A real winter wonderland! Frozen beauty of America's National Parks captured in stunning photographs as temperatures plummet
These stunning snaps capture the country's true winter wonderlands as Mother Nature's icy grip takes hold of America's National Parks.
From snow-capped mountains in Yosemite to an icy still Glacier Bay, the incredible images show their natural beauty is truly year round.
In other breathtaking shots crisp frost lines the paths through Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee.
Meanwhile, Oregon's Crater Lake boasts more than just a slight dusting of snow.
Go inside the stunning caves of Apostle Island National Lakeshore Park in Wisconsin.
Or experience the rare views of a snow-capped Grand Canyon.
All of the images were collated by the US Department of the Interior, which is the agency that protects US land, water and wildlife.
Tim Fullerton, Director of Digital Strategy, said: 'America's public lands are just as beautiful this time of year as they are in the warmer months.
'Snow and ice turns national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands into a winter wonderland, enhancing the beauty of nature in America's great outdoors.'
![These stunning snaps, collated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, showcase America's National Parks in all their winter glory. Pictured: Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BC0B4E00000578-0-image-a-18_1417704121381.jpg)
These stunning snaps, collated by the U.S. Department of the Interior, showcase America's National Parks in all their winter glory. Pictured: Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee
![A picturesque winter wonderland blankets Oregon's Crater Lake National Park](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED6100000578-0-image-a-19_1417704716094.jpg)
A picturesque winter wonderland blankets Oregon's Crater Lake National Park
![Explore the stunning ice-filled interior of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore Park caves in Wisconsin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED7500000578-0-image-a-22_1417704724106.jpg)
Explore the stunning ice-filled interior of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore Park caves in Wisconsin
![A rare shot of a snow-capped Grand Canyon at sunset is a truly breathtaking sight to be seen](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED5400000578-0-image-a-23_1417704870184.jpg)
A rare shot of a snow-capped Grand Canyon at sunset is a truly breathtaking sight to be seen
![The Northern Lights are photographed high above the trees of Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BC0B5800000578-0-image-a-26_1417704944115.jpg)
The Northern Lights are photographed high above the trees of Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska
![Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve dotted with snow looks like a scene from a movie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BC0B5C00000578-0-image-a-28_1417704947595.jpg)
Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve dotted with snow looks like a scene from a movie
!['Snow and ice turns national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands into a wonderland,' says the Department. Pictured: Washington](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBEE4D00000578-2860874-_Snow_and_ice_turns_national_parks_wildlife_refuges_and_other_pu-a-64_1417707333706.jpg)
'Snow and ice turns national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands into a wonderland,' says the Department. Pictured: Washington
!['Snow and ice turns national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands into a wonderland,' says the Department. Pictured: Washington](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBEE3D00000578-2860874-_Snow_and_ice_turns_national_parks_wildlife_refuges_and_other_pu-a-65_1417707333710.jpg)
The last light of the day in the Tatoosh Mountains and Mount Adams as seen from the Skyline Trail in Washington
![The Conway Summit Mountain Pass in California is located next to Yosemite National Park](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED9000000578-0-image-a-33_1417705194816.jpg)
The Conway Summit Mountain Pass in California is located next to Yosemite National Park
![The Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado has an impressive pine tree line that goes on for miles](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED8C00000578-0-image-a-36_1417705198789.jpg)
The Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Colorado has an impressive pine tree line that goes on for miles
![Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is a kaleidoscope of fall colours with majestic mountains in the background](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED8400000578-0-image-a-38_1417705202296.jpg)
Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is a kaleidoscope of fall colours with majestic mountains in the background
![Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve offers stunning vistas in daylight as well as evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/04/23BBED4C00000578-0-image-a-42_1417705212366.jpg)
Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve offers stunning vistas in daylight as well as evening
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