Best National Parks: The Top 7 List

Best National Parks: The Top 7 List

           

BEST NATIONAL PARKS: SIGHTSEEING, HIKING AND MORE

While all the national parks are really beautiful, in this list we highlight our favorites. And, after reading this list, we're sure that some of them will end up at the top of your list too. Stretching from coast to coast to coast, the parks in this list feature a wide variety of landforms and landscapes. Unique valleys, mountains, rivers and trails make each park on this list a unique experience. What are you waiting for? Visit one of these national parks!

1:NATIONAL PARK AND DENALI PRESERVE (Alaska)

About Park: Home to Mount McKinley, the park covers more than 6 million acres of wilderness, lots of big game to see.

 Denali National Park is home to Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The park also includes over six million acres of unspoiled wilderness. Great game, extreme temperatures and fantastic scenery are all part of Denali's appeal.



2:GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (Montana)

About Park: Over 700 miles of hiking, biking and camping trails, breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.

Glacier Park is located in northern Montana, just south of the Canadian border. The park will present superb views of the Rocky Mountains of Montana. Glacier-carved peaks and valleys cut through the park, and over 700 miles of hiking trails make it a hiker's paradise. Cycling and camping are also popular in the park. A network of roads will also allow car enthusiasts to access beautiful and photogenic natural areas.



3:NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK (Washington) About the park: Evergreen forests and mountains, excellent hiking trails, home to a number of different birds and other animals.

For alpine wilderness at its best, North Cascades National Park is the place to be. Located in northern Washington State, the dense evergreen forests and mountains make the trails of North Cascades National Park a hiker's paradise. More than 200 species of birds call the park home, as well as bears, wolves and other mammals.  For a true Pacific Northwest experience, North Cascades National Park is an excellent choice.



4:GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK (Wyoming)

About the park: Excellent views and high end skiing (in season), lots of wildlife and nature to see.

The magnificent jagged peaks of the Teton Range are the centerpiece of Grand Teton National Park. These peaks offer both breathtaking views and excellent skiing. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a top rated destination, also within walking distance, makes Grand Teton an excellent year-round destination.


5:ZION NATIONAL PARK (Utah)

About the park: Variety of hiking trails for all levels of hikers, beautiful rock walls, and rocky towers.

Utah's first national park, Zion is also Utah's most popular park. Beautiful orange-red rock walls abound and dominate the beautiful Zion Canyon. A variety of hiking trails are available in the park and can be chosen by difficulty. No matter which trail you take, all will provide amazing photo opportunities. So whether you are looking for a high wall climb or a short hike through part of the canyon, Zion National Park is the place to be.



6:EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK (Florida)

About Park: Over one million acres of wetlands, which are home to a number of different animals.

With more than one million acres of wetlands, Everglades National Park covers much of the southern tip of Florida. The Everglades are home to a number of animals, including alligators, manatees, panthers and dozens of birds. You can also find a diverse flora such as mangroves, timber and pine trees. All this combines to make the Everglades a unique national park.



7:HAWAI NATIONAL VOLCAN PARK (Hawaii)

About Park: Two active volcanoes in the park, lush rainforests perfect for bird watching, gigantic volcanic craters.

 With two active volcanoes within the park's boundaries, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the diverse Big Island. Complex lava tubes are found alongside lush rainforests that are also perfect for bird watching. While you work, take the Kilauea Iki Trail and view vast volcanic craters and watch the glassy lava flow to the ocean.