Morning fog fills the valley at Grandview in New River Gorge National River in West Virginia. From 1,400 feet above the river, you can look down on the clouds and enjoy sweeping views of mountains and forests. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, which runs through this ancient and gorgeous landscape. Photo by Zach Locks (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

June is National Oceans Month! Covering over 70 percent of the planet, oceans are vital to our climate, food supply and way of life. Wherever you live, everyone is connected to the ocean. Interior is a principal steward of America’s oceans, Great Lakes and coastal resources. With 88 ocean and coastal parks and 183 marine and coastal national wildlife refuges, there are countless ways to experience our country’s waters, marvel at its unique wildlife and explore its maritime heritage. Photo of a whale breaching at Kenai Fjords National Park by Kaitlin Thoreson, National Park Service.

Among one of the most inspiring vistas in the world, Tunnel View provides a perfect sunrise view of Yosemite National Park in California. From here you can see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall rising from Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the background. This view gets its name from its location at the east end of the Wawona Tunnel. If you haven’t seen it for yourselves, put it on your bucketlist now. Photo by David Laurence Sharp (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

It’s National Trails Day, so lace up the shoes, invite some friends, and #FindYourWay on the nearly 60,000 miles of trails that honor our country’s diverse landscape and history. One of the first in the National Trails System, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,180 mile long footpath that stretches from central Maine to northern Georgia. The trail traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s great for a short day hike or thru-hiking the entire length – either way you’ll enjoy some spectacular scenery. Check out more great trails: https://on.doi.gov/USATrails

Photo from Mcafee Knob on the AT in Virginia by Nathan Farber (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Public lands are all about flexibility. There’s so much to see and do. Exploring nature and watching wildlife are just a few of the many recreational activities waiting for you. It looks like this young moose at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming is giving outdoor yoga a try. Photo by Tom Koerner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

June is Great Outdoors Month and the perfect time to explore public lands and waters. Take a walk on a national seashore, go birdwatching in a wildlife refuge, paddle a wild and scenic river, find peace in a wilderness area and marvel at the natural beauty of national parks. Every outdoor experience is unique and helps strengthen our connection to nature. Even the most simple moments can have a powerful impact. In the dark and quiet forest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, photographer Radim Schreiber found himself surrounded by blinking lightning bugs (or fireflies) and captured this amazing shot. Photo by Radim Schreiber (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National Wildlife Refuges are home to towering mountains, active volcanoes, broad valleys, fjords, tundra and glacially formed lakes, which provide habitat for more than 260 species of resident and migratory wildlife. Portions of the peninsula contain some of the highest densities of brown bear in Alaska that feed on the five different species of Pacific salmon. Pictured here is the 4,835-foot tall Mt. Peulik, an active volcano that is cone-shaped and capped with snow even in the summer. Photo courtesy of Bob Dreeszen.

Happy birthday, Everglades National Park. Established in 1947, the park protects 1.5 million acres of world-famous south Florida wetlands. Although the captivation with the Everglades has mostly stemmed from its unique ecosystem, an alluring human story is deeply interwoven with its endless marshes, dense mangroves, towering palms, alligator holes and tropical fauna. Visiting this vast and wild park, it’s easy to recognize its importance. Photo courtesy of Jacob W. Frank.

On Memorial Day, the nation pauses to honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for their country. From local Revolutionary War battlefields to World War II cemeteries around the globe, the memory of those heroes is enshrined forever. They will never be forgotten. Photo of the United States Marine Corps Memorial at George Washington Memorial Parkway by Bobby Blevins (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Here’s a feast for the eyes: An underwater view of National Park of American Samoa. Located some 2,600 miles southwest of Hawai’i, this is one of the most remote national parks in the United States. It includes sections of three islands – Tutuila, Ta’ū, and Ofu – and about 4,000 acres is underwater, offshore from all three islands. This photo was taken at the Ofu unit, which has a shallow protected reef with a great diversity of coral cover fish. Photo by National Park Service.