7 great photos showing off the beauty of the American West

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has an excellent Tumblr blog called "My Public Lands" featuring photos by government workers of U.S. land they love and cherish. Many of the images look like the work of professional photographers, with some of the best shots captured under the grand vistas of the American West.

We've pulled together seven of our favorite American West shots from the blog, showcasing the beauty of everything from Arizona to Alaska. Of course, there are many more fantastic photos at the "My Public Lands" blog.

(Via The Washington Post)

 

Consumnes River Preserve, California (Photo by Bob Wick of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Dalton Highway, Alaska (Photo by Karen Deathrage of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Rio Grande del Norte, New Mexico (Photo by Lisa Morrison of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Vermilion Cliffs, Arizona (Photo by Bob Wick of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Hawks on public lands near Pocatello, Idaho (Photo by Matt Fischer of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Apodaca Homestead, New Mexico (Photo by Lorran Meares of the Bureau of Land Management)

 

Piper Mountain Wilderness, California (Photo by Bob Wick of the Bureau of Land Management)