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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PHOTOGRAPH BY JILL SCHNEIDER 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 CLICK TO SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!

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

Heat waves worldwide are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer, yet many people brush off the dangers. Here's how extreme heat affects us—and can kill you. + HEAT STROKE IS REAL The Apostle Islands, surrounded by the notoriously treacherous waters of Lake Superior, are home to thick forests and diverse wildlife. These Lake Superior islands are 'no place for amateurs'. + PREARE FOR A VISIT Cape Cod may have the highest density of great white sharks in the world. It wasn't long ago that swimmers splashed on the beaches of Cape Cod with little thought that a shark might just be mere feet away. + CAPE COD SHARKS

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