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The America that most Americans never see

The Interior Department, responsible for the 59 national parks, has an extremely popular Instagram feed to share the beauty that the parks hold. And it's a good thing, a lot of us don't ever get to see the parks. One thing is certain if you've been to a national park recently — they are a huge draw for international tourists. Here are 20 amazing photos featured on the Interior's Instagram.

The America that most Americans never see
Tie Sing

This backcountry cook you've never heard of is a legend at Yosemite National Park

This backcountry cook you've never heard of is a legend at Yosemite National Park

How will the National Parks be affected by the shutdown?

How will the National Parks be affected by the shutdown?

Fires Continue To Rage At Yosemite National Park

Fires Continue To Rage At Yosemite National Park

Fire near Yosemite latest during drought-dried summer

Fire near Yosemite latest during drought-dried summer
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Interpreting History

African-American Park Ranger Shelton Johnson reincarnates Sergeant Alizy Bowman, a Buffalo Soldier who helped guard Yosemite National Park just after its creation.

Interpreting History
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Interpreting History

An African American ranger gets into character to tell the history of a buffalo soldier who protected Yosemite soon after it was designated a National Park in 1890.

Interpreting History

Yosemite

Yosemite

The Living on Earth Almanac

The Living on Earth Almanac
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Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe
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Crowding out the Trees

Crowding out the Trees