Friday, September 26, 2014

Beauti-fall! Collection of stunning images shows rich colors of America's National Parks as Fall sets in

Beauti-fall! Collection of stunning images shows rich colors of America's National Parks as Fall sets in


This stunning selection of scenic shots capture the breath-taking beauty of Fall across America's national parks.
As the summer blaze makes way for Fall, the parks are lit up by a rich, red colour.
From a stream trickling down Tennessee's Great Smoky National Park to the majestic Rocky Mountain to bears wandering through brightly-coloured flowers in Alaska, the images bring to life the parks' diverse landscape.
Each picture was collated by the U.S. Department of the Interior - the agency which protects US land, water and wildlife.
Spokesman Tim Fullerton said: 'As warm days give way to cool, crisp nights, the landscapes take on a series of new shades - from yellows and oranges to reds and browns - making it an ideal time to explore the national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands.' 
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, which has an almost pristine ecosystem and the same species of flora and fauna since prehistoric times
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Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, which has an almost pristine ecosystem and the same species of flora and fauna since prehistoric times
The world famous Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado features majestic mountain views, mountain lakes, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments
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The world famous Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado features majestic mountain views, mountain lakes, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments
A bear wanders through brightly coloured flowers in Alaska's Denali National Park, which encompasses more than six million acres 
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A bear wanders through brightly coloured flowers in Alaska's Denali National Park, which encompasses more than six million acres 
Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, is the most visited national park in the US. It was chartered by the Congress in 1934 and dedicated by President Roosevelt in 1940
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Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, is the most visited national park in the US. It was chartered by the Congress in 1934 and dedicated by President Roosevelt in 1940
Olympic National Park, in Washington, has four areas:  the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, rainforests on the west side and  forests on the drier, east side
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Olympic National Park, in Washington, has four areas: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, rainforests on the west side and  forests on the drier, east side
Oregon's Crater Lake lies in the caldera of an ancient volcano called Mount Mazama that collapsed 7,700 years ago and is the deepest lake in the US 
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Oregon's Crater Lake lies in the caldera of an ancient volcano called Mount Mazama that collapsed 7,700 years ago and is the deepest lake in the US 
Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite in California is internationally recognised for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls and clear streams
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Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite in California is internationally recognised for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls and clear streams
Acadia National Park, in Maine, was originally   Lafayette National Park in 1919, the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi River, and was renamed Acadia in 1929
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Acadia National Park, in Maine, was originally Lafayette National Park in 1919, the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi River, and was renamed Acadia in 1929
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a series of regions characterised by rock outcroppings, steep bluffs and grassy plains
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The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a series of regions characterised by rock outcroppings, steep bluffs and grassy plains
Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah, is 100 miles long and boasts colourful canyons, ridges and buttes (pictured)
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Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah, is 100 miles long and boasts colourful canyons, ridges and buttes (pictured)


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That bear looks like it is having a bad hair day.