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Looking forward to getting out to take some new photos in a few days. For now, here’s a re-do of a photo from Yosemite last November.
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#eclectic_shots #depthsofearth #artofvisuals #moodygram #tentree #agameoftones #ourmoodydays #art_daily #bestvacations #welivetoexplore #earthpix #earth #theglobewanderer #shotzdelight #eclectic_shotz #theweekoninstagram #fantastic_earth #beautifuldestinations #nakedplanet #watchthisinstagood #folksouls #way2ill #visualambassadors #theIMAGED #roam #visualsoflife #ps_dreams #yosemite #usinterior #digitallyart (at Yosemite National Park)
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#otd, 100 years ago, Theodore Roosevelt died at @sagamorehillnhs, in New York. When he ascended to the presidency in 1901 he was the youngest person to do so and ushered in a progressive era of reform. Part of that wave of reform was his work in preserving the scenic and historic wonders of this country as part of the future National Park Service. In Teddy’s words: “Leave it [wilderness] as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. What you can do is to keep it for your children, and for all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American… should see.“ To me, he remains the perfect example of a progressive American president who worked toward the common good. He is a complicated figure, for sure, but his contributions to enshrining American identity in wilderness are incomparable to any other American politician. Thank you, Teddy.
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Sagamore Hill is probably my favorite “Presidential Home” or “Historical Home” unit in the NPS. The tour is spectacular there and everything is wonderfully preserved. There’s nothing quite like standing in Teddy’s office or Grand Hall and seeing his belongings and books and imagining him entertaining and talking to John Muir in that very room. (at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site)
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Happy #NationalBirdDay! Bird watching is one of my pastimes and living next to @evergladesnps makes that endeavor all the more fruitful. I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone that EVER’s Barred Owls are among my favorite subjects to photograph, among others. When I was in 4th grade I wanted to be an ornithologist. 20 years later…. it didn’t exactly happen but I’m still happy that my love of owls endures.
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#Everglades #evergladesnp #evergladesnationalpark #evergladesnps #miami #florida #igersenp #igersbigcypress #FindYourPark #GoParks #usinterior #experienceyouramerica #americasbestidea #protectpubliclands #protectingparks #naturephotousa #natparkexplorer #optoutside #monumentsforall #sharetheexperience #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkobsessed #owl #owls #barredowl #owlsofinstagram #audobonsociety (at Pahayokee Trail Everglades)
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Hal Canyon
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#arches #FindYourPark #archesnationalpark #archesNPS #moab #utah #moahutah #visitutah #discoverutah #utahrocks #FindYourPark #GoParks #usinterior #experienceyouramerica #americasbestidea #protectpubliclands #wnpa1938 #protectingparks #naturephotousa #natparkexplorer #optoutside #thenationalparkspass #findyourway #monumentsforall #sharetheexperience #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkobsessed (at Colorado Riverway Recreation Area)
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Window Arch catching the glow of the setting sun. Magical.
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#arches #FindYourPark #archesnationalpark #archesNPS #moab #utah #moahutah #visitutah #discoverutah #utahrocks #lifeelevated #FindYourPark #GoParks #usinterior #experienceyouramerica #americasbestidea #protectpubliclands #wnpa1938 #protectingparks #naturephotousa #natparkexplorer #optoutside #thenationalparkspass #findyourway #monumentsforall #sharetheexperience #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkobsessed (at Arches National Park)
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Hiking to this beauty was intense but worth every freezing cold second. Standing in the presence of this icon is akin to seeing the Statue of Liberty or a Redwood- it is so perfectly American. It is part of our identity.
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#arches #FindYourPark #archesnationalpark #archesNPS #moab #utah #moahutah #visitutah #discoverutah #utahrocks #lifeelevated #FindYourPark #GoParks #usinterior #experienceyouramerica #americasbestidea #protectpubliclands #wnpa1938 #protectingparks #naturephotousa #natparkexplorer #optoutside #thenationalparkspass #findyourway #monumentsforall #sharetheexperience #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkobsessed (at Arches National Park)
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I don’t think I’m ever going to get over the fact that I’m actually standing here and this isn’t a picture in @natgeo or a scene from @kenburnspbs.
