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The waters of Leigh Lake at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming reflect the deep green of the surrounding trees. Photographer Dennis Liew enjoyed this perfect moment with his girlfriend. “We canoed to the eastern side to watch the sun light up the...

The waters of Leigh Lake at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming reflect the deep green of the surrounding trees. Photographer Dennis Liew enjoyed this perfect moment with his girlfriend. “We canoed to the eastern side to watch the sun light up the mountains. It was a serene moment; the air was calm and not a soul there disturbed the peace.” Photo courtesy of Dennis Liew.

Wispy clouds float over Jackson Lake as the sun slowly sinks behind the Teton mountains at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Snow still covers the towering, jagged mountains, but daytime temperatures are climbing into the 60s. Now that the roads...

Wispy clouds float over Jackson Lake as the sun slowly sinks behind the Teton mountains at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Snow still covers the towering, jagged mountains, but daytime temperatures are climbing into the 60s. Now that the roads are cleared, it’s a great time to explore the park. Photo by Shelley Davault (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Happy Valentine’s Day! Nothing says love like these two cute owls snuggling in a heart-shaped hole. Photo from Grand Teton National Park by Jon LeVasseur (www.sharetheexperience.org). 🐦💓
And don’t forget to check out our Valentine’s Day video:...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Nothing says love like these two cute owls snuggling in a heart-shaped hole. Photo from Grand Teton National Park by Jon LeVasseur (www.sharetheexperience.org). 🐦💓

And don’t forget to check out our Valentine’s Day video: http://on.doi.gov/20ZpqfI

Happy First Day of Winter! Snowy mountains are gorgeous, but can be challenging models. Casey Withers was recently at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming trying to capture the sunrise. It was a cold morning and clouds were moving in. “This shot was...

Happy First Day of Winter! Snowy mountains are gorgeous, but can be challenging models. Casey Withers was recently at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming trying to capture the sunrise. It was a cold morning and clouds were moving in. “This shot was set up originally as a test shot as we waited for sunrise, but three minutes later the mountains were covered. Glad I was prepared.” Photo courtesy of Casey Withers

With its snow-capped peaks and colorful skies, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming never disappoints. But what’s it like to live and work there? For park ranger Christina Adele Warburg, “It is living life amplified – that’s what Grand Teton is like.”

For Christina’s insider travel tips on what not to miss at Grand Teton, check out http://on.doi.gov/1TDaSO8. Photo courtesy of Christina Adele Warburg.

Grand Teton National Park is a must-see in the fall! Aspen tree leaves blaze mostly yellow and orange (and occasionally red) shades during autumn, creating a dramatic contrasting with the towering Teton Range in the background. Photo courtesy of Ed...

Grand Teton National Park is a must-see in the fall! Aspen tree leaves blaze mostly yellow and orange (and occasionally red) shades during autumn, creating a dramatic contrasting with the towering Teton Range in the background. Photo courtesy of Ed Cooper. 🍁 🍂 🍃 

It’s World Ranger Day – a day to celebrate the work rangers do to protect the world’s natural and cultural treasures. One such ranger is Brandon Torres of Grand Canyon National Park (top photo). Ranger Torres has dedicated his life to helping others as a park ranger, paramedic, law enforcement officer, rescuer, firefighter and instructor.

Then there is Ranger Roy Sullivan: The Chuck Norris of Park Rangers. Ranger Sullivan is one of the most storied rangers in the modern storied rangers in the modern National Park Service, holding the Guinness World Record for most survived lightning strikes on an individual. He was struck 7 times over the course of 40 years and lived through every single strike! The bottom photo shows Ranger Sullivan with his hat after it was struck by lightning.

Be sure to follow @nationalparkservice on Instagram for more great pics of the amazing work of park rangers. Photos by the National Park Service.

Sunrise at Grand Teton National Park looks something like this: Beautiful! Juliet Schwab captured this image a few years ago as the sun’s rays illuminated the top of Mount Moran and turned the sky pink. Photo courtesy of Juliet Schwab.
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Sunrise at Grand Teton National Park looks something like this: Beautiful! Juliet Schwab captured this image a few years ago as the sun’s rays illuminated the top of Mount Moran and turned the sky pink. Photo courtesy of Juliet Schwab.

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Mornings in Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) are breathtaking. Pictured here is the park’s Mount Moran illuminated by the early morning light and reflected in the Snake River. Sunrise photo courtesy of Duane Jurma.

Mornings in Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) are breathtaking. Pictured here is the park’s Mount Moran illuminated by the early morning light and reflected in the Snake River. Sunrise photo courtesy of Duane Jurma.

This rare display of lenticular clouds over Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming last week captivated park visitors. Lenticular (lens-shaped) clouds occur when stable, moist air flows over a mountain, creating a series of large-scale standing waves...

This rare display of lenticular clouds over Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming last week captivated park visitors. Lenticular (lens-shaped) clouds occur when stable, moist air flows over a mountain, creating a series of large-scale standing waves on the downwind side. Photo by Jackie Skaggs, National Park Service.