Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An 18th-century brick house with a tall white tower in the center of its roof stands amongst the bare branches of surrounding trees. Lo... More
Harry Combs, right, aviation pioneer and donor of 1903 Wright flyer re...
Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites
Colonial Parkway - Jones Mill Pond
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: With the dark spruce lining the water and the many open vistas, visitors can see how Jones Mill Pond maintained the image of most beauti... More
U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor survivor, retired CAPT. Jack Evans stands in fr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel A Barker, USN Release Status: Release... More
Tom Brokaw (left), NBC Nightly News Anchorman, poses for a picture wit...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More
Former U.S. Navy Sailor John Finn (right), a Medal of Honor recipient ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 James E. Foehl, USN Release Status: Released ... More
The Naval Reserve Training Facility Rises on the Central Wharf
Original caption: NPS staff and site supporters were divided about the appropriateness of the facility, which would dominate the wharf for more than two decades. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Administr... More
Official Photographer of the White House Renovation
Caption: The official photographs of the renovation of the White House are being taken by Abbie Rowe, photographer, National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Mr. Rowe and the equipment used by him in ... More
Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Petrified Tree Stumps
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Designated a National Monument in 1969, Florissant Fossil Beds preserves incredibly detailed insect and plant fossils dating to 34 milli... More
Off-duty US military personnel visit Del Morro Castle, a national hist...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Glenna Houston Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
A view of Del Morro Castle, a national historic site maintained by the...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Glenna Houston Release Status: Released to P... More
A view of the San Juan coastline from Del Morro Castle, a national his...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Glenna Houston Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More
Flags fly at Del Morro Castle, a national historic site maintained by ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A view of restoration work being completed by the Army Corps of Engine...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More
A view of Del Morro Castle, a national historic site maintained by the...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) Leroy Cameron films Boatswain's Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Larry V. Nordby draws a map of various items at the site of a historic...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) Leroy Cameron films Boatswain's Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Photographer's Mate 2nd Class (PH2) Leroy Cameron films Boatswain's Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BM2) Harold Beaver and Hull Maintenance Te...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BM2) Harold Beaver and Hull Maintenance Te...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
An aerial view of Fort Jefferson. Members of the Naval Reserve Mobile...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BM2) Harold Beaver and Hull Maintenance Te...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Dv) William Krumpelman Ii Release Status: Relea... More
First Flight Society President Rex Peters, far left, with Harry Combs,...
Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites
First Flight Society President Rex Peters, far left, with Harry Combs,...
Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites
USS ARIZONA Memorial, maintained by the National Park Service
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry C. Mitchell Release Stat... More
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Captain Jack's Stronghold in Lava Beds ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A walk through Captain Jack's Stronghold is a unique experience. The spirit of the Modoc people can still be felt. The traditional cultu... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Dante's View
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Dante's View in the Black Mountains is considered the most magnificent view of Death Valley. Location: California (36.221° N 116.727° W... More
Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road - Cross-Country Fun in Rocky Mount...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family enjoys cross-country skiing between the snowy trees in Rocky Mountain National Park. Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, C... More
Trail of the Ancients - Horsecollar Ruin at Natural Bridges National M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The photo shows the granaries as well as the distinctive doorways of Horsecollar Ruin, named because the doorways look like collars used... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Sunset from Zabriskie Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A fantastic desert sunset illuminates the sky above Death Valley. Location: California (36.420° N 116.812° W) Status: Public domain. P... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - View of the Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Colorful and crystal-clear views of the entire valley are captured from Dante's View. Location: (36.220° N 116.727° W) Status: Public ... More
Northwest Passage Scenic Byway - Nez Perce National Historical Park in...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A unit of the National Park Service, this visitor center and museum conveys the history and culture of the Nimiipuu people, and provides... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Wash
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The parched earth and distant hills of Furnace Creek Wash make up some of the most fascinating landscapes of Death Valley. Location: Ca... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Artist's Palette
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Chemically altered limestone and hematite provide eerily beautiful landscapes in the Black Mountains. Location: Black Mountains, Califo... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Titus Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The walls of Titus Canyon are composed of layers of condensed sediments. Location: California (36.824° N 117.171° W) Status: Public do... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Red Cathedral
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Composed of cemented gravel and weathered to exist in its current state, Red Cathedral is one of the most fascinating sites in Death Val... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - View from Father Crowley Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view shows the Argus Mountain Range and Panamint Valley from Father Crowley Point. Location: California (36.355° N 117.541° W) St... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Scotty's Castle Gate
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The "J" on the gate stands for Albert Johnson, a wealthy insurance man who funded one of Scotty's goldmines. The "S" stands for Walter S... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Red Pass Switchbacks of Titus Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A view of Red Canyon switchbacks from Titus Canyon shows off more of the fascinating shape and color of Death Valley's geography. Locat... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Wildlife Tracks in Sand Dunes
