A gorgeous view down river from above the Grotto in Zion National Park.

Photo: Tom Morris

There are some sights that are just too beautiful for words. Like the view from Glacier Point overlooking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

Photo: Kevin Perez (submitted to the www.sharetheexperience.org photo contest)

Another amazing sight in America’s great outdoors. A #rainbow in the distance over Rocky Mountain National Park.

Photo: VIP Schonlau

A foggy and misty spring morning begins in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  

Photo: Sharon Canter

Summer nights in Joshua Tree look a lot like this. In other words, beautiful.

Photo: Sarah Chah

Good morning from Canyonlands National Park.

Photo: Manish Mamtani

One of the most spectacular #lightning strikes we have ever seen. This photo was taken near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Photo: Travis Roe 

One of the most stunning photos we have ever seen of Old Faithful at #sunrise in Yellowstone National Park.  

Photo: Tracy Ferguson

Not all of our public lands are far from urban areas. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area chronicles two hundred years of history, from Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican Republic, to maritime history, and the California Gold Rush. It also provides some pretty killer views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.

Photo: Justin Kern

This view is waiting for you in Arches National Park every night. What are you waiting for?

Photo: Jacob W. Frank