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Welcome to “Is It Real or Is It Fake?” We’re your host, US Interior Found in @usfws refuges throughout the northeast, blue crayfish help our environment by aerating soil, recycling nutrients among the soil layers, and providing habitat to other...

Welcome to “Is It Real or Is It Fake?”  

We’re your host, US Interior

Found in @usfws refuges throughout the northeast, blue crayfish help our environment by aerating soil, recycling nutrients among the soil layers, and providing habitat to other species.

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Posted 6 days ago
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If your favorite color is blue, we’ve got the perfect park for you! Crater Lake National Park in Oregon captivates visitors with mesmerizing blue water and gorgeous overlooks. It’s amazing to think that the area was formed by the fall of a volcano....

If your favorite color is blue, we’ve got the perfect park for you! Crater Lake National Park in Oregon captivates visitors with mesmerizing blue water and gorgeous overlooks. It’s amazing to think that the area was formed by the fall of a volcano. Known as Mount Mazama, the 12,000-foot-tall #volcano, erupted and collapsed to create Crater Lake. The native Makalak legend explains that the fall Mount Mazama #mountain was caused by a brutal battle between the spirit of the sky and the spirit of the mountain, with the eruption marking the end of it. Majestic and meaningful, a trip to Crater Lake holds a sacred look at one of the most unique lakes in the country. Photo by Kimberly Hilsee (www.sharetheexperience.org). 

Posted 10 months ago
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A wonder to behold in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, crowns the Cascade Mountain Range with unparalleled beauty. The water is remarkably clear, deriving only from the rain and the area’s abundant snowfall. Standing on the rim, looking at...

A wonder to behold in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, crowns the Cascade Mountain Range with unparalleled beauty. The water is remarkably clear, deriving only from the rain and the area’s abundant snowfall. Standing on the rim, looking at the brilliant blue color of the water is simply awe-inspiring. Since June 8, the park has been increasing recreational access and services while keeping public health in mind. Check the website for road closures and additional suggestions, be safe and enjoy your visit! Photo by Patricia Lockett (www.sharetheexperience.org). 

Posted 11 months ago
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It’s the time of year when blue and white predominate the landscape at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, similar to this photo. The average snowfall at the park is 44 feet every year. Toby Harriman took this shot last April when he and friends...
It’s the time of year when blue and white predominate the landscape at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, similar to this photo. The average snowfall at the park is 44 feet every year. 
Toby Harriman took this shot last April when he and friends were trying to chase the Aurora. While he didn’t manage get any night photos that he liked, he was able to capture this stunning image of sunrise over Crater Lake.
Photo courtesy of Toby Harriman.
Posted 6 years ago
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Tagged: Crater Lake, Crater Lake National Park, landcape, public lands, sunrise, snow, snowfall, oregon, lake, winter, beautiful, america, outdoors, landcape photography, nature, nature photography, volcanoes, mountains, blue, white, winter colors, .