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10 striking photos to celebrate National Park Service’s 100th birthday

OK, this one isn't a national park, per se. But this gem does fall under the National Park Service's jurisdiction. (The NPS is responsible for a lot more than just the country's 59 national parks.) Get a bird's-eye view of the old Michigan Island Lighthouse and surrounding Apostle Islands by climbing the 138 steps of the island's newer, taller light tower. Read the full story.

OK, this one isn’t a national park, per se. But this gem does fall under the National Park Service’s jurisdiction. (The NPS is responsible for a lot more than just the country’s 59 national parks.) Get a bird’s-eye view of the old Michigan Island Lighthouse and surrounding Apostle Islands by climbing the 138 steps of the island’s newer, taller light tower. Read the full story.

  (Andrea Guthmann / Chicago Tribune)

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Aug. 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. In honor of the centennial, here’s a sizzle reel of stories and photos celebrating some of the jewels in the NPS’ portfolio.

Grand Teton National Park

The view is the prime attraction at Jenny Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Read full story here.

  (Josh Noel / Chicago Tribune)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Visitors view Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. The overlook is a short walk from the parking lot and offers a quick and scenic respite from nearby Cleveland. Read full story here.

  (Beth J. Harpaz / AP)

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon stretches 277 river miles and is up to a mile deep at some points. The Skywalk, shown here, extends 70 feet from the Grand Canyon’s western rim and more than 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Read full story here.

  (David McNew / Getty Images)

Arches National Park

Delicate Arch is one of the most popular sites in Arches National Park in Eastern Utah, but set against snow in winter, it becomes even more stunning. Read the full story here.

  (Josh Noel / Chicago Tribune)

Yellowstone National Park

Tourists watch Old Faithful, a large geyser that erupts on average every 90 minutes, in Yellowstone National Park. The park, established in 1872, is primarily in Wyoming, though it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It was the first national park in the United States.

  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Hot Springs National Park

Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Distillery in Hot Springs National Park is the only brewery in the world using thermal spring water to brew its beer. Read the full story here.

  (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

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