US National Parks are spectacular treasures that should be explored by everyone. Visitors every year end their adventures with their own respect and appreciation for the awesome beauty that each and every park has to offer. With hundreds of destinations across the country, you can find plenty of National Parks and Monuments, Seashores, Historic Parks, BLM's and more. Everyone has an opportunity to travel to and explore one of these beautiful parks. From Acadia, Everglades, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Zion National Parks to White Sands National Monument, it's time to get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
The Geologic Story at Grand Canyon: Hailed as
one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon exhibits the largest section of
geologic time on earth. Hiking to the bottom, one passes through a third of the planet's
age. The Park also contains excellent exposure of the world renowned Great Unconformity, an
impressive angular unconformity...
Grand Canyon
Geology
Yellowstone
Great Smoky Mountains
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
Acadia
Everglades
Arches
Rocky Mountain
Zion
Bryce Canyon
White Sands
Colorado
Devils Tower
Pinnacles
Sunset Crater
Lava Beds
Gila Cliff
Dinosaur
Canyon De Chelly
Bandelier
Shopping couldn't be easier on US-Parks.com. Being comfortable during a visit to US National Parks, Monuments, etc. can often depend on the proper gear and clothing. Search our store for anything from fleece, hiking boots, shirts, pants, backpacks, water bottles and more. No matter who you are shopping for, we have something for every outdoor enthusiast. Outdoor Gear Store or Shop Gear by Brand
Finding a place to stay near parks couldn't be easier. Find lodging or campgrounds located conveniently to your destination so you can plan your stay before you take your next trip. Remember, it is always wise to book in advance, lodging and campgrounds can fill up quickly in or near the parks. Lodging : Camping
Looking to plan a road trip to the National Parks? Maybe considering a road trip to various parks like National Monuments, BLM's, maybe a park from the Forest Service? Check out our Road Trip Planning to get some ideas to help you put together your own route. Road Trip Planning
Find everything you need to know about the different Parks Passes and how to get one. For information about individual park fees, visit the park of interest to see the fees. Park Fees
Lesser Known Parks: List of the lesser known parks from the National Parks Service, Forest Service to the Bureau of Land Management Lesser Known Parks
Hiking Boots and Hiking Shoes: Whether you plan to go day hiking, backpacking, extended day hiking or alpine climbing... Hiking Boots
Protect our Parks and its' Wildlife: Help keep our Parks safe and clean. Protect wildlife by remembering not to feed them and always clean up after your visit. The future of the parks and their wildlife is in our hands.
Hiking the trails of any of Americas beautiful National Parks can be an experience for any level of hiker. From easy ambles to long strenuous multi-day hiking trips, each park has something to offer. Don't forget to have water and sun hats. Hiking Trails
Are you interested in viewing wildlife during your next trip to the US National Parks? Are you planning a trip based primarily on wildlife viewing? A few parks in particular you might want to consider would be; Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Everglades. Wildlife Viewing
Find some quick tips about lodging, camping, park fees, road trip planning, outdoor gear and more. If you are planning a road trip that includes multiple parks, you should consider saving yourself a few entrance fees by purchasing a pass. Find our more of ways you can save for your next trip.
Keep a watch out for early bird specials! Often the parks and towns nearby will offer specials if you visit early in the year. This is great because it is a less populated time of the year and you can save a few extra pennies. Travel Tips
For featured travel we are highlighting our attention to parks offering everything from awe inspiring mountains, gorgeous canyons and spectacular spring flowers and beautiful glaciers. We can't forget the spectacular wildlife opportunities! National Parks
With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Wildflower lovers are never disappointed in June and July when the meadows and hillsides are splashed with botanical color. Rocky Mountain
In Grand Canyon National Park, pine and fir forests, painted deserts, sandstone canyons, mesas and plateaus, volcanic and geologic features, the Colorado River, perennial streams, and waterfalls contribute to incredible panoramic views. Grand Canyon
The Big Bend has been a home to people for many centuries, but knowledge of the Rio Grande among non-Indians dates back less than 150 years. Spanish people crossed the Rio Grande in the 16th and 17th centuries searching for gold, silver, and fertile land. Big Bend National Park also marks the northernmost range of many plants and animals, such as the Mexican long-nosed bat. Big Bend
Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states. Glacier
Over 800 National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads designated by the Department of Transportation throughout the United States are now available on US-Parks.com! Scenic Byways
On March 1, 1872, President Grant signed the bill into law, establishing the Yellowstone region as a public park and setting a major conservation precedent. The Nation had its first national park; an area of exceptional beauty was set aside for the enjoyment of generations to come, and a tradition of preserving similar areas was established. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906.
There are over 390 spectacular US National Parks, Monuments and other units to be explored across America so isn't it time to pack your bags and go on an adventure? Use our park locator or our National Monuments Guide and National Parks Guide to find your park.
From White sands, Bandelier, Devils Postpile, Craters Of The Moon, Canyon De Chelly National Monuments to Lava Beds National Monument, the US has an abundance of these gorgeous parks for you to explore.
At the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert lies a mountain ringed valley called the Tularosa Basin. Rising from the heart of this basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert and have created the world's largest gypsum dune field. White Sands
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows... Lava Beds
- The first National Park established, Yellowstone in 1872
- Largest NP, Wrangell-St. Elias NP and Preserve, Alaska
- Smallest Site, The Thaddeus Kosciuszko N. Memorial
- Number of acres of NPS stewardship land, 79 Million
- Percent of the U.S. in the National Park System, 3.6
- Number of acres managed by the NPS, 84.6Million
- Largest NP in contiguous 48, Death Valley, 3.3M Acres
- 58 National Parks, 74 National Monuments
- Number of National Park System Units, 391
- 3,565 Miles of US National Scenic Trails
- 4 National Parkways managed by the NPS
- 12,250 Miles of Unpaved Trails
Take a scenic road trip from one park to the next. Explore Grand Canyon, Arches, Zion and more of these amazing parks. Taking a road trip can be fun for the whole family. We have a variety of road trips to chose from with more on the way! See our National Parks Road Trips and Pre-Planned Routes. So pack your bags, load up the car and start exploring by taking a road trip to one of these amazing destinations!
The Grand Circle Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
1 Week Grand Circle Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Northern California Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Olympic and Mt St Helens Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Portland and Crater Lake Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Yellowstone and Arches Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Yellowstone and Badlands Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Yosemite and Big Sur Road Trip
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles
Road trip planning is always fun! Visit multiple parks in one route and experience several different types of scenery. From Arches to Yellowstone, check out some of these wonderful trips. See all the road trips
Mileage: Approximately 1187 miles.
Points of Interest: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol
Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley Tribal Park and the Grand Canyon. Learn more
about the
Grand Circle
At one time, the American elk was the most widely distributed member of the deer family on the North American Continent... American Elk
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