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It’s been called “America’s best idea”—and its relevance is more timely than ever. There are now 424 parks in the nationally maintained system—more than 85 million acres spanning coast to coast, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. In 2021, there were 297.1 million recreational visitors to American national parks, proving that these spaces are indeed for the people to appreciate and enjoy. From the oldest
...With shapes so distinctive they’ve earned names like the Poodle, Thor’s Hammer and Queen Victoria, the tall chiseled spires known as hoodoos are the prime attraction at Bryce Canyon National Park, which features the largest concentration of the eerie formations in the world. Other geologic features also draw visitors, including two red sandstone arches, Natural Bridge and Tower Bridge, and Mossy Cave, a grotto bedecked with greenery in summer
...The country’s national parks are its greatest treasures. We highlight all 63, plus many other special spots, from iconic monuments to pristine seashores. As you gear up for an epic U.S. adventure, follow the principles of Leave No Trace, and be prepared with maps, first aid and other essentials. Most importantly, approach your visit with respect, as the traditional stewards of these lands have done for millennia, and you’ll be sure to walk
...America’s national parks are more popular than ever, drawing record numbers of visitors every year. This special issue is a celebration of these parks, representing the best of the geographic and biological diversity of the far-flung U.S. park system. Packed with extraordinary photographs (as well as intriguing data and detailed descriptions), these pages serve not only as a guide to the parks’ individual charms, but also as an appreciation
...Get the digital version of the National Park Journal with its four separate park editions (Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone and Yosemite) to discover all-time favorite road trips to the national parks. From Utah’s dazzling deserts, the adobe-lined streets of New Mexico’s charming towns, Wyoming’s authentic outposts, California’s stunning coastline and Colorado’s mountain towns, we feature all the amazing places to explore en
...Ever since Yellowstone National Park was established in 1972, countries all over the world have since followed in America’s footsteps and established their own National Parks, but nowhere else has quite such a variety of landscapes than the good old US of A. Today, the States has 63 National Parks, ranging from the crags of Colarado's Rocky Mountains to the sprawling deserts and canyons of Utah's Zion and the glacier-carved valleys of
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