Yellowstone National Park |
Wyoming, Montana, Idaho |
Hiking |
Mountains |
Hiking to the top of Mount Washburn for panoramic views |
Moderate |
Summer |
Yosemite National Park |
California |
Rock Climbing |
El Capitan |
Climbing the famous granite monolith |
Challenging |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
Grand Canyon National Park |
Arizona |
Rafting |
Colorado River |
Rafting through the Grand Canyon rapids |
Difficult |
Spring, Summer |
Zion National Park |
Utah |
Hiking |
Angels Landing |
Thrilling hike with steep drop-offs |
Challenging |
Spring, Fall |
Banff National Park |
Alberta, Canada |
Skiing |
Lake Louise |
Skiing on the picturesque slopes |
Moderate |
Winter |
Acadia National Park |
Maine |
Biking |
Carriage Roads |
Biking through scenic carriage roads |
Easy |
Summer, Fall |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
Tennessee, North Carolina |
Wildlife Watching |
Cades Cove |
Viewing deer, wild turkeys, and black bears |
Easy |
Year-round |
Nebraska National Forest |
Nebraska |
Camping |
Sand Hills |
Camping in vast sand hills with unique terrain |
Easy |
Spring, Fall |
Denali National Park |
Alaska |
Wildlife Tours |
Denali Mountain |
Bus tours to see wildlife and Denali |
Moderate |
Summer |
Joshua Tree National Park |
California |
Rock Climbing |
Skull Rock |
Climbing at iconic rock formations |
Moderate |
Fall, Spring |
Everglades National Park |
Florida |
Kayaking |
Florida Bay |
Kayaking through mangroves and sawgrass |
Easy |
Winter, Spring |
Arches National Park |
Utah |
Photography |
Delicate Arch |
Photographing stunning arches at sunset |
Easy |
Spring, Fall |
Shenandoah National Park |
Virginia |
Hiking |
Old Rag Mountain |
Challenging hike with beautiful vistas |
Difficult |
Spring, Fall |
Glacier National Park |
Montana |
Hiking |
Grinnell Glacier |
Backpacking to see stunning glacial landscapes |
Difficult |
Summer |
Death Valley National Park |
California, Nevada |
Sightseeing |
Badwater Basin |
Visiting the lowest point in North America |
Easy |
Fall, Winter |
Rocky Mountain National Park |
Colorado |
Climbing |
Longs Peak |
Summiting Colorado's highest peak |
Difficult |
Summer |
Big Bend National Park |
Texas |
Rafting |
Rio Grande |
Rafting on the Mexico-US border |
Moderate |
Spring, Fall |
Olympic National Park |
Washington |
Hiking |
Hoh Rain Forest |
Exploring lush rainforests and coastline |
Moderate |
Summer |
Mount Rainier National Park |
Washington |
Hiking |
Paradise |
Hiking in wildflower meadows with views of Rainier |
Easy |
Summer |
Glacier Bay National Park |
Alaska |
Cruise |
Glacier Tours |
Cruising among glaciers and wildlife |
Easy |
Summer |
Canyonlands National Park |
Utah |
Off-Roading |
Island in the Sky |
Driving on rugged, scenic trails |
Moderate |
Spring, Fall |
Capitol Reef National Park |
Utah |
Stargazing |
Night Sky |
Enjoying exceptional night skies and stargazing |
Easy |
Fall, Winter |
Channel Islands National Park |
California |
Snorkeling |
Anacapa Island |
Snorkeling in crystal clear waters |
Easy |
Summer |
Saguaro National Park |
Arizona |
Hiking |
Cactus Forest |
Hiking trails surrounded by iconic saguaro cacti |
Easy |
Fall, Spring |
Redwood National Park |
California |
Hiking |
Tall Trees |
Walking among towering redwood trees |
Easy |
Year-round |
Great Basin National Park |
Nevada |
Cave Exploring |
Lehman Caves |
Exploring fascinating limestone caves |
Moderate |
Summer |
Badlands National Park |
South Dakota |
Hiking |
Notch Trail |
Hiking with dramatic geological formations |
Moderate |
Spring, Fall |
Petrified Forest National Park |
Arizona |
Hiking |
Blue Mesa |
Exploring ancient petrified wood and vivid landscapes |
Easy |
Fall, Spring |
Kings Canyon National Park |
California |
Hiking |
Mist Falls |
Hiking to beautiful waterfall vistas in the canyon |
Moderate |
Summer |
Sequoia National Park |
California |
Sightseeing |
Giant Forest |
Viewing ancient giant sequoias |
Easy |
Summer |
