Stretching from the South Pacific, across the United States to the Caribbean, are 63 national parks. These national treasures preserve iconic landscapes, majestic mountains, primordial forests, arid deserts, misty coastlines, immense canyons, wildlife, and historic landmarks.
The opportunities for adventure are endless. Hiking, rock climbing, rafting, mountain biking, sand boarding, horseback riding, mountaineering, canyoneering, and multi-day backpacking trips all make it onto the to-do list. Stand on the tallest peaks, go on a scenic drive through breathtaking landscapes, explore the underground fantasy land of caves and caverns, gaze up at the tallest trees in the world, camp under the stars, or explore unspoiled wilderness.
Whether you are planning a cross-country road trip or are just looking for your next adventure, we want to help you plan the perfect trip.
US National Parks List
We are on a mission to visit all of the national parks. Currently, we have been to 51 national parks with big plans to visit many more in the upcoming years.
Below is a list of the 63 national parks. To learn more about the parks we have visited, click the name of the park to be taken to a new page or post. Or, scroll down for more options.
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- Acadia
- American Samoa
- Arches
- Badlands
- Big Bend
- Biscayne
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison
- Bryce Canyon
- Canyonlands
- Capitol Reef
- Carlsbad Caverns
- Channel Islands
- Congaree
- Crater Lake
- Cuyahoga Valley
- Death Valley
- Denali
- Dry Tortugas
- Everglades
- Gates of the Arctic
- Gateway Arch
- Glacier Bay
- Glacier
- Grand Canyon
- Grand Teton
- Great Basin
- Great Sand Dunes
- Great Smoky Mountains
- Guadalupe Mountains
- Haleakala
- Hawai’i Volcanoes
- Hot Springs
- Indiana Dunes
- Isle Royale
- Joshua Tree
- Katmai
- Kenai Fjords
- Kings Canyon
- Kobuk Valley
- Lake Clark
- Lassen Volcanic
- Mammoth Cave
- Mesa Verde
- Mount Rainier
- New River Gorge
- North Cascades
- Olympic
- Petrified Forest
- Pinnacles
- Redwood
- Rocky Mountain
- Saguaro
- Sequoia
- Shenandoah
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Virgin Islands
- Voyageurs
- White Sands
- Wind Cave
- Wrangell-St. Elias
- Yellowstone
- Yosemite
- Zion
Map Of The US National Parks
Below is a map of the locations of the national parks. For a free, downloadable version of this map, with a checklist for all 63 parks, check out our US National Parks List.
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Reservations
US National Parks that Require Reservations – 2024 Guide
Due to growing popularity and visitation, there are many National Parks that require a reservation in advance. This includes timed entry reservations, vehicle reservations to drive a particular road, or a hiking permit for select trails. Get the full list here.