Looking to see some of the most spectacular scenes our national parks and protected lands have to offer, but can’t make it out in person? Here’s a list of some live cameras you might want to check out:
↟ Bear Cam, Katmai National Park and Preserve – Watch massive brown bears gather in huge numbers to fish during the yearly salmon run as the fish leap up Brooks Falls. (sometimes unavailable if there is insufficient solar power)
↟ Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park – Catch the world’s most famous geyser in action or watch bison bumble by. Hours worth of entertainment.
↟ Kelp Cam, Channel Islands National Park – A live look at the underwater world off the California coast. Keep an eye out for sea lions, stingrays, and lobsters.
↟ Half Dome, Yosemite National Park – If you’re looking for a moment of zen, looking no farther than this peaceful view of the iconic granite monolith with a pleasant meadow in the foreground.
↟ Hawaii Volcanoes, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – See some of the world’s most active volcanoes spewing forth lava (sometimes) or seeping fumes into the sky. When the lava is flowing, this camera is simply spectacular.
↟ Bald Eagle Nest, San Bernardino National Forest – Observe doting bald eagle parents Shadow and Jackie take turns guarding their eggs in a tree high above Big Bear Lake. Thousands of people are captivated by these majestic birds.
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