Archive for the ‘Sunset’ Tag
If you like stargazing, you’ll love this picture of the Milky Way over Maine’s Acadia National Park. Photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/21/17.
Winter in south Florida means highs in the 70s, making it a great time to visit Big Cypress National Preserve. With over 729,000 acres of freshwater wetlands, Big Cypress is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, including the rare Florida panther and the iconic American alligator. The sunrise views are also outstanding. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
Winter at Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve means highs in the 70s. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado encourages you to follow your wild spirit and see what’s over the horizon. In any season, the views are epic and the experiences are unforgettable. Stopping to take a picture of one of the most beautiful sunsets he’d ever seen, photographer Brandon Sharpe noticed “an elk doing his thing” and snapped this incredible image. Photo by of Brandon Sharpe. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/11/17.
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Sunset over California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Danner Bradshaw. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interioir, 1/31/17.
California dreamin’ with this gorgeous foggy sunrise at Golden Gate National Monument. Photo by Vincent James. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/3/17.
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.
Sunset over Arizona’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Photo by Jeremy Stevens. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/24/17.
Icy water reflects the sunset at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey. More than 80 percent of the refuge’s 47,000 acres is wetlands. The quiet tidal waters serve as nurseries, spawning and feeding grounds for fish and shellfish, which are important in the diets of many wildlife species – particularly the migratory birds who live and visit here. Photo by Kris Orr. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/23/17.
Sunset over Ruby Beach. Olympic National Park. Photo by Doug Day. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/16/16.
The Northern Lights create mesmerizing swirls over Denali National Park. Photo by Carl Johnson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/17.
Sometimes, the most remarkable moments in life are the simple ones. There will be 365 sunsets at Glacier National Park in Montana this year. Don’t you think you should see at least one? Photo by Jacob W. Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/8/17.
Few sights evoke the American West more than the saguaro cactus, found only in the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro National Park, close to the urban center of Tucson, Arizona, protects these majestic cacti. At the park, you can hike through fantastic desert scenery year-round. Sunset photo byDavid Olsen. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/16/16.
The Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area straddles Montana & Wyoming. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/15/16.
This heron at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware has the right idea. It’s always nice to find a good perch and enjoy the peaceful beauty of a fall sunset. Photo by Tim Williams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/12/16.
Sagebrush (Artemisia spp.) is very important for wintering mule deer throughout much of the Western United States. Photo byTom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 12/8/16.
The perfect fall scene as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo by Philip Varney. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/17/16.
New York’s Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Micael Fano. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/7/16.
A Prairie Falcon puffs up against the cold on a chilly morning at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/5/16.
Some winter commutes are wet. And cold. This mule deer is headed for a drier destination! Posted on Facebook by the US Department of the Interior, 11/22/16.
This mountain bluebird rides the storm out. Stay warm friends! Photo: Tom Koerner/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/25/16.
Sunset glows purple over snow at Crater Lake National Park. Photo by John Dale. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/4/16.
