7 National Park webcams that allow you to explore the wild from home

Apr 17 2020, 9:45 pm

Open your laptop, throw on some tunes, and embark on an epic journey across some of America’s most stunning National Parks.

On your journey, you may even spot some unique and fascinating wildlife without having to compromise your physical distancing.

Rocky Mountain National Park

 

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At the Rocky Mountain National Park, be on the lookout for elk, bighorn sheep, moose, coyotes, and eagles. This Colorado park has three live webcams, perfect for spotting all sorts of animals.

Yellowstone National Park

 

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Arguably one of the most famous parks in the world, Yellowstone spans Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Keep a lookout for elk, bison, and pronghorn.

Acadia Wildlife Park

 

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If you’re missing the Maine coastline life, tune in to the Acadia webcam. You’ll be able to see sunrises, sunsets, storms, sailboats, and possibly even a seagull or two.

Yosemite National Park

 

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Out of six webcams at Yosemite National Park, watching the huge Yosemite Falls camera has got to be our favourite. While you probably won’t catch many animals here, gorgeous vistas and mountains are worth a click.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

 

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Missing the cruises? Pretend you’re on a virtual sail through Alaska by viewing these webcams. If you’re lucky, you’ll see river otters, harbour seals, waterfowl, moose, black bears, and various types of whales.

Everglades National Park

 

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Live the life of an alligator hunter and tear through the Everglades. Keep an eye out for jaguars, manatees, and of course, alligators.

Hawai’i Volcanos National Park

 

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You may be shocked to hear that not all volcanoes look the same. Through the Hawai’i Volcanos National Park, view various volcanos including Mauna Loa, Puʻu ʻŌʻō, Halemaʻumaʻu, and more.

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