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Storm light: Mount Holmes & Dome Mountain

Storm light: Mount Holmes & Dome Mountain

NPS photo by Neal Herbert Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brown's Ferry Tavern, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Brown's Ferry Tavern, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cherokee leader John Brown, who owned 640 acres in this area, ordered the construction of Browns Ferry Tavern in 1803. By the 1830s, Brown's land formed the boundary of the Cherokee Nation. In 1838, the road ru... More

Railroad Removal, Tuscumbia Landing, Alabama

Railroad Removal, Tuscumbia Landing, Alabama

Tuscumbia Landing was located at the western terminus of the Tuscumbia, Courtland, and Decatur Railway. This railroad was the only one used for Cherokee Removal. During the summer of 1838, Cherokee detachments ... More

Railroad Removal, Tuscumbia Landing, Alabama

Railroad Removal, Tuscumbia Landing, Alabama

Tuscumbia Landing was located at the western terminus of the Tuscumbia, Courtland, and Decatur Railway. This rail line was the only one used for Cherokee Removal. During the summer of 1838, Cherokee detachments... More

North Officers' Quarters - National Parks Gallery

North Officers' Quarters - National Parks Gallery

View of the north officers' quarters, the last building to be restored at the fort.

Sunset over an interdunal area - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sunset over an interdunal area - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Sunset over an interdunal area Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cape Lookout Light Station - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cape Lookout Light Station - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Cape Lookout Light Station Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sierra Blanca at sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sierra Blanca at sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

Snow in Mitchell Pass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Snow in Mitchell Pass - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Replica wagons on the Oregon Trail stand in the snow in Mitchell Pass.

Big Bend National Park - Desert Tinaja

Big Bend National Park - Desert Tinaja

Ernst Tinaja View Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Saddle Rock seen from the south Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sol Duc Falls, Olympic NP - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sol Duc Falls, Olympic NP - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

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

Grand Teton National Park - Schwabacher's Landing

Grand Teton National Park - Schwabacher's Landing

A famous shot of Schwabacher's Landing reflecting the Teton Range. Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scotts Bluff Dome Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Dome Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dome Rock with yucca in foreground Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mississippi River North of Minneapolis

Mississippi River North of Minneapolis

The Mississippi River is generally calm in summer through this stretch of the river.

Vast, undulating waves of white

Vast, undulating waves of white

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

National parks: Icicles - public domain image

National parks: Icicles - public domain image

Icicles handing from the barracks roof.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings

Sea turtle hatchlings emerge from their nest, crawling through the predator exclosure.

Post Commander's Quarters - National Parks Gallery

Post Commander's Quarters - National Parks Gallery

This house in the middle of officer's row was for the post commander.

Grand Teton National Park - Taggart Lake

Grand Teton National Park - Taggart Lake

Hikers enjoying the Taggart Lake trail. Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scotts Bluff Eagle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Eagle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Arial view of Eagle Rock from the south Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Drifting snow by the Shops building.

Drifting snow by the Shops building.

Though not very high, the snow has drifted up along the side of the shops building. This snowfall was only about 4 inches or so, the drifts can get several feet high with more snow.

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Saddle Rock with trail leading through the tunnel seen from top parking lot

Grand Teton National Park - Oxbow Bend

Grand Teton National Park - Oxbow Bend

A shot of OxBox Bend, with mountains peeking out on top.

Scotts Bluff Eagle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Eagle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The face of Eagle Rock shows many of the geologic layers that form the bluff.

Denali national park - Swirling Lights

Denali national park - Swirling Lights

Taken with a long exposure, photos of the aurora hint at the ethereal beauty and movement of the lights.

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Saddle Rock from the east. Portions of the old Zigzag trail are visible.

Fiddler Crab, Cape Lookout national seashore

Fiddler Crab, Cape Lookout national seashore

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

Commissary and Quartermaster Warehouses

Commissary and Quartermaster Warehouses

The two buildings across the snowy parade ground are the Commissary Warehouse for food stores, and the Quartermaster Warehouse for all non-food supplies. Travel was difficult on the frontier in the winter time... More

White Sands national park - Fiery Sunset

White Sands national park - Fiery Sunset

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

A hazy day in the dunefield - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Andy Chambers homestead - National Parks Gallery

Andy Chambers homestead - National Parks Gallery

Andy Chambers homestead along Mormon Row. Public domain photograph of a cabin, lodge, log home, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Big Bend National Park - Agave Sunset

Big Bend National Park - Agave Sunset

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

Piping Plover Chicks in Nest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Piping Plover Chicks in Nest - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Piping Plover Chicks in Nest Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, 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.

