The Compass: What our national parks first looked like, breathtaking parks around the world, and how a wild river sparked a movement.

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THE COMPASS

This week, we explore national parks in the U.S. and around the world. See photos of what our national parks first looked like, discover the most breathtaking national parks around the world, and learn how a wild river became a national park—and sparked a movement. Plus, top stories you may have missed.

PHOTOGRAPH BY GEO. W. GRIFFITH, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

See what our national parks first looked like

From sweeping views of the Grand Canyon to stunning waterfalls in Yosemite, these vintage photos capture timeless beauty of national parks in the United States.

TIMELESS IMAGES

PHOTOGRAPH BY GRANT FAINT, GETTY IMAGES

See the most breathtaking national parks around the world

From ancient rock formations in Australia to towering glaciers in Patagonia, here are 20 of our favorite national parks.

JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD

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These are the 10 best U.S. national parks to see wildlife

From a New Mexico bat cave to a Florida archipelago teeming with coral and sharks, here’s where the wild things are.

WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST WILDLIFE VIEWING

YELLOWSTONE WAS THE FIRST U.S. NATIONAL PARK. WHAT YEAR WAS IT FOUNDED?

A. 1843
B. 1872
C. 1906

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PHOTOGRAPH BY MIYA TSUDOME

To save Yosemite’s bats, scientists need help finding them

A deadly fungus has killed millions of bats across North America over the past decade. To protect the bats in the park, biologists first need to document the many places they roost.

A PRESSING NEED FOR BIOLOGISTS

PHOTOGRAPH BY JONAS KAKO

How a wild river became a national park—and sparked a movement

What will it take the save the world’s rivers? Experts say we need only look to the Vjosa River in Albania for a model of conservation.

FUELING A MOVEMENT

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HEAT STROKE IS REAL

This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice. Desperate to make the torrential rains stop, they offered up their most precious resource to the gods: their children. +

THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

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WAS IT MURDER?

WHAT WILL WE EXPLORE NEXT?

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