Nature from above :
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As we celebrate #NationalParkWeek, journey with us through the lens of space, where our U.S. national parks captivate from above.⁣

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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:
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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/Landsat8⁣

Image 3: The heart of Shenandoah National Park viewed from the Landsat satellite. A long thin cloud stretched from the center to the left of the image, leaving a small shadow under it. The orange and brown swath across the image highlights the hilly backbone of the park, where leaves had turned to their fall colors. The rest of the image is filled with green and light brown patches of land of more than 518 miles of hiking trails. Credit: NASA/Landsat5⁣

Image 4: Big Bend National Park viewed from the Landsat 7 satellite. A multitude of rock formations with a dark spot at the center and a bone-dry appearance. A black line delineates the park perimeter. The arid landscape appears in muted earth tones, some of the darkest hues associated with volcanic structures. Credit: NASA/Landsat7⁣