it’s all about being at the right place at the right time. Case in point: This amazing photo of what appears to be Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome on fire. While photographing sunrise at the park, Austin Jenanyan noticed a cloud forming around Half Dome. It eventually morphed into the shape of a flame and was illuminated by the early morning light. It only lasted a few short moments, but Austin describes it as a surreal and magical experience. Photo courtesy of Austin Jenanyan. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/12/15.
Montana’s Glacier National Park. Picture by Oliver Goodman. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/12/15.
Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison below the Milky Way. Picture by Greg Owen. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/14/15.
