There are 58 National Parks in the United States of America till date. These national parks offers visitors very enchanting experience of the wilderness of America. It is very difficult to list down the best national parks; however few of them are certainly most popular among the tourists. Here are lists of 5 most popular national parks of the United States.
1. Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular and visited national parks in the United States. It also holds the category of the seven natural wonders of the world. And it really is the wonder to see its vast expanse and beautiful color patters on the canyon. It is one of the best spots for photography. Located in the state of Arizona, it attracts millions of tourists every year. The red valleys and the cliffs of the Grand Canyon are spectacular.
2. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park spreads in the states of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. It features one of the most natural and extraordinary phenomena. Established in the year 1872, it was the first national park of the United States. It holds wide variety of wildlife such as grizzly bears, bison, wolves, elk, and so on. This park has world’s largest numbers of hot springs and geysers, and the most popular geyser of the park is Old Faithful.
3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in the state of Tennessee. This park is visited by millions of visitors from worldwide for its exceptional panorama, wide varieties of flora and fauna. There are lots of adventure activities here for the visitors starting from hiking, trekking, camping, and driving. There are many beautiful spots for photography and enjoying the natural beauty. Waterfalls here are very popular destination among the visitors.
4. Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is located in the state California and attracts millions of visitors. It is also most popular national park for rock climbing. It is the perfect location for rock climbing. Tourists enjoy looking at the ancient sequoias, beautiful waterfalls, and lush green valleys. The Native American citizens were inhabited this area in the past eight thousand years.
5. Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the state of Colorado. The park is divided by the “Continental Divide” which is why it creates two very different environments on each side of the continental divide. It offers immense natural beauty and great spot for photography. The elevation of the Rocky Mountains ranges from 8,000 to 14,259 feet. It offers tourists lots of opportunities for numerous breathtaking beauties and adventures.
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