New York City – New York – USA (by LongitudeLatitude)
Chicago – Illinois – USA (by LongitudeLatitude)
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring this icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks its lower slopes. Created March 2, 1899, Mount Rainier is America’s fifth oldest national park. Photo by Vikas Garg (http://ift.tt/18oFfjl).
Chrysler Building – New York City – New York – USA (by b k)
Nantucket – Massachusetts – USA (by Kenneth Garcia)
On this day 145 years ago, the world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park, was created. For anyone who has visited this incredible land of fire and ice and marveled at the amazing wildlife and unique geologic features, there’s little doubt why Yellowstone is considered one of our nation’s greatest treasures. Even if you weren’t one of its more than 4 million visitors last year, you can still discover fun facts about the park: http://on.doi.gov/24zbV9d Photo courtesy of Michael Hardridge.
Coral Gables – Florida – USA (by Kenneth Garcia)
Stowe – Vermont – USA (by Scott Kublin)
Just outside of Washington, D.C., in Virginia, Great Falls Park is the perfect place to get some exercise. There’s hiking, biking, fishing, climbing and boating opportunities. But, however fast you’re moving, the stunning view of the Potomac River crashing over the falls will stop you in your tracks. Photo courtesy of Jose Torres.
Death Valley National Park – California – USA (by annajewelsphotography)
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