Hiking the trail - National Parks Gallery

Hiking the trail - National Parks Gallery

You never know who you'll meet on the Chilkoot, this is taken at the trailhead.

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain Goat

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bighorn Sheep Ram - National Parks Gallery

Bighorn Sheep Ram - National Parks Gallery

Bighorn Sheep Ram Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denali national park - Winter Walk

Denali national park - Winter Walk

A lynx stalks across a snowy landscape

Bobcat on Patrol - National Parks Gallery

Bobcat on Patrol - National Parks Gallery

The bobcat is found across the country, but shy and difficult to see. They are opportunistic hunters and hunt prairie dogs among other small animals.

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain Goat

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly bear

Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly bear

Grizzly bear at elk carcass near Geode Creek; Jim Peaco; December 22, 2008 Catalog #18625d; Original #RD7Y5508

Death valley, Coyote II - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Death valley, Coyote II - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A coyote surveys its surroundings. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Muskox and Geese - National Parks Gallery

Muskox and Geese - National Parks Gallery

Muskox and Greater White-fronted Geese on vegetated beach ridges in front of the Igichuk Hills. 3 muskox and 7 geese standing amongst red, green, and orange vegetation.

Yellowstone National Park, Mountain lion

Yellowstone National Park, Mountain lion

Mountain lion in snow; Photographer unknown; No date

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Coyote (Canis latrans) on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly bear

Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly bear

Grizzly bear pulling on elk carcass near Geode Creek; Jim Peaco; December 22, 2008 Catalog #18626d; Original #RD7Y5527

Wildlife Monitoring Camera: Black-tailed Deer - 6/15/09

Wildlife Monitoring Camera: Black-tailed Deer - 6/15/09

A black-tailed deer buck at Olema Creek. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bison Roundup - Wind Cave national park

Bison Roundup - Wind Cave national park

Every few years, Wind Cave rounds up its bison. Because they have no natural predators and cannot leave the park, the park removes a set number of bison to keep their numbers down. These bison are sent to tribe... More

National parks: Lynx - public domain image

National parks: Lynx - public domain image

A lynx in late spring Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Sheep - public domain image

National parks: Sheep - public domain image

Dall sheep in Denali Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Santa Monica - P14 Walking - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Santa Monica - P14 Walking - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

National parks: Eating - public domain image

National parks: Eating - public domain image

A grizzly eating plants Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Pronghorn - public domain image

National parks: Pronghorn - public domain image

The North American Pronghorn is the fastest land animal over a long distance.

Young foal with herd - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Young foal with herd - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Wild (Feral) Horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Glacier Bay National Park - Brown Bear

Glacier Bay National Park - Brown Bear

Brown bear in Johns Hopkins Inlet

Kenai Fjords national park - Black Bear

Kenai Fjords national park - Black Bear

Black bear, rear-view. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

bull elk - Wind Cave national park

bull elk - Wind Cave national park

bull elk Public domain photograph of elk, wild animal, wilderness, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Capitol Reef image - Bighorn Sheep

Capitol Reef image - Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn Sheep The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Ca... More

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

A coyote standing in a prairie dog town. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer, National Parks gallery

Mule Deer, National Parks gallery

A group of Mule deer in the road Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Carbon River Road 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Carbon River Road 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Flood waters rush down the Carbon River Road a day after the storm

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Bull Bison

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Bull Bison

A bull bison walking along the South Unit's Scenic Loop Drive.

Easy Pass - National parks scenic trails

Easy Pass - National parks scenic trails

Mountain goats stand along the Easy Pass Trail. Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wave action, Indiana Dunes national park

Wave action, Indiana Dunes national park

Wave action on Lake Michigan. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bison Cow and Calf - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bison Cow and Calf - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bison cow & calf in Lamar Valley; May 1990; Accession No. 16828

National parks: Pronghorn - public domain image

National parks: Pronghorn - public domain image

Photo of male & female pronghorn Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Photo: Lee McDowell, NPS Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Coyote standing in snow; February 1994; Accession No. 14931

Sunset at Slaven's - National Parks Gallery

Sunset at Slaven's - National Parks Gallery

Sunset at Slaven's Roadhouse Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Omnivore - public domain image

