Welcome to the US national parks! This is where you will find all of our US national park travel guides along with guides featuring US monuments and US memorials.
This section of our blog is dedicated to helping you learn everything you need to know about the US National Parks and preparing you for your next adventure.
There are currently 63 US national parks across 30 different states. Each national park is run by the National Park Service and the state with the highest concentration of national parks is California.
But we also must stress the beauty of lesser known US State Parks. These smaller and less visited parks span thousands of miles across all 50 states, but can be just as magical.
Best National Parks In The US
The US national parks are considered to be the best in the world featuring wonders of rock, ice, sand and forest creating some of the most diverse and incredible landscapes on the planet.

If you are looking for national park inspiration, you might want to start with our popular guide featuring the 20 best US national parks.
Search US National Parks By Map
The National Park Service manages 424 units across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories which incluse the very popular 63 US national parks.
In most states, you can visit the national parks or the remaining 361 national recreations sites which are still “parks” but use a different nomenclature such as:
- Memorials
- Monuments
- Historical sites
- Recreational sites
Use the map below to find your next US national park adventure:

US National Parks
Dark green = US national parks
Light green = US national memorials + monuments
Light orange markers = US national historical sites + recreation areas
List Of US National Parks By Name
In 2019, Mark received his US Green Card and officially immigrated to America. We have since made it our goal to visit every single national park as a way to celebrate this accomplishment.
So far we have traveled to 20 national parks together with a few of these parks many times in different seasons. But we plan to visit all of the national parks within the next few years.
Below we have listed all of the national parks in alphabetical order. You can click the orange links to read more about each individual park and we are currently writing guides about national parks in bold.
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
Glacier Bay
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 Rainer
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
USA Travel Guide Resources
- US Road Trips – A road trip is often the best way to visit many national parks all in one go. Visit the section of our blog dedicated to helping you find the best road trip.
- America the Beautiful Pass – For only $80 / year this pass will give you free entry to all the US national parks, national monuments and historical sites.
- Travel eBooks – We have created Travel Guidebooks for popular national parks. Each guidebook represents hours of research, personal experiences, insider tips and recommendations.
- National Parks Passport – The best way to document your next national park adventure!
- National Park Quotes – A collection of quotes about America’s national parks to inspire your next trip.

US National Monuments
The United States has 129 national monuments across 32 states. These monuments typically include historic landmarks and prehistoric structures.
- Devils Tower National Monument – The oldest national monument in the US situated between South Dakota’s Black Hills and Yellowstone National Park.
- Montezuma Castle National Monument – This monument offers some of the most well-preserved cliff dwellings found in the American Southwest.
- Statue of Liberty National Monument – The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic things you can do during a visit to New York City.
- Tuzigoot National Monument – A fascinating ancient multi-room pueblo in Arizona’s Verde Valley.
Or interested about Alcatraz Island which is now a historical landmark? Don’t miss our popular Alcatraz Island Day and Night Tour Review.