Grand Teton National Park - Cascade Canyon

Grand Teton National Park - Cascade Canyon

A view of Cascade Canyon and the surrounding mountain sides of the Teton Range.

Grand Teton National Park - Building restoration

Grand Teton National Park - Building restoration

Building restoration with Teewinot in background.

Shackleford Stallions Fight - National Parks Gallery

Shackleford Stallions Fight - National Parks Gallery

Most stallion fights are less dramatic, with one horse winning by intimidating the other into backing down.

Big Bend National Park - Cerro Castolon

Big Bend National Park - Cerro Castolon

Cerro Castolon Public domain photograph of mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ranger-Led Wild Horse Watching Tour

Ranger-Led Wild Horse Watching Tour

Ranger-Led Wild Horse Watching Tour Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Shackleford Banks Wild Horse Harem

Shackleford Banks Wild Horse Harem

Shackleford Banks (CALO) Wild Horse Harem Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Eagle Rock at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Eagle Rock at Scotts Bluff National Monument

Arial veiw of Eagle Rock from the south Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

High Chisos Vista - National Parks Gallery

High Chisos Vista - National Parks Gallery

Casa Grande and the Window Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Sands national park - Beautiful lines

White Sands national park - Beautiful lines

Beautiful lines Public domain photograph of a desert, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Green Gulch Vista - National Parks Gallery

Green Gulch Vista - National Parks Gallery

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

Lucas-Fabian homestead - National Parks Gallery

Lucas-Fabian homestead - National Parks Gallery

Lucas-Fabian homestead building with Teton Range behind. Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White Sands national park - Dune aerial

White Sands national park - Dune aerial

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

Dome Rock and Visitor Center - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dome Rock and Visitor Center - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Saddle Rock trail leading to the visitor center with Dome Rock and South Bluff in the background.

Eagle Rock from the South - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Eagle Rock from the South - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Eagle Rock is one of five named rocks in the monument. It forms the north side of Mitchell Pass.

Scotts Bluff Badlands - National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Badlands - National Parks Gallery

The badlands at Scotts Bluff are made of clay and hold a variety of fossils

Pine Canyon Trail - National Parks Gallery

Pine Canyon Trail - National Parks Gallery

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

Scotts Bluff Dome Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Dome Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Dome Rock with a partial rainbow Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Big Bend National Park - Alamo Creek

Big Bend National Park - Alamo Creek

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

Fall colors in the dunes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fall colors in the dunes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

Miners Falls plunges over the Pictured Rocks escarpment

Miners Falls plunges over the Pictured Rocks escarpment

Miners Falls makes a spectacular drop over a sandstone ledge of the Pictured Rocks escarpment.

Dome Rock from Saddle Rock Trail

Dome Rock from Saddle Rock Trail

Dome Rock from the Saddle Rock Trail Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

Fort Larned national historic site - Officer's Row

Fort Larned national historic site - Officer's Row

These buildings are the officers' quarters, known collectively as officers' row.

Big Bend National Park - Dunes Vista

Big Bend National Park - Dunes Vista

Dunes from the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Big Bend National Park - Morning Light

Big Bend National Park - Morning Light

Morning Light Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Larned national historic site - Commissary Warehouse

Fort Larned national historic site - Commissary Warehouse

The commissary warehouse as seen from across the parade ground.

Synchronized Diving, Cape Lookout national seashore

Synchronized Diving, Cape Lookout national seashore

Black Skimmers skim the water's surface looking for food.

More ripples...it almost looks like water!

More ripples...it almost looks like water!

More ripples...it almost looks like water!

Sierra del Carmen Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sierra del Carmen Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Sierra del Carmen Sunset Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff Saddle Rock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Saddle Rock from the trail showing the geologic layering. Public domain photograph of ruins, National Park, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pastels at Sunset - National Parks Gallery

Pastels at Sunset - National Parks Gallery

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

Big Bend National Park - Cactus Vista

Big Bend National Park - Cactus Vista

Blind Prickly Pear with Distant Sierra del Carmen Public domain photograph of cactus plant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wild Shackleford Horse - National Parks Gallery

Wild Shackleford Horse - National Parks Gallery

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

Violets and Storms - National Parks Gallery

Violets and Storms - National Parks Gallery

The Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area is located near the Spring Lake area. The Dunes consist of two natural sand benches located along the Mississippi River.

