#recreateresponsibly

[noaasanctuaries]

🥁 Drum roll, please! 🥁

We would like to introduce you to the winners of the 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest.

Sanctuary Life

1st: Douglas Hoffman in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Jean Zuo in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Douglas Croft in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuary Recreation

1st: Chuck Graham in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Daniel Eidsmoe in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Bryan Dort in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuary Views

1st: Bruce Sudweeks in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Martin McClure in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Courtney Stanford in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuaries at Home

1st: Laurie Santoro

2nd: Tina Morrison

3rd: Jenn Fletcher

Sanctuaries Around the World

1st: María Rodríguez-Salinas

2nd: Lawrence Alex Wu

3rd: Kayvon Malek

Congratulations to all the outstanding photographers who entered our 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest. Don’t forget to check out the winners and honorable mentions on our results page:

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we feature each winner in our #EarthIsBlue campaign!

#EarthIsBlue #ILoveMySanctuary #PhotoContest #Winners #Photography #WildlifePhotography #WildSanctuaries #Wildlife #RecreateResponsibly #Recreation #Tourism #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #GetIntoYourSanctuary #science #nature #ocean #noaa #conservation #diving #national marine sanctuary

[nationalparkpatchlady]

Spent a lovely morning along the Scatterman paddling trail in the @bigthicketnps for the annual Neches River Rally. Thanks to Big Thicket Association for hosting , the rangers of BITH for the time, and @btbiosphere & @bigthicketnaturalheritagetrust for a fun morning in the water. 📷: Nikon Z7 🔍: Nikon 24-70/4s 📍: 📅 : #IBrakeForBrownSigns #nationalparkgeek #RecreateResponsibly #smallparksaturday (at Big Thicket National Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVti3ygPnr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkgeek #recreateresponsibly #smallparksaturday

[sonic-rust]

Not only good content to avert attention for a bit-but also as we head into wildfire season. Check it! Repost from @recreate.responsibly • Did you know 9 out 10 wildfires are human-caused? Don't be the spark that starts one this holiday weekend––join us in committing to #RecreateResponsibly. Better yet, share these guidelines in your stories today and help us spread the word about wildfire safety and prevention. Building an outdoor culture that recreates responsibly is a team effort, it's going to take all of us to spread this message far and wide. When it comes to wildfires, remember to: 🔥 Know Before You Go 🔥 Plan and Prepare 🔥 Build a Safe & Inclusive Outdoors 🔥 Learn How to Respond 🔥 Respect Fire 🔥 Make It Better Head to recreateresponsibly.org/wildfireresponsibly (also linked in bio) to learn more and join the movement. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfX0ysRLR2z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#recreateresponsibly

[superkidd5]

Spent last Saturday cleaning up another section of the desert. This time it was near the Mesilla Diversion Dam. Got me two new hats including a pretty nice one from @throatpunchperformance. PC @nmgameandfish - - - - - #HappySaturday #YourPublicLands #RecreateResponsibly #TeamPublicLands #BLMPublicLands #PublicLand #explore #Adventure #Photography #Landscapes #NaturePhotography #Nature #NewMexico #NewMexicoBLM #NewMexicoPublicLands #VisitNewMexico #ExploreNewMexico #Spring #Springtime #organmountains #nationaltrailsday #earth #organmountainsdesertpeaksnationalmonunent #hikenewmexico #lascruces #community #mountains #june #liveyouradventure #bikingtrails (at Mesilla Diversion Dam) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHuuaGvN7O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#happysaturday #yourpubliclands #recreateresponsibly #teampubliclands #blmpubliclands #publicland #explore #adventure #photography #landscapes #naturephotography #nature #newmexico #newmexicoblm #newmexicopubliclands #visitnewmexico #explorenewmexico #spring #springtime #organmountains #nationaltrailsday #earth #organmountainsdesertpeaksnationalmonunent #hikenewmexico #lascruces #community #mountains #june #liveyouradventure #bikingtrails

[bassfishinnnva]

Where are you fishing this weekend? #Nationalfishingandboatingweek #takemefishing #TheWaterIsOpen #nfbw2022 #nfbw #recreateresponsibly #fishingsharethefun #GetOnBoard #whatgetsyououtdoors #itsinmynature #fishing #bass #largemouthbass https://www.instagram.com/p/CelJEXOOCIx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nationalfishingandboatingweek #takemefishing #thewaterisopen #nfbw2022 #nfbw #recreateresponsibly #fishingsharethefun #getonboard #whatgetsyououtdoors #itsinmynature #fishing #bass #largemouthbass

[glaciernps]

Happy Pollinator Week!

