National parks in United States

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• Acadia National ParkME

  Rocky Atlantic coast and forested hills on Mount Desert Island. Granite shoreline, carriage roads, and a few busy overlooks.

• American Samoa National ParkAS

  Tropical rainforest and coral reef on islands in the South Pacific. Remote, humid, and mostly reached by plane and boat.

• Arches National ParkUT

  Red sandstone fins and natural arches in the Utah desert. Easy to see a lot from short walks near the road.

• Badlands National ParkSD

  Eroded buttes and mixed-grass prairie in South Dakota. Striped rock layers, open sky, and hot summers.

• Big Bend National ParkTX

  Big desert and mountain country along the Rio Grande in west Texas. Remote, dry, and spread out — expect long drives.

• Biscayne National ParkFL

  Mostly water: mangrove shoreline and coral reef south of Miami. Best seen by boat or snorkel, not by hiking.

• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkCO

  A steep, dark canyon cut by the Gunnison River in Colorado. Narrow rim views; the walls drop away fast.

• Bryce Canyon National ParkUT

  Pink and orange hoodoos in a high Utah amphitheater. Short rim walks give you most of the classic views.

• Canyonlands National ParkUT

  Wide canyon country where the Green and Colorado rivers meet. Big overlooks, rough roads, and sparse water.

• Capitol Reef National ParkUT

  A long wrinkle of colorful rock (the Waterpocket Fold) in Utah. Orchards, cliffs, and quieter than the famous Utah parks.

• Carlsbad Caverns National ParkNM

  A large limestone cave system in New Mexico. The big room is the main draw; bats fly out on warm evenings.

• Channel Islands National ParkCA

  A chain of islands off southern California. Reach them by boat; expect wind, wildlife, and limited services.

• Congaree National ParkSC

  Old-growth floodplain forest in South Carolina. Boardwalks through tall trees and seasonal flooded ground.

• Crater Lake National ParkOR

  A deep, clear lake in the collapsed caldera of an old volcano in Oregon. The rim road and overlooks are the usual visit.

• Cuyahoga Valley National ParkOH

  A green river valley between Cleveland and Akron. Towpath trails, waterfalls, and a train — more local park than wilderness.

• Death Valley National ParkCA

  Hot, dry basin and range in California. Salt flats, sand dunes, and colorful badlands; summers are extreme.

• Denali National ParkAK

  A huge Alaska mountain and surrounding tundra. Most visitors see it from the park road; the peak is often in clouds.

• Dry Tortugas National ParkFL

  A small island west of Key West with a brick fort and clear water. You get there by ferry or seaplane.

• Everglades National ParkFL

  A wide, slow-moving wetland across southern Florida. Sawgrass, mangroves, and wildlife — mosquitoes are part of it.

• Gates of the Arctic National ParkAK

  Remote Brooks Range wilderness in Alaska with no roads or trails. Access is by bush plane; travel is self-reliant.

• Gateway Arch National ParkMO

  The stainless-steel arch on the St. Louis riverfront, plus a small museum and grounds. An urban national park.

• Glacier National ParkMT

  Sharp peaks, lakes, and leftover glaciers in northwest Montana. Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main corridor when open.

• Glacier Bay National ParkAK

  Tidewater glaciers and cold coastal waters in southeast Alaska. Most people visit by cruise or tour boat.

• Grand Canyon National ParkAZ

  A deep canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona. South Rim is the busy, easy-access side.

• Grand Teton National ParkWY

  A steep mountain wall rising above Jackson Hole in Wyoming. Lakes, valley floors, and short approaches to big scenery.

• Great Basin National ParkNV

  A desert mountain park in Nevada with bristlecone pines and a cave. Quiet, high, and far from big cities.

• Great Sand Dunes National ParkCO

  Tall sand dunes piled against the Sangre de Cristo mountains in Colorado. You can hike the dunes or splash in seasonal creeks.

• Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTN / NC

  Forested Appalachian mountains on the Tennessee–North Carolina line. Busy, green, and known for misty ridges and wildlife.

• Guadalupe Mountains National ParkTX

  High desert peaks in west Texas, including the state high point. Dry trails, limestone cliffs, and little shade.

• Haleakalā National ParkHI

  A volcanic summit and crater on Maui. Cold and windy at the top; sunrise visits are popular and crowded.

• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkHI

  Active volcanic landscape on the Big Island. Lava fields, craters, and steam — conditions change with eruptions.

• Hot Springs National ParkAR

  A small park in Arkansas centered on historic bathhouses and hillside springs. More town-and-spa than backcountry.

