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Katie McVey

Canyonlands National Park

The America that most Americans never see

February 18, 2015Environment

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.

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