#volcanoes national park

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One of the last refuges for mountain gorillas is Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, where nearby Singita Kwitonda Lodge is helping to protect the endangered animals through habitat restoration.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS WHITTIER

#chris whittier #photographer #mountain gorillas #national geographic #rwanda #volcanoes national park #singita kwitonda lodge #endangered animal #habitat restoration #nature #ape #gorillas

[afrotumble]

Everything to know about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

#volcanoes national park #hawaii

[jandby]

Meet Uburanga (Handsome) the huge silverback head of the Hirwa (Lucky) family of 17 gorillas we spent time with. He was the only one who paid attention to our small group - the rest of the family played and ate and slept as if we weren't there - the infants being goofy and the females cuddling or grooming Uburanga. There were lots of fangs showing in play but one female was enraged because another female was seeking Handsome's attention - all in the family. It was a trek to see this family, made arduous because of mud from rain the day before. But our guides and porters helped us immensely through wet mud, very wet mud, and very deep wet mud on the climb to enjoy watching the Hirwa. We would love to do this again.

#gorillas #volcanoes national park #trekking #silverback

[paintmyworldrainbow]

New National Park sock designs for #SockItToMe, featuring Yosemite National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Redwood National Park and Big Sur, CA 🌲🌈🌋

#socks #nationalparks #rachelrosenkoetter #colorful #sockdesigns #yosemite national park #volcanoes national park #hawaii #chandelier tree #redwoods national park #big sur #half dome #landscapes #design

[africanrocksafaris]

How can you get the most out of your Gorilla Trek?

Gorillas are among the most interesting animals you can choose to see, learn about and enjoy. It's no wonder gorilla trekking and safaris are so popular. There are many countries and regions where you can enjoy these amazing tours and Uganda is one of the best regions that you can choose to enjoy gorilla safari. But like any other safari, you must be well prepared to travel. The choices you make can determine how profitable your gorilla trip will be in the end. Covered well

Remember that during travel trips, you will walk in a small way and sometimes not at all. This means you must choose clothes and shoes to protect yourself from thorns, and bodies, browser and branch. Consider wearing gaiters, long pants and socks to keep insects away and gloves to protect you from thorns and nettles. Wellies are a good choice, but you can also opt for long-sleeved shirts, jackets and sweaters. Prepare for the trip

The walk can take hours and depending on the terrain you have to face, it can be physically challenging and exhausting. The best thing you can do is to make yourself able to handle the difficult area quickly. The last thing you want is to see nothing or train your team just because you can't stay on the field for a few minutes in a difficult situation.

Get all the necessary equipment

Besides wearing the right clothes and shoes for gorilla trekking, there are other important things you should not forget. Insect repellent, sunscreen, plenty of water, a waterproof camera bag and a walking stick are some of the essentials to bring. Depending on the weather, you may also consider packing a poncho or rain jacket, a hat, and other essential items you may need for the weather. The truth is that the mountain region can be cold and rainy and you need to be prepared for that situation.

Choose the best time to travel

The location you choose for your gorilla trek will determine the conditions in which you will want to enjoy the animals. But in general, it is good that you choose to walk in summer; rainy season can make you calm, but again, they have many challenges that can hinder the results of the trip. Choose a time when you will see the animals in their glory and the time makes it easier for you to do it. Plan the trip well

Traveling in a group is fun and exciting, so consider joining a group. Organized tours are the best option not only to provide your company with care to make the trip enjoyable, but also to make the trip easier and get you the right you need for the trip. Look for organized safaris and treks with gorillas to make the trip easier.

#Gorilla Trekking Safaris #Gorilla Safari Tours #Volcanoes National park #gorilla trekking Rwanda #Rwanda Gorilla Tours

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Amazing Video Shows Close Encounter With Wild Gorilla Beating Chest "Ever seen a gorilla beat its chest?" https://www.mensjournal.com/news/gorilla-beats-chest-tourist-encounter

#gorillas #rwanda #Volcanoes National Park #wildlife #News #Stacey Ritzen #Men's Journal

[unlimitedvisit]

Best Places to Visit in Hawaii in July

Hawaii in July offers an abundance of breathtaking destinations to explore. Start with the stunning beaches of Waikiki in Honolulu, or venture to the dramatic landscapes of the Big Island's Volcanoes National Park. Explore the lush valleys and waterfalls of Kauai's Napali Coast or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Maui's Molokini Crater. Experience the traditional Hawaiian culture in the charming town of Lahaina. Hawaii in July is a tropical paradise waiting to be discovered.

