National Parks
101 parks
Acadia National Park
Maine
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline o…
Alagnak Wild River
Alaska
The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park …
Anacostia Park
District of Columbia
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise alon…
Arches National Park
Utah
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 …
Badlands National Park
South Dakota
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits conta…
Big Bend National Park
Texas
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in …
Biscayne National Park
Florida
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, em…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Colorado
Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, the Black Canyon of the Gunnis…
Bluestone National Scenic River
West Virginia
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the …
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anyw…
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anyw…
Buffalo National River
Arkansas
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undamme…
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by…
Capitol Reef National Park
Utah
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park encompasses the 100…
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above ground. Hid…
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground …
Catoctin Mountain Park
Maryland
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great…
Channel Islands National Park
California
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …
Congaree National Park
South Carolina
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland…
Constitution Gardens
District of Columbia
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland …
Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption tr…
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems world…
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems world…
Death Valley National Park
California
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet…
Denali National Park & Preserve
Alaska
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relativel…
Denali National Park and Preserve
Alaska
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the park's si…
Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida
Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, known as the Dry Tortugas. Here, Fort Jeffer…
Everglades National Park
Florida
Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare …
Ford's Theatre
District of Columbia
April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and l…
Fort Dupont Park
District of Columbia
This 376 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil W…
Fort Washington Park
Maryland
Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry for over 200 …
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Alaska
This vast landscape does not contain roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have li…
Gateway Arch National Park
Missouri
The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth…
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Alaska
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and de…
Glacier National Park
Montana
Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With …
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is a testament to the power of water over rock. This immense chasm—277 miles long, …
Grand Teton National Park
Wyoming
Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range sta…
Great Basin National Park
Nevada
From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the darkness of Lehman Caves and ancient bristlecone pine grove…
Great Basin National Park
Nevada
From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park host…
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Colorado
Open 24/7 year round! There are no timed entries or reservations to visit. The tallest dunes in North America…
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains …
Greenbelt Park
Maryland
Camp ten miles from the Washington Monument! Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, Maryland just te…
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas
Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest pe…
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between …
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultura…
Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of its historic bathhouses is equal…
Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equal…
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana
Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whethe…
Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior…
Joshua Tree National Park
California
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fas…
Joshua Tree National Park
Arizona
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fas…
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Alaska
A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what wildness really means. Her…
Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the weights of glaciers have up mountains, carved fjords,…
Kings Canyon National Park
California
This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, power, and time. The immense granite canyon of the Kings R…
Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska
Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, and half a million acres of boreal wilderness are here. No roads cross t…
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Alaska
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty where volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears gr…
Lassen Volcanic National Park
California
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain…
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Virginia
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came her…
Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the world's longest known cave system and part of the Green River valley.…
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas, in the alcoves, and a…
Mesa Verde National Park
Utah
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of M…
Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Ascending to 14,411 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon of the Pacific Northwest. An active …
National Park of American Samoa
American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa welcomes you into the heart of the South Pacific, to a world of sights, so…
National Parks of New York Harbor
New Jersey
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investi…
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
West Virginia
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…
Niobrara National Scenic River
Nebraska
With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventu…
North Cascades National Park
Washington
Less than three hours from Seattle, North Cascades National Park is the place to find azure-colored lakes and …
Olympic National Park
Washington
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, Olympic National Park exhibits remarkable diversity.…
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jac…
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history …
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona
Did you know that Petrified Forest is more spectacular than ever? This is a surprising land of painted landsca…
Pinnacles National Park
California
Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles Nat…
Piscataway Park
Maryland
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement t…
President's Park (White House)
District of Columbia
Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of t…
Presidio of San Francisco
California
For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military ca…
Prince William Forest Park
Virginia
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area open…
Redwood National and State Parks
California
Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the parks also protect vast prairies, oak …
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Texas
For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons…
Rock Creek Park
District of Columbia
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in…
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy…
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain en…
Saguaro National Park
Arizona
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the Americ…
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Wisconsin
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they …
Sequoia National Park
California
Home to the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree by volume, Sequoia National Park also features the …
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading …
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading wa…
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Virginia
In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore…
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was instantly captivated by the rug…
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Pennsylvania
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing …
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands National Park is more than just beautiful beaches. Hike to plantation ruins to learn about the …
Voyageurs National Park
Minnesota
Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected water highways. The park's four large lakes, 26 smaller interior lakes, …
White Sands National Park
New Mexico
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders—the glistening white s…
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota
Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and ponderosa pine forests of one of Americ…
Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit wor…
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Virginia
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park f…
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Alaska
Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 mill…
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. The park sits atop a volcanic hot s…
Yosemite National Park
California
Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can fin…
Zion National Park
Utah
Follow the paths where native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, …
Zion National Park
Utah
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream…