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The marbled orb weaver, aka the “pumpkin spider,” gets its seasonal nickname from its round abdomen and brilliant orange coloring. This one was spotted sitting on a red fall leaf at Shenandoah National Park. Photo by Alan Downie
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Still going strong after more than a century. @usbr's oldest operating hydropower facility began generating electricity at Idaho’s Minidoka Dam in 1909. Today, its two powerhouses can generate 28 megawatts of electricity. 117 years later, that’s dam impressive.
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Fall is bulking season. As winter approaches, black bears at Shenandoah National Park are busy packing on the pounds. Acorns are a favorite fall food, providing a calorie-rich feast that helps bears build fat reserves before heading to their dens. Bulk. Nap. Repeat.
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Oct 17
Now that's a spectacular show! 🌋 Lava fountains light up the night sky at Kīlauea in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, offering a breathtaking glimpse of the powerful forces that continue to shape our planet.
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Welcome to the wildest day of the year in West Virginia. Every October, New River Gorge Bridge shuts down to traffic for Bridge Day, when thousands gather to watch daredevils take the plunge into the gorge below. Photo by @bridgeday
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