No filters here folks… just amazing photos captured by the U.S. Department of the Interior.  All these photos were taken by individuals who either work for or who have shared their photos with @usinterior on Instagram.  If you’re not following them yet you should if you like seeing awesome photos of our great country.  Search for “usinterior” next time you’re logged into your instagram app.  You won’t be sorry.

Quillayute Needs National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: Melissa Hahn

Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge consists of a portion of 870 islands, rocks, and reefs extending for more than 100 miles along Washington’s coast from CapeFlattery to CopalisBeach. These islands are protected from human disturbance, yet are close to abundant ocean food sources. They are a vital sanctuary where 14 species of seabirds nest.

Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: Abhilash Itharaju

Snow capped Lassen Peak lit by moon light in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is home to smoking fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to mold the land.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Photo by Steve Perry

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound.

Gunnison National Park Lightning. Photo by Ranger Zach

Big storms have been moving over western Colorado and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Acadia National Park. Photo: Xavier Cohen

Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast.

Skyline Rim Utah. Photo: Brandon Jolley

This photo was taken on Skyline Rim near Factory Butte. It’s a great scenic overlook of the deserts of eastern Utah and provides a great view of the Henry Mountains

Photo: Greg Gleason

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Grand Teton National Park. Photo: Jantina Tuthill

Early morning and waiting for the sunrise at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park.

The Grand Canyon by Adam Schallau

Adam Schallau captured this amazing photo of the Grand Canyon.

Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. Photo by Brandon Kopp

Amazing photo of Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park taken by Brandon Kopp. Photo submitted to the America’s Great Outdoors photo project.

Upper Missouri Nationl Wild and Scenic River by Roland Taylor

Roland Taylor captured this sweet shot of the Upper Missouri National Wild River.

Lake Sherburne By Roland Taylor

Roland took this shot too of Lake Sherburne in Glacier National Park, Montana.

National Park of American Samoa

Did you know there is a National Park of American Samoa where you can enjoy beaches and views like this? It’s true! The park preserves and protects unique paleotropical rainforests, coral reefs, fruit bats, and the Samoan culture.

Great Fountain Geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Greg Chancey

Sunset at Great Fountain Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

Bryce Canyon National Park. Photo by Curtis Kautzer

Truly spectacular photo by Curtis Kautzer of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

Great Sand Dunes National Park. Photo by Jacob W. Frank

Aurora Borealis over the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado.  Photo by Jacob W. Frank

Isle Royale National Park by Carl TerHaar.

Foggy morning face-off. Two young bull moose testing each other in Tobin Harbor in Isle Royale National Park. They locked horns and did a little pushing and shoving, but no real damage was done to either.  Fantastic!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Dan Sherman.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee by Dan Sherman.

Bone Yard Beach in South Carolina by Francis Trudeau.

Another perfect sunset over Bone Yard Beach on Bulls Island in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in South Carolina.

Rainbow in Denali National Park

Cool shot of a rainbow hovering over Denali National Park in beautiful Alaska!

Hats off to all the photographers out there who are capturing these beautiful images.  They are truly a highlight when you’re on instagram.