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“Over Frost Forest by Karilahti” ☛ http://bit.ly/1dG7rXS New Editors’ Choice photo on 500px: Landscapes

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Sparks Lake // Henry Nathan

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I finally got to see a grizzly bear on one of my adventures! This giant had to be at least 600-700 lbs. He actually stared me down a few times as he strolled across this field. It was riveting.

Waterton, Canada, 07/17/16

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Sky over Brasília, Brazil

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WE ARE WILD

By Sebastien Charest

I stand alone in the heavy rain, tying on my next fly. My fingers are numb and fiddling with the intricate knot. Several waves of people have come and gone, driven out by the heavy rain yet here I remain, rooted to the estuary. There’s not many like us, people who seek refuge from life’s busy schedule and find solace in the wilderness. We seek out the most remote of places, where the possibility of bumping into another soul is slim. It’s built a passion for the outdoors that lies deep inside me. It’s driven me on a journey north, going from town to town looking for the next peak to climb and the next river to fish. As soon as the first cast lays across the stream I feel the weight of the uncertainty of life lift from my shoulders. When I top out on a mountain, there’s no worry of the emails or the phone calls that await my return. There is only a deep sense of awe, and peaceful serenity.

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Born in the rugged North Central region of British Columbia, Sebastien moved to Vancouver as a young boy and now resides in the small town of Lund on BC’s Sunshine Coast where he works as a kayak guide. See more of his photos on Instagram and Tumblr

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GET A FRESH LOOK OF YOUR LANDS IN Montana and the Dakotas!

This week we continue our week-long @mypubliclands Instagram takeovers by BLM states across the country by traveling East from Oregon and Washington to Montana and the Dakotas!

BLM Montana-Dakotas will take your breath away with scenic landscapes like this one here at Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area, a perfect place to catch a sunset or just take a break and enjoy the silence. If you enjoy this view taken in Montana, you won’t want to miss their Instagram takeover!

We love seeing photos from your public lands! Tag your favorite Instagram photos with @mypubliclands for our Sunday shares. For more great ideas for exploring your public lands, follow BLM Montana-Dakotas on Facebook and Twitter.

Photo by Alyse Backus, BLM.