Sounds & Images
The national parks are full of exceptional
scenery, from high waterfalls to red cliffs to colorful
wildflowers to incredible wildlife. The natural environment
is also full of natural sounds, from the sound of falling
rain to the sound of the wind blowing through the trees
to the sound of coyotes howling, birds singing, and crickets
chirping. This web site provides the opportunity to see
and hear the nature in parks.
Natural Sounds
Elk bugling in the cool autumn air of Rocky Mt National Park, birds calling in the Everglades, waterfalls thundering into Yosemite Valley, the quiet reverence at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. These are examples of natural sounds that make a trip to our national parks a unique and unforgettable experience.
Natural Sounds »
Photo Galleries
The national parks are full of vivid sights from Old Faithful erupting, to a fawn following her mother, to outstanding wildlflower displays in the spring and the change of colors in the fall, to magnificent mountains. The scenes of nature are varied and endless. It's no wonder we often get asked where to find photos of the national parks and their natural resources.
Access photos from national parks »
Views of the
National Parks
Views of the National Parks (Views) presents stories of the natural, historical, and cultural wonders associated with national parks, so all Americans can discover for themselves why national parks are special places.
Views of the
National Parks »
Web Cameras in the parks
The National Park Service operates digital cameras at many parks to help educate the public on air quality issues. These cameras often show the effects of air pollution such as visibility impairment. Because these cameras are typically located near air quality monitoring sites, the camera web pages display other information along with the photo such as current levels of ozone, particulate matter, or sulfur dioxide air pollutants, visual range, and weather conditions.
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