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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 20h

The morning commute to Yellowstone east of Bozeman Pass.

#Montana #Sunrise #BigSky #Morning #Clouds #Dawn

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 2d

Very prepared.

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ivy @askylitocean.bsky.social · 3d

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Black Hills Parks & Forests Association @blackhillsparks.bsky.social · 2d

Before the shutdown hit, BHPFA staff pitched in at Pinnacles near Wall, SD. Building fence and spreading gravel during United Way’s Month of Caring.

If you're visiting now:
- Leave no trace.
- Pack patience.
- Thank your rangers when they’re back.

#BlackHills #NationalGrasslands #UnitedWay

Volunteers install log fencing and spread gravel at grassy campsite; text reads “United Way Month of Caring.”

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 2d

The sounds of autumn are everywhere. Bull elk near Mammoth Hot Springs.

#YellowstoneNationalPark #Autumn #Rut #NationalParks #BullElk #Wilderness #Wildlife #Ungulates

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Adam Jewell Photography @adamjewell.bsky.social · 2d

Morning autumn storm clouds hover over the Teton Mountain Range at Schwabacher Landing along the Snake River at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

#nationalparks #grandteton #schwabacherlanding #snakeriver #photography #gtnp #wyomingphotography #nature

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Leave No Trace @lnt.org · 5d

Whether you’re hitting trails, camping under golden aspens, or heading deep into the backcountry, your actions matter. Our research drives the education that helps us all protect the places we love.

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Nicki Ault Studio @nicki-ault-studio.bsky.social · 4d

"Sun Storm"
acrylic and oil on canvas
30x60 inches
Nicki Ault
2025

#Waves #storm #sunset #dreamscape #blueskyart #art #landscape #modernart #artworld

An original oil painting by Canadian artist Nicki Ault depicting a lake at sunset on a stormy, windy day. The waves are rolling and crashing on the shore. You can feel the pull of the water back towards the lake and the warmth of the sun bursting through the dissipating clouds.

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The Wild @thewild.news · 4d

Michael Mann warns on Paris Agreement withdrawal: Young scientists urged to defend climate science and fact-based policy.

#Climate #Science #Policy

Michael Mann, on how the second US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement may alter the world’s climate change landscape

The climate scientist behind the "hockey-stick graph" of global warming has a message for younger scientists: Don't give up. Be part of the fight for science, for reason, for fact-based discourse, and policy making.

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Gregory Little @gregorylittle.bsky.social · 4d

WET PAINT ~ My Stick 16x16 Oil/Panel/Palette Knife

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 4d

Bunsen Peak
We ran into a big mountain goat yesterday morning on our hike to the summit of Bunsen Peak. They are not native to the park but have moved into YNP from the nearby Absaroka & Madison mountain ranges.

#YellowstoneNationalPark #Wildlife #MountainGoats #Wilderness #NationalParks #Hiking

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Skandiphotographer @skandiphotographer.bsky.social · 7d

Still waters, early autumn’s quiet signature.
#NaturePhotography #Photography #fujifilm #norway #YtreHvalerNationalPark

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 6d

A few helpful tips from our friends at LNT.org

Navigating the shutdown and how it impacts a visit to OUR public lands.

#NationalParks #PublicLands #LeaveNoTrace

We Hope You Don’t Need This: Four Leave No Trace Essentials to Getting Outside During the Current Government Shutdown - Leave No Trace

The impending shutdown of U.S. government services could negatively effect public parks -- this advice helps equip the public to care for shared natural resources.

lnt.org

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 7d

Electric Peak - Fawn Pass Trail - NW Yellowstone

Good news for now. YNP is still open despite the gov't shutdown. Some services may be limited or restricted. Enjoy the fall colors while you can!

#YellowstoneNationalPark #NationalParks #Wilderness #Hiking #Backpacking #Autumn #Mountains #Wyoming

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Wilderness Watch @wildernesswatch.bsky.social · 9d

Do we have the foresight and humility to protect one of the last expanses of Yellowstone's wild country?

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Watch "The Wild Gallatins," A Film About Recreation, Wildlife, and Wilderness Near Yellowstone National Park

Do we have the foresight and humility to protect one of the last expanses of Yellowstone's wild country?

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Melina Edition @melinaedition.bsky.social · 9d

Learn to Watercolor: 20 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Lessons on Watercolor Paper - Includes Watercolor Pad with Sketches – No Drawing Required!
Add to Cart:
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By Lacey Walker.
#Books #Crafts #Hobbies #Watercolor #Painting

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Jeffrey Schwartz Photography @jeffreyschwartzphotography.com · 10d

Red Skies

#afterglow #beautiful #beautiphotography #bluesky #cloud #cloud_sky #cloudappreciation #clouds #cloudporn #cloudscapes #cloudsofinstagram #cloudsurfing #horizon #landscape #meteorologicalphenomenon #pictureoftheday #pink #sky_lovers #sky #skycaptures #skycolours #skylove #skylovers

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Adam Jewell Photography @adamjewell.bsky.social · 9d

A couple bison go head to head during the rut at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It’s typical to see these fights and battles in August.

#nationalparks #bison #yellowstone #bisonrut #wyoming #animals #wildlife #yellowstonewildlife #ynp #lamarvalley

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A couple bison go head to head during the rut at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It’s typical to see these fights and battles in August. Photo by Adam Jewell. Buy prints, puzzles, fleece blankets and more at AdamJewell.com

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Becky Lomax @beckyjlomax.bsky.social · 9d

The Chain of Lakes adventure starts with a water taxi and backpacking 2 miles to reach reserved canoes. After loading ours with gear for 2 nights, we paddled up Locator Lake.

Voyageurs National Park
#nationalparks #backpacking #canoeing #paddling #lakes #Minnesota #Voyageurs

A woman paddles the front of a canoe up a glassy lake reflecting the clouds in the sky. Photo shot from the back of the canoe.

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks for sharing!!!

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Leave No Trace @lnt.org · 12d

Imagine if every person picked up just one piece of trash this month, whether it's in your neighborhood or a state park—millions of small actions add up to a cleaner, healthier planet.

Will you join us? #LeaveNoTrash

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saintmaker.bsky.social @saintmaker.bsky.social · 10d

“The Day I Saw Forever”

Monument Valley/AZ/UT

#Stunday

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Trail Guides Yellowstone @trailguidesynp.bsky.social · 9d

Autumn in Yellowstone
The last few weeks have been incredible here in the park. Sharp blue skies overhead, fields of gold, cooler temps and miles of empty trails!

#YellowstoneNationalPark #Backpacking #Hiking #NationalParks #Autumn #Wilderness #Rivers #HikingTrails #YellowstoneRiver

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Dr. Rebecca @drhealth.bsky.social · 20d

Adirondack Mountain vibes

Sunrise over mountains and water with fall colors starting to pop

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Skandiphotographer @skandiphotographer.bsky.social · 17d

A full rainbow stretched across the sky this evening,
#dronephotography #photography #naturephotography

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