Our 19 favorite photos of 2019

From Muir Woods to Fort Point, from the Alcatraz Occupation anniversary to Mori Point, it’s been a fantastic year in your national parks, and our talented photographers were there to capture all of it. Check out their picks for the top photos of 2019.

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Musician Andy Meyerson wears an elaborate costume on ruins of Sutro Baths with birds flying in background.

Musician Andy Meyerson conducts "Tremble Staves" from ruins of Sutro Baths.

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Three people embrace in front of excavator.

I-YEL intern Dylan Nepomuceno and his mother pose with Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Presidio Tunnel Tops 'Groundmaking' celebration in November 2019.

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Alcatraz occupier waves after painting political slogan during 50th anniversary celebration

Jonathan Lucero waves to a crowd during the Alcatraz Occupation 50th Anniversary after re-painting a political slogan.

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Christine Lehnertz (left), current President & CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and CEO Emeritus and Special Advisor Greg Moore (right) at Fort Point.

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Sunlight breaks through gloomy fog over Alcatraz Island

Sunlight shines on Alcatraz Island.

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Wildflowers at Mori Point.

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Surfers walk along Ocean Beach.

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Youth participating in Project WISE are mentored by staff from the Crissy Field Center as they learn about water testing in the Marsh at Crissy Field.

Youth participating in the Project WISE (Watersheds Inspiring Student Education) program from the Crissy Field Center learn about water testing in the Marsh at Crissy Field.

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Parks Conservancy intern pulls invasive species at Muir Beach.

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A horse gets its exercise in the stables with a cloud of dust underneath it.

A horse gets its exercise in the stables of the National Parks Service's Horse-Mounted Patrol.

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A tree glows in the sunlight with a snow-covered Mt. Tam in the background.

A snow-dusted Mount Tamalpais on February 5, 2019.

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National Park Service ranger smiles in Muir Woods

National Park Ranger Todd Hisaichi smiles for the camera at Muir Woods.

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Pianist plays piano surrounded by the red-bricked Fort Point.

In partnership with our friends at PianFrancisco, the Art in the Parks program put pianos in one of San Francisco's oldest and most iconic buildings: Fort Point!

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Immigrant Yarn Project was presented at Fort Point by Enactivist in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy through the Art in the Parks program.

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