Magical winter wonderlands


These stunning 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."(CATERS)

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