Enjoy #ParkPalettes from parks far and wide, like the National Park of American Samoa! In the heart of the South Pacific, this park has a world of sights, sounds, and experiences you will find in no other.
Looking for a warmer palette? In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley National Park a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. #ParkPalettes
Grand Teton National Park is a stunning park. Tall & proud, the Tetons rise dramatically from the grasslands, cutting through the bluest skies and brightest sunrises. Snowcapped in winter & gray in summer, these granite masterpieces are home to all seeking serenity. #ParkPalettes
At Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico, the massive buildings of the Ancestral Puebloan people still testify to the organizational and engineering abilities not seen anywhere else in the American Southwest. #ParkPalettes
"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. #ParkPalettes
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike any other at Utah's Arches National Park. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. #ParkPalettes
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the North Dakota badlands is a great place for hiking, camping, and sightseeing. Today, the park offers visitors the opportunity to connect with the land’s rich cultural history that captured the imagination of Theodore Roosevelt. #ParkPalettes
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One day you’ll find someone obsessed with you. It’s probably going to be a squirrel.
Most squirrels are not the obsessive type. Some can even be friendly if they’ve learned that people will give them tasty snacks. Same. That can be a problem.
Squirrels that are invited to join the party can become dependent on human food and be relentless (almost Nandor-like) in their pursuit of it.
Me: I love coming home and being at home and sitting inside my home and staying home.
Ah, home is where the heart, umm, arctic squirrel is. The Arctic ground squirrel is the ultimate homebody, snoozing through most of their lives in snug underground burrows to dodge predators and harsh weather.
They do venture out occasionally. Picture them popping up in spring, single and ready to mingle, meet and raise their little fluffballs, and then chow down and bulk up on greens for the next big nap.
It’s not the heat that gets you; it’s the dinosaurs. 🦖
Summer inspires us all (let’s be honest, not all of us), to go outside. If you do head out, remember that high temperatures and the risk of heat illness can happen at any national park whether it’s located in an urban environment, a historical site, or the mountains.
Remember to protect your skin. Wear sunscreen and have a hat and sunglasses to help combat the high temperatures and prevent damage from UV light.
One does not simply become a master of karate. First, you must accidentally walk into a spider web.
Web on, web off.
Off please.
We’ve all walked through a web. Here are a few tips to get through it: Well, you already went through it, but...
Try to stay in the center of the trail. Webs are more likely to be found near bushes, trees, and other vegetation. Staying in the middle can help reduce the risk of walking into one.
“Catcus” alert! Sitting on a throne of spines, this bobcat was observed at @OrganPipeNPS in southern Arizona. 🐱🌵
The height of the cactus provides a good lookout station. But what about the spines? Bobcats are very adept climbers. They also have very thick foot pads that protect them from the sharp spines of the cactus.
When you get your DNA results and find out you’re 3% frog.
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Bears sit in the woods. We said it.
Why do they just sit? Bears have a very high ratio of brain size to body size. Some believe that bears can interpret some sense of natural beauty. Scientists have observed bears sitting at vista points for hours staring at a river or mountain views.