White Pocket is in a remote section of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. Home to extraordinary sandstone formations, it is popular with photographers intrepid enough to explore it. Under a deep blue sky, the red and white swirls form an amazing contrast, and if you get lucky enough to find a puddle after a rainstorm, you might get a picture of a lifetime. Photo by Jessica Fridrich (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

It’s World Environment Day – a day dedicated to encouraging awareness and action to protect our most treasured natural resources. Every day, Interior works to preserve America’s special places for all to enjoy! 

Photos from top to bottom:

Yosemite National Park in California by Perry Foutch (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

St Anthony Sand Dunes in Idaho by Bob Wick, @mypubliclands.

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska by Juan Calos Giese, USFWS.

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona by Randy Langstraat (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Happy National Trails Day! We’re celebrating with this epic view from the top of Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park in Utah. A strenuous climb and a steep, narrow ridge lead to the summit, where an expansive panorama is well worth the effort. This trail can get crowded – please remember to be safe. Join the fun by getting outdoors and exploring a trail near you! Photo courtesy of Brock Slinger.