Bighorn sheep are famously elusive and quick to avoid human contact, so this photo of a napping ram at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is a special find. Photo by Bill Cochran. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 5/28/16.
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Bison at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado. Photo by Jim Carr, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From the US Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
A bison walking by the Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Jennifer Michaud. From the Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
A resting bison at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. In 1907, the American Bison Society and the New York Zoological Society donated 15 bison to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Today the refuge’s herd includes an estimated 650 bison. Photo by Nils Axelsen. From the Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
Bison herd on the move. Photo by Neal Herbert, National Park Service. From the Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
Bison standing in the snow at the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming. Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From the Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
A bison charging through a river at Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Donald Higgs. From the Department of the Interior blog, published 5/9/16.
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15 Facts About Our National Mammal
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A red fox in Katmai National Park. From the Park’s Facebook page.
A fawn in Shenandoah National Park. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 4/21/16.
This photo from Yellowstone National Park is from Ranger Neal, who says, “After living here for 927 days, 10 hrs & 17 min, a wolf finally walked into my frame at close range.” Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 4/8/16.
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Yellowstone is a supervolcano. One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone. The first major eruption of the Yellowstone volcano occurred 2.1 million years ago and covered more than 5,790 square miles with ash. That’s among the largest volcanic eruptions known, and marks Yellowstone as a supervolcano (a term used to describe any volcano with an eruption of more than 240 cubic miles of magma). While the volcano is still active, it’s been about 70,000 years since the last lava flow. With the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Utah, the National Park Service established the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory in 2001 to monitor volcanic and seismic activity in the area. Pictured here is Great Fountain Geyser, one of the great geysers of Yellowstone. Photo by Greg Chancey. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
Sunset at Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Henry G Peabody. From the Park’s Historic Photos Collection, circa 1928.
Yellowstone has its own Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon isn’t just in Arizona — there’s also the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Created by erosion from the Yellowstone River, the canyon is more than 1,000 feet deep, 1,500-4,000 feet wide and roughly 20 miles long — it also provides endless views. A view of Lower Falls and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point by Diane Renkin, National Park Service. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
Half the world’s hydrothermal features are found at Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park preserves more than 10,000 hydrothermal features — an extraordinary collection of hot springs, mudpots, fumaroles, travertine terraces and — of course — geysers. Microorganisms called thermophiles — meaning “heat loving” — live in these features and give the park its brilliant colors. Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin paints an incredible picture in vibrant blues, yellows and oranges. Photo by Natalia Ornia. From the Department of the Interior’s blog.
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The Milky Way over Yellowstone National Park. Photo by David Lane. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 1/13/16.
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Eric Schuette loves taking photos of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Every trip into the park can be a special moment. “The mountains were completely covered by clouds. As we hiked into the darkness you could see little signs of clearing and then just before the sun came up the clouds thinned and we were left with a beautiful winter scene looking out towards Long’s Peak.” Photo by Eric Schuette. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/21/15.
Snowy mountains are gorgeous, but can be challenging models. Casey Withers was recently at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming trying to capture the sunrise. It was a cold morning and clouds were moving in. “This shot was set up originally as a test shot as we waited for sunrise, but three minutes later the mountains were covered. Glad I was prepared.” Photo by Casey Withers. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/22/15.
This is a different kind of traffic jam at Yellowstone National Park. Bison weigh up to 2,000 lbs and can pack a lot of attitude. They can run up to 35 miles per hour, but these appear to be taking their time. Photo by Allen Beyer. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/27/15.
A perfect winter morning at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This gorgeous shot was taken at the park’s Sparks Lane in Cades Cove. Photo by Christopher Ewing. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/23/15.
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Big Bend National Park in Texas. A mother bobcat perches in a mesquite tree with her large juvenile kittens, teaching them the ropes of feline life in the wilderness. A park employee captured this shot not too far from a park road. This family group was likely hunting from the tree where they would have a good view of passing rodents. But maybe they were just enjoying the view! Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/3/15.
This fox is diving for its dinner. Tracking mice under the snow, the fox will leap up and land on its prey, taking it by surprise. It’s an effective, and entertaining, performance. Just one of the many wonders you can see at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 12/2/15.
Two baby foxes near the Bureau of Land Management field offices in Pocatello, Idaho. This area is home to the Blackfoot River, which flows through a desert canyon of sagebrush and juniper habitat that is great for hiking. Anglers can set-up camp at one of five small campgrounds, lining the shores of the Blackfoot River. Wildlife viewers will enjoy the area’s nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks and great horned owls. Photo by Jeff Cundick. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/29/15.
Foggy autumn morning in Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo by Brian Simpson. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 12/4/15.
Bears fishing at the falls in Katmai National Park & Preserve are an internet sensation, with Bearcams set up so adoring fans can follow the action live throughout the summer. From the Park’s Facebook page.
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Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park under a starry sky. Photo by Brian Gailey. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/11/15.
The Milky Way over Glacier National Park. Photo by Paul Weeks. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 9/16/15.
As if views of the geysers in Yellowstone National Park aren’t enough, here’s an incredible photo of the Milky Way over Castle geyser. With one-of-a-kind landscapes, terrific wildlife viewing and outstanding recreational opportunities, there’s a universe of exploration in our first national park. Photo by Neal Herbert, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 10/9/15.
The Milky Way over Tenaya Lake in Yosemite National Park. Photo by David Lane. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/30/15.
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Cascades National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/16/15.
Yellowstone National Park’s Undine Falls in early November. The seasonal changes at Wyoming’s Yellowstone can be sudden, but the park never fails to provide us with stunning scenery no matter the month. Photo by Neal Herbert, National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/9/15.
Crater Lake National Park in winter. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 11/16/15.
One of the most scenic parkways in America, Natchez Trace Parkway runs 444 miles through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. Passing stunning landscapes and pausing at hidden cultural treasures, traveling the Trace is a pleasure by foot, bike and car. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/30/15.
Sometimes we just get lucky. Researchers at Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska often use timelapse cameras to study glacier movement. While looking at the images from Bear Glacier, they came across this incredible shot of the full moon, mist on the mountains and blue ice. The light on the horizon is a fishing vessel. Webcam photo by National Park Service. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 11/4/15.
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Sunset over the Doll House at Utah’s Canyonlands National Park. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/26/15.
Sunset at the Kings Range National Conservation Area. Posted on Tumblr by the US Department of the Interior, 9/17/15.
Fantastic shot of Washington’s rocky coastline and the setting sun at Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Melissa Hahn. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/17/15.
Sunset paints the sky in vibrant colors at Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Venkat Kancharla. Tweeted by the US Department of the Interior, 10/30/15.
