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 dave scaringe, 23 March 2008
The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park, California
Photo by Christopher Robleski, 25 March 2008
The back side pass in Mesa Verde National Park, CO.
Photo by John Kiely, 26 March 2008
The morning sun catches the mists rising over Ennerdale in the Lake District National Park, UK.
Photo by Henrik Lehnerer, 26 March 2008
The Yosemite National Park is one of the big attraction and tourist destinations in California.
Photo by Valery Rizzo, 26 March 2008
Photo by Jonpaul Douglass, 26 March 2008
On the road right outside IrazĂș Volcano National Park in Costa Rica I spotted these cows in this misty scene.
Photo by PORTIA SODERBERG, 26 March 2008
View from the summit of Zion's Angel's Landing trail.
Photo by Maurizio Moretto, 27 March 2008
This curious succulent plant occasionally sprouts among the dry and rocky outcrops of the Ishalo National Park.
Photo by Chad Foreman, 27 March 2008
If you've never been to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in the Fall, add it to your list of must see places.
Photo by Joshua Blankman, 28 March 2008
Looking over the top part of a 190 foot outcrop, the King and Queen Seat, in Rocks State Park in Maryland, USA.