“First Light, Panamint Mountains” — The first sunrise light on Rogers Peak and the Panamint Mountains, Death Valley National Park.

How many times have I watched for this first light as it touches the peaks and ridges of the Panamint Mountains before working its way down to the floor of Death Valley? I have no idea, but I’ve been going there for something like 25 years now, so it must be quite a few times! It never gets old…continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/04/23/first-light-panamint-mountains/

The View Over Saint Louis

Being in Saint Louis for work and to visit friends, I also checked off another 'new to me' National Park, Gateway Arch.

The view from 630' high in the sky with nothing below you is one of a kind for sure.

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/the-view-over-saint-louis/

A scenic view of Yosemite National Park featuring the iconic granite cliffs of El Capitan, surrounded by lush trees, a reflective river, and a clear blue sky.

#BuyIntoArt #NationalPark #ElCapitan #Yosemite #California #Valley #Mountains #lush

https://john-twynam.pixels.com/featured/yosemite-national-park-el-capitan-and-valley-view-john-twynam.html

What’s your favorite #nationalpark?

If it’s not one of these, please leave it in the comments

This image has been chosen as a "Photo of the Month" in the "Spirit of the West" group on FineArtAmerica.
So Honored, Thank you!

Yosemite National Park Tunnel View Winter Beauty

A hush fell over Yosemite as a spring snowstorm swept through the valley, dressing the granite giants in a delicate veil of white.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/yosemite-national-park-tunnel-view-winter-beauty-wayne-moran.html

#Yosemite #NationalPark #California #Landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

North Cascades National Park #noca #nationalpark
Information
Issued: 4/22/2025 1:10 PM EDT

State Route 20

State Route 20 is open as of 4/22 but subject to closure by WSDOT on an as needed basis for incidents or emergencies. Before your visit, check the WSDOT real time map for up-to-date information on travel through the North Cascades.

https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

Nestled deep within Washington State's wild North Cascades National Park, Diablo Lake shimmers with glacial hues and mirror-like clarity. In this serene autumn morning scene, low clouds and mist drift across the forested peaks while golden foliage hints at the seasonal shift.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/morning-reflections-diablo-lake-north-cascades-national-park-washington-wayne-moran.html

#DiabloLake #NorthCascades #NationalPark #Washington #mountains #Landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

Warm rusts and oranges, splashes of gold. Cool blues and soft lavenders. Greens of all shades, in the light and in the shadows.

The more you look, the more color you see.

Color Guard of Zion art print -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/color-guard-of-zion-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print

Down In The Depths Of Carlsbad Caverns

No National Park has been on my list for as long as Carlsbad Caverns. And it lives up to the hype of a really cool underworld.

At one point you can see for a half mile horizontally. Underground.

https://thecareyadventures.com/blog/down-in-the-depths-of-carlsbad-caverns/

https://curiositydrive.org/2025/04/20/gallia-narbonensis-to-france/

The Golden Circle is a major #tourist attraction in #Iceland . The #Highlights are Thingvellir #NationalPark , Geysir #geothermal Area, and Gullfoss #waterfall , but there is much more to see. How did you like it?
#travel #BUCKETLIST https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Golden-Circle/

“Morning Dunes” — Death Valley sand dnes in early moorning light.

On my late-February visit to Death Valley I only photographed the dunes on one morning. The dunes are a wonderful subject, but there are lots of other things to see and photograph in this park, and photographing those subjects didn’t leave me much time for the dunes. But it would seem wrong not to visit them at least once! I arrived well before sunrise, loaded up a pack, and walked out in the dim pre-dawn light to look for a good spot to use as a my vantage point…continues: https://gdanmitchell.com/2025/04/19/morning-dunes-2/

190.000 junge #Bäume wurden 2024 im #Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz gepflanzt.

Neben dem #Waldumbau wurden auch neue #Käfer- und #Moosarten entdeckt, Wege instand gesetzt und #Felssturzschäden beseitigt.

Unterstützt wurde die Arbeit von Freiwilligen mit über 14.000 Stunden Einsatz für den #Naturschutz.

https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/sachsen/mdr-190-000-baeume-in-saechsischer-schweiz-gepflanzt-100.html

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park #havo #nationalpark
Park Closure
Issued: 4/18/2025 4:55 PM EDT

Mauna Loa Summit Closed due to Winter Weather Hazards

Mauna Loa summit is closed due to strong winds, and the potential for thunderstorms and blizzard-like conditions. Puʻuʻulaʻula and Red Hill cabin remain open.

Bow Valley Parkway Banff National Park Alberta Canada

The Bow Valley Parkway, a scenic 48-kilometer route between Banff and Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, offers one of the most breathtaking drives in the Canadian Rockies. Winding through lush forests, rugged mountain.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/bow-valley-parkway-banff-national-park-alberta-canada-iii-wayne-moran.html

#Banff #Alberta #Canada #NationalPark #nature #hiking #Landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

White Sands National Park #whsa #nationalpark
Caution
Issued: 4/17/2025 1:41 PM EDT

High Winds Expected

Wind and blowing dust advisories are in effect today, April 17, with gusts up to 50 mph. Do not hike during a windstorm, and do not rely on your footprints to return to your car. Closely monitor the weather while you are in the park.

https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/safety.htm