Archive for the ‘winter’ Tag
A most fascinating winter sight: Lower Falls ice dam at Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/1/17.
The rugged mountains of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/8/17.
Yellowstone National Park’s Moose Falls. Photo by Josh Packer. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/21/17.
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The stillness of a winter sunrise is a moment to cherish at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine. Established in 1966, the refuge protects salt marshes and estuaries important for migrating birds. Stretching from the coast to inland forests, the refuge offers amazing views and wildlife watching on five excellent trails. Photo by Ward Feurt, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/15/17.
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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.
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Foliage at John Jarvie Ranch in Utah. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/21/16.
A rolling carpet of autumn color covers the landscape of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina and Tennessee border. From mountaintop to valley bottom, the gorgeous colors of nature are calling you to explore this amazing place. Photo by Gary Fua. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/3/16.
Much of the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park in Montana is closed to vehicles for the winter. A fall snow storm dusted the mountains with white and brought silence to this recently bustling road. Accessible only by bike and on foot, visitors will have to work harder for these amazing mountains views now. Photo by Steve Muller. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/13/16.
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Mist rises from Ahwahnee Meadow on a cold winter morning in Yosemite National Park, creating a dreamy blue scene. While Half Dome wears a light dusting of snow, other areas of the park received more than 200 inches – or almost 17 feet – so far this winter! There’s still time to enjoy snow-dusted views and winter activities before warm weather arrives. Photo courtesy of Douglas Croft. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 2/11/16.
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Yosemite National Park
A Double Rainbow And The Half Dome
Fire!
Low Fog & Bright Stars
Right Place, Right Time
Sentinel Dome’s View
Stoneman Meadow
Sunrise + Milky Way
The Serenity Of Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness Center
Upper Cathedral Lake
Yosemite In The Snow
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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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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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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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Cottonwood Creek
Sunrise On The Tetons
The Oxbow Bend
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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.
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Snow on a sequoia, somewhere in SEKI … the National Park Service designation for the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Photo by Randy Bumgardner. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/3/15.
Grand Canyon: the view from South Rim Historic District.. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/15.
Grand Canyon: sunset on New Year’s Day 2015 near Lipan Point. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/15.
Grand Canyon: New Year’s Day sunset from Yavapai Point on the South Rim. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/15.
Lake Clark National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/7/14.
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