Mount Rainier National Park by Rip Rippey (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Lake Clark National Park by National Park Service.

Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Wilderness by Bob Wick, BLM.

Why We ❤️ Public Lands

America’s public lands give us so much – from epic views that leave you breathless to new adventures and a lifetime of memories. Now it’s your turn to give something in return. Thank a park for all they give us by volunteering this Saturday for National Public Lands Day. Plus, All public lands – from national parks to wildlife refuges and more – are FREE this Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day.

To inspire you to get out there and give back, check out some of our favorite things about America’s public lands: http://on.doi.gov/2cTEbk6

Get excited for Sea Otter Awareness Week with this adorable photo of a snoozing sea otter in Kenai Fjords National Park. These cute mammals are found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean, including areas around several national parks in Alaska. Their dense coat of luxuriously soft fur helps keep them warm in cold waters, where they can dive up to 250 feet in search of food like clams, crabs and sea urchins. For more sea otter facts, check out http://on.doi.gov/2d10YvZ. Photo by National Park Service.

Beyond its spectacular natural beauty, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah offers 1.9 million acres of cliffs, terraces, trails and views for your needed nature fix. Established 20 years ago today, the monument is an adventurer’s dream and a fantastic scientific resource for geologists, paleontologists, archaeologists and biologists. Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands).

It’s that time of year in Alaska when the gorgeous fall colors come out at Serpentine Hot Springs in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Gone are the shockingly bright pinks, yellows and purples of summer, replaced by deeper and darker reds, yellows, greens and the beginnings of brown, all of equal vibrancy and beauty. 🍃🍁🍂 Enjoy the change of seasons wherever you may be! Photo by Katie Cullen, National Park Service.