Everywhere: Themes: National Parks

Where nature provides a spectacular view, countries around the world have established national parks to preserve the beauty. From Canada to Costa Rica and Mongolia to Madagascar, we invite you to take us on a tour of the world's best national parks.

Annapurna Sanctuary

Photo by Dan Darroch, 17 May 2008

Strong winds at high altitude created this amazing lenticuler cloud formation over the Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal.
Cinque Terra

Photo by João Almeida, 17 May 2008

Sunset somewhere between Corniglia and Vernazza
Red Sky

Photo by Ken Howard, 17 May 2008

Sunrise on Skyline Drive at Shenandoah National Park.
Tikal National Park - The North Acropolis

Photo by Susan Ranney, 18 May 2008

Sitting in the stillness up on Temple II in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, it’s hard to imagine the bustling Mayan crowds and bright colors that adorned the powerful city-state 1200 years ago.
Lunch break

Photo by Jennifer Hattam, 19 May 2008

Enjoying the sun and scenery during a kayaking trip in Abel Tasman National Park.
Blue Ridge Dawn

Photo by Amelia Quicke, 21 May 2008

Sunrise over the Pisgah National Forrest in the Blueridge Mountains near Little Switzerland, North Carolina
Kayaking Isla Espiritu Santo

Photo by David Wong, 21 May 2008

Kayaks offer an up-close view of the dramatic cliffs and tranquil beaches around Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Light Through Yonder Redwood Breaks

Photo by Alicia Bruce, 22 May 2008

Muir Woods National Monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California.
Along Trillium Trail, Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Photo by Heather Jacobsen, 23 May 2008

Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the US.
Mount Cook/Aoraki

Photo by Wanagi Zable-Andrews, 23 May 2008

Mt Cook/Aoraki National Park, New Zealand (over Lake Tekapo).