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National Parks
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Albert Henry Barnes Photographs 
 A collection of over 300 photographs by Albert Henry Barnes documenting western Washington state around the turn of the 20th century. Searchable by keywords and browsable by topic (Columbia River, homesteading and farming, Mount Rainier National Park, outings and recreation, and Tacoma). Includes brief information on the photographer and painter. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/barnesweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 18, 2005 The American Southwest: A Guide to the National Parks and Natural Landscapes of Southwest USA
This travel site covers national parks and related natural wonders in Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and California, including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Carlsbad Caverns, and Yosemite, among many others. Though the information is brief and there are no links provided to the official sites for each park, there are photographs and some maps making it a good starting place for people planning a trip through the Southwest. Information is also provided on state parks and related areas of interest. http://www.americansouthwest.net/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Parks, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel Last updated Jan 21, 2002 Assateague Island National Seashore
Located in Virginia and Maryland, this seashore is home to more than 300 wild horses, as well as many birds and other wildlife. This site has information about wildlife in the area, including a photo gallery and a list of migratory birds. Also has details about the Chincoteague Wild Pony Swim (held annually in late July), which was made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 book, "Misty of Chincoteague." http://www.assateagueisland.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Hobbies, Mammals, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 15, 2004 The Butterfly Farmer: Educational Resources
Find out just what the difference is between a moth and butterfly as well as many additional butterfly facts at this site. Included is information and photos of many different types of butterflies, butterfly farming, and even how to volunteer in a Costa Rican National Park. There are a few links to related resources. Sponsored by a butterfly farm near San Jose, Costa Rica. http://www.butterflyfarm.co.cr/ed/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 5, 2003 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
This park of eighty caves in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico, features the "Big Room," a cave with a ceiling up to 250 feet high, that is one of the largest cave chambers in the world. Twelve public domain photographs illustrate some of the park's features. The site includes general information about the park, programs, tours, and links to cave-related sites. Includes a teacher's guide with links to history activities, geology, bats, plants, and animals located in the caverns, a student glossary, and a list of references. http://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm Topics: Geology, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Death Valley National Park
They don't call it that for nothing. The National Park Service advises on safely visiting this desert of over three million acres. There's information on hiking trails and backcountry roads; geology, wildlife, and plants; care for this fragile environment; camping; permits; photographs; a detailed park map; ghost towns; and the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act. http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Denali National Park & Preserve
This national park in Alaska features Mount McKinley, and "countless other spectacular mountains and many large glaciers. Denali's more than 6 million acres also encompass a complete sub-arctic eco-system with large mammals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, and moose." The site provides tourist information, management documents, and photos and information about flora, fauna, natural features, and history and culture. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Dwight Watson Photographs
This database features the work of Dwight Watson, an amateur photographer, skier, and mountaineer, who photographed the mountains and forests of Washington state. His subjects include Mount Baker, the Cascades, Mount Rainier, Wenatchee National Forest, Olympic National Park, Mount Adams, and Glacier Peak. Searchable by category or keyword. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/watsonweb/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 10, 2005 Exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park
This site includes information about the cultural history, natural history, geology, eruptions, and hydrothermal activity at this northern California park. There are also maps, climbing and hiking information, a photo gallery, and general information for park visitors. http://www.shastahome.com/lassen-volcanic/park.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Judy Natal: Earthwords
An exhibit of over 20 photographs by Judy Natal, "in which she juxtaposes the urban language of signs with the quiet expanse of [California's] Joshua Tree National Park." Includes a brief essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/earthwords/ Topics: Parks, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Lassen Volcanic National Park
All four types of volcanoes are found within Lassen Volcanic National Park's 106,000 acres. Visit the virtual visitor information center to learn about the park's unique geology. Selected links include photos from the 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak, a glossary of terms, a geologic time scale, and U.S. Geological Survey publications. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Park Service: Digital Image Archives
A collection of public domain images of national parks, monuments, battlefields, and historic sites. Browse by park name. http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/imagebase.html Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 1, 2003 National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Official site for the national park located in the Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley. Features information about the pinnacles, which are eroded remains of a volcano, as well as wildflower viewing, hiking, and climbing opportunities. Includes photos, park management documents, and information about wildlife found in the park. http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Parks Portfolio: Mount Rainier
This portion of the online version of a book (originally published by the National Park Service in 1931) presents black-and-white photographs of Mount Rainier (Washington state). Describes the mountain's glacier system as a "frozen octopus" and poetically describes features such as Edith Falls, Van Trump Park, the Tahoma Glaciers, Nisqually Glacier Bridge, Longmire Springs, Mirror Lake, Spray Park, Paradise Valley, and Comet Falls. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/portfolio/portfolio4.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Photo Essays at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Over a dozen photo essays of botanical field trips to various places around the world: the Cordillera de Cóndor region of the Andes mountains; the Venezuelan Guayana; Gabon; Madidi National Park, Bolivia; Yunnan, China; and the Republic of Georgia. Other essays focus on dry tropical habitats regions and passionflowers or passionfruit (the species Passifloraceae). Several include plant checklists. Searchable. http://www.mobot.org/mobot/photoessays/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Science Last updated May 10, 2005 Rainier National Park Mountain Glacier Wonderland Photograph Album
"A series of [50] images produced by Ranapar Studio of Tacoma, Washington [state] to highlight the scenic, recreational and tourist activities to be found in Rainier National Park. The album dates from the mid-1920s and documents the early development of Mount Rainier National Park." Includes information about the Rainier National Park Company. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/glacierweb/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 19, 2004 The War Relocation Centers of World War II: When Fear Was Stronger than Justice
A lesson plan designed to study the U.S. government's confinement of people of Japanese ancestry to relocation centers during World War II. Resources include maps, readings, photographs and layouts of the Manzanar (California) and Rowher (Arkansas) camps, activities, and links to related Web sites. From the U.S. National Park Service program, Teaching with Historic Places. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/89manzanar/89manzanar.htm Topics: History, Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, World War II Last updated Jun 20, 2007 World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
The "In Depth" section of this site contains text and photographs outlining the story of the USS Arizona and the events of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor. Includes links to separate lists of USS Arizona casualties (with rank, service, and home state), survivors, and Pearl Harbor casualties. "Education Programs" features a lesson plan related to the memorial. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, Military, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, World War II Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Yosemite Online: The Website of the Yosemite Association
This site has visitor information for Yosemite National Park; a Diary section containing contemporary and historic observations and photography tips; Nature Notes ; a Newsroom with news clippings and a selection of Yosemite comic strips ( Farley ) by San Francisco Chronicle cartoonist Phil Frank; annotated links to both official (National Park Service) and unofficial Web sites about Yosemite; and, during daylight hours, a Webcam. http://www.yosemite.org/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 15, 2002 |
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