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Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It’s almost 370 feet in diameter and 121 feet deep. Its vibrant color is the result of thermophilic (heat loving) organisms living along the edges of the steaming pool. This unique ecosystem is delicate and dangerous. To protect it and yourself, stay on the boardwalks when visiting. Sunset photo by Manish Mamtani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 5/6/17.
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Yellowstone National Park boasts 4 mountain ranges and at least 70 peaks over 8,000 feet tall. At almost 11,000 feet tall, Electric Peak is the third tallest mountain in Yellowstone. With its snow-covered face catching the day’s last sun rays, it’s a majestic sight to behold. Photo by Neal Herbert, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/8/17.
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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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145 years ago this week, the world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park, was created. For anyone who has visited this incredible land of fire and ice and marveled at the amazing wildlife and unique geologic features, there’s little doubt why Yellowstone is considered one of our nation’s greatest treasures. Last year, 4 million visitors saw what all of the fuss is about. When are you going? Photo by Michael Hardridge. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 3/1/17.
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Tucked away in the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park is a gem of a waterfall: Union Falls. Photo by H. Kajitani. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/26/16.
Comprised of 4 million acres in southwest Alaska, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is one of the nation’s most remote national parks. Winter conditions add more challenges to those wanting to explore this gorgeous and diverse landscape, but as you can see, the backcountry scenes are worth the cold. Photo of Tanalian Falls by James Walton, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/17/17.
Rains eventually turned to snow, but not before they coated everything with ice in the Kulm Wetland Management Distric in North Dakota. Photo by Krista Lundgren/USFWS. Tweeted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1/28/17.
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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.
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Yellowstone National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/3/17.
Moonlight brightens snowy dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. Photo by Patrick Myers, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/2/17.
Along the Mississippi River Flyway in Iowa, Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge provides important habitat for migratory birds. Floodplains and forests are used by many wildlife species including migratory songbirds, waterfowl, hawks and eagles, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. After a recent snowstorm, it’s also a stunning winter sight. Photo by Jessica Bolser, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/5/17.
Bring skis, snowshoes or sleds to enjoy snowy winters at Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California. From January through April, ranger-led snowshoe walks are a great way to explore this volcanic landscape. Over 75 percent of the park is designated as wilderness, offering unparalleled opportunities for solitude and adventure. Photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 1/3/17.
Badlands National Park in South Dakota can seem like a formidable and forbidding landscape, but with proper planning and a sense of adventure, the park is a nature lover’s paradise year round. The spires, pinnacles and ravines, which frustrated earlier travelers, provide a visual “gateway to forever” with views that can stretch over 50 miles. Photo by Mike Pflaum, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/29/16.
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Death Valley National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/20/16.
Photographer Michael Sprill wanted to capture the Milky Way over the amazing landscape of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. He used a long exposure to capture the night sky and a flashlight to shine on Silex Spring, spotlighting the geothermal pool. He was very excited about the results, “The steam coming off the water really makes the photo look magical!” Photo by Michael Sprill. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/20/16.
Another beautiful sunset on the road through California. That funny looking thing is a Joshua Tree, in Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Ben Pelta-Heller. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/25/16.
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Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Michelle Olmstead. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 6/13/16.
Car headlights, Excelsior Geyser & starry skies create an otherworldly image in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/5/16.
Wyoming’s National Elk Refuge. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/11/16.
Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Nikhil Nachappa. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 8/22/16.
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The ice caves at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Accessible by foot when Lake Superior freezes over – which doesn’t happen every year – the caves are like a palace decorated with hanging blue ice formations. Photo by Wan Shi. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/3/16.
A trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming isn’t complete without viewing the majestic Lower Falls. When visiting the park in 2012, Stuart Burnett and his wife Patti captured this shot of Lower Falls legendary rainbow thanks to detailed research and planning. Of the experience, Stuart says, “You could hear the gasp from the other viewers as the rainbow formed. It was just magnificent!! It lasted for about 10 minutes … 10 minutes that I will never forget!!” Photo courtesy of Stuart Burnett. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 7/3/16.
Acadia National Park in Maine is known for its sunrises. The park is one of the first places to see the sunrise in the U.S., but its sunsets are also stunning! Photographer James Kaiser captured this magical view from the top of Cadillac Mountain after a rainy day: “Even when things seem gloomy, conditions can quickly change. It’s one of nature’s most important lessons, and national parks help us appreciate it firsthand.” Photo courtesy of James Kaiser. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 8/2/16.
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