What is a pollinator? A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the stamen (male part of the flower) to the stigma (female part of the same or another flower). This movement of pollen causes the plant to become fertilized so it can produce seeds, young plants, and fruits. While some plants are self-pollinating or fertilized by pollen being carried by wind or water, other plants are pollinated by insects and wildlife. This can include bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, birds, and small mammals, including bats. 

What is all the buzz about? Pollinators help to provide resources essential to quality of life on earth including food, clean air, habitat, stable soils, and biodiversity. The hard work of pollinators yields all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and seeds. Insects and animals pollinate at least 75 percent of all the flowering plants on earth! This amounts to more than 180,000 different types of plants and 1,200 food crops. Pollinators’ major role in crop production means they contribute to a healthy economy. People and pollinators are deeply connected! 

Pollinators are threatened by climate change, habitat loss, non-native species, parasites, diseases, and pesticides. You can help take action to help protect pollinators in your own backyard by providing them with healthy habitat as they help to sustain ours! Check out these resources to learn more: Helping in Your Backyard - Pollinators (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) and Pollinators (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)  

What do pollinators provide for you? 

#PollinatorWeek #RecreateResponsibly 

[iamanathemadevice]

#wildlife #national parks service #don't play with wildlife

[rbembry-blog]

#ReclaimNature

How a Hike Became a Milestone for BIPOC Communities:

Last weekend, a group of hikers from the Liberated Village, a local organization that empowers Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through outdoor recreation, achieved a remarkable feat. They coordinated a self planned hike within 24 hours of the session and successfully completed it with enthusiasm and joy.

This may seem like a small step for most, but it was a huge leap for the Liberated Village and their partners:

These organizations are part of a larger movement to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors. They recognize that BIPOC communities face many barriers to participation in nature, such as racial discrimination and exclusion, economic inequality, nature scarcity, lack of representation, and cultural differences.

These barriers can have negative impacts on the physical and mental health of BIPOC individuals, as well as limit their opportunities to enjoy the benefits of nature.

That’s why the hike was more than just a fun activity. It was a demonstration of resilience, solidarity, and empowerment. It was a way to reclaim the outdoors as a space for healing, learning, and belonging. It was a chance to celebrate the diverse identities, cultures, and perspectives of BIPOC communities. It was an inspiration for others to join the movement and #recreateresponsibly.

We are proud of the Liberated Village and their partners for their achievement and their vision. We hope that their story will encourage more people to explore the outdoors and appreciate its beauty and diversity. We also hope that it will spark more conversations and actions to address the systemic racism and oppression that prevent BIPOC communities from accessing nature.

Together, we can make the outdoors more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming for all.

Special thanks to

Dr Sabine Thomas, JSOL Studios for the invitation to share in the village!

#AIM

#BOETIE

#LV

#BigTent

[tritechheatinginc]

There are many ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to #RecreateResponsibly! Visit a national park for free. Take part in a volunteer work project. Certain in-park projects may provide a fee-free day coupon to be used on a future date. See the list of National Public Lands Day events below or check out all volunteer events at national parks. Have fun and enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors! Share your favorite outdoor activity on social media channels with the hashtag #NPLD, #NPSVolunteer, and #FindYourPark!

There are many ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to #RecreateResponsibly! Visit a national park for free. Take part in a volunteer work project. Certain in-park projects may provide a fee-free day coupon to be used on a future date. See the list of National Public Lands Day events below or check out all volunteer events at national parks. Have fun and enjoy the health benefits of being outdoors! Share your favorite outdoor activity on social media channels with the hashtag #NPLD, #NPSVolunteer, and #FindYourPark!

