Must-Follow National Park Instagram Accounts

If visiting all of our nation’s amazing national parks isn’t in your budget and/or immediate plans, checking them out on Instagram isn’t a bad consolation prize. Here are some of the best accounts to follow if you’re a fan of wide open spaces and all sorts of creatures.

@NationalParksUSA


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This account is a self-proclaimed “photo album of National Parks throughout the United States for all nature enthusiasts.” Join their 38.2k followers to enjoy some amazing shots.

@GlacierNPS


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This account is dedicated to Glacier National Park in Montana. (Definitely a good follow if you’re into snow!)

@goparks


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This is the Instagram account for the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. If you want a little bit of everything from parks across the country, this is the account for you.

@Olympic_NPS


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This account for Olympic National Park in Washington features everything from river otters to bald eagles. Check it out!

@YosemiteNPS


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Yosemite is one of the better known national parks, so it makes sense that its Instagram has over 1.3 million followers!

@ArchesNPS


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Arches National Park in Utah is a truly mind-blowing part of the world. Follow this account if you’re a fan of desert critters and amazing rock structures.

@NationalParkService


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This is the Instagram account for the National Park Service. If you want to see cool animals and scenic views from all over the country, you’ll definitely want to follow this one.

@USInterior


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Over 1.8 million Instagram users think the US Department of the Interior is worth following and we agree. This account has a great mix of images including bison and some baby black-footed ferrets. Enough said!


So there you have it! Whether you follow just one or all eight of these great accounts, you’ll be injecting some of our nation’s natural beauty into your everyday life.