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Gray Hairstreak butterfly - National Parks Gallery

Gray Hairstreak butterfly - National Parks Gallery

This furry little guy packs a venomous punch

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Double rainbow
Rattlesnake and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Rattlesnake slithering under a yucca plant.

National parks: Thirsty - public domain image

National parks: Thirsty - public domain image

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

Sun over the chaparral - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rain and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Rain and yucca - National Parks Gallery

Even the hardened yucca needs a drink every now and then.

National parks: Rainfdrops - public domain image

National parks: Rainfdrops - public domain image

Rain storms at the park bring about amazing transformations.

Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Sun rises over Resca de la Palma Battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning dew
Trail at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Trail at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Trees line the trail at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black-bellied whistling duck - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
View of the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

View of the battlefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

You can't beat the views from the battlefield overlook.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Early morning
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy start

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Foggy start

Fog encircles the picnic area early in the morning.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield view

You can't beat the views from the battlefield overlook.

Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Sunrise at Resaca - National Parks Gallery

Sun rises over Resca de la Palma Battlefield

Texas tortoise on the move - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sun and rainfall - National Parks Gallery

Sun and rainfall - National Parks Gallery

Storm cloud in the distance on a sunny day

Through the yucca - National Parks Gallery

Through the yucca - National Parks Gallery

A view through a hollow yucca trunk. Public domain photograph of a tunnel, arch structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning dew
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rattlesnake coiled

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Rattlesnake coiled

Western diamondback rattlesnake coiled on the grass. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Mighty mesquite
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Fort Brown

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Fort Brown

Cannon barrel at Fort Brown Public domain photograph of a column monument, city square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

National parks: Trailhead - public domain image

National parks: Trailhead - public domain image

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

Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield.

Sunrise at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield.

Sunrise and thin layer of fog at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Resaca view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Resaca view

Wooden deck overlooking water at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Long and winding trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Long and winding trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The park provides around 2 miles of paved walking trails.

A pointed view - National Parks Gallery

A pointed view - National Parks Gallery

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

National parks: Boardwalk - public domain image

National parks: Boardwalk - public domain image

Boardwalk across the coastal prairie Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Queen butterflies and blue mistflower

Queen butterflies and blue mistflower

Queen butterflies and blue mistflower Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chaparral trail

National parks offer you the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail view

A chaparral lined trail connects the overflow parking lot to the visitor center. It also offers great opportunities to view wildlife.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Good morning
Machinery on the march - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Bright sun

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Bright sun

The sun shines bright over the battlefield.

Texas horned lizard - National Parks Gallery

Texas horned lizard - National Parks Gallery

Texas horned lizard camouflaging on the ground Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Yucca sunrise

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Yucca sunrise

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

Western diamondback rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western diamondback rattlesnake - National Parks Gallery

Western diamondback rattlesnake slithering through the grass.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Coastal prairie

The coastal prairie features unique plants, shrubs, and trees.

View from the overlook - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
National parks: Sunbath - public domain image

National parks: Sunbath - public domain image

A mesquite soaks up the last sunlight of the day

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Early morning at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Colorful chaparral
View from below - National Parks Gallery

View from below - National Parks Gallery

Yuccas or "Spanish Dagger" are some of the more notable plants at the park.

Sunset at the park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sunset at the park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

National parks: Raindrops - public domain image

National parks: Raindrops - public domain image

The plants of the chaparral take in a drink. Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harness the power - National Parks Gallery

Harness the power - National Parks Gallery

A Ranger harnesses the power of Palo Alto. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Storms clouds
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Looking up

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Looking up

You can see why the yucca is also known as Spanish Dagger

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Shady spot

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Shady spot

Clouds loom over the living history field

Storm on the horizon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A cloudy day - National Parks Gallery

A cloudy day - National Parks Gallery

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

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Chiltepin plant
A shady spot - National Parks Gallery

A shady spot - National Parks Gallery

Clouds loom over the picnic areas

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Stormy day

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Stormy day

Storm clouds brew over the visitor center

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Majestic clouds
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified butterfly

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified butterfl...

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

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Pink sunset
Caught in your web - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Caught in your web - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Daylight moon

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Daylight moon

A pale moon shines in the blue daylight sky.

Storm on the horizon - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
National parks: Lantana - public domain image

National parks: Lantana - public domain image

Desert lantana plant with yellow bloom

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning view

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Morning view

Getting to the park early provides great photo opportunities.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified moth

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Unidentified moth

An abundance of natural resources at the park makes it difficult to identify them all right away.

National parks: Yucca - public domain image

National parks: Yucca - public domain image

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

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Walking trail
High wire act - National Parks Gallery

High wire act - National Parks Gallery

An orb spider on its web with storm clouds in the background

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield overlook

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Battlefield overlook

View from the battlefield overlook Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

U S flag flying at half staff Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Last rays
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Trail closeup
Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Horned lizard

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Horned lizard

A horned lizard tries camouflage on the ground.

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - Camphor daisy

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

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In remembrance

U S flag flying at half staff in remembrance of 9/11

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In bloom

Palo Alto battlefield national historical park - In bloom

A Dallas Red Lantana blooms along the trail Public domain scan of drawing, 20th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Visitor center entrance - National Parks Gallery

Visitor center entrance - National Parks Gallery

The entrance to the visitor center features a replica U.S. 6-pounder.

South Texas stalwart - National Parks Gallery

South Texas stalwart - National Parks Gallery

Sunlight shines through a mesquite tree

National parks: Chaparral - public domain image

National parks: Chaparral - public domain image

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

Palo Alto prairie - National Parks Gallery

Palo Alto prairie - National Parks Gallery

A shot of the park looking southeast