![These snaps capture true winter wonderlands – as Mother Nature's icy grip takes hold of America's National Parks. From snow-capped mountains in Yosemite to an icy still Glacier Bay, the incredible images show their beauty is year round. In other breath-taking shots crisp frost lines the paths through Great Smokey Mountains and Crater Lake has had more than a dusting of snow. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/db/d0/0001d0db_medium.jpeg)
These snaps capture true winter wonderlands – as Mother Nature's icy grip takes hold of America's National Parks. From snow-capped mountains in Yosemite to an icy still Glacier Bay, the incredible images show their beauty is year round. In other breath-taking shots crisp frost lines the paths through Great Smokey Mountains and Crater Lake has had more than a dusting of snow. Each stunning shot was collated by the U.S. Department of the Interior – the agency which protects US land, water and wildlife. Tim Fullerton, Director of Digital Strategy, said: “America's public lands are just as beautiful this time of year as they are in the warmer months. Snow and ice turns national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands into a winter wonderland, enhancing the beauty of nature in America's great outdoors”. Here: Apostle Island National Lakeshore Park in Wisconsin. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![The last light of the day falls on the Tatoosh Mountains and Mount Adams, as seen from the Skyline Trail, Washington. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/dc/d0/0001d0dc_medium.jpeg)
The last light of the day falls on the Tatoosh Mountains and Mount Adams, as seen from the Skyline Trail, Washington. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![The Arapaho National Forest in north central Colorado. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/dd/d0/0001d0dd_medium.jpeg)
The Arapaho National Forest in north central Colorado. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/de/d0/0001d0de_medium.jpeg)
Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Bison walking through deep snow near Tower Jct. in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/df/d0/0001d0df_medium.jpeg)
Bison walking through deep snow near Tower Jct. in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Conway Summit in Mono County, California. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e0/d0/0001d0e0_medium.jpeg)
Conway Summit in Mono County, California. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e1/d0/0001d0e1_medium.jpeg)
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e2/d0/0001d0e2_medium.jpeg)
Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e3/d0/0001d0e3_medium.jpeg)
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e4/d0/0001d0e4_medium.jpeg)
Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![The Half Dome and valley is covered in snow in Yosemite National Park, in California. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e5/d0/0001d0e5_medium.jpeg)
The Half Dome and valley is covered in snow in Yosemite National Park, in California. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e6/d0/0001d0e6_medium.jpeg)
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
![Great Smoky Mountains along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/e7/d0/0001d0e7_medium.jpeg)
Great Smoky Mountains along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. (Photo by U.S. Department of the Interior/Cater News)
22 Dec 2014 13:20:00,
post received
0 comments