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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 1

    Looking for a great ? How about two parks in one? ​, one of the country's oldest national parks, offers visitors the chance to explore amazing landscapes both above and below the surface. 🏞️

    Exploring Wind Cave NP.
    6 replies 17 retweets 126 likes
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  2. 3 hours ago

    Happy Monday!

    Bison at Wind Cave
    5 replies 117 retweets 394 likes
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  3. Jun 9

    It's ! Your national parks offer outdoor activities for all ages. Where will you explore? Image: Hiking at

    11 replies 118 retweets 440 likes
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  4. Jun 8

    Happy ! Image: Pair of American White Pelicans float on the Yellowstone River

    Pair of American White Pelicans float on the Yellowstone River
    Pair of American White Pelicans float on the Yellowstone River
    5 replies 44 retweets 265 likes
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  5. Jun 8

    Did you know there are over 80 ocean and coastal parks? These spectacular places encompass beautiful coral reefs, kelp forests, beaches, tidewater glaciers, estuaries, sand dunes, and more. 🐋

    #WorldOceansDay
    6 replies 104 retweets 274 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    Jun 8

    Be sure to sign up for a kayak program this summer . Plenty of spots are still available for programs so call Ft. Smith (406-666-3218) or Lovell (307-548-5406). Photo by Amy Cooper

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  7. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Too special to lose.

    2 replies 51 retweets 370 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Taking care of some car movements today before taking a trip over the rail line today.

    10 retweets 62 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    Did you like mazes as a kid? Try the grown-up version by kayaking the Preserve's waterways.

    3 replies 26 retweets 129 likes
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  10. Jun 6

    For many, the summer travel season has begun! This month, celebrate the and explore a national park! There’s something for everyone! Will you be visiting a national park this summer?

    Comic book style images of national parks
    25 replies 130 retweets 340 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Jun 6

    June 6 is ! There are 159 cave and karst sites in the . Have you ever explored a cave? Learn more at

    5 replies 27 retweets 127 likes
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  12. Jun 6

    On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. The helps tell the story of our nation during World War II. Learn more at Image: A LCVP from the USS Samuel Chase ()

    A LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel) from the U.S. Coast Guard-manned USS Samuel Chase disembarks troops of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division wading onto Omaha Beach.
    15 replies 207 retweets 536 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Jun 6

    The Great Falls Overlook and Olmsted Island Trail are open! Billy Goat Trail sections A & B remain closed.

    4 replies 32 retweets 105 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Did you know the average flow rate of the Great Falls is around 1.2 million gallons per minute? It can range from 450,000 to 2 million gallons of water per minute.

    40 retweets 176 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Lets go fishing, Junior Rangers! Junior Rangers can now earn a new Angler badge! The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have a new Junior Ranger booklet to help kids get hooked on fishing. Learn more:

    A female angler stands in a river with a graphic of the cover of the Junior Ranger "Lets Go Fishing" activity book
    15 retweets 63 likes
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  16. Jun 5

    Whether you love hiking, fishing, historical landmarks, or just laying on the beach…there’s a national park site for you! What parks will you visit this summer? Looking for inspiration? Visit to find a park!

    Explore your national parks postcard
    20 replies 163 retweets 563 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 3

    June is notorious for cloudless skies, but soon the monsoon will bring dramatic heavens. Clouds over Blue Mesa. Credit NPS/Jake Holgerson (hl)

    8 replies 85 retweets 497 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 2

    Today was National Trails Day! How many of you went hiking in Harpers Ferry today? What is your favorite trail in the park? – at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

    trail and Appalachian trail sign
    Trail in the fall; trees are beginning to change leaf colors
    Trail surrounded by bluebell flowers
    5 replies 44 retweets 309 likes
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  19. Jun 2

    It's ! Nearly 60,000 miles of park trails celebrate the diverse natural beauty and history of the United States. What path will you explore? Find a trail near you at

    Hiking at Santa Monica Mountains NRA
    13 replies 178 retweets 467 likes
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  20. Jun 2

    It’s getting reel! There's a new , Let’s Go Fishing booklet! Learn about fishing on public lands and earn your badge.

    5 replies 70 retweets 283 likes
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  21. Jun 1

    At one time, when you entered a park you collected a sticker for your windshield. Over time they came to cover up too much windshield & were discontinued for safety reasons. Image: Mary Bedell and traveling companions at in 1922.

    Mary Bedell and traveling companions at @YellowstoneNPS in 1922.
    16 replies 104 retweets 519 likes
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