Why visit national parks in the US: 19 stunning photos

In the USA, you will find the most incredible natural wonders, from huge mountains to rocky formations that look as if they came from another planet. And for the fact that all these natural wonders are preserved and protected, becoming accessible to tourists, we need to thank the National Park Service. Every year, the National Parks of America is visited by more than 300 million tourists, and if you have not already visited one of them, then you just have to look at these photos to understand that it's time for you to get ready.

Zion

This park is known for its breathtaking red sand canyons. You can walk along the popular hiking route along a river less than ten meters wide and walls more than 300 meters high.

Shenandoah

Before this park is very easy to reach, and it is a real country of wonders and waterfalls. The park is located among the mountains of the Blue Ridge, and part of the famous Appalachian Trail runs through it.

Kenai Fjords

In this park visitors can get acquainted with various water forms of life. If you are lucky, you can see how from one of the forty massive glaciers within this park, parts are broken off and fall directly into the water.

Glacier

This park is a paradise for lovers of winter, since the snow here lies until the summer. A popular road running through the mountains will allow you to feel the surge of adrenaline, as well as enjoy views of glaciers and rocky valleys.

Saguaro

In this park you will find cacti of incredible size, in honor of which he was named. And in the Sonoran desert you can explore the local wildlife and see ancient petroglyphs.

Yosemite National Park

Just one day drive from Los Angeles is this national park, which attracted the attention of even the first researchers of America. There are granite rocks, stunning waterfalls and panoramic views, which are ideal for enjoying the sunset.

Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park

In this park, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, visitors can walk through fields of solid volcanic rocks, see active steam geysers and even look at the flow of lava from the volcano Kilauea.

Arches National Park

This is the most iconic of the five national parks located in Utah. The world famous red rock formations, which look as if they were made by hand, include more than two thousand arches, peaks and canyons.

Denali

In Alaska, you can find the five largest parks in the country, as well as the highest peak in North America, which is located in the Denali National Park. Visitors can see bears, deer and other wild animals here, while enjoying the 24th light day in the summer months.

Great Smoky Mountains

In 2015, more than 10 million people visited this park, making it the most visited in the country. Hills, valleys and wildlife - that's what you'll find in this wonderful place.

Acadia

It was the first national park created in the US to the east of the Mississippi River. Here you can ride on rocky roads, walk along foot routes or just relax on the beach.

Dry-Tortugas

This ocean paradise is located on seven islands, and here you can see a variety of coral and marine life forms, enjoy the calm Caribbean waves, and also admire the walls of Fort Jefferson, a fortress of the 19th century that protected American ships.

National Park "Mammoth Cave"

In this park is the world's longest cave system, which visitors can explore.

Mesa Verde

Here you can plunge into the history of America, as in this park there are thousands of archaeological sites and about six hundred houses cut straight in the local rocks.

Joshua-Three

This park captures the territory of the Mojave and Colorado deserts. The local trees and rock formations attract a large number of visitors.

Yellowstone National Park

This is the first national park in the history of America and, most likely, the most recognizable. Underground volcanic activity is constantly here, because of which visitors can admire thousands of geysers, hot springs and other geological phenomena.

Isle Royal National Park

This park allows visitors to try scuba diving in the largest fresh lake in the world, and also go for a walk, swim in kayaks or just relax on the beach.

Hot springs

If you are still trying to get rid of the feeling of winter, the historical baths and swimming pools that you can find in this park will help you. Water in hot springs can reach a temperature of +60 degrees Celsius.

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is one of the most visited places in the whole of America, and this fact has good reasons. The finest rock formations stretch to infinity, and if you are ready to take a chance, you can try to go down to the very bottom of the canyon.