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Today is the first Saturday of September - that means it’s Steam Saturday! Here is a profile view of vintage Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 4960 passing through a RR crossing as it arrives on the forested South Rim. #Railway #Train #Arizona #LaborDayWeekend #Steam
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#BREAKING All National Forests within California will be closed temporarily beginning Tuesday at Noon. The closure is in response to ongoing firefighting efforts and an attempt to maintain public safety.
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Record numbers of people are flocking to America's national parks — at a time when many are facing staffing shortages.
In Yosemite and Zion, staff are reporting an increase in litter, toilet paper, and human feces on trails.
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Feeling anxious? Take a moment to listen to the sounds of nature — here or anywhere around you.
Research done in national parks has found that uninterrupted sounds like falling rain and bird chatter can improve your mood and lower stress.
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Everybody makes mistakes, but a truly good company will make it right. If I stayed at a #PalmSprings @Airbnb with no a/c, no fans and infested with bugs, there better be a full refund. Or maybe they just don't care about their customers #DoBetter @ABC7 @FOXLA @KTLAMorningNews
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Tip Tuesday: To avoid crowds and traffic, venture into the park early or late in the day (generally, before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.). It is also a good time to see wildlife, fog in geyser basins, or a spectacular sunrise or sunset!
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Can't see the stars from where you live? You’re not alone. With brighter urban areas, >80% of the U.S. population can no longer see the Milky Way from home. @NatlParkService works to protect parks from the increasingly prevalent effects of light pollution. npca.org/articles/1806-celeb…
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy #PresidentsDay. The actual federal holiday remains Washington's Birthday, in tribute to our first president: George Washington. His legacy is honored around the world in the many places named after him. (February 15, 2021)
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“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.” ― Francis Bacon #WednesdayWisdom 📷Christian Schroll
Make some quiet time for yourself outdoors this week!
The days are growing short, but the morning sun is still lovely in the #GiantForest! Make sure to claim a little quiet time for yourself this week.
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Fall is a great time to enjoy spectacular views of changing leaves in parks. Whether you’re “leaf peeping” in a car or the open air, remember to #RecreateResponsibly.
Share your favorite leaf peeping park images on social media. Learn more at nps.gov/subjects/forests/lea…
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Sequoia National Park turns 130 today!
Despite the natural longevity of giant sequoias, early conservationists recognized they needed protection. In 1890 Congress established Sequoia National Park as a permanent refuge for sequoias, becoming the nation's 2nd national park.
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Monday Friendly Reminder...The only time you should ever look back is to see how far you’ve come 🙌 #MondayMotivation
Let's hit the road!!
14 Fall Road Trips for Seeing the Best Fall Foliage and a Whole Lot More bit.ly/70c25ca travelandleisure.com/trip-id…
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Clouds add the right touch to the perfect sunset picture! What has been your best sunset picture in Joshua Tree National Park?
Share with us by tagging #ShareTheExperience
Photo: NPS / Alessandra Puig-Santana
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SNOWY SEPTEMBER: A bison fords through a major winter storm that blanketed Yellowstone National Park on Labor Day brought on by a cold front, just two days after the park saw temperatures reach above 80 degrees. abcn.ws/2ZhJZuR






















