It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for in DC: Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms has arrived at the Tidal Basin, and it is gorgeous! Photo courtesy of Buddy Secor. 🌸

Giant sequoias thrive at Case Mountain in California. Three small groves – which have never been logged – protect majestic trees that are 6-16 feet in diameter! These groves are part of the Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area that has miles of mountain bike, foot and equestrian trails, and endless opportunities to be wowed! Photo by Bob Wick, BLM

Ten years ago, Augustine volcano in Alaska swelled, rumbled and erupted. A gigantic cloud of ash rose above the mountain and two lava flows crawled down its sides. The eruption resulted in ash fall throughout south-central Alaska and disrupted air traffic over the state. Historically, Augustine volcano has been the most active volcano in Alaska’s Cook Inlet region with recent eruptions in 1976, 1986 and 2006. Photo by Cyrus Read, @usgs. #tbt

Only one word can describe this pic from Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park: Epic! Photo by Xiaochen Zhang (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

It may officially be spring, but you wouldn’t know it at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. The park had over 400 inches of snow this winter and is expecting more. Don’t worry, though. The roads should be clear by late May, so visitors can experience this incredibly beautiful place. Photo by Inge Johnsson (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Today is #WorldWaterDay, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of water for our daily lives – from fishing to farming and recreation. It also makes for some spectacular views, like this one of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. One of the oldest wildlife refuges, St. Marks protects coastal marshes, islands and other wetlands that are home to diverse wildlife. Photo by Viktor Posnov (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Mother Nature shows her power with this dramatic lightning storm over the Needles District at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Photo from last summer courtesy of Claudia Castillo. ⚡

Happy first day of spring! What better way to celebrate than with this serenely beautiful pic of spring wildflowers 🌼 at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore America’s public lands! Photo by Jon LeVasseur (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).

Less than 100 miles north of California’s Bay Area, Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument sweeps down from the Snow Mountain Wilderness to the cool blue waters of Lake Berryessa. Established in July of last year, this secluded, hilly expanse of oak woodlands, grasslands and flowery meadows is a gorgeous and peaceful place for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Photo by Jim Eaton, @mypubliclands.

Spring is arriving with warmer days and soon-to-be gorgeous views like this sun-splayed shot taken from Shenandoah National Park’s Timber Hollow Overlook in Virginia. If you want to see more stunning sunsets, rolling hills and colorful wildflowers, stop by one of Skyline Drive’s many overlooks or explore the park’s over 500 miles of trails. Photo by National Park Service.