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h 1 Yellowstone Gushing geysers, geothermal wonders, and stunning Rocky Mountain landscape. h 2 Yosemite Looming mountains, riotous meadows, pure lakes and rushing waterfalls, and, of course, giant sequoias. h 3 Sequoia A colossal adventure land, preserving the earth’s largest living trees, towering granite peaks, and alluring lakes. h 4 Mount Rainier Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and historic inn, named for the area’s active volcano. h 5 Crater Lake Oregon’s only national park, famous for the startling color and clarity of its lake, surrounded by beautiful forestland. h 6 Wind Cave One of the world’s longest cave systems deep inside the earth, with the grassy Black Hills aboveground. h 7 Mesa Verde A magnificent and mysterious archaeological wonder, with ancient Puebloan dwellings etched into the park’s looming cliffsides. h 8 Glacier Montana’s fearsomely beautiful park is home to grand glaciers, magnificent wildlife, and turquoise lakes. h 9 Rocky Mountain The best of the Rockies, with lakes and forests, glaciers and tundra, and a wealth of wildlife. h 10 Lassen Volcanic Belching steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and scalding hot springs erupt in a primeval roar. h 11 Hawai‘i Volcanoes Active volcanoes give an edge to the thrill at this park’s epic landscapes. h 12 Denali A land of tundra, cloud-piercing mountains, and wilderness like no other in Alaska. h 13 Grand Canyon Arizona’s vast, river-carved landscape of battered buttes, rugged pinnacles, and incredible vistas. h 14 Zion A magical and majestic wonderland cut from sandstone and sky, with towering walls, impossibly tight canyons, and endless adventures. h 15 Acadia Coastal Maine’s romantic and charming natural oasis, with serene lakes, granite mountains, hardwood forests, and dramatic beaches. h 16 Hot Springs Sophisticated spa city in a tiny pocket of Arkansas, entirely different from most parks with sprawling natural landscapes. h 17 Bryce Canyon Home to the deepest canyon in the U.S., color-splashed alpine meadows, fast-flowing rivers, and vast groves of giant sequoias. h 18 Grand Teton Jagged, unforgettable Rocky Mountain peaks rise regally above the Wyoming landscape. h 19 Carlsbad Awe-inspiring underground rock formations, created over hundreds of thousands of years, protect one of the largest cave systems in the world. h 20 Great Smoky Mountains Mysteriously misty mountains, verdant forests, and incomparable hiking, at the U.S.’s most visited national park. h 21 Shenandoah Simple but overwhelming Virginia beauty, with its dense woods, rolling valleys, and gentle mountains. h 22 Olympic Stunning scenery with impressive breadth: beaches, glaciated mountains, crystal lakes, and bucolic woodland trails. h 23 Kings Canyon An impressive collection of limestone spires, slot canyons, and geological oddities. h 24 Isle Royale Lake Superior’s pristine island cradles untouched wilderness, where wolves and moose find refuge in boreal forests. h 25 Mammoth Cave A subterranean underworld thrives among delicate blossoms of alienlike formations that fill this massive underground cave system. h 26 Big Bend Bright desert day fades to an expansive starry night, and dusty roads lead to a wilderness bisected by the mighty Rio Grande. h 27 Everglades Expanse of wetland dotted with tree islands, showcasing a peculiar beauty and prolific wildlife. h 28 Virgin Islands Teal-blue waters dotted with vibrant coral reefs lap against powdery beaches, while farther inland, lush rain forests flourish under the tropical sun. h 29 Haleakalā Awe-inspiring volcanic craters on the Hawaiian island of Maui, a primitive, breathtaking landscape. h 30 Petrified Forest Badlands of the Painted Desert in the north, and gnarled trees-turned-stone lie amid gnawed hills and hoodoos in the south. h 31 Canyonlands Vast, rugged wilderness carved out by two mighty rivers, featuring dramatic desert landscapes and blissful solitude. h 32 North Cascades Untouched