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Protecting America’s Great Outdoors and Powering Our Future. This is the official account for the Department. www.doi.gov
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At the west end of the #NationalMall in #WashingtonDC, the #LincolnMemorial stands in tribute to President Abraham Lincoln. It’s not only a reminder of one of our history’s greatest figures, but a place of celebration, education and demonstration. In times of trouble and of peace, the @nationalmallnps has served as America’s symbolic front yard and the eyes of Lincoln’s statue have kept watch over our unfolding history. Photo by Yu Sheng (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark
#Yellowstone #NationalPark has transformed into a winter wonderland. Andrew Slaton (@andrewrslaton) captured this beautiful shot at Soda Butte Creek, which feeds into @yellowstonenps’s Lamar Valley. “In winter, the Lamar Valley is one of the most serene areas (and my personal favorite) in the park,” says Slaton. Photo courtesy of Andrew Slaton (@andrewrslaton). #usinterior #findyourpark
#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 @zionnps for the most recent conditions and closures. Photo by Sierra Coon, #NationalPark Service. #usinterior #findyourpark
Happy 84th birthday to White Sands #NationalMonument! Today in 1933, President Herbert Hoover protected the area’s unique gypsum sand dunes, which formed in present-day #NewMexico between 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. @Whitesandsnps’s striking #whitesands rise up to the height of a three-story building and can be seen from space. Photo of a #rainbow 🌈 after a passing storm by James Borders (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark
We can’t help but smile after seeing this big grin from one of the fish 🐟 at #Florida Keys National #WildlifeRefuge Complex. Comprised of four refuges situated in the #FloridaKeys, the complex protects the critical habitats on the land and in the water for #wildlife like the American crocodile, the endangered Key deer, the Great White Herons and others. Photo by Kristie Killam, @USFWS. #usinterior
The five #nationalparks of #Utah aren't to be missed, but if you're looking for solitude, take the road less traveled to explore the state’s other public lands that feature mesas, mountains, canyons and arches. Just a short drive from Moab up the Colorado River Canyon is the Mary Jane Canyon between the Fisher and Adobe Mesas set against the backdrop of Mt. Waas. The #sunset is something special. Photo courtesy of Josiah Roe (@josiahq). #findyourpark #usinterior
Comprised of 4 million acres in southwest #Alaska, #LakeClark National Park and Preserve is one of the nation's most remote national parks. #Winter conditions add more challenges for those wanting to explore this gorgeous and diverse landscape, but as you can see, the backcountry scenes are worth the cold. Photo @lakeclarknps of Tanalian Falls by James Walton, #NationalPark Service. #findyourpark #usinterior
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we remember his message of unity and service. One of the most influential people in our history, Dr. King’s legacy continues to inspire. At the #MartinLutherKing, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., 14 quotes focusing on justice, democracy, hope and love surround the statue of him. Located a short walk from the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, it’s a powerful and enlightening place. Photo by Jim Evangelista (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark #mlk
Dramatic light makes for this amazing pic of Yosemite #NationalPark in #California. For Niaz Uddin (@neohumanity), @yosemitenps has always fascinated him. “When I got my driver license for the first time, I just rented a car and drove to #Yosemite from Los Angeles. Now having the opportunities to travel and capture this beauty means everything to me.” Photo courtesy of Niaz Uddin (@neohumanity). #findyourpark #usinterior
An unforgettable #nightsky -- with a tinge of color from the #NorthernLights -- stretches over #CraterLake #NationalPark in #Oregon. America’s national parks hold some of the last remaining harbors of darkness where visitors can enjoy the splendor of these protected dark skies. Photographer Matthew Newman says his nighttime adventure forever changed the way he experiences nature: “Making a seven-mile snowshoe hike round trip in the middle of the night to try and capture the Aurora Borealis and #MilkyWay from this location was amazing.” Photo courtesy of Matthew Newman (@matthewnewmanphotography). #usinterior #findyourpark
Check out this breathtaking photo following a #winter storm in December at #Sequoia & Kings Canyon #NationalParks in #California. Photo courtesy of a park visitor. usinterior #findyourpark
The Croy Creek Trail System in southern #Idaho offers stunning views and amazing recreational opportunities. Operated by the Bureau of Land Management, the trail system was designed and constructed primarily for motorcycle riders and mountain bikers, but hikers and equestrians also enjoy this gorgeous natural area. Get there early and you might catch a gorgeous winter #sunrise from Bullion Gulch. Photo by Ace Hess, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands). #usinterior
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