The 2017 Share the Experience photo contest was hosted by the National Park Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and Recreation.gov. The contest received over 16,500 photos from amateur photographers sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands. Winners receive cash prizes along with outdoor gear provided by Celestron and Osprey Packs, hotel packages courtesy of Historic Hotels of America®, and an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Grand Prize Winner

Acadia National Park
For his winning entry, Mr. Mamtani receives $10,000, an Escapist 18 Technical Daypack and Large UltraLight Camera Case courtesy of Osprey Packs, a two-night stay at Mohonk Mountain House Resort 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

Fort Union National Monument
Ms. Burns will receive $5,000, an Escapist 18 Technical Daypack and Large UltraLight Camera Case courtesy of Osprey Packs, a two-night stay at Omni Berkshire Place courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Third Prize

Coconino National Forest
Ms. Henderson will receive $3,000, an Escapist 18 Technical Daypack and Large UltraLight Camera Case courtesy of Osprey Packs, a two-night stay at Claremont Club and Spa, A Fairmont Hotel, courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Fan Favorites

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park
Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners will receive an Escapist 18 Technical Daypack and Large UltraLight Camera Case courtesy of Osprey Packs, a two-night stay at either Fairmont Copley Plaza or Historic Inns of Annapolis courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Honorable Mentions

Adventure & Outdoor Recreation: Denali National Park

Historical & Cultural: Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Night Skies: Dry Tortugas National Park

Wildlife: Acadia National Park

Family, Friends, & Fun: White Sands National Monument
Each of the 6 Honorable Mention category winners will receive a complimentary two-night stay at a select hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, a Daypack and Large UltraLight Camera Case courtesy of Osprey Packs, Celestron product(s), and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.