Avalanche Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana is your perfect summer escape. Surrounded by old growth cedar and hemlock forests, the cool water of the lake takes the edge off the warmth of the sun. Marvel at the reflections in the lake and listen as the wind plays its symphony in the trees of this natural amphitheater. Photo by Tim Rains, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/3/16.
White Pocket is in a remote section of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. Home to extraordinary sandstone formations, it is popular with photographers intrepid enough to explore it. Under a deep blue sky, the red and white swirls form an amazing contrast, and if you get lucky enough to find a puddle after a rainstorm, you might get a picture of a lifetime. Photo by Jessica Fridrich. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/6/16.
Twilight photo from the Grand Canyon’s Toroweap. Photo by David Shield. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/31/16.
Great Falls Park in Virginia offers an exhilarating escape into the beauty and power of nature. From a cliff above the Potomac River, you can marvel at the rushing water pouring over a massive series of falls. It’s truly an impressive sight. Photo by Kristopher Schoenleber. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 6/1/16.
Colorful skies, amazing beaches & towering seastacks: All found at Washington’s Olympic National Park. Pic by Joey Priola. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/3/16.