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#Hawaii #travel #Waikiki #Honolulu #Big Island #Volcanoes National Park #Kauai #Napali Coast #Maui #Molokini Crater #Lahaina #July

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L A V A F I E L D S

Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i

#hawaii #hawai'i #national park #volcanoes #volcanoes National Park #my photos

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Volcanoes National Park Hawaii | Thurston Lava Tube on the Big Island

Come on a lava tube tour inside of Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park, on Crater Rim Drive. You can take a walk along the rim of the Kilauea volcano and tour the Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku). #Hawaii #Travel #BigIsland #National Park #NatonalParks #Volcano

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#Big Island #Big island HI #hawaii #hawaii travel #lava tube #National park #Thurston Lava tube #travel #volcano #Volcanoes national park

[frommylimitedtravels]

Finally got back to the mountain

Mt. Rainier National Park

#mt. rainier #mt. rainier national park #cascade range #washington state #pnw #pnwonderland #volcano #glaciers #hiking trail #mountain scenery

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

#Hawaii Volcanoes National Park #photography #nature #landscape #blue #lava #volcano #glow #red #orange #smoke #nature photography #hawaii #curators on tumblr

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Endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes national park, Rwanda, where the International Gorilla Conservation Programme is working to protect them

Photograph: FFI R5/ Steph Baker/Fauna & Flora

#ffi r5 #photographer #steph baker #fauna & flora #mountain gorillas #gorilla #ape #animal #mammal #wildlife #volcanoes national park #rwanda #international gorilla conservation programme #nature

[2001hz]

National Geographic (2004)

Scattered light within the plumes turns the sky red in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Photography By: Frans Lanting

#2001hz #01hz #archive #2004 #national geographic #nature #hawai’i #hawaii #photography #red #sky #volcanoes #national park

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A dusting of snow and glowing aspen on the San Francisco Peaks. Seen from Bonito Park at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona.

#photographers on tumblr #landscape #San Francisco Peaks #Bonito Park #Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument #Coconino County #Arizona

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Found some neat geology designs in the National Parks archive.

#geology #national parks #volcano #grand canyon #vintage art

[emilybeemartin]

Inktober Days 28-31

Day 28: Sparkle

When people ask me which national park I've worked in is my favorite, I have a diplomatic answer. They're all different! Yellowstone is never boring, Glacier is visually stunning. But Great Smoky Mountains? Great Smokies is home. It was my first park, even before Yellowstone--I was brought on as a summer intern in 2010, and it set the course for my whole career onward.

Where other national parks trade in dramatic grandeur, Great Smokies offers a more intimate beauty. The pale pops of Catawba rhododendron blossoms in the dark forest. The squiggle of a spotted salamander in dewy moss. The first flush of red on the autumn slopes. The Christmas-tree perfume of the balsam firs at high elevation. 

But some of the most special things to me are the fireflies. The secret of the synchronous fireflies has trickled out, and now people flock to see them in late spring, flashing in coordinated laser light shows. My absolute favorites are the blue ghost fireflies, which glow a moonlight-blue, without blinking, and drift a few feet above the ground. On a dark, quiet evening, it's the single most magical sight I've ever seen. So magical I built a whole fantasy system around them in my first novel, Woodwalker.

Day 29: Massive

There are so many parks whose scale simply can't be appreciated in photos. The yawning chasm of the Grand Canyon. The looming summits of Grand Teton. The plunging valleys of Glacier. And the massive span and height of sequoia trees.

Though this is a purely American tree, I've only experienced them abroad, when I lived in New Zealand. A short walk away from my student flat was a beautiful botanical garden, and I was amazed to find a grove of sequoias growing there. I greeted them like compatriots, foreigners in a faraway land. I visited them often and knew someday I needed to visit their cousins on their home turf. Like my fixation on Olympic National Park, I've frequently found myself plotting the drive from my Rocky Mountain jobs to the closest parks of sequoias and redwoods. I'll get there, one day.

Day 30: Rush

Yosemite—the rush of history toward the riches of the west, the rush of visitors in the valley, the rush of air through climbers’ ropes, the rush to protect endangered natural spaces. But to me, no homage to Yosemite is complete without rushing water. Plunging waterfalls, rivers foaming with spring melt, frigid banks piled with frazil ice--- this park sings with the power of water.

Day 31: Fire

We end Inktober 2023 in Hawai‛i Volcanoes National Park, a place where fire, earth, and water all meld together. At first I picked this park simply because it fit the prompt, but as I did some research, I realized how fitting it is to end this month-long celebration of national parks here. Built into the management policies for Hawai‛i Volcanoes is the practice of ho‛okupu, the action of creating growth through chanting or offerings. As Huihui Kanehele-Mossman, Kumu Hula and Executive Director at Edith Kanaka‛ole Foundation, puts it:

“[Ho‛okupu] is not showing gratitude… it’s a recognition between you and the place… that you are present there in order to have an exchange—an equal exchange between you and the place.”

As park rangers, we’re faced with tangible reminders of degradation every day—past, present, and future—in things like the violent history of land theft, the tenacious grip of invasive species, and the looming consequences of climate change. It’s easy for rangers to view both ourselves and the visiting public as interlopers and invaders, capable of only destruction, a force to be managed and mitigated.

But we’re not. That same force that enables us to destroy also enables us to restore, grow, and create. And as Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses in Braiding Sweetgrass, humans shouldn’t consider ourselves mere intruders in natural spaces. We evolved alongside nature. We do belong in it, and it relies on our power and gentleness as much as we rely on it.

Even beyond that, national parks are human-created spaces, with human boundaries, roads, infrastructure, and patterns. We have to be involved with them. We have to view ourselves as an integral part of their wellbeing, an equal partner, and a force for good, or we risk losing them to sheer indifference.

“If you don’t have anything else to give to a place, give your voice.”

-Huihui Kanehele-Mossman

Thanks for traveling along with me on this journey through our national parks! I hope you have an autumn full of peace and purpose!

#31 days of national parks #inktober #national parks #great smoky mountains #sequoia kings canyon #yosemite #hawai'i volcanoes