iStefPayne
@istefpayne.bsky.social
national parks, wilderness + adventure travel, space stuff. I love taking pictures and I sometimes write books. Bored of Twitter. @istefpayne on IG
Oxbow Bend for the most spectacular sunrise scenes .. especially during fall foliage!!
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA CC
#photography #nationalparks #landscapes
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA CC
#photography #nationalparks #landscapes
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Oxbow Bend for the most spectacular sunrise scenes .. especially during fall foliage!!
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA CC
#photography #nationalparks #landscapes
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA CC
#photography #nationalparks #landscapes
I’m so happy I didn’t cancel my trip to Japan (thought about it!) and feel SO lucky to get to see these snow monkeys in the wild in the mountain hot springs of Nagano. This is one of those experiences you remember forever—and I get to spend another day with them today 🤩
#wildlife #shotoniphone
#wildlife #shotoniphone
March 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’m so happy I didn’t cancel my trip to Japan (thought about it!) and feel SO lucky to get to see these snow monkeys in the wild in the mountain hot springs of Nagano. This is one of those experiences you remember forever—and I get to spend another day with them today 🤩
#wildlife #shotoniphone
#wildlife #shotoniphone
Another glamor shot of Canada because yay Canada!
Wall of trees… Evergreen forest in British Columbia
Wall of trees… Evergreen forest in British Columbia
March 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Another glamor shot of Canada because yay Canada!
Wall of trees… Evergreen forest in British Columbia
Wall of trees… Evergreen forest in British Columbia
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Please call your representatives regarding cuts to staffing of the National Parks, National Forests & BLM. This is especially true for wildfire fighters who help battles fires that endanger our communities asa well as public lands. Most of you know this, but 5Calls.org is a great resource to help.
Cutting Public Lands Workforce Will Have Consequences for Outdoor Recreation — Outdoor Alliance
Following years of decline in staffing, the new administration is implementing immediate staffing cuts, which will hurt outdoor recreation access and experiences.
www.outdooralliance.org
February 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
#parkchat friends
If anyone is/knows probationary NPS employees who have recently been fired and wouldn't mind sharing your stories and experiences, I'd love to hear about them. Feel free to send me a DM. I'm compiling an overview of testimonies for an article and the more, the better. 🙏
#nationalparks #publiclands
#nationalparks #publiclands
February 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#parkchat friends
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I know this is cheesy, but I’m going to say it anyway: Don’t forget to show up for yourself. For awhile I stopped doing my long weekend runs and I’ve been back at it for several weeks and it makes all the difference. Whatever your thing is, don’t stop doing it!
February 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I know this is cheesy, but I’m going to say it anyway: Don’t forget to show up for yourself. For awhile I stopped doing my long weekend runs and I’ve been back at it for several weeks and it makes all the difference. Whatever your thing is, don’t stop doing it!
Canada is so appealing in so many ways! :) check out this pristine wilderness in BC at the Great Bear Rainforest.
#nature #wilderness #canada
#nature #wilderness #canada
February 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Canada is so appealing in so many ways! :) check out this pristine wilderness in BC at the Great Bear Rainforest.
#nature #wilderness #canada
#nature #wilderness #canada
Every year when I start thinking about where I most want to travel, Alaska and its #nationalparks always seem to be top of mind... :)
Katmai - Lake Clark - Denali - Wrangell St-Elias
Katmai - Lake Clark - Denali - Wrangell St-Elias
January 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Every year when I start thinking about where I most want to travel, Alaska and its #nationalparks always seem to be top of mind... :)
Katmai - Lake Clark - Denali - Wrangell St-Elias
Katmai - Lake Clark - Denali - Wrangell St-Elias
December 24, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Spent the last month in North Carolina’s Outer Banks - so great during the off-season! Caught the sunrise last week at the beloved “Black Pearl” ocean-on house in Rodanthe … and found a perfect shell to match. ;)
#nationalpark #nationalseashore
#nationalpark #nationalseashore
December 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Spent the last month in North Carolina’s Outer Banks - so great during the off-season! Caught the sunrise last week at the beloved “Black Pearl” ocean-on house in Rodanthe … and found a perfect shell to match. ;)
#nationalpark #nationalseashore
#nationalpark #nationalseashore
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We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky.
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December 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM
We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky.
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