• Indiana Dunes National ParkIN

  Beaches and sand dunes on Lake Michigan in Indiana. Swim, walk the dunes, and deal with summer crowds.

• Isle Royale National ParkMI

  A roadless island in Lake Superior. Ferry or seaplane in; hiking and camping are the point.

• Joshua Tree National ParkCA

  Mojave and Colorado desert meeting in southern California. Twisted Joshua trees, boulder piles, and clear night skies.

• Katmai National ParkAK

  Volcanic Alaska peninsula country famous for brown bears at Brooks Falls. Access is limited and often by plane.

• Kenai Fjords National ParkAK

  Glaciers and steep fjords near Seward, Alaska. Boat tours are how most people see the ice and marine life.

• Kings Canyon National ParkCA

  Deep granite canyon and giant sequoia groves in California’s Sierra. Shares a boundary with Sequoia National Park.

• Kobuk Valley National ParkAK

  Arctic dunes and river country in northwest Alaska. No roads; visits are rare and usually by air.

• Lake Clark National ParkAK

  Mountains, tundra, and coastline across Cook Inlet from Anchorage. Remote; mostly reached by small plane.

• Lassen Volcanic National ParkCA

  A volcanic landscape in northern California with hot springs, cinder cones, and a plug-dome peak.

• Mammoth Cave National ParkKY

  A long limestone cave system in Kentucky. Ranger tours cover the passages; the surface is rolling woods.

• Mesa Verde National ParkCO

  Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings on a Colorado mesa. Tours and overlooks explain the sites; stay on designated paths.

• Mount Rainier National ParkWA

  A big, glaciated volcano in Washington with meadows and old forest. Weather flips fast; roads and trails depend on snow.

• New River Gorge National ParkWV

  A deep river gorge in West Virginia with cliffs, forest, and a big steel arch bridge. Hiking, climbing, and rafting are common.

• North Cascades National ParkWA

  Rugged, glaciated peaks in northern Washington. Steep terrain, few services, and lots of trail time.

• Olympic National ParkWA

  Three parks in one on Washington’s peninsula: rainforest, mountains, and Pacific beach. Wet weather is normal.

• Petrified Forest National ParkAZ

  Painted desert and fossilized wood along I-40 in Arizona. Easy roadside stops and short walks.

• Pinnacles National ParkCA

  Volcanic rock spires and talus caves east of the Salinas Valley in California. Condors sometimes soar overhead.

• Redwood National ParkCA

  Coast redwood forest in far northern California. Tall trees, fog, and state-park stretches mixed into the visit.

• Rocky Mountain National ParkCO

  High peaks and alpine lakes west of Denver. Trail Ridge Road crosses the park when snow allows.

• Saguaro National ParkAZ

  Sonoran Desert outside Tucson with stands of tall saguaro cactus. Best in cooler months; summer heat is serious.

• Sequoia National ParkCA

  Giant sequoia groves on the western Sierra slope in California. Big trees, granite, and shared access with Kings Canyon.

• Shenandoah National ParkVA

  A long Blue Ridge park in Virginia with Skyline Drive along the crest. Overlooks, hardwood forest, and day hikes.

• Theodore Roosevelt National ParkND

  Badlands and prairie in western North Dakota, split into park units along the Little Missouri River.

• Virgin Islands National ParkVI

  Beaches, reefs, and tropical hills on St. John. Snorkeling and short hikes; ferry access from St. Thomas.

• Voyageurs National ParkMN

  A water-based park on the Minnesota–Canada border. Lakes, boats, and rocky shoreline — cars only get you so far.

• White Sands National ParkNM

  White gypsum dunes in southern New Mexico. Bright, open, and easy to walk a short way into the dunes.

• Wind Cave National ParkSD

  A cave under mixed-grass prairie in South Dakota. Cave tours below; bison and prairie dogs on the surface.

• Wrangell–St. Elias National ParkAK

  Huge mountain and glacier country in eastern Alaska. Remote roads and towns; scale is hard to grasp from one stop.

• Yellowstone National ParkWY

  A large volcanic plateau with geysers, wildlife, and big loops of park road across Wyoming (and bits of Montana/Idaho).

• Yosemite National ParkCA

  A granite valley and high Sierra country in California. Waterfalls in spring; valley floors get crowded in summer.

• Zion National ParkUT

  A red-rock canyon in southern Utah with a river and steep walls. The main canyon shuttle is the usual way in when it’s running.

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