Breathtaking, inspiring and jaw-dropping are just a few reactions to the majestic mountain peaks, sweeping desert terrain and rare geyser eruptions that await you inside the multifaceted natural wonders on our list of the Top 10 U.S. National Parks. We’re not ones to brag, but we certainly won’t mind if you go so far as to call our list a national treasure in its own right. From Floridian marshes crawling with endangered crocodiles to tidewater glaciers that tower over Alaska’s frigid Pacific waters, you’ll be treated to some of the nation’s most cherished cultural, historical and natural displays when you make the trek to one or all of the destinations on our list of the Top 10 U.S. National Parks!
While sorting through Top 10 entries is usually a drawn-out affair involving intense research followed by heated debate (and sometimes a spirited game of rock, paper, scissors), this U.S. national park - nicknamed the "River of Grass - was the uncontested choice for our No. 1 spot.… Learn More
One of the first landscapes to be granted park status, the U.S. national park in our No. 2 spot is best known for its magnificent waterfalls. You could spend a lifetime exploring Yosemite National Park’s vast acreage and still not uncover every secret harbored within its… Learn More
In the 125-plus years that have followed its designation as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park has set the standard for preservation of the most spectacular landscapes and natural wonders worldwide, making this U.S. national park an easy choice for… Learn More
If your idea of romance is less about fine linens and candlelit dining and more about holding your loved one’s hand as you gaze out over the rugged beauty of Maine’s coast, we’ve found a U.S. national park as timeless as your love. Let the region’s famed lighthouses guide… Learn More
The U.S. national park in our No. 5 spot features a dazzling landscape of raised plateaus, desert basins and steep canyons carved by the Colorado River’s waters. You’re sure to find equally grand adventures inside Grand Canyon National Park, but watch your step; this famed… Learn More
Sprawled across some of the most spectacular land and seascapes of southeast Alaska, the U.S. national park in our No. 6 spot is part of the world’s largest protected biosphere reserves. We can’t even blame international conservationists for being a bit overprotective;… Learn More
We’ve witnessed magicians make things appear out of thin air, but only the U.S. national park in our No. 7 spot boasts the peculiar honor of crafting Hawaii’s exotic isles from warm waters, hot magma and sheer volcanic power. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park ensures you… Learn More
In his 1973 song, “Rocky Mountain High,” John Denver paid tribute to Colorado’s cathedral mountains and silver clouds. The tune eventually earned a spot as one of the state’s official songs, but even this famed American folk singer couldn’t match the grandeur of the U.S.… Learn More
We were captivated by our No. 9 spot’s sandstone cliffs that somehow capture all the colors of Utah’s most spectacular sunsets. Sure enough, muted yellows, pinks and reds can all be enjoyed at this dazzling sandcastle in the sky – or Zion National Park, as it’s more commonly… Learn More
While the final numbers haven’t been counted just yet, we can almost guarantee that hundreds of thousands of you have already spent some part of your summer exploring the U.S. national park in our No. 10 spot. After all, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s… Learn More
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