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Do national parks inspire your design senses? 🎨

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. A view of coral and underwa...
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 Cracked dirt surface under ...
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 Golden aspens as the base o...
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 At Chaco Culture, Fajada Bu...
"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 View of the Statue of Liber...
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 The La Sal Mountains seen b...
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 Amongst fall colors, a cabi...

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Jul 29
It’s not the heat that gets you; it’s the dinosaurs. 🦖 Inflatable T-Rex costumed ranger stands on a low Badlands formation, with green trees, Badlands buttes, and an orange and purple sunset in the background
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.
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Jul 25
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.
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Apr 5, 2024
If I fits, I sits. Bobcat in a sticky situation as it perches on the arm of a large saguaro cactus.
“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.
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Mar 6, 2024
When you get your DNA results and find out you’re 3% frog.

🐸🐻 They told me I could be anything...so I became a frog.⁣ A bear (Not a ranger in a bear costume) sitting on a rock in a frog like pose in the middle of a river at Katmai National Park & Preserve.
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.
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Dec 13, 2023
Oh, snap! You could try gingerly icing it.

We like selfies. We also like it when your trip to a national park is fun, safe, and that you don’t chip or crumble. But when capturing the perfect photo or selfie, be a smart cookie. A selfie-taking Gingerbread visitor is a bit too close to a herd of Gingerbread bison. Behind is another gingerbread friend being launched in the air.
Wildlife may appear calm and docile but can be unpredictable and easily startled.

Really? You wore the hat with the giant pom pom and bells?

Remember to use a zoom on your camera. If you are close enough to take a selfie, you may lose more than your gumdrop buttons.
We get it---national parks have some photogenic scenery, but do not put your life at risk for a picture. Stick to trails and boardwalks. Use caution, watch your step, and keep your eyes on the trail and not on your camera while walking.

That branch came out of nowhere! No, it didn't.
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Jun 10, 2023
Hike in groups. Bears like to have options
Don’t we all? Remember, your safety is your responsibility while hiking in national parks. Planning is an important step in being prepared for any adventure.
Although it’s generally safer to hike with a companion, if you prefer to go solo, take a few extra measures, like leaving a trip plan with a trusted friend or family member.
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