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Venture into the wild with photo galleries, books, gear, and more! View in web browser. SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law. Celebrate the preservation of pristine lands by learning more about this landmark legislation. See why these places are worth protecting in our photo gallery. Then get out in nature on one of the world's best hikes. Watch National Geographic grantee Andrew Skurka talk about the gear—and grit—required on a six-month trek through the wild lands of Alaska and the Yukon. Test your wilderness knowledge with our national parks quiz. Then embrace the untamed with a gorgeous visual story from a recent Your Shot assignment. Read More → Support our mission with these offers. Discover the National Parks with Us Join National Geographic's naturalists for an insider's view of our national parks. Experience Yellowstone in winter or head to lesser-known corners of Yosemite, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and more.   SEE TRIPS   Experience Wonderful Wildlife This beautifully illustrated book contains everything you need to identify and learn about animals. Sure to be treasured by new and seasoned naturalists alike, it's a must-have for wilderness lovers.   READ MORE   Save 20% on Prints of the Parks Bring nature indoors with stunning images of America's diverse and beautiful national parks. Take 20% off these pristine landscape photographs for your home or office when you use coupon code PARKS20.   SHOP NOW   Save Big on Outdoor Gear Don't be caught unprepared! Shop our exclusive outdoor gear collection to find rugged, reliable, and practical essentials for all of your outdoor adventures—far away or close to home. Save 10% now!   SHOP GEAR   Time Travel with Vintage Photos National parks have long been a way for people to connect with nature. Travel back in time with these vintage photos of the beginnings of the national park system in the United States.   VIEW MORE   Watch: The Importance of Protecting America's Wild Places Wilderness Society President Jaime Williams makes the case for preserving the country's wild, yet threatened places—with a little help from President Johnson. Watch Now → Premiere of American War Generals Join our nation's legendary generals for an uncensored look at 50 years of military history, from the Vietnam War to the war on Al-Qaeda. Catch the 2-hour special on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.   LEARN MORE   U.S. National Parks Wall Map This finely crafted wall map highlights the nearly 400 magnificent parks across America and features colorful photos of the diverse landscapes preserved and protected by the national park system.   SHOP NOW   Free Wallpaper: Wolf in the Wild Show your interest in the wilderness and its inhabitants by downloading this captivating wolf image to your desktop. Download now. Next time, we're putting the focus on photography—and photographers just like you. Get your camera ready, and put our tips and tricks to use this fall! SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE TRAVEL JOIN Photographs by Michael Melford (Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument, White Clouds proposed wilderness, San Juan Islands) and Mikul Soman (gray wolf) Home | Daily News | Photo of the Day | Trip Ideas | Animal Videos | This Week on TV | Free Wallpaper You are receiving this email because bpi.hgmp.jusgein@blogger.com is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic email, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how. Contact Us | Privacy Policy |  About Us | Customer Service National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2014 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.