US National Parks

North Rim is the best - approaching you see nothing - get to the lodge and the sudden view of it is breathtaking

You must visit all four sides the of the Grand Canyon, south most popular best view, east you will find a beach and the west you will find yourself on top the Grand Canyon viewing down from glass bottom

We rode the mules down to Phantom Ranch stayed in a cabin and rode back up the next day !!! One of the greatest times of my life !!!

Ride the train into the park, stay the night inside the park, get up the next morning and be on one of the points when the sun comes up.

My favorite place - happy I went there before it was so crowded or restricted...

Beautiful place, but was SO disappointed when we were there if fall, Yosemite Falls was actually dried up! Go when the snow melts! Beauty everywhere, despite the falls.

The valley floor is just the gateway to wonderment! Get out and explore the wilderness

A crown jewel! Yosemite is amazing and yes, if you go during the summer and on a weekend it will be crowded but still amazing and breathtaking. This is a place everyone should visit. Aim for may-early July when the waterfalls are flowing heaviest. Once you see the valley don't be afraid to escape the other first timers and hit some trails. Hikes for all types. A true must see. Worth the detour if necessary.

Check the local tourist magazines. There is a small boat operator that takes parties of 6 right up to where the lava hits the water. It was amazing to see the lava explode and feel the heat up close!

The best way to see the park is to go to the visitor canter...a fantastic museum and information center. Once there ask the park rangers for their opinion of what to do based on what is happening then. They conduct daily walks and naturalist programs..all free which are outstanding...

First time I was at a volcanoe. Landscape reminds you of another planet

Wonderful park for spotting wildlife!

Truly a beautiful place spent 5 days there !!

This is one amazing place! What is going on under your feet at all times? Water bubbling, and spewing, mudpots boiling, A stay at Old Faithful Inn is a must! Lots of buffalo and elk. Go, if you can!

YELLOWSTONE! Have been there more times I can count on my fingers. LOVE it! Sort of scary to think this is a place where the earth is still forming... Will go there again and again... go there everytime we get visitors from overseas.

Loved this place - birdwatching at its peak!

Went with a friend and her family in late 60's would love to go back someday !!

Took an airboat ride through. Awesome place!

Brief visit there... made me realize that Florida is not all about Disney World!

Breathtaking!

This was our first camping trip once we moved to Oregon. I couldn't stop looking at the turquoise water. Our camper didn't fair very well with the rain, but we loved the scenery, the hikes and the animal life.

We just returned from cruising to several locations in Alaska including Glacier Bay which was absolutely the highlight of the cruise. The views were breathtaking. As we left the bay, we saw Orca whales jumping in the water. The day was cold and a bit drizzly which gave the whole a bay a misty quality. We truly felt we had entered into a magical kingdom.

I've been to Alaska and Glacier Bay twice. I feel very fortunate because for most people Alaska is a once in a lifetime trip. This site is absolutely, 100%, breathtakingly Beautiful!

Were at Dante's View... SO amazing. Made me think of how must have been when the earth were young...

I spent a day at Death Valley. Definitely not enough time to see all I wanted to see. It is truly an amazing place to visit. I will definitely visit again.

Excellent park Artists drive is a must do! Stayed at Stovepipe wells in the park. Great place

Death Valley is very underrated as a National Park. I didn't know Death Valley would be so beautiful. I think the name itself intimidates people. Death Valley is at its most gorgeous at sunrise and sunset, so when you plan your trip remember to schedule outings around those times. If you only see the sights in the light of the midday sun, you will miss a lot of what is spectacular in the scenery. Also, you will do a LOT of driving in this park...the various hikes and sights are quite a distance from each other, with no real shuttle system to speak of, so try to group your outings by location to save on driving time, and make sure to enter the park with a full tank of gas.

Been here twice. Love this place. Beautiful.

Maine... so, so LOVELY!

See Egg Rock Light, (Acadia Loop Road, south of Bar Harbor.). This 1875 lighthouse is located on a barren ledge in the middle of Frenchman Bay, east of Mount Desert Island. It can be viewed from the Acadia NP Loop Road.

Beautiful at sunset!

Arches are what you will see. Each one different than the other. The hike to Delicate Arch is not easy, but SO SO worth it!

Just so, so amazing! There's something spiritual about the red rock formations. LOVE going there. Have been there so many times.

This has to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Terrific hikes of many different lengths.

In the park Lodging options The only lodging available in the park is found in our campgrounds and Wilderness Cabins. The Kīpahulu Area has a drive-up campground available, while the Summit Area has a drive-up campground and is your access point to the trails leading to our Wilderness campgrounds and Wilderness cabins. Kula provides the closest hotels and bed-and-breakfast lodging to the Summit Area. The nearest to the Kīpahulu Area is in the Hāna area. Please contact the Maui Visitor Bureau for more information on the lodging available outside of Haleakalā National Park.

We drove up to Haleakala to see the sunrise and can easily say that it was the best thing we did on Maui. It is so beautiful and amazing to see the world awaken

It's a long day getting to Haleakala but worth it. I've hiked into the crater and done the bike ride down to the beach - both well worth it.

Never been there. Would love to go. How's access for someone like me, with bad knees. Lot's of walking?

The park is open all year except December 25.

On of my favorite caves in the park system

Went there once, would like to go again and spend some time. Trees, especially Redwoods... are so peaceful and inspring.