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument |
New Mexico |
Walking |
Historic Sites |
Exploring ancient Pueblo ruins |
Easy |
Year-round |
Saguaro National Park |
Arizona |
Hiking |
Mica View Trail |
Hiking with views of the desert |
Easy |
Fall, Spring |
Chiricahua National Monument |
Arizona |
Hiking |
Echo Canyon |
Unique rock formations and hiking trails |
Moderate |
Spring, Fall |
New River Gorge National Park |
West Virginia |
Rock Climbing |
New River Gorge |
Climbing along the river gorge |
Challenging |
Spring, Summer |
Pomontory State Park |
Virginia |
Swimming |
Lake |
Swimming and picnicking by the lake |
Easy |
Summer |
Congaree National Park |
South Carolina |
Kayaking |
Congaree River |
Kayaking through ancient floodplain forest |
Easy |
Spring, Fall |
Hot Springs National Park |
Arkansas |
Spa |
Thermal Springs |
Soaking in natural hot springs |
Easy |
Year-round |
Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
New Mexico |
Caving |
Big Room |
Exploring massive underground chambers |
Moderate |
Year-round |
Kenai Fjords National Park |
Alaska |
Kayaking |
Resurrection Bay |
Kayaking among glaciers and sea life |
Moderate |
Summer |
Natchez Trace Parkway |
Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee |
Driving |
Historic Drive |
Scenic driving through historic sites |
Easy |
Year-round |
Joshua Tree National Park |
California |
Hiking |
Hidden Valley |
Easier hiking trails through unique landscapes |
Easy |
Fall, Spring |
Custer State Park |
South Dakota |
Wildlife Viewing |
Buffalo Roundup |
Watching the annual buffalo roundup |
Easy |
Fall |
Congaree National Park |
South Carolina |
Birding |
Birdwatching |
A hotspot for bird lovers |
Easy |
Spring, Fall |
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area |
Ohio |
Wildlife Watching |
Migratory Birds |
Viewing a variety of migratory birds |
Easy |
Spring, Fall |
Assateague Island National Seashore |
Maryland, Virginia |
Beachcombing |
Wild Horses |
Seeing the famous wild horses on the beach |
Easy |
Summer |
Point Reyes National Seashore |
California |
Whale Watching |
Tomales Point |
Viewing migrating whales from scenic cliffs |
Moderate |
Winter, Spring |
Great Sand Dunes National Park |
Colorado |
Sandboarding |
Sand Dunes |
Sliding down the tallest dunes in North America |
Moderate |
Summer |
Everglades National Park |
Florida |
Fishing |
Florida Bay |
Fishing in diverse ecosystems |
Easy |
Winter, Spring |
Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
Ohio |
Biking |
Towpath Trail |
Biking along the historic canal |
Easy |
Summer, Fall |
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park |
Alaska |
Backpacking |
Root Glacier |
Backpacking on glaciers with amazing scenery |
Difficult |
Summer |
Everglades National Park |
Florida |
Airboat Tours |
Mangroves |
Tours through unique mangrove ecosystems |
Easy |
Year-round |
Vicksburg National Military Park |
Mississippi |
Historical Tours |
Civil War Sites |
Exploring key Civil War battle sites |
Easy |
Year-round |
Isle Royale National Park |
Michigan |
Kayaking |
Rock Harbor |
Kayaking to remote areas of the park |
Moderate |
Summer |
Capitol Reef National Park |
Utah |
Canyoning |
Waterpocket Fold |
Canyoning adventures in unique terrain |
Difficult |
Spring, Fall |
Guadalupe Mountains National Park |
Texas |
Hiking |
Guadalupe Peak |
Hiking to Texas' highest point |
Difficult |
Spring, Fall |
Ozark National Scenic Riverways |
Missouri |
Canoeing |
Current River |
Canoeing in pristine waters with scenic views |
Easy |
Spring, Summer |
Seneca Rocks |
West Virginia |
Climbing |
Seneca Rocks |
Rock climbing at renowned climbing destination |
Challenging |
Summer |
Lassen Volcanic National Park |
California |
Hiking |
Bumpass Hell |
Hiking to bubbling mud pots and hot springs |
Medium |
Summer |
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area |
Georgia |
Kayaking |
Chattahoochee River |
Kayaking in urban riverside park |
Easy |
Spring, Summer |