Zion National Park

So here are some pictures of Zion National Park taken by my brother and a few taken by me... sorry there are so many. I just think some of them are pretty cool. Also the ones of my brother are to show what people will do in order to get "the perfect shot." I hope he doesn't kill me if he ever finds out i posted these here, and also, hope you enjoy!!

-- Victoria

http://youtu.be/6iG5L1AdsSk
This is a video i found as well, it is also one of my sources.

Alone and at home crossing the Sierra -- latimes.com

Alone and at home crossing the Sierra -- latimes.com

Ten design lessons from Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture by Matt Linderman of 37signals

Ten design lessons from Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture by Matt Linderman of 37signals

Grand Canyon National Park

(citations for images included in the paper)

Joshua Tree National Park Pictures

The first image is a general map of the park, while the following three portray the physical attractions that entice visitors to the park. The symbolic Joshua trees, for which the park is aptly named, are displayed in the second picture, and the final two show the awe-inspiring rock formations that are products of years and years of erosion. As displayed by the third picture, many rock-climbers are attracted to JTNP in order to experience the sheer spirituality associated with interacting with such a  powerful landscape. 

Katie Larson

Pictures of Yosemite, California

      Yosemite is one of the earliest national parks in the U.S.. The purpose to build the park around Sierra Nevada is for human recreation and environment reservation at the same time.  (Photos are from the official website of Yosemite: http://www.yosemite.com/explore-yosemite/photo-gallery, http://www.yosemitepark.com/)

A Selection of Photos from Mesa Verde

These are photos of Mesa Verde National Park, primarily drawn from the park's official website. The first four show the cliff dwellings that are the park's primary attraction. The final image shows how a road that once strayed into a neighboring reservation, but which was rerouted once local Native Americans started selling souvenirs, food, and helicopter rides on the roadside.