US Department of the Interior

When leg day never ends... The black-necked stilt is all legs, all confidence, and always scanning the shallow waters for snacks like bugs and crustaceans. Photo by @CapeHatterasNPS

The fountains are flowing. The weather is perfect. ☀️   If you're in Washington DC this weekend, get out and enjoy it.   Historic fountains and public spaces across the Nation's Capital have been brought back to life as part of @POTUS's efforts to make the city safe & beautiful.

This week, Interior joined Americans across the country in honoring our fallen service members and remembering their sacrifice. On Memorial Day, @SecretaryBurgum visited @GettysburgNMP to pay tribute to those who answered the call to serve and made the ultimate sacrifice.

This remarkable light display graces the southern Appalachians for a brief yet magnificent period from mid-May to mid-June. Due to high demand, tickets are awarded in the spring using a lottery system. Please check back in early 2027 for details. Photos by David Caldwell

Let your eyes adjust to the dazzling fireflies at @GreatSmokyNPS in Tennessee and North Carolina. The synchronous fireflies (aka lightning bugs) are among the 19 species found in the park. 💡

Columbus Circle is a historic front door to Washington, D.C. and thanks to @POTUS, today it is once again ready to welcome the public! 🇺🇸

The Columbus Circle fountain at Union Station has been dry since before the first iPhone launched. 🤯 For the first time since 2007, the fountain is flowing again. Thanks to @POTUS, we are making our Nation’s Capital safe, beautiful and worthy of the greatest nation on Earth. 🇺🇸

Interior generated over $14 billion last year from energy and mineral development on public lands and waters, making it one of the largest sources of non-tax revenue for the U.S. government. A significant portion goes directly to the @USTreasury, with the rest benefiting states, tribes, and conservation efforts. From oil and gas to minerals and geothermal energy, these resources fuel our economy!

On this day in history, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge welcomed its first travelers. The bridge opened to pedestrians on May 27, 1937, and to vehicles the next day, becoming one of the most recognized landmarks in America. Today, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area serves as the gateway to where visitors can explore scenic trails, beaches, historic sites, wildlife viewing, biking, paddling, and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Photo by Leonard Rush

Critical minerals power so much of daily life. ⚡ Energy grids 🛰️ Defense systems 📱 Smartphones 💻 Advanced tech Interior is the lead agency for critical mineral research and mining because these resources keep America strong, secure, and competitive. Photo by @usgs

Best dam country in the world 🇺🇸

The installation features red, white, and blue illumination and a massive American flag measuring 300 feet wide by 150 feet tall suspended across the dam. The special light display will illuminate Hoover Dam nightly through Saturday, July 4.

During Memorial Day weekend, @USBR joined leaders from Nevada and Arizona at Hoover Dam to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and help launch the road to America250 with one of the most ambitious patriotic installations ever displayed. 🇺🇸

Yesterday, we gathered to remember those who gave the last full measure. Let us all recommit to strengthening this beautiful, abundant and powerful country.

During Military Appreciation Month, we pause to reflect on the strength and sacrifice of those who serve and have served. America’s public lands offer places for quiet, healing and connection. Whether it’s a sunrise over the Appalachian Mountains or the rhythm of a quiet morning on the water, these moments remind us what service helps protect. To all who have served, thank you. May these lands continue to offer peace in return. As a small token of gratitude, Military Passes provide U.S. service members, veterans and Gold Star Families with free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands. Start your adventure: nps.gov/planyourvisit/… Photo by M. Nall / NPS

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of the Americans who never came home. At Andersonville National Historic Site and other places across the country, their stories continue to be remembered with dignity and respect.

Our freedom has been preserved by generations of brave Americans who answered the call to serve and gave their lives for our country. Today, and every day, we honor their courage, remember their sacrifice and recognize that freedom is never free. 🇺🇸

All gave some. Some gave all. Honoring all the members of our armed forces who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," Memorial Day is one of the most important and solemn days on the National Mall. #WashingtonDC

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The Bureau of Reclamation recognizes their sacrifice and reflects on the freedoms made possible through their service. Today, we pause in gratitude and remembrance. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Reclamation

This Memorial Day, and always, we remember and honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Photo of U.S. Navy Sailors at Pearl Harbor National Memorial