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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Oct 9

    This month's traverses 14 states from Georgia to Maine connecting iconic scenery & cultural heritage on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Explore this month's getaway at # Image: McAfee Knob, VA/Benjamin Hays,

    McAfee Knob, Virginia/Benjamin Hays, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Collection
    8 replies 42 retweets 220 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    Astronomy Camp! Kids 8- 12, come to Saguaro East for a day & night exploration of space! Saturday Nov. 17, 2018 1 – 8:30 p.m. Sign up at Visitor Center or call (520) 733 – 5153. 🚀🌌👽☄️🌜 📸: Jessica Morgan

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    13 hours ago

    Happy Bat Week from Carlsbad Caverns National Park! Did you know that the Big brown bat is found in 178 of the 417 National Park Service sites? What types of bats live near you? Please share and let us know what species they are! FWS / Ann Froschauer

    8 replies 36 retweets 196 likes
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  4. Oct 24

    Duck, duck, moose?

    a bull moose swims through water
    Do you have a story of when 25 yards was actually still too close to a moose? 🦌
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    Oct 24

    Happy ! We're celebrating the heroes of the night 🦇 with this amazing pic of a lesser long-nosed bat. Learn what makes this species so cool:

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    31 replies 390 retweets 1,102 likes
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  6. Oct 24

    It's ! (October 24-31) Did you know millions of bats live in your national parks? They pollinate, eat insects, use echolocation, and fascinate visitors. Learn more at 🦇 ...

    Bat Week runs from October 24-31
    7 replies 175 retweets 385 likes
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  7. Oct 23

    by following the on Instagram! 📸

    Collage of park images
    4 replies 26 retweets 156 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Oct 23

    "Earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Flowers sprouting from a cactus in Grand Canyon, the tall canyon walls rising in the distance
    23 replies 407 retweets 1,438 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Oct 23

    : Can you name the largest national park in the United States? >>

    20 replies 44 retweets 167 likes
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  10. Oct 22

    Gray squirrels often bury and rebury nuts. Some say it’s to keep a fresh memory of its location. The squirrel community can also be rampant with theft, so squirrels may hide them in difficult to reach places for more safety. Image: Gray Squirrel

    Image: Gray Squirrel Holding a Hickory Nut
    12 replies 102 retweets 442 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Oct 14

    At a loss for costume ideas? How about something with a park theme? Give it a try and let us know what comes up! No guarantees it will lead to the perfect costume. Will it be unique? Most definitely! 🎃

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  12. Oct 18

    Parks in mirror are even more amazing than they appear... National parks provide a unique and memorable driving experience for visitors. Slow Down. Enjoy the View. Watch the Road. Find more safety tips at Image: Chiricahua NM/Matt Helmeid

    Sunset view in car mirror
    6 replies 52 retweets 348 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Oct 18

    The ticket lottery for the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting at President's Park goes live at 10 am EDT TODAY! This year's event is on November 28. Sign up for a chance to win tickets at

    Ornament at the National Christmas Tree Lighting at President's Park.
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  14. Retweeted
    Oct 17

    Can't think of 417 better places to celebrate than your national parks! This week, take the time to learn a little something about Earth Science. It's cool.

    2 replies 65 retweets 226 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Oct 16

    A Winter Storm with falling snow is in progress here on the South Rim at 9 am, Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Roads are icy and visibility is poor. If you are driving please slow down. Image description: slowly driving through fog on an icy road

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  16. Oct 15

    references: Paranoid Pine Cone, Friendly Black-footed ferret, Moody, bored, glaring, misunderstood, sarcastic, or majestic Bison...so many directions to take!

    Paranoid Pine Cone
    Friendly Black-footed ferret
    Moody bison
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  17. Oct 14

    At a loss for costume ideas? How about something with a park theme? Give it a try and let us know what comes up! No guarantees it will lead to the perfect costume. Will it be unique? Most definitely! 🎃

    169 replies 559 retweets 1,655 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Oct 13

    National Fossil Day may not be until October 17, but you can come get in on the fun early here at Agate Fossil Beds! Come out and play some fun games with our rangers and learn all about fossils and prehistoric life!

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    Oct 12

    Bear 409’s path to becoming the Fat Bear Week Champion has its travails. Here she was seen in early July fishing at the lip of the falls when competition for the spot pushed her over the edge. Follow the Bear Cam on to watch the live action.

    29 replies 342 retweets 1,458 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Oct 11

    Your chance to make the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony part of your holiday plans is quickly approaching! This year’s event is on November 28. The ticket lottery opens at 10 a.m. EDT on October 18. Learn more at:

    Photo of the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at President's Park.
    10 replies 30 retweets 79 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Oct 11

    By the mid-19th century, Lowell was a city known for its female workforce, laborers often called "mill girls." Around 1840, young women outnumbered their male peers three to one in the city.

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