A prayer for the wild at heart kept in cages.

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GOD DAMN IT!!

I liked Sebastian

[wolfwalker90]

Same!!!

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“What’s your type??”

Sarcastic, dark-haired men with issues and secrets and oof.

This may or may not say something about me I don’t like.

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Awwwww-ters!

One of nature’s most social and playful creatures, river otters have big personalities and even bigger appetites. Otters most often eat fish, frogs and crawfish, but will also consume worms, insects, mice, bird eggs, nestlings, crabs, and more.  

Often seen in groups, or romps, they can be observed hunting and frolicking year-round at Grand Teton National Park. Most of the year, they are active at night, dawn or dusk but they become more diurnal during the winter. Observing them is a rare treat.

Photo by Joel Brown (sharetheexperience.org). Photo description: Three otters walk along the edge of a snowy lake.

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[finchwingart]

Year of the stripey boy

[americasgreatoutdoors]

Nature is the best classroom!  

We’ve made it easy to turn these amazing places into virtual learning environments. Check out our online resources for public lands. All you need is an internet connection and a sense of adventure. https://www.doi.gov/blog/find-online-resources-your-favorite-public-lands

Photo of snow-covered bison at Yellowstone National Park, by Jacob Frank, NPS.

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From tidepooling to witnessing Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, there is something for every visitor at Yaquina Head. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland, the lighthouse has been a bright beacon of the night, guiding ships and their supplies along the west coast since the light was first lit on August 20, 1873. In the tide pools, visitors can see marine life such as anemones, urchins, mussels,  barnacles and seastars. Photo by Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands).

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Check out this beautiful shot of a snow-covered autumn landscape near Fallon, Nevada. This area is a small part of the Newlands Irrigation Project that brought water to the desert. Photographer Dennis Doyle captured this image a few years ago, and of the experience, he says, “I am a native of Nevada. I have lived 60 years in this little piece of heaven we call the Great Basin. I have always loved the beauty of the wide open spaces and our version of ‘Big Sky’ country, but what really fascinates me is the ‘little’ spaces; the small springs and oasis areas that define our nature. The areas that feed and water our wild animals and the areas that provide shade for a nap!” Photo by Dennis Doyle, Bureau of Land Management (@mypubliclands).

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Who is a fan of birds? Whether you are a beginner or a veteran birder, you can find a wondrous variety of birds in Saguaro National Park in Arizona. From birds that are adapted to the extremes of the desert, to birds that prefer the tall pines of the mountains, over 200 species of birds live in or migrate through the park. This owl family looks quite at home in the crook of a large saguaro. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Johnson.

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Around every corner is another awe-inspiring view at Yosemite National Park. At sunset, El Capitan can take on a golden glow. Combine this stunning California icon with fall colors along the Merced River, and it creates a breathtakingly beautiful sight that you won’t forget. Photo by Jesse Thorpe (www.sharetheexperience.org).

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Whooping cranes are the tallest and some of the most rare birds in North America. Adults are mostly white and stand almost five feet tall with a wingspan of seven feet. Never an abundant species, the total population dwindled to a low of 16 birds in 1941 due to hunting pressures and habitat loss. Now there are about 600 in the world. These three adults and one juvenile were spotted at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas. Photo by Barry Jones, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

[wolfwalker90]

A prayer for the wild at heart kept in cages. turned 5 today!

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5LWoYiGs0)

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjxugyZCfuw)

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Happy New Year! Start off 2018 with a public lands adventure. We recommend seeing a sunrise at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The massive landscape, amazing layers and streaking sunlight create a moment that will whet your appetite for a year’s worth of outdoor experiences. Photo by Erin Phillips (www.sharetheexperience.org).