#Heating and Cooling Vancouver WA #Furnace Repair Vancouver WA #Furnace Repair Salmon Creek #Furnace Repair Camas #Air Conditioning Repair Vancouver WA.

[dfroza]

A crosswalk

laws should be designed to protect, to keep people and property safe. for the betterment of things as people rightly obey.

do you think our Creator is any different?

there are blessings and curses according to the choices people make. but some people are treated wrongfully in this sad world. and some man-made laws go against the law of Love (God) and sacred truth.

earthly kings and queens and governments are supposed to be Just and operating with clear integrity. but are they?

One day we’ll all see that anything doesn’t “go” with how people think they can do whatever they want, whatever they consider to be “right” in their own eyes.

One day Love itself will rightly govern beautiful earth and everything will be good.

(do you have the heart of a pure queen?)

[Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine]

Because your safety is something very important to us in the National Park Service , please be sure to #RecreateResponsibly while visiting the park.

🚗 Obey all traffic laws and posted speed limits.

🏃‍♀️ Use crosswalks and trails.

🚴 Stay on designated bike trails and obey posted speed limits.

🔨 Stay away from Maxwell Edison.

Photo credit: NPS

Photo description: Four fab park rangers walking on crosswalk on park entrance road.

8.15.22 • Facebook

speaking of crossing paths, do you see a book as a gentle proposal in marriage?

do you see how this heart has become a mirroring of the eternal tapestry?

(writing is as prayer to me, speaking directly from the heart)

[noaasanctuaries]

Yeah buoy!

Mooring buoys are a vital resource that help recreationists, anglers, and explorers, get into their sanctuary, while also promoting safe and respectful exploration of marine protected areas.

Learn more about how buoys support recreation in national marine sanctuaries by reading our latest web story:

#EarthIsBlue #NOAA #Buoy #Recreation #RecreateResponsibly #GetIntoYourSanctuary #Ocean #national marine sanctuary #science #nature #conservation #diving #buoy

[nationalparkpatchlady]

It's Golden Spike Day!⁠ #otd #onthisdayinhistory ⁠ ❓ ❓ ❓⁠ ⁠ The golden spike (also known as The Last Spike) is the ceremonial 17.6-karat gold final spike driven by Leland Stanford to join the rails of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States connecting the Central Pacific Railroad from Sacramento and the Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. The spike is now displayed in the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University.⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⁠ ⁠ Completing the last link in the transcontinental railroad with a spike of gold was the brainchild of David Hewes, a San Francisco financier and contractor. The spike had been manufactured earlier that year especially for the event by the William T. Garrett Foundry in San Francisco. Two of the sides were engraved with the names of the railroad officers and directors. A special tie of polished California laurel was chosen to complete the line where the spike would be driven. The ceremony was originally to be held on May 8, 1869 (the date actually engraved on the spike), but it was postponed two days because of bad weather and a labor dispute that delayed the arrival of the Union Pacific side of the rail line.⁠ ⁠ The Last Spike, 1881 painting by Thomas Hill⁠ On May 10, in anticipation of the ceremony, Union Pacific No. 119 and Central Pacific No. 60 (better known as the Jupiter) locomotives were drawn up face-to-face on Promontory Summit. It is unknown how many people attended the event; estimates run from as low as 500 to as many as 3,000; government and railroad officials and track workers were present to witness the event. - wikipedia⁠ ⁠ 📷: Nikon Z7⁠ 🔍: Nikon 24-70/4s⁠ ⁠ 📍: Golden Spike National Historical Park, UT⁠ 📅 : August 2020⁠ ⁠ #IBrakeForBrownSigns ⁠ #nationalparkgeek ⁠ #RecreateResponsibly⁠ ..................................................⁠ ⁠ (at Golden Spike National Historical Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYH-a4MCHQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#otd #onthisdayinhistory #ibrakeforbrownsigns #nationalparkgeek #recreateresponsibly

