Planning a summer trip to somewhere dramatic, peaceful and completely unplugged from everyday life? A visit to a National Park might bring that perfect balance of slowing down with intent while also offering up breathtaking views photographers dream of.
National Parks protect irreplaceable ecosystems that serve as habitats for countless species, life sustaining watersheds, carbon storing forests and so much more. These aren’t just beautiful places. They’re essential ones. Protecting and respecting them contributes to the health of this planet we all share. And they’re everywhere. National Parks span the globe and photos of them live on Flickr. If you don’t have a trip planned yet, we invite you to browse some of the groups featured here, you might find the inspiration to finally book that trip.
The Flickr groups below are just a small selection of what’s out there. Dive in to find stunning photos, tips from fellow visitors and a community of photographers dedicated to capturing these landscapes and the life within them.
Australian National Parks
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Australia has thousands of national parks and conservation reserves to protect Australian native landscapes such as rainforests and eucalypt woodlands, as well as unique native plants and wildlife.
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Finnish National Parks
National parks and strict nature reserves constitute the backbone of the Finnish network of nature conservation areas. In Finland there are 40 national parks with a total surface area of 1,003,300 hectares.
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U.S. National Parks
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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National Parks of Canada
There are 37 national parks and 11 national park reserves in Canada that represent 31 of Canada’s 39 terrestrial natural regions and protect approximately 343,377 square kilometers of lands in Canada. These wild places, located in every province and territory, range from mountains and plains, to boreal forests and tundra, to lakes and glaciers, and much more. Parks Canada is responsible for protecting these areas, and for managing them for visitors to understand, appreciate, and enjoy in a way that doesn’t compromise their ecological integrity.
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Irish National Parks
Step closer to nature. Step closer to Ireland’s timeless glacier-formed landscapes and habitats pulsating with life, where nature speaks directly in its own voice.
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Peak District National Park (UK)
The National Parks were created as part of the post-World War II re-establishment process. Spurred on by the increasing desire for everyone to have access to the countryside, National Parks were created to bring long-term protection to areas of beautiful countryside that were highly valued for physical and spiritual refreshment.
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When you head out on your own adventure, don’t forget to share what you find. The landscapes inside these parks offer shots you simply can’t get anywhere else and the Flickr community wants to see them. Post your photos, share what you’ve learned along the way and help spread the love for these places worth protecting. Your photography has the power to inspire!
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