Angels landing in Zion National Park

National Parks

With more than 60 national parks, plus hundreds of national monuments, seashores, preserves, battlefields, and more, our National Park System offers visitors more than 85 million acres of beautiful, protected public land. History buffs, nature enthusiasts, extreme sportspeople, and laid-back campers alike can find fun, tranquility, and unbelievable scenery, from Yellowstone's geysers and springs to the Everglades' gator-filled swamps. Iconic outdoor destinations like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Grand Canyon are justifiably popular, but there are many lesser-known sites to discover, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Ocmulgee National Monument Park
Georgia May Be Getting Its First National Park Soon — and It Has More Than Just Scenic Trails
Bull Moose at Sprague Lake in the early morning light.
This National Park Is Known for Its High Elevation — and Offers Stunning Hikes, Diverse Wildlife, and More
View from the rugged cliff rocks to Bass Harbor Head Light. The lighthouse was built in 1858 and is located on the coast of the US state of Maine within Acadia National Park in Mount Desert Island.
This National Park Is One of the First Places to See the Sunrise in the U.S. — How to Visit