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Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

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Image 2: @nationalmallnps
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Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s more than a long weekend; it’s a solemn moment to reflect on the sacrifices made through service.

From Valley Forge National Historical Park to Gettysburg National Military Park to Pearl Harbor National Memorial and many more, the National Park Service preserves monuments, memorials, and battlefields that commemorate military service and tell the stories of those who served throughout our nation’s history. Among these are 14 national cemeteries, including some of the oldest in the country, serving as the final resting places for members of the United States Armed Forces.

Learn more about visiting parks this Memorial Day and the explore how the National Park Service cares for national cemeteries at: NPS.gov

Image 1: @anti1862nps
Image 2: @nationalmallnps
Image 3: @valleyforgepark
Image 4: @gettysburgnps
Image 5: @pearlharbornps
Image 6: @fortscottnhs
Image 7: @nationalmallnps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

What a week! Who’s paw-sitively exhausted? Time for a feed cleanse.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ll let the parks take it from here.

Image 1: @grandtetonnps
Image 2: @rockynps
Image 3: @joshuatreenps
Image 4: @scottsbluffnps
Image 5: @biscaynenps
Image 6: @craterlakenps
Image 7: @fortpulaskinps
Image 8: @redwoodnpa
Image 9: @weirfarmnps
Image 10: @devilstowernps

When you reappear in people’s lives after inexplicably disappearing for several months…

Spring and early summer are periods of increased bear activity in many parks. Bears may be moving through habitat, asking about your car’s extended warranty, searching for food or protecting cubs. Visitors can reduce the chance of a dangerous encounter by staying alert, hiking in groups, making noise in low-visibility areas, not talking about your car warranty, storing food and trash properly and never approaching bears.

Visitors should check current park alerts before their trip and follow park-specific bear safety guidance. Bear species, terrain, food storage rules and bear spray recommendations can vary across parks.

Learn more ways to stay safe around bears at: NPS.gov

Image: Screenshot of a bear looking in a window with the text, “When you reappear in people’s lives after inexplicably disappearing for several months.”

Whether Millennial, Gen Z, or any other generation, we figure “Don’t pet the fluffy cows,” “Drink water and stay hydrated,” “Pspspspspsps responsibly,” and “Don’t touch that” are pretty universal. (We can’t grunt for the bison.)

National parks are for everyone! Also, it doesn’t matter your age, you all have trouble following directions, remembering not to feed the squirrels, and… hold up, are those flip-flops you’re wearing to hike up a mountain? Let’s face it, there’s only so many ways to say, “lava is hot.”

In conclusion, visit your parks! Enjoy! Have fun fr! We trust you will find it most agreeable. (We’re from the early 1900s, so what do we know?)

Whether Millennial, Gen Z, or any other generation, we figure “Don’t pet the fluffy cows,” “Drink water and stay hydrated,” “Pspspspspsps responsibly,” and “Don’t touch that” are pretty universal. (We can’t grunt for the bison.)

National parks are for everyone! Also, it doesn’t matter your age, you all have trouble following directions, remembering not to feed the squirrels, and… hold up, are those flip-flops you’re wearing to hike up a mountain? Let’s face it, there’s only so many ways to say, “lava is hot.”

In conclusion, visit your parks! Enjoy! Have fun fr! We trust you will find it most agreeable. (We’re from the early 1900s, so what do we know?)

Looking at yourself on FaceTime while the other person is talking…

The Rock Beauty Angelfish is commonly found on coral reefs in south Florida, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. These fish often dart into crevices or behind coral when approached, then peek out again to see if the coast is clear. By grazing on algae and sponges, they subtly help maintain coral health, acting like tiny reef caretakers. You can’t blame them for looking at themselves, the bright yellow is quite fetching. The darker coloring can create the illusion of two separate fish, a clever disguise that can confuse predators…or the other person the phone. Who is that? Oh, it’s just me!

Images: Three views of an angelfish up close @biscaynenps

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball fur…

The ringtail cat is not actually a cat. That’s all.

Oh, you’re still here? Alright, we’ll explain. Despite its nickname and cat-like features, the ringtail cat is actually a small, mostly nocturnal member of the raccoon family found mainly in the southwestern US and Mexico. Naturally shy and solitary, these creatures are the introverts of the mammal world, rarely seen after work because they politely decline most social invitations. Their impressively long, ringed tails act like built-in tightropes, letting them perform acrobatics along trees and cliffside ledges with feline finesse.

