The 2015 photo contest, hosted by National Park Foundation, ACTIVE Network®, and Celestron, received over 15,000 photos from amateur photographers sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands.
Grand Prize Winner

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
For his winning entry, Mr. Lu receivee $10,000, binoculars, a NPF PowerPack Portable Hand Warmer courtesy of Celestron, a two night stay at Jekyll Island Club Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Second Prize

Joshua Tree National Park
Mr. Kulkarni received $5,000, binoculars, a NPF PowerPack Portable Hand Warmer courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Third Prize

Death Valley National Park
Ms. Gustafson received $3,000, binoculars, a NPF PowerPack Portable Hand Warmer courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Fan Favorites

Yellowstone National Park

Inyo National Forest
Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners received $1,000, binoculars courtesy of Celestron, a two-night stay at either The Tudor Arms Cleveland or the Green Park Inn courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Honorable Mentions

Adventure & Outdoor Recreation:Â Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Historical & Cultural: Cedar Mesa

Scenic, Seasons and Landscapes:Â A-shi-sle-pah Wilderness Area

Night Skies: Badlands National Park

Wildlife:Â Saguaro National Park

 Every Kid in a Park: Virgin Islands National Park
Each of the 6 Honorable Mention category winners received a complimentary two-night stay at a select hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, either a pair of binoculars, a telescope or a microscope courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.