Happy first day of Fall! Are you ready for the smell of campfires and the glorious transition of leaves to orange, red and yellow? We hope the change of season will take you to public lands across the country to experience gorgeous colors like these at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area. The park buffers the Cumberland River as it runs across the Kentucky-Tennessee border, boasting miles of scenic views and lovely wooded trails. Photo by National Park Service.
New York City – New York – USA (by Phil Dolby)
Las Vegas – Nevada – USA (by tshantz)
As you enter Zion National Park from the east, Mt. Carmel Highway offers spectacular views and ever changing landscapes as you zig-zag your way down into the park’s canyon. Ian Barin captured this pic from above the winding road at sunset this past June. Photo courtesy of Ian Barin.
Los Angeles – California – USA (by Gilad Rom)
Maine – USA (by Ben Ferenchak)
Lake Clark National Park by National Park Service.
Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs National Monument and Wilderness by Bob Wick, BLM.
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
New York City – New York – USA (by Sergey Galyonkin)
Seattle – Washington – USA (by N i c o l a)
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.
Sig Nordal 