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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Wild Goose Island at Glacier National Park in Montana. This beautiful and breathtaking place has a fantastic story behind it, and is one of the most photographed spots in the entire park. In fact the story and its beauty is why I proposed there! #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #montana

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Ramsay Cascades Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. This trail is through an old growth forest, has some of the largest trees in the park, and the tallest waterfall in park! One of my personal favorites #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nationalpark #tennessee #ramsaycascades

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Did you know Venice, FL is the shark tooth capital of the world? People come here all the time to find these, so the best way to find them is to get a sifter and get in the water 🌊 #venicebeach #florida #sharkteeth #ocean #landscape

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Our national parks are at stake right now. Please sign the petition over at National Parks Conservation Association. It just takes a moment. Our parks, wildlife, and the employees depend on us. act.npca.org/page/79022/a... #nationalparks #parkrangers #nationalparkconservationassociation #npca

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida is very unique. It is homes to florida native animals that cannot survive on their own in the wild (with the exception of Lu the Hippo) and also rehabilitates manatees and then re-releases them. #homosassa #manatee #florida #stateparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The trail to Fishercap Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana. This curved tree is very unique on the trail, also featuring the famous colorful rocks in the park #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #montana #landscapes

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This is what Kuwohi Mountain (formerly Clingman’s Dome) at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina looks like during the winter ❄️ #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nationalparks #kuwohi #clingmansdome #landscape #northcarolina

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Sunsets at Badlands National Park in South Dakota are just otherworldly and hit different. #badlandsnationalpark #nationalparks #southdakota #sunset #landscape

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Avalanche Lake Trail at Glacier National Park in Montana. This beautiful 5.5 mile trail is on the West Side and extremely popular hike #glaciernationalpark #avalanchelake #nationalparks #montana #landscape

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Hidden Lake Overlook Trail at Glacier National Park in Montana. This trail is going at the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Remember to always keep a safe distance from wildlife. These photos are zoomed in at the sheep. #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #montana #loganpass #landscape #bighornsheep

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Indiana Sand Dunes National Park in Indiana. On clear days, you can see Chicago out in the distance here! Some dunes in this park reach almost 200ft tall! #indianasaddunesnationalpark #nationalparks #indiana #chicago #sanddunes #landscapes #lakemichigan

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Andrew’s Bald Trail at Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. This trail starts at the Kuwohi (formerly Clingman’s Dome) parking lot. This trail is through a beautiful old growth forest 🌳 #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nationalparks #northcarolina #kuwohi #clingmansdome #landscape

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

What the Grinnell Glacier Trail at Glacier National Park in Montana with snow looks like. This snow was almost practically all gone the next day. Make sure to plan for any types of weather while visiting this beautiful park #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #montana #grinnellglacier

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

West Glacier at Glacier National Park in Montana. Featuring the famous Lake McDonald and its colorful rocks and the Lake McDonald Lodge. This side tends to be much more touristy but will have many more accommodations and activities! #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #lakemcdonald #montana

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Charlie’s Bunion at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Charlie’s Bunion is accessed by starting at the Parking lot of Newfound Gap and taking the famous Appalachian Trail #charliesbunion #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #tennessee #appalachiantrail #scenery #nationalparks #landscape

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Bimini in the Bahamas. Did you know Bimini is only about 50 miles from Miami? If you ever find yourself there, make sure to support the locals’ businesses and always respect the area 🙌 #bimini #bahamas #photography #islands #landscapes

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The Notch Trail at Badlands National Park in South Dakota. This trail is fairly short and a popular hike. It gets very hot fast, so make sure to have sunscreen and plenty of water while visiting the Badlands! One of the most underrated imo. #badlandsnationalpark #badlands #southdakota #notchtrail

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

That’s so cool! I’ve always wanted to hike the AT! Well once you reach the Clingman’s Dome area of the AT, if you get the chance to come into Gatlinburg, you need to try Crockett’s Breakfast Camp. I’ve lived here since I was 2, so I’m practically a native. Lmk if you have any questions!

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

If you ever get the chance you definitely need to go! It’s a lot different compared to the Rockies, but beautiful in a totally different way. Very busy and touristy but it can be worth it.

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The Alum Cave Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. This is an extremely popular hike due to the amazing view of leaves in the Fall and also one of the easier routes to the Leconte Lodge on Mt. Leconte. #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #nationalparks #tennessee #mtleconte

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The Rainbow Falls Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. The waterfall was almost nonexistent due to freezing temps. This trail is on the Roaring Fork motor trail and is 5.4 miles out and back. #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #rainbowfalls #tennessee #gatlinburg #waterfall

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. It is the longest cave system in the world at 426 miles long, but researchers believe it could potentially be longer. Stephen Bishop created one of the first maps of the cave in 1840s before it became a national park. #mammothcavenationalpark #nationalparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Lakeside of The Smokies Balloon Fest, held every year in Dandridge, TN. Balloons lift off while the rest perform a spectacular glow show #hotairballoon #laksideofthesmokiesballoonfest #dandridge #tennessee

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

From the Highline trail near Logan Pass at Glacier National Park in Montana. The Highline trail is a very famous hiking trail on Going-to-the-sun road. The trail is one way and about 12 miles to “The Loop”. #montana #glaciernationalpark #highlinetrail #goingtothesunroad #loganpass

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri is the smallest national park in the United States at 91 acres #gatewayarch #missouri #st.louis #nationalparks #gatewayarchnationalpark

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It truly is breathtaking. It’s just one of those things that can only be described so much until you see it in person.

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Dignity at the Chamberlain Welcome Center in South Dakota. Dignity was designed to honor the culture of the Lakota people. Her quilt creates colorful patterns all around due to the 128 pieces of stained glass on the quilt that also move with the wind. #dignity #southdakota #lakota #chamberlain

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The lookout tower on the Mt. Cammerer trail at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The lookout tower was meant to scan the area for fires and was in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps but hasn’t been used since the 1960s. #mtcammerer #greatsmokymountains #nationalparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The Prince of Wales hotel at Waterton -Glacier International Peace Park in Alberta, Canada. Waterton-Glacier was the first peace park in the world. The idea for the hotel was started in 1913 but opened in 1927, making the hotel almost 100 years old! #waterton #canada #nationalparks #princeofwales

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, here you can find Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin right behind the visitor center. Some of his belongings are displayed in the cabin as well. #theodoreroosevelt #theodorerooseveltnationalpark #nationalparks #northdakota #bison

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Freeport in the Bahamas Did you know Freeport has one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems? It is called the Lucayan Caverns at Lucayan National Park. #bahamas #freeport #lucayan #lucayannationalpark #nationalparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The famous Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park in Montana. It’s 50 miles long and was completed in 1932. This road was carved to flow with the mountain to avoid obstructing the natural beauty. It’s a true architectural feat #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #montana #goingtothesunroad

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Badlands National Park in South Dakota. The name comes from the Lakota people calling the area “mako sica” which translates to “bad lands” #badlands #badlandsnationalpark #southdakota #nationalparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Photos from the East Side at Glacier National Park in Montana. This is called the Many Glacier area, and can tend to be less touristy than the West Side of GNP. It is home to the historic Many Glacier Hotel, along with the Swiftcurrent Inn and a campsite #glaciernationalpark #montana #nationalparks

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Fishercap Lake at Glacier National Park in Montana. These are heavily zoomed in. Remember to always keep your distance and never approach wildlife.

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Jace Bowden @jacebowden.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Iceberg Lake Trail at Glacier National Park in Montana

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