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Mongollon cliff dwellings, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 2015.

Mongollon cliff dwellings, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 201...

For thousands of years, groups of nomadic peoples used the caves of the Gila River as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, people of the Mongollan culture decided that it would be a good place to call home. Th... More

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Living historians at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

A young Junior Ranger fishes for an opportunity to earn park trading cards at the South Camden Family Fishing Day held at the Father Doyle Fishing Pier in New Jersey on June 11, 2016. Families participated in a... More

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is located in Arlington National Cemetery. The land was once a 1,100 acre plantation owned by George Washington Parke Custis. His only surviving child, Mary Anna Rand... More

National Parks of Nebraska - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

National Parks of Nebraska - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Hey Nebraska! How’s the good life? Oh, by the way…Happy 150th! In 1867, you became the 37th state in the Union! The birthplace of Kool-Aid, Arbor Day, the world’s largest train yard, and the T.V. Dinner, Nebras... More

GREE elem IMG_1876 - National Parks Gallery

GREE elem IMG_1876 - National Parks Gallery

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grand Canyon: Sunset at Yavapai Point: SR 0700

Grand Canyon: Sunset at Yavapai Point: SR 0700

Where are the best views of sunset in Grand Canyon National Park? There is no one best place for watching sunrise or sunset, just good places and better places. Look for a viewpoint that juts into the canyon wi... More

Washington Monument, National Mall and Memorial Parks, 2015.

Washington Monument, National Mall and Memorial Parks, 2015.

On December 4, 1799 George Washington died. Robert Mills designed the Washington Monument to be the tallest building in the world to represent Washington's lofty ideals. It was dedicated the tallest building in... More

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

Superintendent Conway and Deputy Regional Director Meade prepare to cut the ribbon, signifying the release of Baldwin 26 to the rails.

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

Water quality demonstration during BioBlitz event at Steamtown National Historic Site.

Interpretive Activities, Nature Walk. Chief Sequoyah Tree.

Interpretive Activities, Nature Walk. Chief Sequoyah Tree.

SEKI Historic Image Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

GREE elem IMG_1894 - National Parks Gallery

GREE elem IMG_1894 - National Parks Gallery

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

GREE elem IMG_1894 - National Parks Gallery

GREE elem IMG_1894 - National Parks Gallery

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Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Early 20th century barracks. In 1903-1907, the southern edge of the Parade Ground became the site of the new headquarters building and four barracks.

Death valley, bath house - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Death valley, bath house - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Walter Scott, also known as Death Valley Scotty, made himself a legendary character by his constant publicity-seeking tactics, including the “Scott Special”, or “Coyote Special” – a Santa Fe train which, under ... More

Muir Woods National Monument, California

Muir Woods National Monument, California

Until the 1800's, many northern California coastal valleys were covered with coast redwood trees similar to those now found in Muir Woods National Monument. The forest along Redwood Creek in today's Muir Woods ... More

Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

The southern edge of the Parade Ground became the site of the new headquarters building and four barracks built in 1903-1907. Of the four barracks that flanked the headquarters building (building 991) three bar... More

Alcatraz Island at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Alcatraz Island at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Warden's House. After 1907, reinforced concrete became the standard construction material on Alcatraz. Reinforced concrete was not in common use until after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, when it w... More

Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Barracks and Parade Ground at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

The southern edge of the Parade Ground became the site of the new headquarters building and four barracks built in 1903-1907. Of the four barracks that flanked the headquarters building (building 991) three bar... More

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Griggs VC

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Griggs VC

The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is frequently overcast. This landscape is other worldly and reveals the tremendous power of the earth's forces. This entire valley was filled with ash over the course of one 60... More

Grand Canyon Nat. Park: Shuttle at Monument Creek Vista 5744

Grand Canyon Nat. Park: Shuttle at Monument Creek Vista 5744

Along Hermit Road on the South Rim, the shuttle stop at Monument Creek Vista marks the start of the Greenway Trail. The Hermit Road section of the Greenway Trail accommodates hikers, bicyclists, and visitors us... More

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

National parks: Sequoia - public domain image

National parks: Sequoia - public domain image

This photo is an entry to the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Facebook Photo Contest

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Women_043.jpg

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Women_043.jpg

NPS employee talking to visitors in front of Chief Sequoyah in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

The San Francisco Peaks - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The San Francisco Peaks - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The view from the top of Citadel Pueblo Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. Aviation Unit at Shenandoah National Park

U.S. Aviation Unit at Shenandoah National Park

U.S. Park Police Aviation Unit at Shenandoah National park, Teamwork Poster.

