Theme: National Parks
Where nature provides a spectacular view, countries around the world have established national parks to preserve the beauty. From Canada to Costa Rica and Mongolia to Madagascar, we invite you to take us on a tour of the world's best national parks.
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Death in the Afternoon
Photo by Jace Freeman, 2 April 2008
According to my Lonely Planet about 250 people require ranger assistance in exiting the Grand Canyon due to dehydration.
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The Grand Circle - A Grand Vacation
Article by Kimberly Whitaker, 2 April 2008
The Grand Circle is comprised of six National Parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, and Zion.
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Clinton River
Photo by Tyler Maltbie, 2 April 2008
Fiordland National Park, New Zealand -- the end of the world-renown Milford Trek.
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The Grand Canyon
Photo by David Volk, 2 April 2008
A window in the brick tower at Desert View.
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Rural Decay
Photo by John Mueller, 2 April 2008
In it's day this truck probably did an amazing job of transporting essential items from the big city into Elbe, Wa.
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The Road to Mt. Rainier
Article by John Mueller, 2 April 2008
The destination is never the focus of a road trip.
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Cholla Cactus
Photo by juliana dixon, 2 April 2008
field of Cholla in Joshua Tree National Park
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Boss of Quandary
Photo by Ryan Blizzard, 2 April 2008
Arapaho National Forrest: Quandary Peak, Brekenridge, CO.
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Above the Clouds
Photo by arctangent, 1 April 2008
Breathtaking view from the top of Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii.
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Glacier Bay National Park
Photo by Glen Nason, 1 April 2008
The scenic route through the fabled Inside Passage to Alaska leads to Glacier Bay National Park.
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