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tracks of insects, lizards and birds are left on the surface of the white sand dunes. Location: California Status: Public domain. Phot... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rhyolite's Famous Bottle House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A trip to Rhyolite's famous bottle house is well-worth the side trip from Death Valley. Location: California (36.899° N 116.830° W) St... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Scotty's Castle Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors wander inside the castle museum and learn about the legend of Scotty's Castle . Location: California (36.457° N 116.868° W) S... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Telescope Peak from Dante's View
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Far across a mineral-strewn valley from Dante's View, one can see Telescope Peak, the highest point in the Panamint Mountains. Location... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Darwin Falls
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Astoundingly lush and green compared to other Death Valley landscapes, the 30 foot Darwin Falls in the Panamint region is one stop trave... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rock Mosaic at Mosaic Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Mosaic Canyon gained its name from these fascinating mosaics of rock fragments that cemented themselves to canyon walls during a rainsto... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Harmony Borax Works
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The ruins of Harmony Borax tell the story of the Borax mining industry which makes up so much of the history of Death Valley. Location:... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The peaks and points of the Furnace Creek Badlands are captured beautifully from this vantage point. Location: California Status: Publ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Cut
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Furnace Creek Cut leads the eye into the distant mountains. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from National Park S... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rhyolite Ghost Town
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This turn-of-the-century mining town has been abandoned for years, but still provides an intriguing glimpse into the lives of miners who... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Panamint Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view looks at the Panamint Valley. It can be seen to the east of milepost 48.6. Location: California (36.335° N 117.478° W) Statu... More
Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Biking past Directional Sign in Cape Lookou...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: In Atlantic, a bicyclist pedals past a standard white-on-brown NPS directional sign which gives distances to three locations in the Cape... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Darwin Falls in the Panamint Region
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A mere half-hour hike from the road, Darwin Falls is a surprise to travelers who have seen the rest of the dry Death Valley landscape. ... More
Colonial Parkway - Archers Hope
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From the pathway, Jamestown Island can be seen in the the misty distance. Location: Jamestown Island, Virginia (37.213° N 76.782° W) S... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Death Valley Sand Dunes
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor walks through the golden sand dunes at Death Valley. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from National Park Se... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Red Cathedral From a Distance
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Red Cathedral is caught in afternoon light, bringing out the rich crimsons and coppers of the rock. Location: California Status: Publi... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Badlands and Gower Gulch
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: View the rugged geology of Gower Gulch from many vantage points above the Badlands. Location: California (36.411° N 116.839° W) Status... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Badlands South of Zabriskie Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Colorful rock formations shaped by wind and weather create a subdued landscape in the Badlands in Death Valley. Location: California (3... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Red Cathedral and Surrounding Golden Canyo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Layers and layers of rock lead to the distant Red Cathedral, shown on the right. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo fro... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Scotty's Castle Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Interpretive displays inside the museum discuss the significance of Scotty's Castle to the history of Death Valley. Location: Californi... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Natural Bridge in Natural Bridge Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This natural bridge in Natural Bridge Canyon is only one of many geological wonders in Death Valley. Location: California Status: Publ... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Arlington House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: With majestic pillars and classic structure, the Arlington House welcomes visitors. Location: Location: Virginia (38.883° N 77.066° W) ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rock Layers of Mosaic Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Stratum of sediments and minerals make up the fascinating geology of Mosaic Canyon. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Ubehebe Crator
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An aerial shot of the Ubehebe Crator looks like a view of another planet entirely. Location: California (37.011° N 117.455° W) Status:... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Death Valley Sand Dunes
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The wind changes the surface of the sand dunes each day. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from National Park Service ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Manly Beacon at Golden Canyon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The gold-hued Manly Beacon contrasts brilliantly with the blue sky at Golden Canyon. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rainbow Canyon and the Argus Mountains
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view shows Rainbow Canyon and the Argus Mountain Range as seen to the west at milepost 45.00. Location: California (36.379° N 117.... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Manly Beacon
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Named after a legendary gold seeker William Manly, who helped his party survive being lost in Death Valley, Manly Beacon is located at G... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Furnace Creek Badlands illustrate the geologic wonders of Death Valley nicely. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo f... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Beavertail Cactus
