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.
Photo by Fabian Foo, 21 March 2008
One of New Zealand's famous tropical glaciers, Fox Glacier extends from the heights of the Southern Alps into the temperate rainforest below.
Photo by romain brisson, 21 March 2008
Photo by steve estvanik, 21 March 2008
Mountain goats, licking salt from climber's pack, Gladys Pass, Olympic National Park,Washington.
Photo by Pamela Brumbley, 21 March 2008
This was taken in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Photo by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid, 21 March 2008
An Ancient Hohokam petroglyph, that is located at Signal Hill in Saguaro National Park.
Photo by Susan Mullaney, 21 March 2008
Glaciers National Park, Argentina
Photo by Jason Pierce, 21 March 2008
Photo by michele molinari, 22 March 2008
Perito Moreno Glacier.
Photo by Jay El, 22 March 2008
Sitting at the edge of the South Rim of The Grand Canyon, eyeing the North Rim some 10 miles away.
Photo by Charles Bash, 23 March 2008
From the top of the butte, you can look down to see a civilization that is hard for use to imagine.