Light Keepers' View - National Parks Gallery

Light Keepers' View - National Parks Gallery

A view of the island from the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Cherokee Retracement at Pea Ridge National Military Park, Garfield, Arkansas

Cherokee Retracement at Pea Ridge National Military Park, Garfield, Ar...

Pea Ridge National Military Park the park encompasses 4,300 acres and features a reconstructed Elkhorn Tavern, visitors center, museum, self-guided tours and a retracement trail along a 2.5-mile original route ... More

Fall near 4 Lazy F Ranch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fall near 4 Lazy F Ranch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cottonwood trees in fall color with the Grand Teton beyond on the road to the 4 Lazy F Ranch.

Big Bend National Park - Emory Peak

Big Bend National Park - Emory Peak

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

Croton Spring Vista - National Parks Gallery

Croton Spring Vista - National Parks Gallery

Croton Spring Vista Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lines of corals, pinks, and orange.

Lines of corals, pinks, and orange.

Lines of corals, pinks, and orange.

Canoeing and Boating - National Parks Gallery

Canoeing and Boating - National Parks Gallery

Canoeing and boating are popular activities within the park. Canoes can often get paddlers back into shallow water areas while power boaters stay out in the channels and some of the deeper backwaters.

Big Bend National Park - Rock Layers

Big Bend National Park - Rock Layers

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

The Mississippi River from Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area

The Mississippi River from Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area

This down-river view is of the Mississippi River from the bluffs of Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area.

Another aerial view of the dunes

Another aerial view of the dunes

Another aerial view of the dunes

Great Egret, Cape Lookout national seashore

Great Egret, Cape Lookout national seashore

Great Egret taking flight Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Clouds Over the Mountains - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Clouds Over the Mountains - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Clouds gather over the ridge, a view west from the grasslands.

On the edge of the dunes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

On the edge of the dunes - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

On the edge of the dunes Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harbor Seal resting and sun bathing

Harbor Seal resting and sun bathing

Harbor Seal resting and sun bathing

Great Egret catches dinner - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Great Egret catches dinner - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

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

Big Bend National Park - Boot Rock

Big Bend National Park - Boot Rock

Crown Mountain View from Boot Rock in the Chisos Mountains Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

T.A. Moulton Barn - National Parks Gallery

T.A. Moulton Barn - National Parks Gallery

T.A. Moulton Barn at sunrise during fall with the Teton Range behind.

Big Bend National Park - Distant Peaks

Big Bend National Park - Distant Peaks

Cenizo and Mules Ears Peak Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Grand Teton National Park - Cathedral Group

Grand Teton National Park - Cathedral Group

A shot of the cathedral group: the Grand Teton, Mt. Owen and Teewinot.

National parks: Icicles - public domain image

National parks: Icicles - public domain image

Icicles hanging off the roof of the barracks.

Big Bend National Park - Red Rocks

Big Bend National Park - Red Rocks

Blue Creek Trail Vista Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Larned national historic site - Barracks Porch

Fort Larned national historic site - Barracks Porch

View of the barracks porch from the end of the Visitor Center porch.

Saddle Rock Trail - National Parks Gallery

Saddle Rock Trail - National Parks Gallery

Hikers on the Saddle Rock Trail with Scottsbluff in the background

Ripples in the sand - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ripples in the sand - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

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

Scotts Bluff South Bluff - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scotts Bluff South Bluff - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

South Bluff and the visitor center seen from the Saddle Rock Trail tunnel

Wild Horse Harem - National Parks Gallery

Wild Horse Harem - National Parks Gallery

A harem (stallion, mares, and foal) of wild horses rests on the beaches of Shackleford Banks.

Grand Teton National Park - String Lake

Grand Teton National Park - String Lake

A view of String Lake with part of the Teton Range as a backdrop.

Post cemetery blanketed in snow.

Post cemetery blanketed in snow.

The post cemetery is where some 63 soldiers and a few civilians who died at the fort were buried.

National parks: Cormorants - public domain image

National parks: Cormorants - public domain image

Cormorants migrating through coastal North Carolina

East Fork Quinault River, Olympic NP

East Fork Quinault River, Olympic NP

East Fork Quinault River, Olympic NP

Beach through the trees, Olympic coast

Beach through the trees, Olympic coast

Beach through the trees, Olympic coast

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