[areyougoingbyway]

NPS social media is 🔥 Repost from @nationalparkservice • “I wish that I could fly Into the sky So very high Just like a dragonfly” Think it over! Also, think safety and act safely. You can help keep yourself and other visitors safe and wildlife wild by setting a good example! Remember to treat wildlife with proper caution and respect. The safety of animals, as well as your safety, depends on everyone using good judgment. 🦬 Give animals room. The best way to stay safe around wildlife is to give animals room to move. Many parks require you to stay a minimum distance of 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards from predators like bears and wolves. If you’re close enough for a selfie, you’re definitely too close. Use binoculars or a zoom lens and move back if wildlife approach you. 🦬 Do not disturb. Even when you’re farther away, leaving wildlife alone can help your viewing experience—plus it’s the law. It’s illegal to feed, touch, tease, frighten, or intentionally disturb wildlife. Remember that wildlife in parks are wild and can be unpredictable when they’re disturbed or surprised. 🦬 Be responsible. Ultimately, staying safe and keeping wildlife wild is up to you! When you go out into a national park, it’s your responsibility to keep yourself, your family, and the wildlife safe. Graphic featuring mountains, trees, and a bison and person in close contact with the text, “Don’t pet the fluffy cows,” and “think safety, act safely.” #recreateresponsibly #nationalparks #keepwildlifewild #safety #flying #travel #greatoutdoors https://instagr.am/p/CfzXBRDp5AR/

#IFTTT #Instagram

[superkidd5]

*Sign gets put up.* *Gets shot* “iT’s nOt mY pUbLiC lAnDs.” 🙄 Spent National Trails Day (yesterday) cleaning up a section of the Doña Ana Mountains with this good group of people. Thank you to @mypubliclands for putting this together and thank you to @jesssbecause_ for this picture even though my eyes are closed. 🙃 - - - - - #HappySaturday #YourPublicLands #RecreateResponsibly #TeamPublicLands #BLMPublicLands #PublicLand #Explore #Adventure #Photography #Landscapes #NaturePhotography #Nature #NewMexico #NewMexicoBLM #NewMexicoPublicLands #VisitNewMexico #ExploreNewMexico #Spring #Springtime #organmountains #nationaltrailsday #earth #organmountainsdesertpeaksnationalmonunent #hikenewmexico #lascruces #community #mountains #june #liveyouradventure #bikingtrails (at Doña Ana Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceb4N6sPOaS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#happysaturday #yourpubliclands #recreateresponsibly #teampubliclands #blmpubliclands #publicland #explore #adventure #photography #landscapes #naturephotography #nature #newmexico #newmexicoblm #newmexicopubliclands #visitnewmexico #explorenewmexico #spring #springtime #organmountains #nationaltrailsday #earth #organmountainsdesertpeaksnationalmonunent #hikenewmexico #lascruces #community #mountains #june #liveyouradventure #bikingtrails

[americasgreatoutdoors]

The sky's field of stars unfolds along the Pa'rus Trail at Zion National Park in Utah. The trail follows the Virgin River in the broadest section of Zion Canyon. Located near the visitor center, it is an easy trail to explore to see the wide range of the park's splendor. Visiting during sunrise and sunset promises beautiful light. In the evening, the night sky promises some of the best stargazing opportunities. Don't forget your mask! Bring water, your mask and your sense of wonder. Photo by Karen Wong (www.sharetheexperience.org).  

#RecreateResponsibly #usinterior #national park service #night sky #nature #landscape #virgin river #zionnps #zion

[seekingventurephoto]

It’s California Poppy Day!!! 🧡🧡🧡 Hope everyone is having a great week so far! 🏵 Wildflowers are delicate- treat these spaces with respect and make a solid effort to avoid stepping on or collecting the flowers!

#poppyflower #wildflower #wildflowers #flowers #flower #spring #springflowers #flowerlove #flowerpower #california #nature #hike #hikingadventures #optoutside #recreateresponsibly #keepcaliforniawild #leavenotrace #naturephotography