The US is home to some stunning national parks that are perfect to visit during a road or camping
trip. In total, the United States and its territories are home to more than 60
national parks, with a variety of landscapes ready and waiting to be explored. John Quarenghi
believes that national parks are a great resource that people should take
advantage of where possible.
Grand Canyon,
Arizona
The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River and
stretches for 277 miles. Its 40 layers of rock have been shaped over the years
into spires, buttes and cliffs that are home to elk, mountain lions and
condors. The well-maintained Bright Angel Trail is a popular place to start and
follows an ancient route towards a cottonwood oasis.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a colorful wonder,
with some of the rock formations dating back 1.8 billion years. Millions of
people flood to this national park every year on hiking, rafting or photography
trips.
Yellowstone
National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park was the first national park
in the US, and spans across the states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The
park’s two million acres of landscape includes lakes, waterfalls, canyons,
forests and mountains that are home to a wide array of wildlife. Yellowstone is
full of active geysers, the most well-known being Old Faithful.
Arches National
Park, Utah
The Arches National Park spans approximately 73,000
acres and is home to more than 2,000 red sandstone arches. These arches attract
an ever-growing number of thrill seekers each year. The Delicate Arch, Devils
Garden and the Fiery Furnace are just a few of the park’s must-see landmarks.
Mammoth Cave
National Park, Kentucky
The Mammoth Cave National Park is the longest known
cave system in the world, with more than 400 miles explored. Around 10 miles of
the cave system are accessible on tours, which range from easy to difficult.
The park is full of limestone caverns, stalactites,
and rock formations, and is home to more than 130 species of wildlife. Above
ground, hikers can find more than 84 miles of trails that run through old
forests, sandstone ridges, wetlands, and ravines.
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