A rare Florida Panther caught on a remote control camera in Everglades National Park. At one time it was estimated there were only 20 in existence. Now the number is 160. (Sources: National Park Service
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in the US. In this electronic age of Instagram, mega-theme parks and blockbuster movies, the natural beauty of our national parks might get overlooked. Here is a collection of free national park photos you can download (along with hundreds of others) that will show you why our parks can compete with any man-made creation.
To go on a tour from the comfort of your couch, see this collection of images from parks around the country. Better yet, get off the couch and experience these wonderful environments in person. On these days admission to all national parks is free.
What you will see will be amazing.
Open the treasure chest of national park photos
There are royal battles taking place for dominance...
Alligator wins battle with Burmese python. The invasive snake is wreaking havoc in Everglades National Park. (Source: National Park Service)
And then there is horseplay...
Wild horses playing in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. (Source: National Park Service)
In a twist, sometimes the animals check out how humans spend the day...
Mountain lion hangs out in a bathroom at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area in California. (Source: National Park Service)
Other times, park creatures like to put on a show...
Humpback whales in Kenai Fjords National Park put on a show
Not all of our national parks are above water....
A diver checks out a wreck at the Dry Tortugas National Park (Source: National Park Service)
And some of our most colorful creatures live below the surface...
California spiny lobster at Channel Islands National Par
Families love our national parks....
Mom and child at Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area (Source: National Park Service
Some kids hang out in a park all day long...
Mountain lion cub (Source: National Park Service
A few creatures appreciate a great view just like everybody else...
A moose at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming (Source: National Park Service and Gwen Gerber)
Not all of the incredible views takes place in our national parks during daylight hours...
Night sky at Owachomo Bridge at Natural Bridges National Monument (Source: National Park Service and Jacob W. Frank)
Then of course, some of our national parks are just miles above the rest...
Mather Point at Grand Canyon National Park (Source: National Park Service
As you can see, America's playground - our great National Parks - is phenomenal. To view more images, download your favorite park photos or watch some incredible videos, all for free, go to this NPS page. That would be a fun family activity on a rainy day. It's also a great way to get people excited about visiting the parks in person.
To learn more about the NPS 100th anniversary, visit this page. You are going to hear a tremendous amount of buzz about this subject in the next month. Perhaps you have already noticed the billboards.
Here's a free park guide that is very extensive and lists national parks in your state.
For junior park rangers, here's a free activity book.
Celebrate this awesome anniversary America!
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