“If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through it.”
President Lyndon Johnson
Every travel site needs a few lists and a travel site about traveling the USA needs a list of the National Parks! I’ve personally been to a few of these and hope to visit a few more as I begin to explore more of out beautiful country this year! This list changes from time to time, but as of the writing of this post, and with the help of AI, this is the list as of now.
Embark on a journey through America’s breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks with our comprehensive guide to the national parks scattered across the states. From the majestic peaks of Alaska’s Denali to the verdant valleys of Virginia’s Shenandoah, each park offers a unique window into the natural and cultural tapestry that defines the United States.
Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or planning your first adventure into the great outdoors, our state-by-state rundown invites you to discover the awe-inspiring beauty and diverse ecosystems preserved within these national treasures. Join us as we traverse rugged coastlines, ancient forests, desert vistas, and everything in between, uncovering the stories and splendors that make each park a pivotal piece of America’s natural heritage.
Alabama
- No national parks.
Alaska
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
- Katmai National Park and Preserve
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Kobuk Valley National Park
- Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
- Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Arizona
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Saguaro National Park
Arkansas
- Hot Springs National Park
California
- Channel Islands National Park
- Death Valley National Park (also extends into Nevada)
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Kings Canyon National Park
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Redwood National and State Parks (managed together with the State of California)
- Sequoia National Park
- Yosemite National Park
Colorado
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
Florida
- Biscayne National Park
- Dry Tortugas National Park
- Everglades National Park
Hawaii
- Haleakalā National Park
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Idaho
- No national parks.
Indiana
- Indiana Dunes National Park
Kentucky
- Mammoth Cave National Park
Maine
- Acadia National Park
Michigan
- Isle Royale National Park
Minnesota
- Voyageurs National Park
Missouri
- Gateway Arch National Park (formerly Jefferson National Expansion Memorial)
Montana
- Glacier National Park
- Yellowstone National Park (also extends into Wyoming and Idaho)
Nevada
- Great Basin National Park
- Death Valley National Park (primarily in California)
New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
North Carolina
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (also in Tennessee)
North Dakota
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Ohio
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Oregon
- Crater Lake National Park
South Carolina
- Congaree National Park
South Dakota
- Badlands National Park
- Wind Cave National Park
Tennessee
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (also in North Carolina)
Texas
- Big Bend National Park
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Utah
- Arches National Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Zion National Park
Virginia
- Shenandoah National Park
Washington
- Mount Rainier National Park
- North Cascades National Park
- Olympic National Park
West Virginia
- New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Wyoming
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone National Park (primarily in Wyoming but extends into Montana and Idaho)
This list includes the major national parks in each state, but there are also national monuments, historical parks, and other types of national public lands that might be of interest. The National Park Service manages a wide variety of natural and historical sites across the United States.
