Angels landing in Zion National Park

National Parks

With more than 60 national parks plus hundreds of national monuments, seashores, preserves, battlefields, and other NPS-designated areas, U.S. parkgoers get access to some 80 million acres of beautiful, protected public land. History buffs, nature enthusiasts, extreme sportspeople, and laidback campers alike find fun, stillness, and unbelievable scenery in the parks, from Hawaii's volcanic landscape to Yellowstone's geysers and springs to the Everglades' gator-filled swamps. One glance at El Capitan or a stroll along the rim of the Grand Canyon will reveal why the national parks have been called "America's best idea."

Indian Drum rock formation at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore/Lake Superior/Michigan
6 Michigan National Parks and Sites to Visit for Stunning Landscapes and Fascinating History
Straight Section of Board Walk The The Marsh at Congaree National Park
This South Carolina National Park Has Waterways Where You Can Float Beneath Some of the Tallest Trees in the U.S. — and an Epic Firefly Spectacle
logan pass trail in Glacier national park on sunny day in Montana
These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations for Summer 2023 — Here's What to Know
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve with mountains in distance at sunset, Alamosa, Colorado
This Lesser-known Colorado National Park Is Home to the Tallest Sand Dunes in North America
oh-Ahh Point on the South Kaibab Trail
The Most Breathtaking Views of the Grand Canyon
Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave in Mammoth Cave National Park
This National Park Has the Longest-known Cave System in the World — With Over 400 Miles of Underground Passages, Sparkling Domes, and a Frozen Waterfall
Sunrise at Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
12 Most Stunning National Parks in the U.S.
Exterior of the Smithy from 1750-1761 and the Tannery from 1762 in Historic Moravian Bethlehem
The Latest UNESCO World Heritage Site Nominee Is a U.S. Destination You Might Not Expect
Yosemite National Park and Chateau du Sureau
How I Fell in Love With This Popular U.S. National Park During a Surprise Snowstorm
Aerial view of Fort Jefferson national monument, Dry Tortugas national park
This National Park in Florida Is 99% Underwater — and It's One of the Country's Most Beautiful
Boardwalks in Tierra del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia, Argentina
This National Park at the 'End of the World' Has Glaciers, Tundra, and Some of the Most Stunning Coastline
Northern Lights over Denali National Park, Alaska
7 National Parks Where You May See the Northern Lights
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon
10 Best Oregon National Parks and Sites
Loch Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park
10 Best Colorado National Parks and Sites
A road running through the Sequoia Trees in Redwood National Park, California
This National Park Has the World’s Tallest Trees — Plus Beaches, Fern-lined Canyons, and Great Camping
Havasu Falls in Arizona falling into blue green waters below
Everything You Need to Know to Visit Havasu Falls — Including How to Get a Permit, What to See, and How to Be a Good Visitor
Rocky sweeping landscape of island, eastern Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park
This National Park Is Called ‘North America’s Galapagos’ — and It Has 145 Species Found Nowhere Else
An elderly man photographing while standing with wife at the Grand Canyon
Everything to Know About the National Park Pass for Seniors
View of woman relaxing in a hammock in San Isabel National Forest in the Angel of Shavano campground
12 Best Places to Go Camping in Colorado for an Incredible Outdoor Adventure in the Centennial State
Yosemite winter at the gates
Your Guide to Visiting Yosemite in Winter — Skiing, Snowshoeing, and the Epic 'Firefall' Included
Herd of American Bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Why You Should Book a Winter Trip to Yellowstone National Park
Exterior of hotel inn Blue Rock in Washington, Virginia
This Charming Virginia Inn Sits on 80 Acres Near Shenandoah National Park — and Feels Like the English Countryside
Yosemite National Park at sunset
7 of the Best National Parks for Seniors
Spring time view of waterfall in canyon of Yellowstone
This Is the Best National Park in the U.S.
River flows near North Cascades National Park
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Washington's North Cascades National Park
Tourist at Mesquite Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park
7 Best State and National Parks Near Los Angeles — From the Desert to Beautiful Islands
Spring desert wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park
5 State and National Parks Near San Diego for Beautiful Views, Wildlife Sightings, and Epic Stargazing
Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance sign
Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Implement Parking Fees Starting Next Year
Angel's Landing, Zion National Park, Utah
