What The U.S. National Parks Look Like From Space, According To NASA

The United States National Park Service recorded over 331 million visits in 2024 to the 433 national park sites it operates across the nation. Although more people are visiting America's National Parks than ever before, only a select few have had the opportunity to view America's National Parks from outer space.

From space, NASA astronauts and various probes can keep a close eye on America's outdoor treasures, alerting scientists and conservationists to dangers that might not be visible from Earth. One NASA project in particular has captured stunning views of America's National Parks, helping to give people an idea of what their favorite national parks look like from space.

America's National Parks Stand Out In NASA's Visible Earth Project

Millions of Americans visit national parks acro