North America Nature pictures

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Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

See spectacular mountain regions, follow breathtaking roads winding through stunning wilderness and discover exciting food and art scenes in stylish cities. 

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Pamper yourself at this luxury retreat on the shores of Lake Tahoe, where mountains promise adventure activities, beaches are inviting and social life glitters.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Experience one of America’s iconic natural sights, a sweeping view of the forests, waterfalls and monolithic granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley.

Spot sea life and admire the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Big Sur region from the top of this 19th-century lighthouse.

Explore the spectacular mountains, dense forests, glittering glaciers, serene lakes and charming mountain lodges of Canada’s oldest national park.

Explore the spectacular mountains, dense forests, glittering glaciers, serene lakes and charming mountain lodges of Canada’s oldest national park.

Walk to this pretty waterfall, stand at viewpoints with superb coastal views and spot varied wildlife in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

Swim, hike, scuba dive, go boating or simply lounge on the shore and enjoy the stunning views at this stretch of sandy beaches.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

See spectacular mountain regions, follow breathtaking roads winding through stunning wilderness and discover exciting food and art scenes in stylish cities. 

Panoramic and solitary views of the Badwater Basin and Panamint Valley, especially stunning at sunset, offer rewards at the end of a washboard-like drive.

This scenic inlet offers a beautiful beach, island, waterfalls, wreck dives, heritage sites and campgrounds with views over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe.

See spectacular mountain regions, follow breathtaking roads winding through stunning wilderness and discover exciting food and art scenes in stylish cities. 

Panoramic and solitary views of the Badwater Basin and Panamint Valley, especially stunning at sunset, offer rewards at the end of a washboard-like drive.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

The view of this turquoise lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks has been immortalized on countless postcards and on the back of 20-dollar bills in Canada.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.