New River Gorge national park and preserve - Endless Wall

New River Gorge national park and preserve - Endless Wall

The Endless Wall - a popular rock climbing destination. Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National Parks of Arkansas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

National Parks of Arkansas - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

For many, the Natural State may seem more Southern than Midwestern. But hey ya’ll… its close proximity to Omaha, its geographic footprint in the middle of the country, and its historical and cultural ties with ... More

Rio Grande Vista - National Parks Gallery

Rio Grande Vista - National Parks Gallery

Rio Grande Vista Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

National parks: SITK_26342_wm - public domain image

National parks: SITK_26342_wm - public domain image

Picryl description: Public domain image of a world heritage landmark, natural or regular park, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Devils Canyon Campsite - National Parks Gallery

Devils Canyon Campsite - National Parks Gallery

Devils Canyon Campsite Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Icon National Parks of South Dakota, public domain photograph

Icon National Parks of South Dakota, public domain photograph

South Dakota boasts an impressive list of iconic National Parks including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and more. Whether your plans are for hiking, biki... More

YOSE SAR Hoist - National Parks Gallery

YOSE SAR Hoist - National Parks Gallery

Search and Rescue helicopter at Yosemite National Park Picryl description: Public domain photograph of Yosemite National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Pictured Rocks Bridalveil Falls

Pictured Rocks Bridalveil Falls

Bridalveil Falls Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Every Kid in a Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Every Kid in a Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

SNP Centennial Poster - Every Kid in a Park Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Big Badlands Overlook - National Parks Gallery

Big Badlands Overlook - National Parks Gallery

The layers of the Badlands represent past environments in geologic time. The environment represented by the Brule Formation, seen here, would have been a cool, dry grassland much like the Great Plains are today.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

National Parks of Kansas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

National Parks of Kansas - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The state of Kansas is a treasure trove of unique landscapes, outdoor activities, historical places, and monuments to freedom, equality, and change. So the next time you look at a pancake and think Kansas, reme... More

Parade Ground at Fort Assinniboine

Parade Ground at Fort Assinniboine

LIBI_00030_00737; A black-and-white photograph of the parade ground at Fort Assinniboine, Montana; handwritten pencil notation on verso reads: “Fort Assinniboine, Montana” Produced by D. F. Barry, on unknown ... More

View from Long Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View from Long Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

A view of the New River Gorge Bridge from Long Point

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

Recreate Responsibly Picnic Area Poster

Recreate Responsibly Picnic Area Poster

Remember to RECREATE RESPONSIBLY when visiting your National Parks by following these five tips: 1) KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, 2) KEEP IT CLOSE, 3) KEEP YOUR DISTANCE, 4) KNOW YOUR LIMITS, and 5) KEEP IT WITH YOU. For... More

The Green River flows along a wall of twisted and layered rock.

The Green River flows along a wall of twisted and layered rock.

The Green River is about to enter a low canyon. The canyon wall on the right shows multiple rock layers that twisted during a geologic uprising.

Welcome to Tallgrass Prairie NPRES

Welcome to Tallgrass Prairie NPRES

Image of Tallgrass Prairie NPRES welcome sign Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

People in Aviation 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

People in Aviation 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

People in Aviation Public domain photograph - aircraft, aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Virtual Visit Junior Ranger Stamp

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau NHP Virtual Visit Junior Ranger Stamp

Can't visit the park in person? Most of our Junior Ranger activities can be completed through the virtual tour! Follow the links below to download a Junior Ranger book and virtually visit! Junior Ranger Bookle... More

Coastal Plain (Western Gulf) - Public domain map

Coastal Plain (Western Gulf) - Public domain map

Coastal Plain (Western Gulf) Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pictured Rocks Little Portal - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pictured Rocks Little Portal - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Little Portal Point along the Pictured Rocks, as viewed heading west on a hazy day.

Buffalo National River - Skull Rock

Buffalo National River - Skull Rock

Skull Rock is a popular landmark on the Buffalo River. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Grant Tree at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Grant Tree at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

This photo is an entry to the Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Facebook Photo Contest

National parks: aaaDSC_0310 - public domain image

National parks: aaaDSC_0310 - public domain image

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Getting Directions - Wind Cave national park

Getting Directions - Wind Cave national park

Although bison are not known known for their ability to read, it never hurts to look at a map. These majestic animals may be encountered on park trails at any time, but are unpredictable and dangerous. Visitors... More

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

Interpretive Activities, Nature Walk.

Interpretive Activities, Nature Walk.

SEKI Historic Image Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Theodore Roosevelt, Father of our National Parks’

Theodore Roosevelt, Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee. Public domain photograph of New York historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Devils Tower national monument - Devils Tower

Devils Tower national monument - Devils Tower

Devils Tower rises above its surrounding landscape. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Capitol Reef image - Capitol Gorge

Capitol Reef image - Capitol Gorge

View from the short spur trail to the "Tanks," also known as waterpockets, potholes, or tinajas. Capitol Gorge, the canyon in the photo, was the original road through Capitol Reef until 1962.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Giant Sequoias

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Giant Sequoias

The light in the Giant Forest at this time of year will astound you.

