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Enjoy the beauty of American National Parks with these 10 gorgeous images

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Source: Sam Jezak/NationalParks.org

The National Park Foundation hosts an annual contest for amateur photographers across the United States, and last year’s winning entries are truly spectacular.

National Parks’ Share the Experience photo contest 2019 winners

If you can’t make it to a national park, take heart; you can still appreciate their magnificent beauty with these 10 stunning photos from the National Parks Foundation’s annual ‘Share the Experience’ photo contest 2019. The contest received almost 10,000 photos from amateur photographers across the country, sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands. 

For his winning entry, Mr. Jezak received $10,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at The Hermitage Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winning picture will also be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
1. Grand Prize winner: Redwood National and State Parks in California. (Sam Jezak) For his winning entry, Mr. Jezak received $10,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at The Hermitage Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winning picture will also be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Source: nationalparks.org
Mr. Brant received $5,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at the Fairmont XV Beacon courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
2. Second place winner: Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. (Matt Brant) Mr. Brant received $5,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at the Fairmont XV Beacon courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Source: nationalparks.org
Mrs. Mueller received $3,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at Basin Harbor Resort courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
3. Third place winner: Badlands National Park in South Dakota. (Glenda Mueller) Mrs. Mueller received $3,000, a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 24 L Soft Cooler Tote and 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at Basin Harbor Resort courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Source: nationalparks.org
4. Fan Favorite No. 1 winner: Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas. (Richard Henry) Source: nationalparks.org
Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners received a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at either West Baden Springs Hotel or French Lick Springs Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
5. Fan Favorite No. 2: Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. (Nina Hayes) Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners received a Transporter 40 Expedition Duffle courtesy of Osprey Packs, a 21oz Bottle courtesy of Hydro Flask, a two-night stay at either West Baden Springs Hotel or French Lick Springs Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Source: nationalparks.org
6. Adventure and Outdoor Recreation category winner: Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. (John Blough) Source: nationalparks.org
7. Historical and Cultural category winner: Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. (Jody Shealer) Source: nationalparks.org
8. Scenic, Seasons and Landscape category winner: Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii. (Saurabh Trivedi) Source: nationalparks.org
9. Family, Friends and Fun category winner: Glacier National Park in Montana. (Julia Wilhelms) Source: nationalparks.org
10. Wildlife category winner: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Floria. (Eric Fisher) Source: nationalparks.org
Bonus Pic. Urban Playgrounds category winner: Gateway Arch National Park in Missouri. (Jaclyn Hartman) Source: nationalparks.org

The Share the Experience Photo Contest 2020

The Share the Experience Photo contest is a special opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to share their love of parks, beautiful views, unique finds, and hidden treasures of America’s national parks. The contest is hosted in partnership with six participating federal agencies, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Recreation.gov. To enter, see below.

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The Share the Experience Photo Contest is an annual photography competition encouraging all nature lovers and amateur shutterbugs to capture their favourite views, moments and adventures in the national parks and public lands. To enter the 2020 contest.