National parks: Omnivore - public domain image

A grizzly eating some greens Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Coyote The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol b... More

Mule Deer Bucks - National Parks Gallery

Mule Deer Bucks - National Parks Gallery

Mule deer are commonly seen around the park, especially near the campground and visitor center. Also called blacktail deer, they are differentiated from whitetail deer by their larger ears and smaller tail, wit... More

National parks: Bison - public domain image

National parks: Bison - public domain image

Badlands bison Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denali national park - Red Fox - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Denali national park - Red Fox - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Red foxes, despite the name, can range in color from red to black to a sort of calico mix of tan and brown shades. A fox that isn't very red is sometimes called a 'cross fox.'

National parks: Bobcat - public domain image

National parks: Bobcat - public domain image

Photo: Teri Stoia, NPS Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bison Closeup - Wind Cave national park

Bison Closeup - Wind Cave national park

A bull bison resting in the grass. Bison grow long woolly coats to keep them warm in the winter.

Tonto national monument - Black Bear

Tonto national monument - Black Bear

Black Bear Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Hearing or seeing coyotes in the park is easy. Coyotes are often seen in prairie dog towns during the morning, afternoon and evening. They can be heard by standing on the prairie and remaining quiet at dusk.

Black Bear - Yellowstone National Park

Black Bear - Yellowstone National Park

Black bear walking near lake; 1976; Accession No. 01589

Bears on Brooks Falls - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bears on Brooks Falls - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Three bears fishing for sockeye salmon on the brink of Brooks Falls.

Two Pronghorn Bucks - National Parks Gallery

Two Pronghorn Bucks - National Parks Gallery

Pronghorns get their name from the adult male's two pronged horns. Each year, both males and females shed and regrow the outer layer of their horn sheath. They are the only animal that sheds their horn sheath.

National parks: Ram - public domain image

National parks: Ram - public domain image

A Dall sheep ram on Denali's Polychrome Mountain

Brown Bear at Water's Edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Brown Bear at Water's Edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Brown bear at the water's edge. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer and young - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mule Deer and young - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Mule Deer and young Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of elk, wild animal, nature,... More

Coastal Brown Bear - National Parks Gallery

Coastal Brown Bear - National Parks Gallery

Brown Bear Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Black Bear

Yellowstone National Park, Black Bear

Black bear at Phantom Lake; 1964; Accession No. 00131 Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bobcat at the Window - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bobcat at the Window - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This bobcat came right up to the windows of the Rincon Mountain District's visitor center. He was just as interested in us as we were in him.

Trotting Red Fox - National Parks Gallery

Trotting Red Fox - National Parks Gallery

A red fox trots across the rocky tundra looking for something to eat.

Roadside Wolf (2009 Spring Road Opening)

Roadside Wolf (2009 Spring Road Opening)

A wolf peeks over the edge on Polychrome Mountain

Denali national park - Ram Horn

Denali national park - Ram Horn

Closeup of the horn on a Dall sheep ram

Gray Fox, Saguaro national park

Gray Fox, Saguaro national park

The Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is the only member of the Dog Family that regularly climbs trees -- even saguaros!

Zion National Park, ZION 14580 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Zion National Park, ZION 14580 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

"Midnight in Zion Canyon" Zion Museum Collection ZION 14580

National parks: Bighorn - public domain image

National parks: Bighorn - public domain image

Bighorn Ram in the canyon Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Denali national park - Ram Closeup

Denali national park - Ram Closeup

Major ridges in a sheep's horns indicate years of its life. These ridges can be difficult to see unless in person, though this ram looks to be roughly five years old.

On the Move - National Parks Gallery

On the Move - National Parks Gallery

A wolf in Denali Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lake Clark national park and preserve - Bull Caribou

Lake Clark national park and preserve - Bull Caribou

A bull caribou grazes in autumn. Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni)

desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni)

Desert bighorn sheep ram in Cima Cinder Cones area.

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain lion

Public domain images of wildlife: Mountain lion

Mountain lion "captured" by remote camera.