wilderness within Washington, home to the most glaciers and biodiversity in any park. h 33 Redwood Majestic giant redwood trees, some of the oldest and biggest trees on Earth, inspire respect and awe. h 34 Capitol Reef Giant domes, rainbow-colored cliffs and buttes, remarkable geologic features, and spectacular desert solitude in a remote Utah wonderland. h 35 Arches Otherworldly rock formations and brilliant hues of the landscape make this park a photographer’s dream. h 36 Guadalupe Mountains A kaleidoscope of prehistoric relics provides insight into early human life. h 37 Voyageurs Hidden pockets of wilderness, calm, reflective waters, and statuesque outcrops of the oldest rock on Earth. h 38 Theodore Roosevelt Microclimates from dry slopes to wet woodlands house some of Earth’s greatest natural treasures. h 39 Badlands Vast expanse of weathered rock canyons, striking sawtooth ridges, and surrounding prairie lands. h 40 Channel Islands California’s answer to the Galápagos, inhabited by a staggering number of unique plants and animals living in a verdant playground. h 41 Biscayne Sublime waters of Biscayne Bay, a time capsule full of secrets of a rich, sometimes dark past. h 42 Katmai Remote park on the Alaskan Peninsula, where hulking brown bears converge annually to feast on the running salmon. h 43 Glacier Bay Cliff faces of sheer ice rise from a crystal-blue sea, set against an uninterrupted backdrop of wild and unspoiled nature. h 44 Gates of the Arctic For raw, remote wilderness, nothing beats this park—no roads, no trails, no permanent population. h 45 Kenai Fjords A Tolkien-like land of deep, narrow fjords, crashing glaciers, teeming wildlife, and adventures aplenty. h 46 Kobuk Valley Each spring and fall, thousands of caribou pass through the park in an epic land-mammal migration. h 47 Lake Clark Astounding grandeur and remoteness, showcasing Alaska’s wildest, untamed, and uncharted terrority. h 48 Wrangell–St. Elias Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the state of Maryland combined, this is the nation’s largest national park. h 49 Great Basin Nevada’s wild jewel, with fantastic underground caves and savage wilderness aboveground. h 50 National Park of American Samoa Samoan culture and natural treasures converge in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. h 51 Dry Tortugas Seven small islands teeming with coral reefs, marine life, and the magnificent, historic Fort Jefferson. h 52 Death Valley Geologic drama, radiant textures, and soothing solitude amid a scenic swath of the untamed West. h 53 Saguaro Giant, multi-armed saguaro cactus—a symbol of the Old West—cover this sprawling park. h 54 Joshua Tree Botanical marvel featuring whimsical cactus gardens, boulder-strewn canyons, and starry night skies. h 55 Black Canyon A startlingly deep chasm cut with knifelike precision into the land, one of the sheerest, narrowest gorges on the continent. h 56 Cuyahoga Valley Rich in history and culture, this undeveloped landscape offers adventure and seasonal beauty any time of year. h 57 Congaree A sensory delight, filled with glorious trails through ancient floodplain and forest. h 58 Great Sand Dunes Giant sand dune with a steep mountain backdrop—equal parts baffling and beautiful. h 59 Pinnacles California condors soar around volcanic outcroppings, trademark cliffs and above hidden talus caves. h 60 Gateway Arch Elegant, silver-steel Gateway Arch is a gleaming memorial to the westward expansion of the United States. h 61 Indiana Dunes An amazingly rich natural world where grasses grow from ancient sand and into the sky in this biodiverse park. h 62 White Sands America’s second youngest national park, a rolling sea of white spreads across the New Mexico desert. h 63 New River Gorge An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with whitewater rafting, rock climbing routes, and climbing and hiking trails suitable for all fitness levels. DISCOVER AND CELEBRATE THE 63 USA NATIONAL PARKS What parks have you visited? EYEWITNESS

