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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“Hey! Can you put together an in-depth excel spreadsheet? On your resume, it said you were pawficient.” 🐾
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Pets are an important member of the family. If you are planning to bring a furry family member on your trip to a park, make sure you are prepared to follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger code.
The code helps protect you, your pet, and the park. If the activities you have planned for your visit do not allow for pets or are unsafe, consider leaving them at home. However, at many parks, your dog can earn a BARK Ranger tag if their human will help.
Dude, nice marmot! Did you know the yellow-bellied marmot is nicknamed a “whistle pig” for the high-pitched chirp they make to warn other group members about potential threats?
Marmots are large ground squirrels that typically live on grass plains and mountains. They are famous for digging burrows and hibernate for a significant part of the year.
🦡 Badgers are related to weasels, ferrets, otters, and wolverines.
🦡 They live in underground burrow systems called "setts." On average, about six badgers live in one sett and they split the utilities.
🦡 They do not like to be touched. No touching.
🦡 Honey badger don’t care...that it’s not considered a “true" badger. It is a fellow mustelid, but it’s more closely related to weasels.
The Sonoran desert toad (Bufo alvarius) is one of the largest toads found in North America, measuring nearly 7 inches (18 cm). Will it hypnotize you with its large oscillating multicolored eyes? That’s just silly….MUST SHARE TOAD FACTS!!!
What sound does it make? Its call has been described as a “weak, low-pitched toot, lasting less than a second.”
Ooops! Pardon me.
These toads have prominent parotoid glands that secrete a potent toxin. It can make you sick if you handle the frog or get the poison in your mouth.
Summer is here and a little trip planning can ensure that your only surprises when visiting a park are happy ones. To help everyone have a great experience, @NatlParkService rangers have shared their top 10 insider tips so you can #PlanLikeAParkRanger!
Are you ready?
10: Ruffing it?
Many parks allow pets on leashes and in campgrounds, some even have kennels. But sometimes these furry friends are best left at home. Discover what you can (and can’t) do with your pet and follow the B.A.R.K. principles. nps.gov/subjects/pets
9: Leave only footprints
We know that each of us—rangers, volunteers, visitors, everyone—plays a vital role in protecting YOUR national parks. Whether it’s carrying out what we brought in, or staying on the trail, we’re careful to respect these incredible places.