This tree swallow is operating at maximum fluff capacity.
Photographed at Selawik National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, near the northern edge of the species' breeding range, this rotund traveler spends summer taking advantage of endless daylight and abundant insects before
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- US Department of the Interior reposted“I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.” Theodore Roosevelt arrived in the Badlands in 1883 a grieving, asthmatic young New Yorker — and left a hardened, self-reliant man. The land shaped his resilience, his conservation ethic
- Ranger Sammy, reporting for duty. Eight-year-old Sammy is back at Grand Teton National Park, and she came ready to work. Thanks to @MakeAWish, she spent the first day of summer doing what she loves most: learning, exploring, and helping others enjoy this place she clearly
- 🎶 Wastin' away again in Pollinatorville... 🎶 Sing it, Jimmy. This National Pollinator Week, we're celebrating all pollinators, including the lesser long-nosed bat. No, this bat isn't normally yellow. It's covered in pollen after visiting a blooming agave. As it travels from
- The Land and Water Conservation Fund helps keep America’s history alive. Across the country, it has supported the preservation of thousands of acres of battlefields and cultural sites, ensuring future generations can learn from these hallowed grounds.
- The first sunrise of summer shines over a place that helped shape one of America's most influential presidents. Theodore Roosevelt came to the North Dakota Badlands seeking adventure and left with a deeper appreciation for the nation's wild places. Happy first day of summer
- When we're little, dads carry us. Years later, it's the memories that carry us. Happy Father's Day to the dads who lift us up and help us see a little farther than we could on our own. Photo by Michelle Maughan
- US Department of the Interior repostedVisit one of our amazing national parks to celebrate America's 250th birthday!
00:00 - Summer wildflowers bring vibrant color to Beartooth Pass in Montana. Enjoy the view and have a great weekend! Photo by Jacob W. Frank / @YellowstoneNPS
- Every June, pink and purple rhododendron blooms appear along exposed mountain ridges along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. These splashes of color highlight the rolling landscape’s already remarkable beauty. Photo by Lisa Squires
- The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Park Police are working to keep Washington, DC safe and beautiful for everyone who lives, works, and visits ahead of America's 250th.
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