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
Yang Lu
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
Koustubh Kulkarni
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
Sarah Gustafon
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
Matthew Sorum
Inyo National Forest
Heather Martin
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
Rebecca Wilks
Historical & Cultural: Cedar Mesa
David Regala
Scenic, Seasons and Landscapes:Â A-shi-sle-pah Wilderness Area
Steve Ancik
Night Skies: Badlands National Park
Erik Fremstad
Wildlife:Â Saguaro National Park
Brent Wauer
 Every Kid in a Park: Virgin Islands National Park
Kimberly Hall
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.