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The shallow roots of the Beavertail Cactus have allowed it to flourish in the dry Death Valley earth. Location: California (37.018° N 1... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Water on the Salt Flats of Death Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shallow pools of water exist for only days in Death Valley. Most water evaporates as quickly as it comes. Location: California Status:... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - View from Red Pass
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The view from Red Pass shows the layers of mountains, hills, and formations you will see from a day-hike through Titus Canyon. Location... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Bottle House in Rhyolite
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The quirkiest attraction in Rhyolite, the Bottle House will be sure to catch your attention. Location: California (36.901° N 116.829° W... More
Trail of the Ancients - Kiva and Ladder at Three Kiva Pueblo
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors may climb the ladder into the reconstructed kiva and wander through the residence block around the kiva at the Three Kiva Puebl... More
Colonial Parkway - Tree Lined Parkway
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shady roads and beautiful scenery welcome visitors along the Colonial Parkway. Location: Virginia (37.270° N 76.701° W) Status: Public... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Salt Flats
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Composed of 1,000 foot thick chlorides and sediments, the Salt Flats are eerily desolate. Location: California (36.345° N 116.863° W) ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - An Abandoned Structure in Rhyolite
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Just east of Death Valley is Rhyolite, NV, one of the largest ghost mining towns in the country. Location: California (36.900° N 116.82... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Sliding Rocks at Racetrack Playa
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the apparent mysteries of Death Valley is that of the sliding rocks on Racetrack Playa. How the rocks slide across the completely... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Cholla Cactus
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the most common forms of cacti in the Death Valley region is the Cholla Cactus, most notable for its green flowers. Location: Ca... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Visitor to Racetrack Playa
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor wonders at the puzzle of a sliding rock that makes a curved trail on Racetrack Playa. Location: California Status: Public do... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Darwin Falls From Above
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Darwin Falls cascades over craggy rocks year-round. Location: California (36.321° N 117.525° W) Status: Public domain. Photo from Nati... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Scattered formations and rocks dot the Furnace Creek Badlands. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from National Park Se... More
Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Wayfinding Signs at Davis
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At a key turn, a thicket of wayfinding signs greets the eastbound traveler. A freestanding NC scenic byway sign, a NPS sign directing tr... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Scotty's Castle Museum
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An exhibit at the Scotty's Castle museum showcases the history of the man behind the castle and artifacts from the castle collection. L... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rogers, Bennet, and Telescope Peaks
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Three of the highest peaks in the Panamint Mountains can be seen from across the valley at Dante's View. Location: California (36.418° ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Petroglyphs at Klare Spring
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Ancient petroglyphs on the walls of Klare Spring in Death Valley's Titus Canyon are still well preserved for visitors to see. Location:... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Aguereberry Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fantastic views of Death Valley are seen from this vantage point high above Furnace Creek. Location: California (36.358° N 117.048° W) ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Fields of Desert Gold
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fields of yellow flowers extend to the distant mountains. Location: California (36.606° N 117.147° W) Status: Public domain. Photo fro... More
Colonial Parkway - Felgates Creek
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Blue skies contribute to this sweeping view of the York River from the Colonial Parkway Location: Virginia (37.274° N 76.586° W) Statu... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Dante's View Road
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Follow this windy road through the Black Mountains to reach Dante's View. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from Natio... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Charcoal Kiln in Snow
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An old charcoal kiln from the silver mining era of Death Valley still stands despite harsh weather and wind. Location: California (36.2... More
Trail of the Ancients - D shaped tower at Hovenweep National Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Around 1200 AD, thousands of stones were piled to form this "D" shaped tower, a form not seen often in the Four Corners region. The buil... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Scotty's Castle
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Built by a flamboyant mine promoter in the early 1900s, Scotty's Castle is open for "living history" tours offered by the Park Service. ... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Cottonball Basin
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: These vast salt flats, called Cottonball Marsh, make up the view from the Harmony Borax Mines. Location: California Status: Public dom... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Manly Beacon from Zabriskie Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of the many views you can see from Zabriskie Point is this perspective of Manly Beacon. Location: California (36.420° N 116.812° W)... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - The Badlands in Death Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Late afternoon creeps over the pastel-colored Badlands of Death Valley. Location: California (36.417° N 116.833° W) Status: Public dom... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - View of Badwater from Dante's View
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Badwater, 282 feet below sea-level, can be seen in its entirety from Dante's View. Location: California (36.214° N 116.732° W) Status:... More
George Washington Memorial Parkway - Arlington National Cemetery
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shady trees and grassy knolls provide a quiet walking area for those who visit this thought-provoking cemetery. Location: Location: Vir... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Furnace Creek Badlands
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The erratic, wavy patterns of the Furnace Creek Badlands are visable from this point high above. Status: Public domain. Photo from Nati... More
Death Valley Scenic Byway - Lower Furnace Creek Wash
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Dark, rough terrain makes up the landscape of Lower Furnace Creek Wash. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo from Nationa... More