Explore science through these interactive multimedia products, videos, and images.
Interactive Multimedia about Science
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Songbirds in Arctic and Subarctic AlaskaExplore this story map that describes what we are learning about songbirds and how they respond to a changing environment.
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Yellowstone National ParkProtecting Yellowstone’s WaterFor 80 years Soda Butte Creek carried toxic metals, until it was cleaned up.
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AlaskaAlaska's Shrinking GlaciersAlaska is one of the most heavily glaciated areas in the world outside of the polar regions, but glaciers are shrinking as the world warms.
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Vital Signs & Climate ChangeMonitoring in an Uncertain FutureDive into a collection of stories about how six San Francisco area vital signs are being impacted by climate change.
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National Fossil Day 2021Fossil Footprints Across Our ParksTake a virtual guided hike through time and parks to retrace ancient footprints.
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Southwest AlaskaMarine Heatwaves are Changing Ocean LifeWhen a massive seabird die-off coincided with an extreme marine heatwave, we knew the ocean ecosystem had dramatically changed.
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Sierra NevadaClear Waters: Tracking ChangeJoin Sierra Nevada Network scientists in the field as they sample high-elevation lakes.
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Katmai National Park & PreserveA Bear’s-Eye View of the Katmai CoastWhat we learned from tracking movements of nine bears on the Katmai Coast.
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Kenai Fjords National ParkAn Insight Into IceGlaciers are dynamic rivers of ice. See how glaciers have changed over time through repeat photography.
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParkSoundscapes of Sequoia and Kings CanyonExplore the natural sounds documented in these Sierra Nevada parks.
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Petrified Forest National ParkA Place for BirdsExplore the park’s birds and their prehistoric ancestors.
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Mammoth Cave National ParkA virtual Tour of Mammoth Cave EcosystemUnderground ecosystems are closely intertwined with surface ecosystems and are greatly affected by events occurring on the surface.
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Cabrillo National MonumentShaw’s Agave: Cross-border Botanical GemExplore what conservation scientists are learning to protect this rare agave.
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North Cascades National ParkTracking Lichen to Assess Air QualityFollow a student researcher as she studies the relationship between lichen and air quality.
Science Videos
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Video Podcast SeriesYosemite Nature NotesYosemite Nature Notes is a video podcast series that tells unique stories about the natural and human history of Yosemite National Park.
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Video SeriesOutside Science (inside parks)These videos share stories of science in parks.
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Video SeriesEye on ScienceExplore collections of science videos.
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Katmai National Park & PreserveChanging Tides Bear Research VideosMeet a biologist who studies bears in Katmai National Park &Preserve.
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Rocky MountainsClimate Change and High Elevation ParksJoin scientists in the field as they study signs of climate change in alpine regions.
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Fire Island National SeashoreHurricane Sandy Coastal ResilienceCheck out this series of several videos about hurricane damage and then recovery.
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Monitoring Vital Signs, Klamath NetworkLong-term monitoring measures the health of ecosystems.
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California’s Mediterranean EcosystemsMeet the scientists who work in southern California’s coastal parks.
Science Podcasts
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Conservation DiariesThe voice of the youth of the NPS as they share their passion and commitment to conservation of America's natural and cultural treasures.
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Voices of ScienceVoices of Science is a series of audio stories that focus on the science and conservation practices within the National Park Service.
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Southwest ArcheologyA behind-the-scenes view of how archeology works through interviews with park staff, university researchers, and tribal partners.
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Glacier National ParkHeadwatersA paradoxical place, a landscape at odds with itself. A story about the purpose of national parks and our relationship with nature.
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Yellowstone National ParkTelemetryEpisodes feature surprising stories and in-depth reporting that highlight science in the park.
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Grand Canyon National ParkBehind the SceneryHidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of Grand Canyon. We uncover the stories behind the canyon’s colorful walls.
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Point Reyes National SeashoreThe Natural LaboratoryExploring science in Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Carlsbad Caverns National ParkThree Sources of LightUnder the rugged mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico lies an incomparable realm of gigantic subterranean cave formations.
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Lassen Volcanic National ParkLavocastPark Rangers host audio stories of science in the park.
Webcams
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NPS WebcamsSee what’s happening live at parks without leaving your home.
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Air Quality WebcamsHow's the weather? You can see for yourself in parks that monitor air quality. You can also access an archive of photo data.
Images
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Birds of the National ParksBrowse images of birds from parks across the country.
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Zion National ParkDigital HerbariumBrowse herbarium specimen images from Zion National Park.
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Zion National ParkWildflower Field Guide PhotographyBrowse wildflowers from Zion National Park.
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Night SkiesView night sky and Milky Way images from parks across the country.
Last updated: April 30, 2025