Sacred to more than a dozen Native American tribes, Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming was originally called “Bear’s Lodge” or “Bear’s Tipi.” Its otherworldly appearance played a role in origin stories and the legends of heroes. Rising 600 feet above the surrounding plains, it is an impressive and moving sight. Photo of a lightning strike over the monument by Judit Fabian (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
It’s the best time of year! The first baby bison of spring was recently spotted at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Calves are orange-red in color and can walk within 3 hours of birth. Before long, nursery groups of calves will romp around together, but never far from their mothers’ watchful eyes. Video by Deb Lee Carson, National Park Service.
Redwood National and State Parks by Jessica Watz (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
Author and conservationist John Muir – nicknamed the “Father of the National Parks” – shared his love of the outdoors through writing and inspired people to protect our country’s wild places like Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Sequoia & King’s Canyon national parks. Now’s the perfect time to get outdoors and start exploring your public lands – visit all national parks for FREE during National Park Week from April 16-24. Get inspired with a few of our favorite John Muir quotes: http://on.doi.gov/1MucmMu
@EveryKidinaPark #Scavengerhunt is underway!
To celebrate @EveryKidinaPark and the public lands where kids can learn and play, we are having a virtual Social Media #ScavengerHunt during the month of April! We will post clues three times a week on the BLM national and state social media channels (find the complete list of channels here).
Join in the fun and play along. Here are the clues that have been posted so far: Alaska, Nevada, and California.
Watch for the next clue on Wednesday, April 13th!
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia has some spectacular views, and we want to share them with you! Join us for a Shenandoah Instameet on Saturday, April 23, as part of our National Park Week celebrations. We’ll meet at the Stonyman Trail parking lot at 4:30 pm ET and take pictures while hiking to the viewpoint. Anyone with a camera or camera phone is welcome. We hope to see you there – and be sure to share your photos with us afterwards using #ShenNPS and #FindYourPark!
Photo of a North Marshall Hiker at Shenandoah by National Park Service.
Today, President Obama designated a new national monument honoring the struggle for women’s equality – the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C. One of the oldest standing houses near the U.S. Capitol, the newest monument permanently protects the the iconic house that served as the headquarters for the National Woman’s Party, which fought to advance women’s rights throughout the 20th century. http://on.doi.gov/1NmuC5m
With miles of glistening dunes, White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is like no place else on Earth. Stroll across soft waves of gypsum sand on a hike or bring a sled for the ride of a lifetime. Be sure to stay for colorful sunsets like this one that stretch across an unbelievable landscape. Photo by Thomas Piekunka (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
Is there anything cuter than this baby fox at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge? Located just 26 miles from New York City’s Times Square, the refuge consists of more than 7,700 acres of habitat for birds, deer, turtles and foxes, like this adorable kit. 🐺 Photo by Ashleigh Scully via @usfws.
Please take a moment to enjoy this gorgeous spring scene from Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Imagine the smell of the salt air and blooming flowers, the call of the birds and the warmth of the setting sun on your skin. Let everything else melt away. As photographer Nick Steinberg says, “Every time I’m there, I feel like the only one on earth.” Photo courtesy of Nick Steinberg.
Nothing says spring like the colorful wildflowers of Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area in Colorado. More than beautiful springtime displays, this secluded landscape offers alpine lakes, large canyons and 13 peaks over 13,000 feet. Make the most of this season by hiking, backpacking, camping or mountain climbing in this remarkable wilderness. Photo by Bob Wick, @mypubliclands.
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