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#RockyMountainNationalPark #FindYourPark #rockymountain #rockymountains #rmnp #colorado #estespark #coloradolive #FindYourPark #GoParks #usinterior #experienceyouramerica #americasbestidea #protectpubliclands #wnpa1938 #protectingparks #naturephotousa #natparkexplorer #optoutside #thenationalparkspass #findyourway #monumentsforall #sharetheexperience #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkobsessed (at Rocky Mountain National Park)
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Oconaluftee #Greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #FindYourPark #smokymountains #greatsmoky #tennessee #northcarolina #FindYourPark #GoParks #parks101 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #usinterior #wnpa1938 #alltrails #experienceyouramerica #whyihearttheparks #americasbestidea #naturephotousa #npcollective #protectpubliclands #natparkexplorer #monumentsforall #optoutside (at Oconaluftee)
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The tallest mountain in this shot is Clingman’s Dome, which is sadly closed for the season. An excuse to come back in spring or summer, though. #Greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #FindYourPark #smokymountains #greatsmoky #tennessee #northcarolina #FindYourPark #GoParks #parks101 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #usinterior #wnpa1938 #alltrails #experienceyouramerica #whyihearttheparks #americasbestidea #naturephotousa #npcollective #protectpubliclands #natparkexplorer #monumentsforall #optoutside (at Clingmans Dome)
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#Greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #FindYourPark #smokymountains #greatsmoky #tennessee #northcarolina #FindYourPark #GoParks #parks101 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #usinterior #wnpa1938 #alltrails #experienceyouramerica #whyihearttheparks #americasbestidea #naturephotousa #npcollective #protectpubliclands #natparkexplorer #monumentsforall #optoutside (at Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
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#Greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #FindYourPark #smokymountains #greatsmoky #tennessee #northcarolina #FindYourPark #GoParks #parks101 #ShareTheExperience #nationalpark #nationalparks #nationalparkgeek #RockThePark #usinterior #wnpa1938 #alltrails #experienceyouramerica #whyihearttheparks #americasbestidea #naturephotousa #npcollective #protectpubliclands #natparkexplorer #monumentsforall #optoutside (at Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
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If you visit the @usfws Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah, look out for the birds. They can be very…gull-able.
This refuge in Utah is an oasis for water birds and wildlife. The refuge protects the marshes found at the mouth of the Bear River – the largest freshwater component of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem – and provides critical habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds that move through the area annually by the millions to rest and feed.
Photo of two gulls reflecting in the sunset, by Brian Clopp (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A group of birds feed in the shallow waters of a marsh. The reflection of the birds and mountains reflect on the surface of the water.
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Fall transitions to winter at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. Passing clouds dust the mountains and dunes with snow and cast dramatic shadows over the tallest dunes in North America.
Photo by Patrick Myer, NPS. Photo description: Fall colored trees sit directly in front of large sand dunes covered in snow.
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Land of the midnight…moon?
In the winter, the sun stays below the horizon for a large part of the day at Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. During these short December days, the refuge only sees slightly more than 2 hours of sunlight with longer periods of twilight.
The rich wetlands of the Yukon Flats provide some of the most productive waterfowl breeding areas in North America. It is estimated that 1.5 million ducks breed here annually.
The animals that remain here year-round — moose, wolves and wolverines — depend on their thick coats and honed skills to survive the cold and darkness.
Photo by Lisa Hupp, @usfws. Photo description: A twilight colored sky hangs above a snowy forest below. The moon in the sky is just over half full.
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You booked the tickets. You packed your bags. You head out to your destination to take those epic Arches National Park photos only to find yourself in the middle of a blizzard. :(
If you are doing some holiday traveling to any public lands sites, “Know Before You Go.” Don’t get caught out in the cold and have a plan for your public lands adventure.
#TeamPublicLands Tip: Check agency or park websites prior to arrival. Stop by a contact station before you set out to learn about fees, pick up permits, and most importantly check that weather forecast.
Photo of Arches National Park blizzard by Jelieta Walinski (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A snow storm covers the desert in darkness and the area in thick blankets of snow.
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The holidays can be hectic and stressful. Remember to channel your inner Olympic National Park tree and hang in there.
Being outside in nature can help defuse stress levels. Find your happy place in the outdoors or on public lands near you.
Photo by Michelle Wiese (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A tree stretches between the cliffs along the coast of the ocean. The roots of the trees are exposed and hang below the stretched-out tree.
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It’s happy dance season at Cosumnes River Preserve in California. Whenever the sandhills fly in for the winter, everyone puts on their dancing shoes.
Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the preserve is a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds have been sighted on or near the preserve, including sandhill cranes.
Gray-colored birds with red caps, sandhill cranes stand up to 5 feet tall and have a wingspan of 6-7 feet. They fly in for winter to fatten up and perform acrobatic mating dances. It’s an amazing sight to behold.
Video by Bob Wick, BLM. Video description: A group of sandhill crane birds stand in a marsh. Two of the cranes jump up and down as they perform a dance.
Look to the ⭐️s tonight!
The annual Geminids meteor shower will be at its peak. The sky won’t be as dark this year with the moon at 80% full, but the show must go on and the Geminids will still provide a spectacular performance.
Pic of @joshuatreenps by Lian Law. Photo description: Tall Joshua trees sit beneath a dark night sky filled with stars.
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Aurora borealis season is back.
Longer nights in Alaska mean more chances to see the northern lights. The dark frigid skies above Denali National Park and Preserve come alive with bright waves of color caused by bursts of solar wind and magnetic fields interacting with elements in the atmosphere.
Photo by Tyler Devine, NPS. Photo description: Neon green lights streak across a dark night sky. Trees and a road can be seen below the lights
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Winter is coming, #TeamPublicLands. ❄️
Many of our favorite nature escapes, like Great Smoky Mountains National Park seen here, are moving into winter operations. While most public lands spots will remain open, certain areas within may close for the season. Don’t get left out in the cold and “know before you go.” Check park or agency websites prior to your arrival and know what is and isn’t open for the season.
