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Say hello to the second tallest mountain in America: Mount St. Elias in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska. Standing over 18,000 feet tall, it towers over Icy Bay, which gets its name from the glaciers that run down Mount St. Elias’s slopes. It’s just one of the many amazing natural sights in America’s largest national park. Photo by Bryan Petrtyl, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/25/17.
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The spring beauty of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska. Hike through stunning scenes of wildflowers and waterfalls, climb mountain peaks and glaciers or kayak along 155 miles of breathtaking coastline. The nation’s largest national park – bigger than the states of Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island combined – offers many ways to explore, from backpacking, fishing, river trips, biking and more! Photo by Jacob Frank, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/20/16.
Alaska’s Denali National Park. Photo by Kathleen Barth. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/16/16.
Alasak’s Denali National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 7/19/16.
Alaska’s Denali National Park. Photo by Victoria Field. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/7/16.
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Larger than Switzerland, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska is our nation’s biggest national park. Four mountain ranges run through it, with nine of the 16 highest peaks in the country. Its Malaspina glacier is bigger than the state of Rhode Island, and the possibilities for adventure are endless. Photo by Jacob Frank, National Park Service. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 2/28/16.
Ten years ago, Augustine volcano in Alaska swelled, rumbled and erupted. A gigantic cloud of ash rose above the mountain and two lava flows crawled down its sides. The eruption resulted in ash fall throughout south-central Alaska and disrupted air traffic over the state. Historically, Augustine volcano has been the most active volcano in Alaska’s Cook Inlet region with recent eruptions in 1976, 1986 and 2006. Photo by Cyrus Read of the US Geological Survey. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/24/16.
This bald eagle knew it was posing, right? Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park. Photo by Stewart Brackett. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 3/9/16.
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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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Just before it flows past Washington, DC, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and rushes through a narrow gorge. Great Falls Park offers tremendous views of this powerful, natural spectacle. Hikers enjoy several trails along the river and sometimes gasp at expert kayakers who brave the falls. This sunrise picture was taken on the Virginia side of the river. Photo by Yin Lau. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/14/15.
Mount St. Elias looms over Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, our nation’s biggest national park. With towering mountains, county sized glaciers, diverse wildlife and scenery like this, it’s no surprise that this Alaska park is also a World Heritage site. It doesn’t reveal its wonders easily, but for the adventurous spirit, the rewards are limitless. This image is from a recent flyover of the park by the National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/23/15.
Tanalian Falls at Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/22/15.
Montana’s Glacier National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/25/15.
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Rocky Mountain National Park in the fall. Picture by Erik Stensland. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/14/15.
Located at the crossroads of the Cascade, Klamath, and Siskiyou mountain ranges, Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Oregon has long been recognized for its ecological importance. The convergence of three geologically distinct mountain ranges resulted in an area with remarkable biological diversity. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail meanders 19 miles through the monument, offering challenging hikes with stunning views. Photo by Bob Wick. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/15/15.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska is the largest national park in the U.S. Four mountain ranges run through it, with nine of the 16 highest peaks in the country. Its Malaspina glacier is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and a diverse array of wildlife thrives in habitats from the mountains to the coast. At this time of year, the park is losing over five minutes of sunlight each day and autumn has already arrived. Enjoy these fall colors. They won’t last long. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/16/15.
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