Loved squeezing my arms around the beautiful trees!

Massive redwood trees are amazing to see

Any time you have a chance to stand in a redwood grove and feel the peace and silence washing over you like a healing balm, you need to do it! Crescent City has great redwood groves and is well worth the visit!

This National Park is the closest to me, so have been there many times. I always see something new, and never tire of its beauty. Of course, fall is when it is in all its glory.

So lovely! While there I could hear the old folk song... in my head! Was sort of sad in a way.

you can get your nature fix here and then roll out to the wineries and bed and breakfasts then head back to the city all in one day

lots of deer and even bear!

Cliff dwellings are all amazing, but this place is amazing and magical. It is a must see for sure.

Mesa Verde National Park is AMAZING! As the only national park dedicated to preserving something manmade, this place is a real treasure. Mesa Verde was truly awe inspiring! The views on the drive up the mesa are great but nothing beats climbing down and exploring the cliff dwellings firsthand. I loved going here and would love to go back. This is a must see!

This site was amazing. for those who could climb, you got an up close view of the ancient housing units.

We booked in advance which was smart as when we got there it was sold out. Our tour started with the guide's speech before we boarded on the buses taking us to the new entrance. Our guide was great, he provided a lot of useful historic information while keeping it light and funny

Beautiful caves

This TRULY is God's country! The gorgeous seascapes, the thickly ferned rain forests, huge, HUGE trees, Hurricane Ridge, The depth of the color GREEN...ALL AMAZING and beautiful. I would return in a heart beat to this most awesome region. My only regret was not to have planned for more time when there.

Elk and Eagles galore

Many, many, times over my childhood years !!!

Beautiful park.

LOVED this. We spend a wonderful time at a motel on the Blue Ridge Parkway... Could not decide if we wanted to stay there because it was bit expensive but then we learned that dinner and breafast were included! The lady who signed us in said her husband were right then busy fishing for trout for dinner! Wow! Dinner was amazing! The trout outstanding and then the chef (owner) came by with a pan with trout and asked if we wanted more!!! Later we were served a wonderful fruit pie for desert and again, the chef came buy and asked if we wanted anotherp piece! And the view in the photo above, was our view from our little cabin and the flankets were turned down with chocolates on the pillow! So, yes, the trip and amazing scenery, Gatlanberg, Tennessee in general, the mountains and all were breath-taking but our little motel put the cherry on top. Wish I can remember the name of it???

Saw bear while i was here.

Want to go there! But probably won't. major knee problems :-(

This is one of my favorite, so far, National Parks. The beauty is amazing. We stayed at three of the Inns inside the park, but Many Glacier was in a setting so beautiful, I could not stop taking pictures, especially when the sun came up on the water, it was amazing. Also, a big bear siting area.

I wish we could have stayed for at least a week to really soak in the beauty of this place. Out of all the National Parks I have been to, this ranks right up there with my favorite place in the US: Grand Teton. I was more in awe here than at Olympic National Park, Yosemite, or Yellowstone...and that definitely says a lot.

Came upon this park on our way to Mt. Rushmore. So glad it was on our way. SO worth the stop. Don't miss it!

This was truly amazing! Especially for the kids....they were allowed to hike anywhere they wanted. Most places ask you to stay on the path so it was fun for them to run around and explore!!

We visisted in mid July, arriving from the east and were amazed at how the view changed along the interstate. You could see the badlands on the horizon. The Loop is a great scenic drive around the Badlands and there are a lot of stops where you can pull off and walk around short trails or long trails to take pictures. I would totally recommend the Badlands to ANYONE. This is one stop you can't miss and if you do, you're missing out!

awe inspiring landscapes. loved the praire dog town

Allow adequate time to visit this park: it's huge! You'll want one day for the Chisos, including the Basin, with lunch overlooking the Window, followed by a hike or two: easy or challenging, with lots to choose from.

Went a few years ago. Couldn't see the reefs cause of a storm the day before but went on a boat trip to an island in the park.

The one thing I took with me from my visit to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is an appreciation for the sheer force of running water. It's amazing when you think that this giant canyon was formed by a river, far down below. The park has pleasant stops with lots of photo opps. Roads were good, trails well marked. Great view of surrounding towns. I loved listening to the river running swiftly below. Great stop. Worth the trip.

This is my favorite of the parks in this particular area. There is no other place like it. I can actually say I had a "spiritual" moment here. It will always be a special place for me.

Been there in all seasons... beautiful and awe-inspring every season! Sunsets unbelievably lovely. In winter amazing with contrast of snow and red formations! Would have loved to hike down on the floor but cannot with knee problems. Nevertheless I will go again and again... just to LOOK at the majesty of it all.

Bryce Canyon National Park has beautiful views and short to moderate hikes. Small park, can be done in 1-3 days. Great day hikes - Fairyland Loop Peekaboo Loop

beautiful

All the parks in this area of the states are equally beautiful in there own majesty. I trully wonderful place.

Oh, SO, beautiful and so inspiring!

colorado river did a great job creating this park!

As all parks in this area, beautiful!

Lovew the contrasts of the landscape! And the size of it all... A feast for the eyes and soul...

beautiful setting

Beautiful place to visit!! We spent a whole day there, hiking and enjoying the gorgeous view. I definitely want to go back to visit some of the other islands. It also looks like a great place for some kayaking!