Everywhere: Themes: 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.

A view without equal

Photo by Mathilda Williams, 10 November 2007

The layers in the landscape are clearly visible in this image.
Landscape of Denali

Photo by Wendy Ng, 10 November 2007

Taken on the tour of Denali National Park in Alaska.
Assateague Island Dunes

Photo by Shari Pastore, 10 November 2007

Dune grass, sunset at Assateague Island
Sacred Ibis

Photo by melanie scott, 10 November 2007

A lone Sacred Ibis captured at dusk in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
Half Dome

Photo by Paul Cloutier, 11 November 2007

An infrared image of half dome in Yosemite.
Bridal Veil Falls

Photo by Julia Withers, 11 November 2007

Yosemite National Park, CA
at the top of the world

Photo by angela marklew, 11 November 2007

banff alberta...as seen from the gondola
The Picnic Area at the End of Universe

Photo by Eric Hart, 11 November 2007

White Sands, NM, after a rainstorm.
National Park Noel Kempf Mercado

Photo by Gijs Bekenkamp, 12 November 2007

National Park Noel Kempf Mercado, Bolivia.
upper falls

Photo by Jon Brack, 15 November 2007

A hidden boardwalk carries tourists under one of the many waterfalls of this national park, the most visited in Croatia.