Grand Coulee Dam | Washington State

From Bureau of Reclamation:

Because the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State #WA is our #DamOfTheWeek, we invite you to enjoy this photograph by Bureau of Reclamation Hydrologic Technician Craig Brougher, which shows the backside of Grand Coulee Dam, with Lake Roosevelt on the right, above the dam; and Rufus Woods Lake on the left, below the dam, both of which are part of the Columbia River. 

The town of Coulee Dam is actually split into two communities on opposite sides of the river, Engineers Town with its Maple Trees showing their Fall colors, and Mason City across the bridge. Both communities were incorporated in 1959 into the town of Coulee Dam. 




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Facing the work week can be tough

From Rocky Mountain National Park:

Monday Motivation: 
Facing the work week can be tough. Before you bury your head in work, though, remember that studies show getting outdoors can boost creativity and focus and improve your mood and self-esteem. Have a great week! 




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Grand Coulee Dam

From Bureau of Reclamation:

Happy Monday Everyone! This week we are celebrating the Pacific Northwest Region, and highlighting Grand Coulee Dam as our #DamOfTheWeek. Stay tuned all week for great Grand Coulee photographs and information. 

This Aerial photograph of Grand Coulee Dam was taken by Craig Brougher during the 2015 annual shoreline investigation of Lake Roosevelt. Grand Coulee Dam is in the foreground and Steamboat Rock and Banks Lake are in the background. 




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Natural Wonder at Yellowstone National Park

From Yellowstone National Park:

YellowstoneNPSVerified account‏@YellowstoneNPS  47s47 seconds ago

From 1839: "The water was of deep indigo blue boiling like an imense cauldron running over the white rock..." True? pic.twitter.com/JvWUAx2rhm

Spirit Mound

From Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail:

One of the few remaining physical features that’s easily identified as a place where Lewis and Clark actually stood is Spirit Mound. In August 1804, the two captains, several men and Seaman walked about nine miles from their camp on the Missouri River near the mouth of White Stone Creek. The explorers were determined to see for themselves the mound that was so feared by the Indians of the area. 

Clark wrote, “…in this quarter is Suppose to be the residence of Deavels. That they are in human form with remarkable large heads, and about 18 inches high, that they are very watchful and are arm’d with Sharp arrows with which they Can Kill at a great distance…”

No devils were found when the party finally reached the top of Spirit Mound. Instead, the men “beheld a most beautiful landscape; Numerous herds of buffalo were seen feeding in various direction…as far as can be seen”.

You can visit Spirit Mound – it’s approximately six miles north of Vermillion, South Dakota on state highway 19, in Spirit Mound Historic Prairie. Over 300 acres of prairie are being restored to original grasses and there’s a 0.75-mile hiking trail to the summit. More details can be found athttp://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/spirit-mound/. 




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Sunset near the Snake Creek Pumping Plant

From Bureau of Reclamation:

Let's finish this #weekend right with a #cool #photo of a #sunset taken by Reclamation's Martin Malachowski near the Snake Creek pumping plant in #ND. Learn more herehttps://on.doi.gov/2mcR9yF
#photooftheday #sunsetsunday

Hanging Valley

Yosemite National PkVerified account‏@YosemiteNPS  25m25 minutes ago

This hanging valley reminds us of a person reaching towards the sky with open arms giving Bridalveil Fall a welcoming and familiar feel. pic.twitter.com/fUm31L0fzJ