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.
Photo by Devin Hayes, 26 July 2008
Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park, Ca.
Photo by Kelly Saunders, 26 July 2008
Be able to explore an underwater world is amazing and Curacao is teaming with marine life
Photo by craig fraizer, 28 July 2008
Photo by Thomas Talhelm, 30 July 2008
Chang Hai, or "Long Lake," at over 3,100 meters high, awaits visitors at the end of the western valley in Jiuzhaigou.
Photo by Sam Scholes, 30 July 2008
Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one the most important historical buildings in the United States.
Photo by Marie Doepken, 30 July 2008
I love Vancouver!
Photo by Saul Beeson, 31 July 2008
Alcatraz Island National Park - San Francisco, California.
Photo by Tammy Espino, 31 July 2008
Take a walk down the trail to some gorgeous views of Lake Mead.
Photo by Sam Bowman, 1 August 2008
Ocean Beath, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is beautiful, but only if you don't come imagining a classic Southern California beach.
Photo by G. Anderson, 1 August 2008
I was unprepared for the absolute beauty of this park.
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