Photo by Kaili Schroeder, NPS. Photo description: A hiker sets out on a trail with sunset mountains outlined in the distance.
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Roseate spoonbills aren’t flamingos. Any questions?
Why are they pink?
Great question! The pink coloration of the rosy spoonbill feathers is caused by an abundance of carotenoids present in the food the birds eat. As the spoonbill ages, the carotenoids accumulate from all of the aquatic animals it has eaten and the pink coloration becomes darker.
The attractive feathers used to attract a breeding mate also attracted plume hunters and poachers in the 1800s that used the feathers to make fashion pieces such as ladies’ hats. By the 1930s, poaching and low reproductive success rates led spoonbill population numbers to drop to an estimated 30 breeding pairs. Conservation efforts by the federal government, as well as private citizens and organizations helped save the species and the population of roseate spoonbills has bounced back.
Photo at Everglades National Park by Bob Branham, NPS. Photo description: A large pink and white colored bird spreads its wings as it takes flight from a grassy marsh.
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The@mypubliclands Piedras Blancas Light Station Outstanding Natural Area is located on a rugged windswept point of land six miles north of Hearst Castle, along California’s scenic Highway One.
The area’s remote location allows for clear night skies to gaze into the universe.
Photo by Jesse Pluim, BLM. Photo description: A light house stands tall against the backdrop of a night sky filled with stars.
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Q: What creature wears masks the best?
A: Raccoons are the clear winner.
While we’ll never look as cute as raccoons, masks help reduce the spread of COVID. #TeamPublicLands, a reminder that masks are required in all federal buildings. Bring one if you’re coming to visit.
Photo by Gary Miller, USFWS. Photo description: Two raccoons huddle together near the edge of a riverbank.
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On the first Saturday of December, the Civil War historic site at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland, holds their annual Memorial Illumination event.
Over 23,000 luminaries will light the battlefield this evening–each luminary representing a casualty from the Battle of Antietam that took place on September 17, 1862.
The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederacy’s first major invasion of the North and gave President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
From the battlefields to the home front, the cost of the war was steep and its lessons eternal. It’s hard to imagine the horror that ravaged this Maryland community when you walk the now peaceful fields. Today, these Civil War historic sites help us better understand our tragic past.
Photo by Ted Fryberger (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: A view of a large, sculpted marble arch, looks out into a dark cemetery lit by individual candles. A small white house is in the distance.
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In Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park’s high elevation, clean air, and remote location create some of the darkest skies in the country.
During a new moon on a clear weather night, you can see thousands of stars and the spectacular band of the Milky Way Galaxy shooting across the sky.
Photo by National Park Service. Photo description: A stone pinnacle rock formation sticks up into the night sky. The Milky Way and thousands of stars are in the sky above.
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Baby fox kisses = mood improved
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware protects one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region and provides excellent habitat for a terrific variety of wildlife. The refuge is home to eagles, hawks, ducks, geese, and litters of cute baby fox or kits.
Dependent on their mothers through the spring and summer, fox kits will become independent in autumn. With excellent hearing, quick reflexes and sharp wits, it won’t be long before these little fuzzies turn into skilled hunters.
Photo by Maria Khvan (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: Two fox kits touch noses in a field of grass.
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Bears Ears National Monument in Utah is a vital landscape to many Tribal Nations.
Filled with thousands of important cultural sites such as rock art and ancient cliff dwellings, this sacred place will be protected for future generations to come.
Photo by Dustin Baugh (sharetheexperience.org) Photo description: A window of an old cliff-side pueblo ruins on top of an overlook. The valley below is filled with trees and mesas in the distance.
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Is this an:
A. Scene from a fairytale
B. A movie set
C. Not real
D. Rock Creek Park
It’s D!
Rock Creek Park is an oasis within the city.
This idyllic setting offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of Washington, DC and is a peaceful refuge to explore, hike, bird watch, and reconnect with nature.
Photo by Grace Hassler (sharetheexperience.org)
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A surprising landscape in southwestern Wyoming, Boar’s Tusk is the remaining core of a long dormant volcanic eruption.
Made of an uncommon rock called lamproite, the butte rises 400 feet above the sandy valley floor. It’s a distinct landmark for anyone, or anything, travelling through this area.
Photo by Bob Wick, @mypubliclands. Photo description: Rolling hills of sand dunes covered in wind swept ripples. In the distance a chimney shaped rock formation.
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Hidden gem alert!
The@mypubliclands Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Virginia is an autumn wonderland.
Red and white oak, beech, sweet gum, Virginia pine, and persimmon, which are common sights in mid-Atlantic woodlands, appear throughout the forests at Meadowood. The ponds, streams and riparian areas host a wide variety of insects, fish, and other wildlife.
Despite its small size (800 acres), this little-known spot has miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Photo by BLM. Photo description: A curved trail meanders through a brightly colored forest with orange, red, and yellow-colored leaves.
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POV: You’re standing amongst the sequoia trees watching a winter sunrise. Life is good.
Photo at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, by Jelieta Walinski (sharetheexperience.org).
Photo description: Tall snowy trees stretch up towards a twilight-colored sky.
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