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While flying the plane over Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park on July 24, 2014, Jassen Todorov used his Canon 6D to get this unbelievable aerial view of the area. "It was an unforgettable experience to witness nature at its best," Todorov says.
While flying the plane over Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park on July 24, 2014, Jassen Todorov used his Canon 6D to get this unbelievable aerial view of the area. "It was an unforgettable experience to witness nature at its best," Todorov says.
Jassen Todorov, Your Take
Purple lupine in spring bloom frame the mountains of Teton National Park.
Purple lupine in spring bloom frame the mountains of Teton National Park.
Donald Gibe, Your Take
A foggy bay at Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine.
A foggy bay at Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine.
Dave Thurston, Your Take
The St. Mary Lake glistens at Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Mont.
The St. Mary Lake glistens at Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Mont.
Dara Fazel, Your Take
A spectacular view at the Grand Canyon on the Boucher Trail.
A spectacular view at the Grand Canyon on the Boucher Trail.
Bob Wajszczuk, Your Take
Bison roam on a beautiful day at Grand Teton National Park.
Bison roam on a beautiful day at Grand Teton National Park.
Susan Cinquemani, Your Take
A clear shot at Crater Lake National Park on August 23, 2014.
A clear shot at Crater Lake National Park on August 23, 2014.
Dave Thurston, Your Take
A tree stands alone in the Joshua Tree National Park in March 2014.
A tree stands alone in the Joshua Tree National Park in March 2014.
Ryan McGinley, Your Take
The sun sets on Newman Peak in the Picacho Mountains as seen from the Sunset Trail in Picacho Peak State Park near Tucson, Ariz., on April 4, 2015.
The sun sets on Newman Peak in the Picacho Mountains as seen from the Sunset Trail in Picacho Peak State Park near Tucson, Ariz., on April 4, 2015.
Ryan McGinley, Your Take
Taken from a popular overlook called Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on March 17.
Taken from a popular overlook called Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park on March 17.
Ryan McGinley, Your Take
Sunflowers grow in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Sunflowers grow in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Todd Atherly, Your Take
A replica of a British cannon from the 1700s is displayed in the Yorktown Battlefield in Virginia, part of the Colonial National Historical Park.
A replica of a British cannon from the 1700s is displayed in the Yorktown Battlefield in Virginia, part of the Colonial National Historical Park.
Michelle Stelter, Your Take
The supermoon rises over the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
The supermoon rises over the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Susan Cinquemani, Your Take
A stunning shot of Yellowstone National Park last August.
A stunning shot of Yellowstone National Park last August.
Susan Cinquemani, Your Take
The sun sets in Saguaro National Park in Arizona.
The sun sets in Saguaro National Park in Arizona.
Tammi Elbert, Your Take
A 30 second exposure shot of the night sky in Big Bend National Park
A 30 second exposure shot of the night sky in Big Bend National Park
Chad Spurlock, Your Take
A look back at the Rio Grande River from the Marufo Trail in Beg Bend National Park.
A look back at the Rio Grande River from the Marufo Trail in Beg Bend National Park.
Weston Carls, Your Take
The sun sets in Big Bend National Park in Texas. "It was the best ending to a day of hiking," said contributor Weston Carls.
The sun sets in Big Bend National Park in Texas. "It was the best ending to a day of hiking," said contributor Weston Carls.
Weston Carls, Your Take
Trees stand close to 200 feet in the Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, Calif.
Trees stand close to 200 feet in the Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County, Calif.
Richard Tenenbown, Your Take
Plant life shows up in the Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.
Plant life shows up in the Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.
Dan Eidsmoe, Your Take
Contributor Chad Spurlock came across a bobcat while visiting Big Bend National Park. "I froze when I saw it. You usually see such things in a zoo, but there it was, right in front of me," he said.
Contributor Chad Spurlock came across a bobcat while visiting Big Bend National Park. "I froze when I saw it. You usually see such things in a zoo, but there it was, right in front of me," he said.
Chad Spurlock, Your Take
Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic hot spring is known for the bright multihued algae and bacteria coloring its edges, and the deep blue color at the center of its approximately 200-foot-wide pool.
Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic hot spring is known for the bright multihued algae and bacteria coloring its edges, and the deep blue color at the center of its approximately 200-foot-wide pool.
Todd Atherly, Your Take
It's a rite of passage, contributor Mark Doiron says, for all visitors to the Mesa Arch in the Canyonlands.
It's a rite of passage, contributor Mark Doiron says, for all visitors to the Mesa Arch in the Canyonlands.
Mark Doiron, Your Take
Keys View in Joshua Tree National Park.
Keys View in Joshua Tree National Park.
Kat Ballard, Your Take
Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Lorraine Belinda, Your Take
It's easy to get tunnel vision in the canyons.
It's easy to get tunnel vision in the canyons.
Merry Tibbetts, Your Take
Flag and fog at the Antietam National Battlefield.
Flag and fog at the Antietam National Battlefield.
Paula Mansfield, Your Take
Lassen Peak reflects on Helen Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California.
Lassen Peak reflects on Helen Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California.
Bachir Badaoui, Your Take
Visitors to San Juan National Historical Park in Washington can hike at American Camp.
Visitors to San Juan National Historical Park in Washington can hike at American Camp.
Kat Ballard, Your Take
The main road transecting Death Valley National Park from east to west is California Highway 190.
The main road transecting Death Valley National Park from east to west is California Highway 190.
J. Todd Dussault, Your Take
A coyote in Death Valley on California Highway 190.
A coyote in Death Valley on California Highway 190.
J. Todd Dussault, Your Take
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