US National Memorials
National memorials in the United States are created to memorialize a historic person or event.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial – Found nestled with South Dakota’s Black Hills, this memorial depicts George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
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US National Park Travel Guides
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60 Best National Park Gifts For Him + Her In 2023
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Acadia National Park In The Fall: 10 Key Things To Know
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Everything You Need To Know About The National Parks Passport
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National Park Quotes: 111 Quotes, Captions And Puns
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20 Best National Parks In The USA To Visit In 2023
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How To Visit The Honanki Heritage Site Near Sedona
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How To Visit The Palatki Heritage Site Near Sedona
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Complete Guide To Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona
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Complete Guide To Montezuma Castle National Monument (+ Well)
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One Day In Zion National Park Itinerary: 5 Best Day Trip Ideas
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Where To Stay In Zion National Park: Best Hotels Near Springdale
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20 Best Hikes In Zion National Park For 2023
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Best Time To Visit Zion National Park By Month And Season
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Closest Airports To Zion National Park: 4 Best Options
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Zion National Park In Winter: 10 Things You Need To Know
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Hiking The Subway Zion: Epic Left Fork Bottom Up Day Hike
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Kolob Canyon Hikes: 4 Trails To Hike In The Quiet Area Of Zion
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Timber Creek Overlook Trail Kolob Canyon Zion: Easy Hike To Big Views
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Taylor Creek Trail Zion: Hike To Double Arch Alcove
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Emerald Pools Trail Zion National Park: Hike Lower, Middle + Upper Pool
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Pa’rus Trail Zion National Park: Easy + Flat Riverside Hike
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How To Hike The Watchman Trail In Zion National Park
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South Kaibab To Bright Angel Trail: The Ultimate Grand Canyon Day Hike
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Best Hikes Grand Canyon South Rim: 17 Easy, Moderate and Hard Trails
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South Kaibab Trail To Ooh Aah Point, Skeleton Point & Phantom Ranch
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Day Hiking Bright Angel Trail At Grand Canyon South Rim
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Airports Near Grand Canyon: 5 Closest US and International Options
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Best Grand Canyon Viewpoints: 20 Amazing South Rim Views
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Best Time To Visit Grand Canyon National Park By Month And Season
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Grand Canyon In Winter: 10 Things You Need To Know
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23 Best Hikes In Mt Rainier National Park For 2023
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Bench And Snow Lake Trail: Wonderful Short Hike In Mt Rainier
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Hike The Stunning Naches Peak Loop Trail To Tipsoo Lake
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Hiking The Popular Mount Fremont Lookout Trail In Mt Rainier
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Spray Park Trail Mt Rainier: Hidden Gem Hike To Waterfall And Meadows
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Hiking Tolmie Peak Trail In Mt Rainier: Everything You Need To Know
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Yellowstone In April: 10 Important Things To Know
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Yosemite In October: 10 Things You Need To Know
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5 Best Places To Stay Near Acadia National Park (2023 Hotels)
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16 Best Hikes In Acadia National Park Ranked By Difficulty
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20 Best Things To Do In Acadia National Park For 2023
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How To Hike Precipice Trail In Acadia National Park
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How To Hike Beehive Trail In Acadia National Park
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40 Best Things To Do In Yellowstone National Park By Region
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Is Devils Tower National Monument, WY Worth Visiting?
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Best Hotels + Places To Stay Near Grand Canyon South Rim
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10 Best Hikes In Badlands National Park: 2023 Hiking Guide
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Best Hotels + Places To Stay Near Badlands National Park
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Notch Trail Badlands: Complete Hiking Guide For 2023
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How To Get The Statue Of Liberty + Ellis Island Ferry In NYC
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Where To Stay In Yosemite: Best Places, Hotels + Lodging
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Yellowstone In October: 10 Things You Need To Know
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Where To Stay In Yellowstone: Best Places + Hotels 2023
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10 Best Airports Near Yellowstone For US + International Visitors
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Schwabacher Landing: Stunning Grand Teton Sunrise Photography
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Mormon Row Grand Teton: Stunning Sunrise & Sunset Photography Guide
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Yosemite Mist Trail: Fun Hike to Vernal and Nevada Falls (John Muir Loop)
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Grand Canyon Sunrise and Sunset: Best Photography Locations and Tips
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Yosemite Photography: Best Locations, Iconic Landmarks and Epic Vistas
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Bryce Canyon Photography: Sunrise, Sunset, Hikes + Viewpoints
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Queen’s Garden + Navajo Loop Trail: Best Hike at Bryce Canyon
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3 Best Hikes In Arches National Park + 2023 Hiking Itinerary
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Canyon Overlook Trail Zion: Stunning Sunset Hike
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Amazing Hike To Angels Landing In Zion National Park
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Exactly How To Day Hike The Narrows Bottom Up In Zion
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Grand Teton National Park Itinerary + 7 Best Things To Do
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Grand Canyon South Rim: 8 Best Things To Do, One + Two Days Itinerary
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Alcatraz Tours Review: Is The Day Or Night Tour Worth It?
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Las Vegas To Death Valley Day Trip: Perfect One Day Itinerary
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Yosemite Itinerary: Ultimate First Time Visitor Guide (1, 2 & 3 Day Itinerary)
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Delicate Arch Hike: Parking, Trail + Sunset Photos
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The Best Arches + Canyonlands One Day Itinerary For 2023
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2, 3 + 4 Days Zion To Bryce Canyon Road Trip Itinerary Ideas
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Mesa Arch Sunrise: How To Take The Iconic Canyonlands Photograph
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Joshua Tree Day Trip: Amazing One Day Road Trip Itinerary
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Yellowstone Itinerary 4 Days: The Ultimate First Time Visitor Guide
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America The Beautiful Pass: Is A National Parks Pass Worth It?
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The Complete Mount Rushmore Vacation Planner, South Dakota
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Badlands Photography: A South Dakota National Park Guide
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32 Best Things To Do In Badlands National Park For 2023
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Capitol Reef Photography Guide: Best Photo Spots In Fruita
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22 Best Things To Do In Capitol Reef National Park + Itinerary