Twenty-nine states and two U.S. territories have a total of 61 national parks. California has the most with nine, followed by Alaska, Utah and Colorado.

Get the magazine that's all about Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain national parks plus the journeys to get there. They're filled with tips on where to stay, where to hike, and where to stop on the way.

Discover how to capture the incredible night skies and sharpen your photography skills at six spectacular national parks in 2017.

2014 Grand Prize: Mike Wheeler with his photo of a grizzly and two cubs in Grand Teton National Park. Also winners Dana Raynor and Jonathan O'Reilly

Is your dream vacation in the desert or the mountains? Would you rather stay in a modern lodge or a historic hotel? Would you treat your taste buds with New Mexican cuisine or hot chocolate and s'mores?

Chimani launches an expanded perks benefit for national parks visitors. It Includes all 60 national park guides, offline maps and $2,500 in savings.

2016 Grand Prize winner is Kate Noll of wildlife from Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Runners up are Phill Monson and Sandeep Gali. + 56 Honorable Mentions

The three Grand Prize winners are Bryan Anderson for Landscape, Eileen Hartmann for Wildlife and Juan David for Night Skies. Also see 30 Honorable Mention photos.