Many mountains and streams go unnamed on maps of Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve in Alaska. The wilderness is vast and untamed, forcing the people who explore this gorgeous landscape to depend on themselves. Maintaining its wild and undeveloped character, the park offers opportunities to experience both quiet solitude and thrilling recreation. Photo by National Park Service.

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is not only one of the most beautiful places in the country but also one of the snowiest. Park staff work hard to keep the road to the Rim Village open year round, but all of Rim Drive won’t be open for months. Free guided snowshoe walks will continue through the end of April and cross country skis are recommended for those who want to explore the park off plowed roads. With views like this, how can you not want to see more? Photo by Eric Valentine (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Have you heard? It’s National Park Week! With over 400 amazing places to visit, you’re sure to discover incredible views, fascinating history and outstanding recreational opportunities. Another great reason to visit national parks is to observe wildlife. So take the kids and see if you can enjoy the parks as much as these mountain goats at Glacier National Park in Montana. Photo by Rick Sheremeta (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Happy #StPatricksDay! We can’t promise a pot of gold at the end of this double rainbow over Lake Superior, but it’s sure to be an amazing experience at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan. The lake creates dynamic weather, and the area is the second-cloudiest region of the U.S – spring is one of the few seasons when the park has clear skies. Whether there’s clouds, rainbows or blue skies, the view is sure to be enchanting. Photo by Steve Perry (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Come and experience Glacier National Park’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier National Park in Montana is a hiker’s paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Sunset at St. Mary Lake by Matt Simons (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Settlers on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula tried for decades to tame the land. It was logged, burned, drained and farmed, but in the end, nature beat them all back. A peace was found in 1935 when Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established. Now, over 95,000 acres provide habitats to migratory birds and other wildlife. Visitors can explore on foot, bikes, and by kayak, spotting birds and taking incredible pictures like this one. Photo by Dawn Kopp. Check out more awesome refuge images at http://on.doi.gov/1L4ck9w

The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is the nation’s first monument designated in recognition of the area’s biological diversity. The monument’s remarkable ecology is a product of its location at the crossroads of two different mountain ranges. The ancient Siskiyou mountains contain some of the oldest rocks in Oregon, over 425 million years old. Comparatively, the Cascades are children, born by volcanic forces only 40 million years ago. The land and wildlife here are national treasures. Photo by Bob Wick. @mypubliclands

Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is a place where creeks flow freely, wildlife thrives and visitors can find solitude and astounding natural beauty. Located in southwest Montana, the refuge is bounded by high mountains, wildflower filled meadows, grasslands, marshes and forests. This rich system nurtures many mammals, waterfowl, raptors, songbirds and a wide variety of fish.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is key in protecting Red Rock Lakes and other public lands for future generations. For 50 years, the fund has helped preserve some of the nation’s epic landscapes and historic places – providing Americans all across the country with access to parks. Explore 5 amazing places made possible by the fund: http://on.doi.gov/1WteZyR

The first rays of sun hit the top of Mount Rainier and are reflected on the mirror-like surface of Tipsoo Lake. It’s an incredible sight and easy to experience. Mount Rainier National Park in Washington has hiking trails ranging in difficulty from easy to very challenging, so no matter your level of commitment, you can still get some amazing views. Photo by Bob Kim (www.sharetheexperience.org).

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Come and experience Glacier National Park’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier in Montana is a hiker’s paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Sunset at St. Mary Lake by Matt Simons (www.sharetheexperience.org).