Cliff Shelf Nature Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cliff Shelf Nature Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

With wide-open views, Cliff Shelf Nature Trail is an excellent spot for birdwatching.

High school youth at Nankoweap - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

High school youth at Nankoweap - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Group photo of Grand Canyon Unearthed Participants at Nankoweap granaries Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

HFCA 1607_NPS Equipment_160.jpg

HFCA 1607_NPS Equipment_160.jpg

NPS employees putting gas into an NPS vehicle in Grand Teton National Park.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

Storm over Endless Wall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Storm over Endless Wall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Storm clouds build up over Endless Wall Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

Special boat used for bathymetry studies at Crater Lake.

Maintained airstrip at Dry Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Maintained airstrip at Dry Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

The National Park Service maintains two airstrips at Dry Bay.

‘Theodore Roosevelt, Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt, Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Search And Rescue_003_U.jpg

HFCA 1607_NPS Employees, Search And Rescue_003_U.jpg

U.S. Air Force plane landing. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: USP_6133 - public domain image

National parks: USP_6133 - public domain image

View from side door of USPP Eagle 1 overlooking National Mall including rear of helicopter

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

National Parks of North Dakota - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

National Parks of North Dakota - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Often lumped together as “The Dakotas,” without much of a thought beyond that, the two states deserve a closer look as they offer parks like none other, well, maybe like each other? Just kidding… Well, almost. ... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Virgin River Bridge

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Virgin River Bridge

Spanning North Fork of Virgin River on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway

Fiber Works artists with Superintendent Mark Engler

Fiber Works artists with Superintendent Mark Engler

National Parks in Quilts premier at Homestead National Monument of America

Centennial Banner, National Parks gallery

Centennial Banner, National Parks gallery

Banner highlighting iconic parks of the Midwest region. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bridges, bridge at Lodgepole. [8x10 print]

Bridges, bridge at Lodgepole. [8x10 print]

SEKI Historic Image Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Lake Reflection.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks - Lake Reflection.

SEKI Historic Image Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Worthington Farm and Monocacy Location Map

Worthington Farm and Monocacy Location Map

Worthington Farm. Monocacy Battlefield is comprised of six properties: the Baker, Best, Lewis, Thomas, and Worthington Farms, as well as the Gambrill Mill tract. The agricultural landscape served as the stage f... More

Provinces of Nebransas - National Parks Gallery

Provinces of Nebransas - National Parks Gallery

Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

HFCA 1607_NPS Equipment_158.jpg

HFCA 1607_NPS Equipment_158.jpg

NPS employees picking something up next to a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park.

Maintained airstrip at Dry Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Maintained airstrip at Dry Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

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

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

Temples of the Sun and Moon in Cathedral Valley

Temples of the Sun and Moon in Cathedral Valley

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Devils Tower Side View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Devils Tower Side View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The boulder field sits below as Devils Tower extends to the blue sky.

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Barren Buttes

Theodore Roosevelt national park - Barren Buttes

The North Unit of TRNP provides stunning views of contrasting barren buttes of Bentonite Clay and the lush green river valley bottom. The greater elevation found in the North Unit compared to that of the South ... More

HFCA 1607_Mission 66_445.jpg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

HFCA 1607_Mission 66_445.jpg - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

NPS Ranger leading a group of visitors through a forest. Image Number 76-433-23.

Devils Tower national monument - Towering Above

Devils Tower national monument - Towering Above

A view of Devils Tower from the boulder field by the Tower Trail.

Twin Sisters group campsite - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Twin Sisters group campsite - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

rock, no tent pad, no shade, vault toilet Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

National parks: Nebraska - public domain image

National parks: Nebraska - public domain image

Nebraska (including Kansas) Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Golden gate national recreation area - Milagra Ridge

Golden gate national recreation area - Milagra Ridge

Sign at Milagra Ridge Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Santa Elena Canyon - National Parks Gallery

Santa Elena Canyon - National Parks Gallery

Santa Elena Canyon Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joshua Tree National Park - Joshua Tree national park - Helicopter Pilots

Joshua Tree National Park - Joshua Tree national park - Helicopter Pil...

Helicopters are needed in Search & Rescues, wildland firefighting, and to access remote areas of parks.

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

‘Theodore Roosevelt Father of our National Parks’

Sepia painting on paper, using coffee.

Giant Sequoia Stumps, Misc. Groups, Burnt Monarch, group photo.

Giant Sequoia Stumps, Misc. Groups, Burnt Monarch, group photo.

SEKI Historic Image Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Archeology ABCs Acknowledgements. Minute Man national historical park

Archeology ABCs Acknowledgements. Minute Man national historical park

Acknowledgements page Public domain photograph related to Russian military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fiber Works artists with Superintendent Mark Engler

Fiber Works artists with Superintendent Mark Engler

National Parks in Quilts premier at Homestead National Monument of America

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