The 2016 photo contest, hosted by National Park Foundation and ACTIVE Network® and prizing courtesy of Celestron and Historic Hotels of America, received over 16,500 photos from amateur photographers sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands.
Grand Prize Winner

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
For his winning entry, Mr. McIntyre receives $10,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron, a two-night stay at The Whitehall Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winning picture will also be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Second Prize

Superior National Forest
Mr. Hamer will receive $5,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Third Prize

Zion National Park
Mr. Regala will receive $3,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Fan Favorites

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners received $1,000, a spotting scope courtesy of Celestron and a two-night stay at either The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa or The Omni Severin Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Honorable Mentions

Adventure & Outdoor Recreation: San Ysidro Trails Area

Historical & Cultural: Hoover Dam

Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes: Fantasy Canyon

Night Skies: Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife: Yellowstone National Park

Every Kid in a Park: Oologah Lake
Each of the 6 Honorable Mention category winners received a complimentary two-night stay at a select hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, one Celestron product and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.