The United States is a country full of unique landscape, diversified culture, and beautiful parks. For foreign travelers and American travelers alike, the U.S proves to be a great place to get in touch with nature through a day spent at a national park. To help you decide which park to visit on your next trip, here are a few U.S national parks that you need to visit.
Glacier National Park
Spanning three mountain ranges and home of over 700 lakes, Montana’s Glacier National Park is a park for the bucket list. The park sits on the border between Canada and the United States and is the ideal place for hikers, as it offers a variety of hiking trails that cater to all skill levels. Glacier National Park is also home to an abundance of wildlife and features a spattering of waterfalls.
Grand Canyon
A popular tourist attraction, Grand Canyon is the perfect spot for taking scenic photographs and making fun memories. Officially a UNESCO World Heritage site, the park offers a variety of great opportunities for hiking, as well as the chance to raft on the Colorado River. Grand Canyon is also home to Havasu Falls, which by itself draws in plenty of eager tourists each year.
Arches National Park
Opened in 1929, Arches National Park was originally a lot smaller than it is today. However, during the past years the park has grown to be about 77,000 acres in size. It features large sandstone formations and arches and a number of hiking trails that range from 20-minutes long to hours long. Additionally, the park is known to be a good place to see the Milky Way.
Hot Springs National Park
The smallest national park in the country, Hot Springs National Park is proof that good things come in small packages. The park gets its name from its healing hot water springs, which makes the park ideal for relaxing day trips and rest stops. In addition to the hot springs, the park also features a handful of winding roads and spectacular mountain tower that overlooks the Ouachita Mountains.
Saguaro National Park
If you’re looking for a challenge, look no further than hiking in Saguaro National Park. The park is home to dozens of protected saguaro cacti and some of the shortest, most difficult hikes you’ll come across, as they take you to high altitudes and through miles of hot desert terrain. If the heat isn’t appealing, however, tourists are able to drive through the park in air conditioned vehicles in order to enjoy the beauty of the cacti.
Yosemite National Park
Featuring waterfalls, ancient trees, and granite cliffs, Yosemite National Park appeals to nature lovers from across the world. Alongside the natural wonders, the park is teaming with wildlife such as black bears.In the summer, tourists can raft down Merced River and experienced rock climbers have the opportunity to climb a giant granite slab in Camp 4.
