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One of CA's lesser-known mtns, Castle Crags in the Klamath Mtns. A granite stock that was glaciated during the Ice Ages. A state park and National Forest land.

Not major clouds for sky drama but enough sunset color to cast a glow across Rae Lakes. I'll take it! Kings Canyon National Park #nationalparks #backpacking #hiking #sunsets

Night lights glow off Gateway Arch in St. Louis year-round-- except for during bird migration seasons when they are turned off to allow for safe flight. Should we turn out more lights during migrations to help birds? Gateway Arch National Park #nationalparks #birds #parkchat #migrations

National Parks in need after storm damages and record visitation rollcall.com/2024/12/02/p...

Everglades National Park isn’t just a swamp—it’s a slow-moving river! Its water flows about 100ft per day making it one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. It houses over 700 animal species and is the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles coexist in the wild! #NationalParks #Florida

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I am going to share things like this more often because I think it's really important that we all have a better awareness of what our land management agencies do. This is the Department of Agriculture.

Clouds light up the sky while the sun sets with Mount Moran in the background. Grand Teton National Park #nationalparks #sunsets #parkchat #mountains

The landscape of Arches National Park (which was almost named Devil's Garden for its rugged beauty) features more than 2,000 natural stone arches, but they don’t last forever. Every year, the forces of erosion reshape the park—some arches have collapsed and new ones are forming #NationalParks #Utah

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to more than 19,000 documented species—but scientists believe up to 100,000 could live there, making it one of the most biodiverse places in the US. Some of the trees are over 500 years old, making them older than Shakespeare! #NationalParks #Tennessee

On a rainy, gray day hanging on the cusp of winter, it's time for some color and light. Here's the alpenglow hitting the peaks and forming sharp shadows. Badlands National Park, South Dakota #nationalparks #parkchat #mountains #badlands Please add on a pic to counter rainy, gray days!

"Where's the park?" You're looking at it. Biscayne National Park is 95% water, so to get the full experience, you have to head below. There, you'll see a paradise of coral reefs, shipwrecks, and marine life. For land lovers, the park also boasts islands you can access by boat #NationalParks #Florida

Re-introducing myself since I’m jettisoning the dead-bird site to devote more time here. *Concerned for the well-being of all humans and our planet. *Passions: #Nature #Hiking #Backpacking #Skiing #Biking #Writing #books #Parkchat #nationalparks *Author of 6 national park guidebooks. See below.

Most people know that Redwoods National Park is home to the tallest trees on Earth. But did you know their roots only go 6 to 12 feet deep? Instead of going down, they spread wide—up to 100 feet—and intertwine with other trees, creating a natural support network. #NationalParks #California #Redwoods

Focusing on colors: an incoming storm over the bay. Biscayne National Park, Florida #nationalparks #parkchat #water #storms #colors

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In addition to being able to walk across a once-molten lake of lava in the Kïlauea Iki Crater, you can also hike through Nāhuku, a 500-year old lava tube that was formed when a 2,000 degree river of lava cut its way through a rainforest mountain #NationalParks #Hawaii

Dry Tortugas National Park is not only home to Fort Jefferson, one of the largest coastal forts ever built in the US, but also surrounding reefs that are teeming with marine life such as sea turtles, coral, sharks, sea birds, and a huge variety of tropical fish #NationalParks #DryTortugas #Florida

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and the 7th deepest in the world. The lake maintains its average depth of 1,943 feet by having the rate of water loss through evaporation and seepage matched by the rate of water gain by rain and snowfall. #NationalParks #CraterLake #Oregon

Often mistaken as a swamp, Congaree National Park, a floodplain forest, contains the largest area of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. The distinctive 2.6 mile boardwalk lets visitors experience the sights & sounds of the park at their own pace #NationalParks #SouthCarolina #Congaree

The Ledges at Cuyahoga Valley National Park are over 300 million years old. Shaped by glaciers and ancient rivers, these stunning sandstone cliffs offer breathtaking views and an incredible glimpse into Earth's ancient geological history. #CuyahogaNationalPark #NationalParks #Ohio

Kings Canyon National Park sits next to Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Mountains of California. Featuring enormous, breathtakingly beautiful granite canyon walls, Kings Canyon boasts General Grant, a gigantic sequoia tree in Grant Grove #NationalPark #KingsCanyon #SierraMountains #California

Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park is a natural inlet where waves rapidly trapping and the forcing air out of a small cavern causes the sound of a roaring thunder clap. Depending on the tide, the ocean spray from the waves can reach up to 40 feet #NationalParks #Acadia #ThunderHole #Maine

The Painted Desert located in the northern portion of Petrified Forest National Park. The beautiful formations date back to the Triassic period as erosion sculpted the colorful layers of limestone, mudstone, and volcanic ash you see. #NationalParks #PetrifiedForest #PaintedDesert #California

One of the most awe-inspiring drives in the U.S. is making your way through the Artist’s Palette in Death Valley National Park. The array of rainbow colors in the hills (red, orange, yellow, blue, pink, and green) are from volcanic deposits rich in iron oxides and chlorite #NationalPark #DeathValley

The Kipahulu District of Haleakala National Park on the Hawaiian island of Maui. While Haleakala is known for its beautiful peak, volcanic rock and spectacular vistas, there is another area of the park that is lush with forest, waterfalls and panoramic views of the ocean #NationalPark #Haleakala

Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior is made up of hundreds of islands. The main island is relatively underdeveloped with only 2 areas (Rock Harbor and Windigo) that have been built for visitors. This remote island is accessible by long ferry ride or short seaplane ride #NationalPark #Michigan

North Cascades National Park is a biologically diverse alpine wonderland with more than 300 glaciers (more than any other park in the lower 48). While less than 3 hours away from Seattle, this park is one of the least visited in the U.S. #NationalPark #NorthCascades #Mountains #WashingtonState

Lassen Volcanic National Park in California boasts not only magnificent views, but is also home to all four types of volcanoes found in the world - plug dome volcano, cinder cone volcano, shield volcano and composite volcano. #NationalPark #LassenVolcanic #Volcano #California #ManzanitaLake