Our public lands offer breathtaking views, peaceful escapes in nature, and countless opportunities for recreation. Care for, and protect these lands so everyone can enjoy them now and for generations to come. Learn about the Leave No Trace 7 Principles: lnt.org/why/7-princi...

Apparently, we're growing mushrooms! Love the PNW! (don't worry, will not eat them :-)) #fungi #mushroom

Seattle skyline from Gas Works Park. Have a great weekend everyone!

Good night from Golden Gardens Beach, Seattle

We are open and shipping National Park + National Forest Passes. During the shutdown, some parks + federal lands are open - check official websites of each site as access may change. Practice Leave No Trace principles, recreate responsibly, and protect our public lands. www.myscenicdrives.com/store/

Digging through my phone for mushroom pics and it served up Goblin Valley State Park - spot on! :-) Happy #MushroomMonday? Utah’s landscapes are so surreal, it’s like stepping onto another world. Have you been? Highly recommend. #UtahStateParks #Utah #GoblinValley

Why are public lands mostly in the West? Short answer: war, deals, and the Homestead Act. Long answer: Find out tomorrow at a free talk + panel with Walt Dabney at the Journey Museum in Rapid City. 6 pm. Presented by Association of National Park Rangers #BlackHills #NationalParks #PublicLands

Just noticed this (new?) downtown mural. Spotted from Seattle Waterfront Park. (click for whole image) #streetart #CityScape #Seattle

Fall colors along the Snake River and its many tributaries today in Grand Teton National Park. #travel

Free admission on September 27, 2025 to all National Parks in honor of National Public Lands Day! Where will you go? www.myscenicdrives.com #nationalpubliclandsday #nationalparks #getoutdoors #explore #nature

Mount Rainier from Mount Saint Helens

I found this birding book along the side of the road on the Tamiami trail in the Everglades on 8/25/25. It is so well loved with sightings going back decades. If you're a birder (I am not) please spread the word and hep me find the owner so they can be reunited

About last night. View from Jefferson Park in Beacon Hill, Seattle. #sunset

I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.

A trio of contenders for #thicktrunktuesday taken today in Discovery Park, Seattle

It’s time to start planning your New Hampshire fall foliage adventures! The celebrated Kancamagus Highway and the White Mountain Trail create an unforgettable loop. Gorges, waterfalls, mountains, and vibrant fall forests await. www.myscenicdrives.com/regions/new-... www.visitnh.gov/plan-your-tr...

Sunstruck in Seattle. #spider #spiderweb

First ever Seattle Storm game in-person - wowza!!! Action packed until the last seconds!!! Now playoff-bound! Congrats Seattle Storm! #SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA #WomensBasketball

Grand opening of Seattle’s Waterfront Park yesterday! This dynamic park links the waterfront with Pike Place Market, offering sweeping views, lively event spaces, a creative playground, and distinctive spaces from Pier 66 all the way to the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach beyond the ferry docks.

Happy Friday from Golden Gardens Beach in Seattle. Have a great weekend everyone!

Some trees have seen some things. #ThickTrunkTuesday #DiscoveryPark #Seattle

We biked (most of) the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. The former rail line is a 31.5 miles 1-way flat, crushed gravel path from Duvall to North Bend that passes Carnation, Fall City + Snoqualmie. Note: From Reinig Bridge & North Bend Golf Course will be closed for improvements Sept 2 - Oct 10, 2025.

Urban walls, sidewalks, and even utility meters are the unlikely canvases behind this clever collection of genius street art. From an illusion of a zebra being striped to a sidewalk creature with a real rock for a head, these eight works turn... 👇

We're hiring! The American Birding Association seeks a Director of Young Birder Programs. The full-time Director of Young Birder Programs oversees the ABA’s suite of offerings for young birders. Learn more here: www.aba.org/american-bir...

"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.

The west gate of Yellowstone National Park is open until October 31st. September & October are great times to visit. Plan a fall trip now! 📷: a._.archer on Instagram

Multnomah Falls. Amazing sensation being close up to this 620-foot cascade! There are many more waterfalls and lots to do nearby, making this an epic road trip or scenic drive destination. #WaterfallWednesday #Oregon #ColumbiaGorge www.myscenicdrives.com/drives/orego...