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h 1 Yellowstone Gushing geysers, geothermal wonders, and stunning Rocky Mountain landscape.

h 2 Yosemite Looming mountains, riotous meadows, pure lakes and rushing waterfalls, and, of course, giant sequoias.

h 3 Sequoia A colossal adventure land, preserving the earth’s largest living trees, towering granite peaks, and alluring lakes.

h 4 Mount Rainier Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and historic inn, named for the area’s active volcano.

h 5 Crater Lake Oregon’s only national park, famous for the startling color and clarity of its lake, surrounded by beautiful forestland.

h 6 Wind Cave One of the world’s longest cave systems deep inside the earth, with the grassy Black Hills aboveground.

h 7 Mesa Verde A magnificent and mysterious archaeological wonder, with ancient Puebloan dwellings etched into the park’s looming cliffsides.

h 8 Glacier Montana’s fearsomely beautiful park is home to grand glaciers, magnificent wildlife, and turquoise lakes.

h 9 Rocky Mountain The best of the Rockies, with lakes and forests, glaciers and tundra, and a wealth of wildlife.

h 10 Lassen Volcanic Belching steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and scalding hot springs erupt in a primeval roar.

h 11 Hawai‘i Volcanoes Active volcanoes give an edge to the thrill at this park’s epic landscapes.

h 12 Denali A land of tundra, cloud-piercing mountains, and wilderness like no other in Alaska.

h 13 Grand Canyon Arizona’s vast, river-carved landscape of battered buttes, rugged pinnacles, and incredible vistas.

h 14 Zion A magical and majestic wonderland cut from sandstone and sky, with towering walls, impossibly tight canyons, and endless adventures.

h 15 Acadia Coastal Maine’s romantic and charming natural oasis, with serene lakes, granite mountains, hardwood forests, and dramatic beaches.

h 16 Hot Springs Sophisticated spa city in a tiny pocket of Arkansas, entirely different from most parks with sprawling natural landscapes.

h 17 Bryce Canyon Home to the deepest canyon in the U.S., color-splashed alpine meadows, fast-flowing rivers, and vast groves of giant sequoias.

h 18 Grand Teton Jagged, unforgettable Rocky Mountain peaks rise regally above the Wyoming landscape.

h 19 Carlsbad Awe-inspiring underground rock formations, created over hundreds of thousands of years, protect one of the largest cave systems in the world.

h 20 Great Smoky Mountains Mysteriously misty mountains, verdant forests, and incomparable hiking, at the U.S.’s most visited national park.

h 21 Shenandoah Simple but overwhelming Virginia beauty, with its dense woods, rolling valleys, and gentle mountains.

h 22 Olympic Stunning scenery with impressive breadth: beaches, glaciated mountains, crystal lakes, and bucolic woodland trails.

h 23 Kings Canyon An impressive collection of limestone spires, slot canyons, and geological oddities.

h 24 Isle Royale Lake Superior’s pristine island cradles untouched wilderness, where wolves and moose find refuge in boreal forests.

h 25 Mammoth Cave A subterranean underworld thrives among delicate blossoms of alienlike formations that fill this massive underground cave system.

h 26 Big Bend Bright desert day fades to an expansive starry night, and dusty roads lead to a wilderness bisected by the mighty Rio Grande.

h 27 Everglades Expanse of wetland dotted with tree islands, showcasing a peculiar beauty and prolific wildlife.

h 28 Virgin Islands Teal-blue waters dotted with vibrant coral reefs lap against powdery beaches, while farther inland, lush rain forests flourish under the tropical sun.

h 29 Haleakalā Awe-inspiring volcanic craters on the Hawaiian island of Maui, a primitive, breathtaking landscape.

h 30 Petrified Forest Badlands of the Painted Desert in the north, and gnarled trees-turned-stone lie amid gnawed hills and hoodoos in the south.

h 31 Canyonlands Vast, rugged wilderness carved out by two mighty rivers, featuring dramatic desert landscapes and blissful solitude.

