Beauti-fall! Collection of stunning images shows rich colors of America's National Parks as Fall sets in

Beauti-fall! Collection of stunning images shows rich colors of America's National Parks as Fall sets in

This stunning selection of scenic shots capture the breath-taking beauty of Fall across America's national parks.

As the summer blaze makes way for Fall, the parks are lit up by a rich, red colour.

From a stream trickling down Tennessee's Great Smoky National Park to the majestic Rocky Mountain to bears wandering through brightly-coloured flowers in Alaska, the images bring to life the parks' diverse landscape.

Each picture was collated by the U.S. Department of the Interior - the agency which protects US land, water and wildlife.

Spokesman Tim Fullerton said: 'As warm days give way to cool, crisp nights, the landscapes take on a series of new shades - from yellows and oranges to reds and browns - making it an ideal time to explore the national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands.' 

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Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, which has an almost pristine ecosystem and the same species of flora and fauna since prehistoric times

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The world famous Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado features majestic mountain views, mountain lakes, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments

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A bear wanders through brightly coloured flowers in Alaska's Denali National Park, which encompasses more than six million acres 

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Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, is the most visited national park in the US. It was chartered by the Congress in 1934 and dedicated by President Roosevelt in 1940

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Olympic National Park, in Washington, has four areas: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, rainforests on the west side and  forests on the drier, east side

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Oregon's Crater Lake lies in the caldera of an ancient volcano called Mount Mazama that collapsed 7,700 years ago and is the deepest lake in the US 

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Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite in California is internationally recognised for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls and clear streams

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Acadia National Park, in Maine, was originally Lafayette National Park in 1919, the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi River, and was renamed Acadia in 1929

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The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a series of regions characterised by rock outcroppings, steep bluffs and grassy plains

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Capitol Reef National Park, in south-central Utah, is 100 miles long and boasts colourful canyons, ridges and buttes (pictured)