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A prominent cinder cone northwest of the visitor center, Schonchin Butte is a major landmark of Lava Beds National Monument. There is a trail to the top, where hikers will find an old lookout station.

The sparse, mountainous desert of Zion National Park is decorated with multi-colored sand and rocks and scattered plants. A road winds far below while a daunting mountain rises in the distance.

Red rocks frame Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway as it snakes around the desert landscape.

Scrub brush dots the landscape below this camel-shaped rock.

The Colorado River still continues to carve the pathway of the Grand Canyon as it has done for centuries.

Visitors stand together on a bridge to view the waters of Multnomah Falls cascade over mossy cliffs.

Bright pink blooms contrast with fiery autumn leaves as this visitor hikes through woods at Hot Springs National Park.

An image of the trees and snow-covered mountains are copied perfectly in the waters of Reflection Lake.

An asphalt hiking or biking trail passes through a tunnel of green and gold along the Texas Forest Trail near Palestine, Texas.

A cloudy day brings a contemplative mood to this fall view of the forest surrounding a lake at Daingerfield State Park in Texas.

A lake in Mount Magazine State Park reflects golden autumn leaves in its still waters.

Two cars drive through glorious fall color on the Talimena Scenic Drive.