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See Breathtaking Views of the National Parks From Space

See Breathtaking Views of the National Parks From Space

NASA - White Sands National Monument — White Sands National Monument, Jun. 27, 2009Jesse Allen—NASA

August 25, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

NASA - Yosemite National Park — Yosemite National Park, Aug. 18, 2015 Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Colorado National Monument — Colorado National Monument, Apr. 2, 2012 Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Redwood National Park — Redwood National Park, Feb. 6, 2003Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Hot Springs National Park — Hot Springs National Park, Jun. 13, 2013Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - White Sands National Monument — White Sands National Monument, Jun. 27, 2009Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Shenandoah National Park — Shenandoah National Park, Oct. 13, 2010Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Grand Staircase — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, May 15, 2015Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Big Bend National Park — Big Bend National Park, May 10, 2002 Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Joshua Tree National Park — Joshua Tree National Park, May 28, 2003Jesse Allen—NASA

NASA - Hells Canyon National Recreation Area — Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Sept. 19, 2002Jesse Allen—NASA

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