Tonight's walk around the Ballard Locks in Seattle was on theme! #ColorADay #PinkMon

Happy Birthday National Park Service! On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, creating the National Park Service. Truly grateful for the preservation of our diverse natural and cultural resources, and for all those who care for them. Our public lands are a treasure.

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner! Whether you're planning a day trip or weekend getaway, we’ve got ideas to make your adventure amazing. Use our free scenic drive finder and road trip planner with unlimited stops: www.myscenicdrives.com #tripplanner #exploremore #longweekend #roadtrip

Love this photo of Monarch Butterflies in Ontario Canada probably Point Peel National that i went to yearly in Sept in my twenties as they gathered to cross Lake erie migrating south waited for the wind to change

Joining the Sunday #ShotsinSlots - these photos taken at Little Wild Horse Canyon, just outside of Goblin Valley State Park in #Utah. Both spots are absolute must-sees! #explore #roadtrip #adventure #hiking

A perfect day in paradise—hiking on Mt. Rainier, surrounded by breathtaking Cascade panoramas, distant views of Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens, wildflowers, and marmots. drives.to/mt-rainier #nationalpark #mttahoma #mtrainier #nature #wildlife #washington #pnw #marmot #wildflowers #roadtrip

They call it Sunset Hill Park :-) Gorgeous views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. #seattle #sunset #olympicmountains #walkaround #explore

Sometimes the most magical sights are right in front of you —like the beautiful peeling bark of a Manzanita tree we stumbled upon in Seattle’s Discovery Park. What piques your interest? #summer #travel #explore #roadtrip #daytrip #staycation #nature #walk

#ThickTrunkTuesday - one of many stunning significant trees in Discovery Park, #Seattle.

#FridayFlowers at the Ballard Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (and gardens), Seattle. Love walking here - always something new to discover! Happy weekend everyone! #FlowersonFriday #seattle #daytrip #staycation #freethingstodo

#ThickTrunkTuesday, Bryce Canyon National Park

Coral City Kiss Cam!! 😘🔮👜🐟 #spottedtrunkfish #swimminghandbag #kisscam #kissyfish #fishlips #boxfish #trunkfish #muah #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity #civicpridethroughbiodiversity

Happy #FlowersOnFridays! Have a great weekend everyone! #FridayFlowers #BloomScrolling

Last weekend we were in Napa Valley - wining, dining, and biking! Where did - or are - your summer weekends taking you? #napavalley #napa #sonoma #yountville #California #winetasting #wine #foodie #foodietravel #weekendgetaway

Aidan Bedford "Interspecies interaction between humpback whale and bottlenose dolphins."

Next Black Hills National Forest Moon Walk is this Saturday July 12... partnered with Custer State Park. Wildlife, scenery, and stories on the southern edge of the Black Hills. Three walks left this season. A short walk with a long legacy. bhpfa.org/moonwalk #BlackHills #NationalForests

Blue sky + hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park. #BlueskyMonday #NationalParks #RoadTrip #Utah #Mighty5

Otter crossing! Lucky to witness vibrant urban wildlife right in the heart of the city — it’s part of what makes Seattle truly unique. #Seattle #lakewashington #urbanwildlife #nature #otters

Full bloom at the Ballard Locks and Gardens! #Seattle #BallardLocks #Walk #Flowers #DayTrip #Staycation

Evening serenade at Golden Gardens. Seattle buzzing when it’s hot - which is any temp over 70! Lol

Hiked Saint Mark's Summit on Cypress Mountain this weekend. Just 40 min from Vancouver BC along the Sea to Sky Highway. Beautiful! Moody, mushrooms, and only a millisecond of a view. By the time this pic was taken, it was over. 😂 #vancouverbc #hiking #forest #nature #mushroommonday #VeryVancouver

Ready for adventure? Get your America the Beautiful Pass today and discover the wonders of National Parks, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges, and sites managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! 1 Pass = 2000+ sites bit.ly/msdpass

Owlets in Discovery Park #Seattle! With 534 acres of forest, meadows, bluffs & shoreline, #DiscoveryPark is a natural sanctuary where tranquility & wonder await. Wildlife, breathtaking views of Puget Sound from West Point Lighthouse... Can you tell we love this place? (15 min from downtown) Go!