Nature from above 🛰️
As we celebrate
#NationalParkWeek, journey with us through the lens of space, where our U.S. national parks captivate from above.
Check out the NationalParkService for ideas on visiting a park near you. Dark sky conditions in many parks are ideal for stargazing! See our “What’s Up” skywatching guide to in the night sky each month:
go.nasa.gov/WhatsUp
Image description:
Image 1: Rocky Mountain National Park viewed from the Landsat 8 satellite in the summertime. Most of the image is covered in green/brown rugged mountain trails and vistas. Except for a few patches, seasonal snow is mostly gone. Credit: NASA/Landsat8
Image 2: Biscayne National Park viewed from the Landsat 8 satellite. At the center of the image, a turquoise body of water is between the land of the northernmost Florida Keys and dark blue Atlantic Ocean. On the right, above the ocean are little puffs of clouds spread throughout. On the left, a patch of green/brown land. Credit: NASA/Landsat...