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PHOTOGRAPH BY BRIAN SKERRY Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) in the waters off Kona, Hawaii. These dolphins forage at night in the deep water offshore, then come into shallow bays in the early morning to socialize and rest. This species of dolphin is known for its spinning behavior, where the dolphins leap out of the water, spinning and turning. Although researchers are not certain why they do this, a leading theory is to dislodge remoras and for communication. Spinner dolphins are especially social and are almost never found alone. They typically travel in large pods. Read the entire article.

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A meadow with patches of trees and flowers, with a tall plume of smoke rising above a layer of smoke haze on the horizon.

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Currently, Mount Rainier National Park does not have any wildfires active within the park. However, smoke from the Schneider Springs Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Naches, WA, can be visible from the east side of the park.

A burn ban is currently in effect for Mount Rainier National Park. Learn more about wildland fire in the National Park Service.

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