11 Best Hikes in Zion National Park
Tall trees with walking path at Mariposa Grove
Yosemite National Park's Mariposa Grove Reopens After Month-long Fire Closure
First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden introduces the National Geographic Series “America’s National Parks” from the Grand Canyon.
Dr. Jill Biden's Intro for New National Geographic Series Is a Love Letter to Our National Parks
Road asphalt is crumbled up with a metal pipe sticking out. Clouds loom in the sky over the broken road. Parts of Kelbaker Road have been completely destroyed.
Death Valley National Park Closes to Visitors Following 'Historic' Flash Floods — What to Know
Grand Tetons behind water and trees
This 14-day Train Trip Will Take You to 5 National Parks Across the U.S.
A bench to rest and enjoy the beauty on a boardwalk trail in Badlands National Park.
The Most Wheelchair-friendly National Parks in the U.S.
A man takes a picture at the south entrance of Yellowstone National Park, as he waits to gain entry for the first time in more than a week, on June 22, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Where to Go in Yellowstone National Park This Year — Following the Park's Closures
Maswik Lodge South renovated interiors with room balconies, located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park Has a Newly Renovated Lodge — and It's Just a 10-minute Walk to the South Rim
Looking down at Echo Lake surrounded by fall foliage. Beech Cliff Loop, Echo Lake; Location: Acadia National Park, Maine
The Best Times to Visit Acadia National Park for Good Weather and Affordable Rates
Entrance sign to Hawaii volcanoes national park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Just Added More Than 16,000 Acres
Going to the Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road Just Reopened for the Summer Season
Entrance sign for Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
These National Parks Have Reinstated Mask Mandates
Smoke rises up through sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park
Firefighters Battle Latest Yosemite Wildfire to Protect Giant Sequoias
View of mountains extending in Zion National Park
Everything You Need to Know About Camping in Zion National Park
The view from Bryce Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.
15 Best State and National Parks in Utah
Alberta
Canada Is Giving Away Thousands of Year-long Park Passes to Americans — How to Snag One
A bison walks across a road at Zapata Ranch near Great Sand Dunes National Park
8 Most Beautiful Lodges Just Outside U.S. National Parks
A sign for Yellowstone National Park
Majority of Yellowstone Park to Reopen Following Flooding — What to Know to If You're Visiting
A horseshoe river bend at Grand View, in New River Gorge National Park
I Went Whitewater Rafting, Sailed Down a Zip Line, and Slept in a Tree House in West Virginia's New National Park
Hot Springs National Park
This Arkansas National Park Was America's Original Spa Town — and You Can Visit Its Century-old Bathhouses Today
Toddler walking on boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park
This National Park Was Just Named the Best for Kids, According to a New Study
Presidio Tunnel Tops renderings, expansive green park along the water near the Golden Gate Bridge
A Gorgeous 14-acre Park Filled With Hiking Trails and Greenery Is Coming to This California City
Mountain Lupine Bloom in Redwood National Park
10 Best U.S. National Parks to Visit During Wildflower Season
Mountain Ridges Rise High Over The Pacific Ocean
9 Best National Parks in California — From Undeveloped Islands to Towering Sand Dunes
Aurora Fatbike Tour with Terra Riders
Canada's 'Wilderness City' Has Gold Rush–era Saloons, National Park Adventures, and Spectacular Northern Lights Views
Rock formations in Valley of Fire State Park
This Nevada State Park Has Ancient Petroglyphs, Stunning Red Canyons, and Amazing Wildlife — and It's Less Than 1 Hour From Las Vegas
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
24 Most Scenic Places to Camp in the United States (Video)
View of the Grand Canyon at dusk
The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit the Grand Canyon
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15 Best National Parks in the U.S. You Should Visit
Barack Obama and Pete Souza
Barack Obama Shares Hilarious National Park Memory to Celebrate Release of New Netflix Series
Beautiful sunrise and pink sky light up the sand dunes at White Sands National Park
This National Park in New Mexico Has the World's Largest White-sand Dune Field
Kilauea Iki Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
It's About to Get Easier to Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Here's Why
Fortynine Palms Oasis
This Popular California National Park Trail Is Temporarily Closed Due to Extreme Heat — What to Know
Zion National Park
The Best Time to Visit Zion National Park
Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park, California, United States in late summer.
The Best Time to Visit Yosemite National Park