P.S. If you try pspspspspsping at a ringtail cat, don’t be surprised when it ignores you…just like your cat at home.

Images: A Ringtail curled up in a ball @coronado_nps, ringtails in tree and rocky terrain @capulinvolcanonps.

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball fur…

The ringtail cat is not actually a cat. That’s all.

Oh, you’re still here? Alright, we’ll explain. Despite its nickname and cat-like features, the ringtail cat is actually a small, mostly nocturnal member of the raccoon family found mainly in the southwestern US and Mexico. Naturally shy and solitary, these creatures are the introverts of the mammal world, rarely seen after work because they politely decline most social invitations. Their impressively long, ringed tails act like built-in tightropes, letting them perform acrobatics along trees and cliffside ledges with feline finesse.

P.S. If you try pspspspspsping at a ringtail cat, don’t be surprised when it ignores you…just like your cat at home.

Images: A Ringtail curled up in a ball @coronado_nps, ringtails in tree and rocky terrain @capulinvolcanonps.

Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball fur…

The ringtail cat is not actually a cat. That’s all.

Oh, you’re still here? Alright, we’ll explain. Despite its nickname and cat-like features, the ringtail cat is actually a small, mostly nocturnal member of the raccoon family found mainly in the southwestern US and Mexico. Naturally shy and solitary, these creatures are the introverts of the mammal world, rarely seen after work because they politely decline most social invitations. Their impressively long, ringed tails act like built-in tightropes, letting them perform acrobatics along trees and cliffside ledges with feline finesse.

P.S. If you try pspspspspsping at a ringtail cat, don’t be surprised when it ignores you…just like your cat at home.

Images: A Ringtail curled up in a ball @coronado_nps, ringtails in tree and rocky terrain @capulinvolcanonps.

Ever take a nap so good that you woke up and thought you missed work? But it’s Sunday. And you’re an egret. ⁣

Egrets, like most birds, do take naps. They often engage in short periods of rest during the day, especially if they’re roosting in a safe spot, like in trees or on quiet wetlands. Some species will even stand on one leg while dozing, tucking their head into their feathers to conserve heat and stay alert for Mondays.

Image: A reddish egret with ruffled feathers at Everglades National Park, Florida.

Ever take a nap so good that you woke up and thought you missed work? But it’s Sunday. And you’re an egret. ⁣

Egrets, like most birds, do take naps. They often engage in short periods of rest during the day, especially if they’re roosting in a safe spot, like in trees or on quiet wetlands. Some species will even stand on one leg while dozing, tucking their head into their feathers to conserve heat and stay alert for Mondays.

Image: A reddish egret with ruffled feathers at Everglades National Park, Florida.

Be Bear Aware!

Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any park visitor. While it’s an exciting moment, it’s important to remember that bears are wild, no matter how cute, floofy, or friend-shaped they may appear.

Keeping your distance and avoiding surprise encounters are essential for staying safe. Most bears will avoid humans if they are aware of your presence, so make noise and remain visible, especially near known bear activity or food sources.

More bear tips:

🐻 Never place yourself between a mother and her cubs and never approach them. A mother bear will perceive threats to her cubs as danger, increasing the risk of an attack.

🐻 Bear spray does not work like insect repellant. Do not spray it on yourself or your gear. You will not have an enjoyable time. Some parks do not allow the possession or use of bear spray. Check a park’s regulations before you arrive.

🐻 National parks are home to black bears, grizzly/brown bears, and even polar bears. Bear behavior can vary by species and environment, so always check park-specific bear guidance before heading into bear country.

Learn more tips to stay bear aware at: NPS.gov


Image 1: Close-up if Grizzly Bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Neal Herbert ⁣
Image 2: A bear stands upright in a grassy field at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. NPS/A. Jones⁣
Image 3: A grizzly bear track in mud on a park trail.
Image 4: Black bear head seen inside tree hallow.
Image 5: A bear sits at the bottom of stairs marked as an emergency exit at Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska.

Be Bear Aware!

Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any park visitor. While it’s an exciting moment, it’s important to remember that bears are wild, no matter how cute, floofy, or friend-shaped they may appear.

Keeping your distance and avoiding surprise encounters are essential for staying safe. Most bears will avoid humans if they are aware of your presence, so make noise and remain visible, especially near known bear activity or food sources.

More bear tips:

🐻 Never place yourself between a mother and her cubs and never approach them. A mother bear will perceive threats to her cubs as danger, increasing the risk of an attack.

🐻 Bear spray does not work like insect repellant. Do not spray it on yourself or your gear. You will not have an enjoyable time. Some parks do not allow the possession or use of bear spray. Check a park’s regulations before you arrive.

🐻 National parks are home to black bears, grizzly/brown bears, and even polar bears. Bear behavior can vary by species and environment, so always check park-specific bear guidance before heading into bear country.

Learn more tips to stay bear aware at: NPS.gov


Image 1: Close-up if Grizzly Bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Neal Herbert ⁣
Image 2: A bear stands upright in a grassy field at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. NPS/A. Jones⁣
Image 3: A grizzly bear track in mud on a park trail.
Image 4: Black bear head seen inside tree hallow.
Image 5: A bear sits at the bottom of stairs marked as an emergency exit at Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska.

Be Bear Aware!

Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any park visitor. While it’s an exciting moment, it’s important to remember that bears are wild, no matter how cute, floofy, or friend-shaped they may appear.

Keeping your distance and avoiding surprise encounters are essential for staying safe. Most bears will avoid humans if they are aware of your presence, so make noise and remain visible, especially near known bear activity or food sources.

More bear tips:

🐻 Never place yourself between a mother and her cubs and never approach them. A mother bear will perceive threats to her cubs as danger, increasing the risk of an attack.

🐻 Bear spray does not work like insect repellant. Do not spray it on yourself or your gear. You will not have an enjoyable time. Some parks do not allow the possession or use of bear spray. Check a park’s regulations before you arrive.

🐻 National parks are home to black bears, grizzly/brown bears, and even polar bears. Bear behavior can vary by species and environment, so always check park-specific bear guidance before heading into bear country.

Learn more tips to stay bear aware at: NPS.gov


Image 1: Close-up if Grizzly Bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Neal Herbert ⁣
Image 2: A bear stands upright in a grassy field at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. NPS/A. Jones⁣
Image 3: A grizzly bear track in mud on a park trail.
Image 4: Black bear head seen inside tree hallow.
Image 5: A bear sits at the bottom of stairs marked as an emergency exit at Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska.

Be Bear Aware!

Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any park visitor. While it’s an exciting moment, it’s important to remember that bears are wild, no matter how cute, floofy, or friend-shaped they may appear.

Keeping your distance and avoiding surprise encounters are essential for staying safe. Most bears will avoid humans if they are aware of your presence, so make noise and remain visible, especially near known bear activity or food sources.

More bear tips:

🐻 Never place yourself between a mother and her cubs and never approach them. A mother bear will perceive threats to her cubs as danger, increasing the risk of an attack.

🐻 Bear spray does not work like insect repellant. Do not spray it on yourself or your gear. You will not have an enjoyable time. Some parks do not allow the possession or use of bear spray. Check a park’s regulations before you arrive.

🐻 National parks are home to black bears, grizzly/brown bears, and even polar bears. Bear behavior can vary by species and environment, so always check park-specific bear guidance before heading into bear country.

Learn more tips to stay bear aware at: NPS.gov


Image 1: Close-up if Grizzly Bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Neal Herbert ⁣
Image 2: A bear stands upright in a grassy field at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. NPS/A. Jones⁣
Image 3: A grizzly bear track in mud on a park trail.
Image 4: Black bear head seen inside tree hallow.
Image 5: A bear sits at the bottom of stairs marked as an emergency exit at Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska.

Be Bear Aware!

Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any park visitor. While it’s an exciting moment, it’s important to remember that bears are wild, no matter how cute, floofy, or friend-shaped they may appear.

Keeping your distance and avoiding surprise encounters are essential for staying safe. Most bears will avoid humans if they are aware of your presence, so make noise and remain visible, especially near known bear activity or food sources.

More bear tips:

🐻 Never place yourself between a mother and her cubs and never approach them. A mother bear will perceive threats to her cubs as danger, increasing the risk of an attack.

🐻 Bear spray does not work like insect repellant. Do not spray it on yourself or your gear. You will not have an enjoyable time. Some parks do not allow the possession or use of bear spray. Check a park’s regulations before you arrive.

🐻 National parks are home to black bears, grizzly/brown bears, and even polar bears. Bear behavior can vary by species and environment, so always check park-specific bear guidance before heading into bear country.

Learn more tips to stay bear aware at: NPS.gov


Image 1: Close-up if Grizzly Bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. NPS/Neal Herbert ⁣
Image 2: A bear stands upright in a grassy field at Lake Clark National Park & Preserve in Alaska. NPS/A. Jones⁣
Image 3: A grizzly bear track in mud on a park trail.
Image 4: Black bear head seen inside tree hallow.
Image 5: A bear sits at the bottom of stairs marked as an emergency exit at Katmai National Park & Preserve, Alaska.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

Smile without your eyes. Raise your eyebrows. Stop smiling. That's your model face.

Resting owl face” is real. And it’s spectacular. The signature stern look comes from the owl’s facial discs, those flat, round areas around the eyes that funnel sound for hunting. Combined with large, forward-facing eyes that barely move, these discs give owls a perpetually judgy expression.

Looking even deeper, owls achieve their iconic glare through a perfect combination of features:

🦉 Forward-facing eyes dominate the facial disc, producing an intense, unblinking stare.
🦉 Sclerotic rings — rigid bones surrounding the eyes — lock them in place, forcing dramatic head turns for any side-eye.
🦉 Plumicorns (ear tufts) sit like furrowed eyebrows, silently warning “not today” even when the owl is relaxed.
🦉 Sharp, hooked beak adds a final touch of formidable scowl.

The result is a face that’s equal parts wise sage and Judgy McJudgeface. What a hoot.

Image 1: Screenshot of a tweet from the National Park Service. The tweet reads: “Owls have large eyes and feathery ridges that when combined often make them look as if they’re questioning all your life choices.”
Image 2: A young burrowing owl @badlandsnps is proving it’s a real “hoot” at dawn.
Image 3: An owl at @mountrainiernps with one eye squinting andlooking fairly perturbed at your cheerful self.
Image 4: Great horned owl with one eye closed sits in a tree @gulfislandsnps
Image 5: A great horned owl relaxing in a beam socket in the church of San Buenaventura ruins at Gran Quivira @salinas_nps
Image 6: Thus Northern Pygmy owl @olympic_nps is definitely not judging you.
Image 7: Closeup of Great horned owl.
Image 8: Owl that has gone beyond judging and is left in shock by your choices.

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

“On Wednesdays we wear pink.” - Karen Smith

That’s so fetch! Sorry, we’ll stop trying to make fetch happen; it’s not going to happen. But…..from the breathtaking hues of a Grand Canyon sunset to the delicate flutter of a rosy maple moth, nature loves to dress in pink too. (Not just on Wednesdays.) Keep your eyes open for the elegant roseate spoonbill, or a burst of wild pink flowers along park trails. Whether it’s in the sky, on the ground, or fluttering through the air, vibrant colors can be found in all corners of parks. Grool! Sorry, cool!

Image 1: Rosy Maple Moth @picturedrocksnps
Image 2: Red gorgonians coral in the kelp forests @channelislandsnps
Image 3: A roseate spoonbill @evergladesnps
Image 4: Pink asters @saintgaudensnps
Image 5: Mountain laurel flowers in bloom @greatsmokynps
Image 6: Pastel pink light just after sunset @grandcanyonnps

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

National Park Service law enforcement rangers, special agents, and United States Park Police stationed around the country work every day to fulfill the national park mission by protecting natural and cultural resources and keeping people safe when they visit, including providing emergency response, structural and wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

During #NationalPoliceWeek we honor those who help keep us safe in parks. This week, we also honor the memory of those officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

During late spring, red foxes around @marshbillingsnps welcome anywhere from 2 to 12 tiny bundles of fur known as kits. Both parents pitch in as mom (the vixen) keeps the kits cozy and well-fed, while dad (the dog fox) goes out hunting and brings home the bacon… or, you know, whatever small critters are on the menu. Kits are playful, chasing, pouncing, and practicing their “stalk and sneak” skills like tiny furry ninjas. By 3–6 months, they will start venturing out, ready to carve out their own territories.

NPS Video: Fox with several kits captured on trail cameras.