Since the first national park was created in 1872 americans have worked to ensure that our country s breathtaking natural beauty is preserved for generations to come. The america the beautiful national parks and federal recreational lands pass is your ticket to more than 2 000 federal recreation sites across the country.
Declared a national park in 1919 under the name of lafayette acadia national park as its been known since 1929 is a stunning area located in maine the first national park east of the mississippi river the land which was donated by people who wanted to see it protected features rugged coastline and 47 000 acres 19 000ha of verdant forests lakes and mountains plus flora and fauna.
Beautiful national parks in usa. But these 101 stunning landmarks within them are truly the best of the best and deserve a spot on your american. The national parks and federal recreational lands pass series notice. Here are 40 of our favourites.
Canyonlands is up there with the most epically beautiful desert national parks in the usa for sure. A pass covers entrance standard amenity fees and day use fees for a driver and all passengers in a personal vehicle at per vehicle fee areas or up to four adults at sites that charge per. Naturally there are a lot of national parks dedicated to preserving the best that nature has to offer in the usa.
Otherworldly sandstone monuments multicolored hot springs that have to be seen to be believed craggy coastlines scorching deserts strewn with iconic cacti it s all here in the best national parks in america. A land as vast as the usa is bound to offer diversity but the diversity between america s 59 national parks is astonishing. Top 10 most beautiful national parks of the usa.
The turquoise waters of the colorado river strike a great contract with the orange and red shades of the canyon walls. From the rushing rivers and swirling ocean tidepools the terrain sweeps up to meadows of wildflowers. Across all 50 states there are many gorgeous national and state parks as well as national forests and tribal parks.
As national parks begin to safely expand access and resume operations this summer some national parks will reinstate entrance fees the full suite of interagency passes is again available for purchase. Established in 1872 and coming in fifth place with almost 1 4 million posts yellowstone national park was the first national park in the us and is widely recognized as the oldest in the world. These are the 10 most beautiful u s.
Today august 26 2019. Best time to visit. Please visit the usgs online store for detailed information about how to purchase a pass online and whether purchasing a.
The united states of america is fortunate to have an abundance of gorgeous places to visit with the majestic national parks featuring on the bucket list of most travelers. Spreading over one million acres olympic national park in washington state encompasses three ecosystems. National parks according to two photographers who visited them all by elizabeth rhodes updated november 18 2019.
