Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia is one of the most visited refuges in the United States, providing visitors with opportunities to enjoy wildlands and wildlife. The refuge includes more than 14,000 acres of beaches, dunes, marsh and maritime forest. Established in 1943 for migratory birds, the refuge today provides habitat for amazing plants and wildlife – including the famous Chincoteague ponies. Photo of Swan Cove by Ben Spires (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Stretching from the Maine coast to inland forests and dotted with lakes and marshes, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge welcomes 300,000 nature enthusiasts a year. Exploring miles of trails from dawn to dusk, visitors can observe wildlife and take in the beauty of nature all while honoring the memory of world-renowned marine biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson. Photo by Judy Grabowicz (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Take a moment and remember the beauty in this world. This perfect sunset over Bowman Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana will sooth your senses.

This blacktail deer knows how to enjoy the wildflowers in Olympic National Park in Washington. Find a meadow covered in flowering purple lupines and settle in for a relaxing afternoon. Is there anything more peaceful than this? Photo by Jim Tobalski (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Today is #WorldWaterDay, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of water for our daily lives – from fishing to farming and recreation. It also makes for some spectacular views, like this one of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. One of the oldest wildlife refuges, St. Marks protects coastal marshes, islands and other wetlands that are home to diverse wildlife. Photo by Viktor Posnov (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Across the country, forests are showing their fall colors. Yellow, orange, red and brown leaves are changing the landscapes and giving us quite a show. Amazing vistas are easy to find. An hour’s drive and a short hike can place you in an enchanting scene like this one in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Make time to take time and enjoy these colors while they last. Photo by National Park Service. For more great photos, check out http://on.doi.gov/1RMYevK