Black Bear at Water's Edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Black Bear at Water's Edge - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

A black bear approaching the water. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) - National Parks Gallery

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) - National Parks Gallery

Caribou running in Aniakchak Caldera. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wolf crossing Alum Creek in Hayden Valley

Wolf crossing Alum Creek in Hayden Valley

Wolf crossing Alum Creek in Hayden Valley; Jim Peaco; July 2010; Catalog #18815d; Original #RD7Y2342

Old Bison Bull - National Parks Gallery

Old Bison Bull - National Parks Gallery

Old Bison bulls leave the herd and live on their own for the remainder of their lives.

Great Smoky Mountains Black Bear

Great Smoky Mountains Black Bear

Black bear Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Big Bend National Park - Backlit coyote

Big Bend National Park - Backlit coyote

Coyote. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Yellowstone National Park, Bull Moose

Yellowstone National Park, Bull Moose

Bull moose; 1983; Accession No. 11702 Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black Bear Sow and Cub - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Black Bear Sow and Cub - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Black bear sow and cub on the Paved Trail at Exit Glacier.

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Photo: Lee McDowell, NPS Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fisher in Olympic National Park. Photo by Jess Hoffman

Fisher in Olympic National Park. Photo by Jess Hoffman

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Mule Deer, Badlands national park

Photo: Lee McDowell, NPS Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of elk, wild animal, na... More

National parks: Autumn - public domain image

National parks: Autumn - public domain image

Autumn begins early this far north, with fall colors peaking between mid August and mid September, depending on elevation.

Resting Herd - Wind Cave national park

Resting Herd - Wind Cave national park

Elk generally bed down for the day in the forest and come down to the prairie to graze at dusk.

Denali national park - Two Grizzlies

Denali national park - Two Grizzlies

Grizzlies resting in the subarctic sunshine Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Glacier national park - Grizzly Bear

Glacier national park - Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Storm, Potholes Turnout - National Parks Gallery

Storm, Potholes Turnout - National Parks Gallery

Storm over Cathedral Group from Potholes Turnout Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bighorn Rams closeup - National Parks Gallery

Bighorn Rams closeup - National Parks Gallery

Bighorn Rams closeup Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wolves on the Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Wolves on the Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A wolf in Denali Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brown Bear Looking for Dinner - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Brown Bear Looking for Dinner - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Young brown bear in intertidal zone turning over rocks to find a meal of barnacles or other intertidal life.

Elk in Velvet with Cowbirds - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Elk in Velvet with Cowbirds - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

For most of the year, a bull elk's antlers are covered in a soft fuzzy tissue called velvet. This tissue will be rubbed off at the end of summer to reveal the fully grown antlers underneath. If a bull's diet is... More

P15 Remote Cam - National Parks Gallery

P15 Remote Cam - National Parks Gallery

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grizzly Bears and Wolf - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Grizzly Bears and Wolf - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Two grizzly bears and wolf near bison carcass in Lamar River;.Jim Peaco;.July 5, 2010;.Catalog #18696d;.Original #RD7Y2825

National parks: Elk - public domain image

National parks: Elk - public domain image

A small group of elk on the Ridgeline Nature Trail Public domain photograph of elk, wild animal, wilderness, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mountain Lion Roaming at Night - Public domain zoological illustration

Mountain Lion Roaming at Night - Public domain zoological illustration

A collared mountain lion is spotted near Mulholland Highway in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

National parks: Browsing - public domain image

National parks: Browsing - public domain image

Plants make up a significant part of a bear's diet. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Coyote walking through grass & sagebrush Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eagle Eye, National Parks gallery

Eagle Eye, National Parks gallery

Eagle Eye Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Bobcat - public domain image

National parks: Bobcat - public domain image

Bobcats are mostly active at night and spend the day in rock shelters.

Brown Bear eating salmon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Brown Bear eating salmon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Bears fish for salmon in a variety of ways. This brown bear attempts to "guide" the salmon into its mouth with its paw. Very fun to watch each bear perfect its angling skills throughout their lives at Brooks River.

Everglades national park - Florida panther

Everglades national park - Florida panther

Photograph of Florida panther taken during winter or spring of 2006.

Florida panther at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Florida panther at night - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Photograph of Florida panther taken by a remote camera at night during the week of January 21-30, 2004.

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

National parks: Coyote - public domain image

Coyotes are often seen along park roadways.

Cub in the Bushes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cub in the Bushes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A young bear in brush Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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