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Example of blue sky today: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (Painted Hills). Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/joda/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #oregon #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #fossil #nationalmonument #research Image credit National Park Service #trees #winter #orwx #color #sky #geology #fence #building #solar #needles

Beautiful blue sky over John Day Fossil Beds National Monument today. In the center of the image, a brilliantly colored hill topped by a pyroclastic deposit. A small white cloud drifts in the distance on the right. On the left, a tree leans into the scene, green needles spread against the sky. A fence, a road, and a grassy field appear in the foreground. A small building with an array of solar panels can be seen at the base of the hill on the left.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and bear dogs stalk their prey. The climate cools and forests alter to dryer grasslands. Saber tooth cats and camels get replaced by mountain lions and deer. Paleontologists learn more about the ancient animals and environment with every new fossil they discover.

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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 weeks ago

Yosemite National Park yesterday and today. For more information https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm and https://yosemite.org/ and https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm and #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Service #yosemite #cawx #winter #trees #california #halfdome #sun #clouds #nationalpark #geology #snow

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Blue sky, sunshine, and Half Dome in this view from Yosemite National Park yesterday. The trees in the foreground are green and free of snow. The geology of the park is visible in the middle ground, where sunlit slopes and rock walls can easily be seen. Half Dome is the prominent feature on the center right. In the distance, snow-covered mountains appear under a clear blue sky.

Snow is falling today in Yosemite National Park. The trees in the foreground are beginning to show an accumulation of snow, though some of the green is still visible. Geological features, evident in yesterday’s view, are obscured today by snow and clouds. Half Dome, which on a clear day would stand out prominently on the center right, is hidden entirely in this view from today. Snow piles up in the immediate foreground while the sky color is primarily grey and white. It will be interesting to see how much snow this storm leaves over the next few days.

Yosemite Weather Forecast Map - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 weeks ago

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Yosemite Weather Forecast Map - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 3 weeks ago

Glacier National Park right now (Lake McDonald). For more information https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm and #glacier #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #montana Image credit National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy #mtwx #winter #lakemcdonald #clouds #trees #mountains #lake #colors #snow #reflection #wow

Stunning clouds over Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park today. Colors of orange and yellow, reflected on the lake’s surface, with a line of snow-capped mountains in between. Thanks to the National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy for providing these beautiful images.

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 3 weeks ago

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 2 months ago

Joshua Tree National Park from the Belle Mountain Weather Station. Image credit NPS Air Quality Web Camera Network and NPS Air Quality Webcam Archives. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #winter #california #cawx #joshuatree #weather #sunrise #archive #research

Sunrise in Joshua Tree National Park this morning. Purple, pink, orange, and yellow color the sky and clouds, while the silhouette of landforms appear in black, tan, and grey. A sweeping cloud form fills the valley in the foreground and left. In the background, another layer of clouds appears to mirror the mountain range below.

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Glacier National Park today (Lake McDonald). For more information https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm and https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/glac/elrod/sec1.htm and #glacier #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #montana Image credit National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy #mtwx #fall #lakemcdonald #clouds #trees #mountains #lake #colors #snow

The higher elevation areas in Glacier National Park have a bit of snow, but Lake McDonald (at an elevation of approximately 3150 feet) and the surrounding slopes are free of snow and still showing early fall colors. The sky is blue, the slopes green, and passing clouds are reflected in Lake McDonald this evening.

Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 5 months ago

Glacier NP: Some Lakes of Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 6 months ago

The view today from Grand Teton National Park. For more information https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm and https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/grte/grte_geology/sec1.htm and https://www.gtnpf.org/ and #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit Grand Teton National Park Foundation and National Park Service #grandteton #geology #wywx #wyoming #trees #mountains #sage #snow #summer #jacksonhole

The Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park today, with a beautiful blue sky above, the grey-green of the sagebrush in the foreground, and the rock faces of the peaks of the Teton Range in the center. These mountains rise to nearly 14,000 feet, showing a hint of white snow here and there, and an occasional shadow from the passing clouds. Also in the center, a line of evergreen and deciduous trees, including aspens, pines, and firs. Thanks to the National Park Service and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation for these incredible views.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 6 months ago

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 7 months ago

Yellowstone National Park last night (View from the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout). Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #photography #landscapephotography #publiclands #interpretation #yellowstone Image credit National Park Service #wyoming #summer #mountwashburn #geology #teton #grandteton #fire #lookout #canyon

Beautiful colors and panoramic views from the Mount Washburn Fire Lookout camera last night. The foreground shows a section of the trail system used to access the mountain. Lit by the sun, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone cuts through the center of the image. In the distance on the right, the Tetons in Grand Teton National Park can just be seen. Blue sky, an arrangement of clouds, green vegetation, sunlit canyon walls, combine to create a wonderful scene from one of the most spectacular sites in Yellowstone National Park.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 7 months ago

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Sunrise, Haleakala National Park today. For more information https://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm and #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit National Park Service #hawaii #clouds #summer #sunrise #color

Sunrise in Haleakalā National Park this morning. The sun (just appearing on the left) colors the scene, with yellow and orange clouds above, purple, grey, and blue clouds below, and the outline of the crater filling the foreground.

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@nationalparks@sfba.social · 7 months ago