National Parks 🏞️

6. Wind Cave National Park

South Dakota · Wind Cave National Park · South Dakota, USA

Wildlife-rich prairie land named for one of the world’s longest caves, open year-round for tours.

63. New River Gorge National Park

West Virginia · New River Gorge National Park · West Virginia, USA

A 70,000-acre park offering hiking, rock climbing, rafting on a whitewater river & other activities.

62. White Sands National Park

New Mexico · White Sands National Park · New Mexico, USA

Scenic park featuring a striking landscape filled with extremely rare gypsum sand dunes.

61. Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana, Porter · Indiana Dunes National Park · Porter, IN 46304, USA

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

60. Gateway Arch National Park

Downtown, St. Louis · Gateway Arch National Park · St. Louis, MO 63102, USA

Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center.

59. Pinnacles National Park

California · Pinnacles National Park · California 95043, USA

The remains of an ancient volcanic field, this park features geologic sights, caves & condors.

58. Great Sand Dunes National Park

Colorado · Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve · Colorado, USA

Hiking, camping & sledding in a diverse park with forests, lakes & North America’s tallest dunes.

57. Congaree National Park

South Carolina · Congaree National Park · South Carolina, USA

Large hardwood forest featuring hiking trails, as well as creeks for canoeing & fishing.

56. Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio · Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio, USA

33,000-acre park with hiking trails, bike paths, a scenic railroad & vast array of flora & fauna.

55. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Colorado · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · Colorado, USA

Steep canyon offering hiking, camping & scenic views of the Gunnison River & the Painted Wall cliff.

54. Joshua Tree National Park

California · Joshua Tree National Park · California, USA

Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.

53. Death Valley National Park

United States · Death Valley National Park · United States

52. Saguaro National Park

Arizona · Saguaro National Park · Arizona, USA

Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti.

51. Dry Tortugas National Park

Florida · Dry Tortugas National Park · Florida, USA

Remote park with 7 islands featuring abundant marine & bird life, plus a 19th-century fort.

50. National Park of American Samoa

American Samoa · National Park of American Samoa · American Samoa

Tropical parkland featuring colorful birds, bats, hiking trails & coral reefs for snorkelers.

49. Great Basin National Park

Nevada · Great Basin National Park · Nevada, USA

77,000-acre park known for its ancient bristlecone pines & Lehman Caves, offering a range of trails.

48. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Alaska · Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve · Alaska, USA

Self-directed wilderness activities in a massive, mountainous park with glaciers & vibrant wildlife.

47. Lake Clark National Park

Alaska · Lake Clark National Park · Alaska, USA

Over 4 million acres of tundra, mountains & lakes, with trails, fishing holes & serene campgrounds.

46. Kobuk Valley National Park

Alaska · Kobuk Valley National Park · Alaska, USA

This mountain-enclosed landscape with a river & ancient sand dunes is known for caribou crossings.

45. Kenai Fjords National Park

Alaska, Seward · Kenai Fjords National Park · Seward, AK 99664, USA

Picturesque park on the Kenai Peninsula featuring a huge ice field of glaciers & diverse wildlife.

44. Katmai National Park

Alaska · Katmai National Park · Alaska, USA

Brown bears & sportfishers love this vast, active volcanic area for its abundant salmon.

43. Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska · Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve · Alaska, USA

Vast, mountainous park with varied wildlife on land & sea, plus cruise ships, hiking & ranger tours.

42. Gates of the Arctic National Park

Alaska · Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve · Alaska, USA

Without amenities or trails, this untouched wilderness is only accessible by bush plane or hiking.

41. Biscayne National Park

Florida · Biscayne National Park · Florida, USA

Bayside park offering diving & snorkeling coral reef, plus boating, fishing, camping & a gallery.

40. Channel Islands National Park

California · Channel Islands National Park · California, USA

Park includes 5 of the Channel Islands & offers camping, hiking, diving, spearfishing & sea caves.

39. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

North Dakota · Theodore Roosevelt National Park · North Dakota, USA

Bison, elk & deer roam this scenic park of prairie & rugged badlands marked by stunning buttes.

38. Badlands National Park

South Dakota · Badlands National Park · South Dakota, USA

244,000 rugged acres of geological formations, prairie grass & wildlife like bison & bighorn sheep.

37. Capitol Reef National Park

Utah, Torrey · Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center · Torrey, UT 84775, USA

36. Arches National Park

Utah · Arches National Park · Utah, USA

Scenic area offering camping & a variety of hiking trails with red rock vistas & 2,000 stone arches.

35. Voyageurs National Park

Minnesota · Voyageurs National Park · Minnesota, USA

Destination with multiples lakes & islands plus campsites, hiking trails & ranger-led guided tours.

