The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has unveiled an epic photo exhibit called “Wilderness Forever: 50 Years of Protecting America’s Wild Places.” The exhibit features jury-selected images that perfectly capture the gripping beauty of America’s wildest natural spaces.
The exhibit celebrates the Wilderness Act, an integral element of the U.S.A’s conservation efforts that, since its adoption in 1964, has protected more than 109 million acres of American wilderness. I am presenting you the most amazing ten photos of this contest that reveal America’s nature by it’s best. It is really magical, isn’t it?
Aurora Ridge Trail, Sol Duc Valley, Washington
via Pablo McCloud
Mountain Goat Kids, Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado
via Verdon Tomajko
Brown Bear, Katmai Wilderness, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
via Robert Amuroso
Bald Eagle, Glacier Bay Wilderness Area, Alaska
via David Bahr
Capitol Peak, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in Colorado
via Nate Zeman
Sunset Paddle, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Minnesota
via Dawn M. La Pointe
Meadow of Wildflowers, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
via John Richter
Snowy Egret, St. Marks Wilderness, Florida
via Tara Tanaka
Aurora Borealis over Honeymoon Rock, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Gaylord Nelson Wilderness in Wisconsin
via Jeff Rennicke
