Top 15 des Parcs Nationaux défendus par Département de l’Intérieur des États-Unis, ce que l’Amérique a de mieux à offrir

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Peer into two million years of history by standing on the edge of a sheer, deep canyon at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (@blackcanyonnps) in #Colorado. Plunging cliffs, soaring buttresses and a thundering river make for a compelling visit and a view like no other. Black Canyon runs 48 miles long (14 miles within the park) and reaches depths of over 2,700 feet -- more than twice the height of the Eiffel Tower! Photo by Tony Ricchiuti (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark

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A hike through alder branches, thick vine maple stands, stinging nettle, devil's club and a moss-covered gully is all worth it to reach this gem-colored lake. Bright and inviting, that first cold plunge into the icy lake re-invigorates like nothing else can. That’s what a trip to #NorthCascades #NationalPark in #Washington is all about. Photo from @ncascadesnps’s Trapper Lake courtesy of Crystal Brindle (@crystalann_b). #findyourpark #usinterior

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A natural wonderland created by stone and erosion, #Arches #NationalPark offers unforgettable experiences. When visiting the park this summer, photographer Derek Cronk looked up and saw a shimmering #rainbow framed in the massive window of Delicate Arch. “I felt lucky to be in such an incredible location as it was, but it took my breath away to be presented with such an amazing opportunity.” Lucky and good is a great combination. Photo @archesnps courtesy of Derek Cronk (@derekcronk). #usinterior #findyourpark

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The #Wilderness Act -- enacted on this day in 1964 -- defines a wilderness as “an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain.” In the following 52 years, over 109 million acres of pristine forests, mountains, deserts and wetlands have been protected, giving all Americans the opportunity to escape into nature. Photo of the #SteelheadFalls Wilderness Study Area in #Oregon by Jeff Clark, @mypubliclands. #usinterior

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With pinkish clouds over serene blue waters and stately trees, there’s beauty everywhere you look at #CraterLake #NationalPark in #Oregon! Photographer Jeff C. Bryant waited until just the right moment to capture this striking #sunset shot: “As someone who photographs sunsets quite often, you win some and lose some. One thing I’ve learned is not to leave early.” We think this shot is definitely on the #winning side. Photo courtesy of Jeff C. Bryant (@exquisite_oregon). #usinterior #findyourpark

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With miles of sandy beaches, clear inland lakes, lush forests and bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan, #SleepingBearDunes National Lakeshore in #Michigan offers recreation and refreshment amid fantastic scenery. Hiking, canoeing and wildlife watching are some of the many ways to explore the park’s 65 miles of #LakeMichigan shoreline. #Sunset photo by Julian Bunker (@true_northern_michigan, www.sharetheexperience.org). #FindYourPark #usinterior #puremichigan

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Soak in #wildflowers, calm water and captivating views at #Alaska’s Denali #NationalPark. #Denali, seen here just before #sunset from the aptly-named Reflection Pond, towers over @denalinps’s vast landscape. While clear skies are common in winter when intense cold locks up moisture, summer skies are often cloudy. Photo by Gavin Danapong (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark

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While hiking the #JohnMuir Trail in #Yosemite #NationalPark, this stunning view of Upper Cathedral Lake with Cathedral Peak behind was one of the most memorable sunsets of Ryan Underhill’s (@ryantunderhill) trip. After spending most of the day watching thunderstorms pass overhead, the clouds gave way towards evening, making for an amazing scene. Photo @yosemitenps courtesy of Ryan Underhill (@ryantunderhill). #findyourpark #usinterior

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It pays to get up early at #RockyMountain #NationalPark in #Colorado. While visiting the park, Brandon Sharpe (@brandonexplores) headed out early to catch some of the morning light on the mountains, and he wasn’t the only one. He was greeted with some wildlife enjoying the majestic views the alpine meadows and rugged peaks that reach 14,000 feet. Photo @rockynps courtesy of Brandon Sharpe (@brandonexplores). #findyourpark #usinterior

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Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness in #Idaho was established in August, 2015 following unanimous passage into law by Congress. This 23,916 acre #wilderness features #hiking, fishing and equestrian use, as well as opportunities to just “get away” and enjoy some #solitude. The view from Jerry Peak alone is worth the visit. Photo by Matt Leidecker, courtesy of Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands). #usinterior

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Hey everyone, my name is Jacob W. Frank, aka Ranger Jake, and I am lucky enough to work as the visual information specialist at #Glacier #NationalPark in #Montana. @USInterior thought it might be cool for me to take over today and share ranger tips on how to make your @GlacierNPS trip a memorable one. Let’s get started! Tip 1: Come in the Shoulder Season Visit in the shoulder season like spring or fall. Not only are things less crowded, but the park looks entirely different with snow or fall colors. One of my all-time favorite things: Ride the Going-to-the-Sun Road when it’s closed to cars. We call it hiker/biker season, and it usually takes place mid-May to mid-June. When you ride the road without cars, you can really take in the scenery and all the details, which are often overlooked when in a car and not being able to stop. Don't forget to wear your helmet! ? -Ranger Jake (@jacobwfrank) #GlacierNPS #FindYourPark #usinterior

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Are you struggling in the summer heat? Let’s flashback to December and take a mental stroll through the ice caves at #ApostleIslands National Lakeshore in #Wisconsin. Accessible by foot when #LakeSuperior freezes over -- which doesn’t happen every year -- the caves are like a palace decorated with hanging blue #ice formations. It’s a very #cool experience. Photo by Wan Shi (www.sharetheexperience.org). #usinterior #findyourpark

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The first sun rays at #BryceCanyon #NationalPark in #Utah cast light and shade over a stone forest of amazing rock formations. Photographer Daniel Madrigal was at the park to shoot this inspiring scene. “The shadow, texture and color explosion that is Bryce is absolutely stunning. The light changes by the minute. One could spend a lifetime there and never capture the same thing twice.” Photo @brycecanyonnps courtesy of Daniel Madrigal (@danielericmadrigal). #usinterior #FindYourPark

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Oceans cover over 70 percent of our planet’s surface and contain 99 percent of the living space on earth, making them hotspots of biodiversity. The National Park of American Samoa -- a remote park located on four volcanic islands in the South Pacific #Ocean -- protects coral reefs, #rainforest and a strong Samoan cultural component. #Coralreef studies @npsamericansamoa are helping scientists understand how warming waters are affecting these and other reef systems. Photo by #NationalPark Service. #usinterior #findyourpark

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The first eastern #nationalpark, #Acadia’s rugged coast has beckoned visitors for ages. Today people from all over the world come to @AcadiaNPS to hike #Maine’s granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery. Photo of the Bubbles from Jordan Pond by Kristi Rugg, National Park Service. #findyourpark #usinterior

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