h 32 North Cascades Untouched wilderness within Washington, home to the most glaciers and biodiversity in any park.

h 33 Redwood Majestic giant redwood trees, some of the oldest and biggest trees on Earth, inspire respect and awe.

h 34 Capitol Reef Giant domes, rainbow-colored cliffs and buttes, remarkable geologic features, and spectacular desert solitude in a remote Utah wonderland.

h 35 Arches Otherworldly rock formations and brilliant hues of the landscape make this park a photographer’s dream.

h 36 Guadalupe Mountains A kaleidoscope of prehistoric relics provides insight into early human life.

h 37 Voyageurs Hidden pockets of wilderness, calm, reflective waters, and statuesque outcrops of the oldest rock on Earth.

h 38 Theodore Roosevelt Microclimates from dry slopes to wet woodlands house some of Earth’s greatest natural treasures.

h 39 Badlands Vast expanse of weathered rock canyons, striking sawtooth ridges, and surrounding prairie lands.

h 40 Channel Islands California’s answer to the Galápagos, inhabited by a staggering number of unique plants and animals living in a verdant playground.

h 41 Biscayne Sublime waters of Biscayne Bay, a time capsule full of secrets of a rich, sometimes dark past.

h 42 Katmai Remote park on the Alaskan Peninsula, where hulking brown bears converge annually to feast on the running salmon.

h 43 Glacier Bay Cliff faces of sheer ice rise from a crystal-blue sea, set against an uninterrupted backdrop of wild and unspoiled nature.

h 44 Gates of the Arctic For raw, remote wilderness, nothing beats this park—no roads, no trails, no permanent population.

h 45 Kenai Fjords A Tolkien-like land of deep, narrow fjords, crashing glaciers, teeming wildlife, and adventures aplenty.

h 46 Kobuk Valley Each spring and fall, thousands of caribou pass through the park in an epic land-mammal migration.

h 47 Lake Clark Astounding grandeur and remoteness, showcasing Alaska’s wildest, untamed, and uncharted terrority.

h 48 Wrangell–St. Elias Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the state of Maryland combined, this is the nation’s largest national park.

h 49 Great Basin Nevada’s wild jewel, with fantastic underground caves and savage wilderness aboveground.

h 50 National Park of American Samoa Samoan culture and natural treasures converge in the heart of the Pacific Ocean.

h 51 Dry Tortugas Seven small islands teeming with coral reefs, marine life, and the magnificent, historic Fort Jefferson.

h 52 Death Valley Geologic drama, radiant textures, and soothing solitude amid a scenic swath of the untamed West.

h 53 Saguaro Giant, multi-armed saguaro cactus—a symbol of the Old West—cover this sprawling park.

h 54 Joshua Tree Botanical marvel featuring whimsical cactus gardens, boulder-strewn canyons, and starry night skies.

h 55 Black Canyon A startlingly deep chasm cut with knifelike precision into the land, one of the sheerest, narrowest gorges on the continent.

h 56 Cuyahoga Valley Rich in history and culture, this undeveloped landscape offers adventure and seasonal beauty any time of year.

h 57 Congaree A sensory delight, filled with glorious trails through ancient floodplain and forest.

h 58 Great Sand Dunes Giant sand dune with a steep mountain backdrop—equal parts baffling and beautiful.

h 59 Pinnacles California condors soar around volcanic outcroppings, trademark cliffs and above hidden talus caves.

h 60 Gateway Arch Elegant, silver-steel Gateway Arch is a gleaming memorial to the westward expansion of the United States.

h 61 Indiana Dunes An amazingly rich natural world where grasses grow from ancient sand and into the sky in this biodiverse park.

h 62 White Sands America’s second youngest national park, a rolling sea of white spreads across the New Mexico desert.

h 63 New River Gorge An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with whitewater rafting, rock climbing routes, and climbing and hiking trails suitable for all fitness levels.

DISCOVER AND CELEBRATE THE 63 USA NATIONAL PARKS

What parks have you visited?

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