34. Redwood National and State Parks

California · Redwood National and State Parks · California, USA

Immense woodland system containing many towering redwood trees, with trails, campgrounds & more.

33. North Cascades National Park

Washington · North Cascades National Park · Washington, USA

Huge wilderness of mountains, glaciers & ancient forest, undeveloped but for backpacking trails.

32. Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Texas, Dell City · Guadalupe Mountains National Park · Dell City, TX 79847, USA

Rare fossilized reef mountains plus desert & prairie habitats with diverse plants, animals & birds.

31. Canyonlands National Park

Utah · Canyonlands National Park · Utah, USA

Split by 2 rivers, this majestic park in 4 zones features sandstone spires & Island in the Sky mesa.

30. Petrified Forest National Park

Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park · Petrified Forest National Park · Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028, USA

29. Virgin Islands National Park

St. John · Virgin Islands National Park · St John, USVI

Protected area with forest, beaches, mangroves & coral reefs, sustaining rich bird & marine life.

28. Big Bend National Park

Texas, Big Bend National Park · Big Bend National Park · Big Bend National Park, TX 79834, USA

27. Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky · Mammoth Cave National Park · Kentucky, USA

Besides tours & trails in the world’s longest cave, this park with 2 rivers offers camping & hiking.

26. Isle Royale National Park

Michigan · Isle Royale National Park · Michigan, USA

Designated as wilderness, this archipelago offers hiking, kayaking & scuba diving in Lake Superior.

25. Kings Canyon National Park

California · Kings Canyon National Park · California, USA

National park offers a varied landscape for hiking & other outdoor diversions among huge trees.

24. Olympic National Park

Washington, Port Angeles · Olympic National Park · 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

922,000-acre park featuring snow-covered mountains, lush rain forests & dramatic Pacific coastline.

23. Shenandoah National Park

Virginia · Shenandoah National Park · Virginia, USA

Blue Ridge park encompassing 200,000 acres of forest, trails, waterfalls & Skyline Drive vistas.

22. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

United States · Great Smoky Mountains National Park · United States

Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area.

21. Everglades National Park

City Center, Miami Beach · Everglades National Park · 305 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

20. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico, Carlsbad · Carlsbad Caverns National Park · Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA

Well-known national park famous for its limestone caves, rock formations & hiking trails.

19. Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming · Grand Teton National Park · Wyoming, USA

Tranquil spot with plenty of wildlife plus hiking, rafting & swimming among valleys & mountains.

18. Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah · Bryce Canyon National Park · Utah, USA

Park with a natural amphitheater, plus overlooks & trails offering views of towering rock spires.

17. Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas · Hot Springs National Park · Arkansas, USA

Urban park featuring a historic row of early 20th-century bathhouses built atop natural hot springs.

16. Zion National Park

Utah · Zion National Park · Utah, USA

Home to Zion Canyon, this vast national park offers trails, climbing, camping & more.

15. Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona · Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona, USA

Beyond its scenic overlooks, this mile-deep geologic wonder features hikes, mule rides & rafting.

14. Acadia National Park

Maine · Acadia National Park · Maine, USA

47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more.

13. Denali National Park and Preserve

Alaska · Denali National Park and Preserve · Alaska, USA

This 6 million-acre park with wildlife & tours is home to Denali, the nation’s highest peak.

12. Lassen Volcanic National Park

California · Lassen Volcanic National Park · California, USA

This diverse park with Lassen Peak boasts 4 volcano types, hydrothermal areas & 150 miles of trails.

11. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii Volcanoes National Park · Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96785, USA

10. Haleakalā National Park

Hawaii · Haleakalā National Park · Hawaii, USA

10,023-foot dormant volcano offers spectacular sunrise views & glimpses of local endangered birds.

9. Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado · Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado, USA

Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife.

8. Glacier National Park

Montana · Glacier National Park · Montana, USA

More than 700 miles of trails in a vast park with diverse landscapes & abundant wildlife.

7. Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park · Mesa Verde National Park · Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330, USA

5. Crater Lake National Park

Oregon · Crater Lake National Park · Oregon, USA

183,224-acre park containing America's deepest lake, striking geologic features & a historic lodge.

4. Mount Rainier National Park

Washington · Mount Rainier National Park · Washington, USA

236,000-acre wilderness around Washington's highest peak encompassing wildflower meadows & glaciers.

3. Yosemite National Park

California · Yosemite National Park · California, USA

Iconic national park offers an array of options such as hiking among redwoods & river rafting.

2. Sequoia National Park

California · Sequoia National Park · California, USA

Sprawling park filled with immense sequoia trees & offering hiking, camping & other activities.

1. Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park · Yellowstone National Park · Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA