National Parks

The Grand Tsingy in Madagascar Is a Deadly Forest of Limestone Needles

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The African country of Madagascar boasts plenty of wildlife, but it also features the world's largest stone forest. Some of the limestone peaks reach as high as 2,600 feet, and the nature reserve is home to several unique endangered plants and animals including lemurs.

Prehistoric Footprints Tell An Incredible Story

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Thousands of years ago, our prehistoric predecessors inhabited a planet that looked very different. And even all this time later, we are still learning how they lived and behaved. A discovery in New Mexico teaches us about a young child's journey.

Fat Bear Week is Back and Bigger than Ever

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We’re Weighing In On The Heaviest Competition of the Season: Fat Bear Week

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All the bear booties of the world, unite for Fat Bear Week.

Eagle Cliff Mine

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Nature photographer Ian Shive is on assignment in Joshua Tree National Park looking for secret spots that aren't on the map. Join him on the quest to find the Eagle Cliff Mine, which is one of the oldest in the park.

National Parks to Visit in Alaska

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Explore a world of wild beauty and pure adventure.

Mount Whitney: A View from the Top

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Explore the Secret Mines of Joshua Tree

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Explore Utah's National Parks

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Experience Yellowstone National Park From All Angles

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Bring It On, Mount Whitney

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Climbing the world’s highest peaks tests every aspect of your being, and as a nature photographer, it can test your skill.

The American Wolf is Making a Comeback

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The wolf evokes a strong reaction in most of us, whether it’s romantic images of the apex predator howling at the full moon, or anger at wolves encroaching on cattle grazing land.It’s a controversial topic, and so it’s even more important to sort fact from fiction.

Yellowstone National Park, the Beauty and History that Lie Within

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Yellowstone was created by President Theodore Roosevelt, when the American West wasn’t under the expansive urban sprawl that is enduring today. Yet the foresight of protecting the place for “future generations” became a hallmark of America. As we celebrate the last 150 years, I wonder what it means to preserve Yellowstone (or any national park) for the next 150 years and beyond. What does the word “generations” mean? Generations of wildlife? People?

Secrets of Joshua Tree National Park, California: The Eagle Cliff Mine

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While America’s National Parks are renowned for their popular, natural icons, such as Old Faithful in Yellowstone or El Capitan in Yosemite, the parks also protect a tremendous amount of lesser known, or even unknown, historic and natural features that are no less mesmerizing.

Nature in Focus | Hiking Sequoia National Park

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Nature photographer Ian Shive ventures into Sequoia National Park in California with just his smart phone. That's right, no pro camera or fancy lenses. Can he get the same epic sunset shots?

Nature In Focus | Yellowstone National Park, Generations of Beauty and History

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Nature Photographer Ian Shive tells the story of Yellowstone's rich history that goes beyond its 150th anniversary as a National Park. As we celebrate, what does it means to preserve Yellowstone (or any national park) for the next 150 years and beyond for future generations. What does the word “generations” mean? Generations of wildlife? People?

Nature in Focus | Uncovering Pinnacles National Park

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Photographer and conservationist Ian Shive explores the lesser-known Pinnacles National Park, finding a unique landscape full of winding trails, towering rock formations, and one of the rarest species of bird found in the wild.

Capturing the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

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