10 Most Popular Instagram Photos of 2019

These are the photos that the SCA Instagram community liked best in 2019! Whether you’re looking for stunning outdoor landscapes or stories of adventure from the field of conservation, our Instagram posts had something for everyone last year. You can follow along in 2020 and beyond at @the_sca and browse photos from SCA leaders and members tagged with #studentconservationassociation.

Number 1: Watkins Glen State Park

 

 

 

 

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Just gorge-ous! Over the last 12,000 years, the landscape of the Finger Lakes region has undergone colossal change. Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular parks in the region. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. Geology (and all) nerds, click the link in our bio to read how the curves, caverns, and cascades of the gorges originally formed. It’s written by Tamara Beal, 2018 SCA Finger Lakes / @nystateparks Intern!

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Jan 23, 2019 at 5:39pm PST

Number 2: Turtles Saved at Cumberland Island National Seashore

Number 3: Redwood National and State Parks

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Restore native plant communities at @redwoodnps in California! This is home to the tallest trees on Earth, and so much more. 🌲🌲🌲 Click the link in our bio to browse all our open internships at parks and forests like this. 👆🏿 Photo: NPS

A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Aug 20, 2019 at 5:03pm PDT

Number 4: Zion Trails

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Number 5: Intern at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

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Just gorge-ous! Over the last 12,000 years, the landscape of the Finger Lakes region has undergone colossal change. Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most popular parks in the region. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. Geology (and all) nerds, click the link in our bio to read how the curves, caverns, and cascades of the gorges originally formed. It’s written by Tamara Beal, 2018 SCA Finger Lakes / @nystateparks Intern!

A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Jan 23, 2019 at 5:39pm PST

Number 6: Crew at Salmon-Challis National Forest

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A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Nov 21, 2019 at 8:49am PST

Number 7: Intern at Kisatchie National Forest

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A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Jul 25, 2019 at 7:00pm PDT

Number 8: Intern at Volmer Peak, Tilden Park

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A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Aug 13, 2019 at 6:14pm PDT

Number 9: White Sands National Monument

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A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Sep 4, 2019 at 4:49pm PDT

Number 10: Interns Hiking the Appalachian Trail

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A post shared by Student Conservation Assoc (@the_sca) on Aug 30, 2019 at 6:47pm PDT