111 National Parks to Explore in United States

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National Parks to Explore in United States

Congaree National Park

American national park in central South Carolina which preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the United States. The lush trees growing in its floodplain forest are some of the tallest in the eastern United States, forming one of the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies remaining in the world.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, often abbreviated as CVNP, is a magnificent and diverse protected area located in northeastern Ohio, between the cities of Akron and Cleveland. Spanning over 32,000 acres, this national park offers a stunning natural landscape that combines lush forests, rolling hills, waterfalls, and a portion of the historic Ohio and Erie Canal.

Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest, located in southeastern Kentucky, is a vast and diverse wilderness area encompassing over 700,000 acres of rugged terrain, dense forests, and scenic waterways. Named after the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone, this national forest offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, breathtaking natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a state park of Arizona, United States, on the Verde River in an area known as the Verde River Greenway which covers 423 acres. It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest land. The ranch was originally named by the Ireys family, who sold the land to the state of Arizona to become a state park.

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park is not just a desert full of rocks and sand, it's a land of contrasts. From the towering peaks of the Panamint Mountains to the lowest point in North America, Badwater Basin, Death Valley has it all. The park is not for the faint of heart, but it's definitely for those who appreciate the unique beauty of the desert. The park offers a multitude of activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and stargazing. It's a harsh but rewarding landscape that will leave you in awe.

Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park, the hottest and driest national park in the United States, located in Death Valley, largely in southwestern California, though a small portion extends into Nevada’s Bullfrog Hills. The park is home to many species of plants and animals that have adapted to this harsh desert environment including creosote bush, Joshua tree, bighorn sheep, coyote, and the endangered Death Valley pupfish, a survivor from much wetter times.

Denali National Park and Preserve

Denali National Park and Preserve is a vast and pristine wilderness area located in the interior of Alaska, USA. It is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, abundant wildlife, towering mountains, and diverse ecosystems. It is situated in the heart of Alaska, covering approximately 6 million acres (2.4 million hectares) of land. It encompasses a wide range of landscapes, including tundra, boreal forests, rivers, and the rugged Alaska Range.

Dry Tortugas National Park

The park preserves Fort Jefferson and the seven Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the Florida Keys. The archipelago's coral reefs are the least disturbed of the Florida Keys reefs. The park is noted for abundant sea life, tropical bird breeding grounds, colorful coral reefs, and legends of shipwrecks and sunken treasures. The park's centerpiece is Fort Jefferson, a massive but unfinished coastal fortress.

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge

Located on Egmont Key, at the mouth of Tampa Bay, it can only be reached by boat or ferry. The Egmont Key Lighthouse and the ruins of Fort Dade, a Spanish–American War era fort, are located in the park. The entire 328 acres (133 ha) island is actually part of Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

A natural park that preserves the cultural and natural resources of western Fairfax County and has a long and complex history lasting 8,000 years. The land was used as a tenant farm, family homestead, and country estate until it was deeded to Fairfax County Park Authority as a 640-acre nature park in 1971.

Everglades National Park

Largest tropical wilderness in the United States. The Everglades are a network of wetlands and forests fed by a river flowing 0.25 miles (0.40 km) per day out of Lake Okeechobee, southwest into Florida Bay. The park is the most significant breeding ground for tropical wading birds in North America and contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.

Fountainhead Regional Park

This is an approximately 2,000-acre regional park, bordering a tributary of the Potomac River, in Fairfax County, northern Virginia which was protecting and managing by the NOVA Parks agency.

Fruit & Spice Park

The Fruit and Spice Park is a 37-acre park located in the heart of Redland, Florida and is the only botanical garden of its kind in the United States. The garden features more than 500 different types of international exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Visitors are allowed to sample fallen fruits and can enjoy this place very much.

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is an expansive and remote protected area located in the northernmost part of Alaska. Covering more than 8.4 million acres, it is the northernmost national park in the United States and one of the most pristine and untouched wilderness areas in the world. The park and preserve are renowned for their rugged, unspoiled beauty and offer a unique and challenging wilderness experience for those who venture into its depths.

Gifford Pinchot State Park

Gifford Pinchot State Park is a 2,338-acre Pennsylvania state park in northern York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The park is undeveloped and is the site of farm fields and wooded hillsides. It is an important recreation site featuring prime bass fishing. There are several trails that pass through the park, including the Mason-Dixon Trail.

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona, is the 15th site in the United States to have been named a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World.

Grand Canyon Village

Grand Canyon Village, located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Northern Arizona, holds some of the best scenic overlooks in the park.The village contains numerous landmark buildings, and its historic core is a National Historic Landmark District, designated for its outstanding implementation of town design.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park, located in northwestern Wyoming, adjacent to Teton County, is a majestic and iconic destination renowned for its towering peaks, pristine lakes, abundant wildlife, and outdoor adventures.

Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park is a stunning natural wonder located in White Pine County, Nevada. It covers an area of over 77,000 acres and offers visitors a wide range of activities to enjoy. The park is home to a variety of unique geological features, including the spectacular Lehman Caves, which are known for their stunning formations and rich history.

Great Falls Park

A small national park site in Virginia on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River. This place is blessed with rich natural beauty and soo many water resources and also has a vast variety of flora and fauna.

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