States & Regions

While much of the state consists of seemingly endless prairie, the southwestern corner of South Dakota boasts beautiful mountains, marvelous caves and spectacular badlands. This is where you’ll find all …

Although there is only one “true” national park in New England, there are also lots of other National Park Service sites in the Northeast. The Park Service itself regularly refers …

From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.

On a road trip to the national parks and monuments of Arizona, you’ll get to explore spectacular desert landscapes, visit ancient Native American sites and ruins, drive a part of iconic Route 66 and see the majestic Grand Canyon.

Dotted by Civil War battlefields and military parks, historic sites and monuments, and home to one of the East’s greatest national parks—Shenandoah—Virginia is a great place to explore for history buffs and nature lovers alike. This post features the best National Park Service sites in Virginia.

Many scenic highways and byways crisscross the American West, linking some of the world’s greatest national parks. A classic example of a road trip state is Utah, home to five spectacular national parks. Lined up across the southern part of the state, this quintet of Utah national parks is known as the “Mighty 5.”

Washington, the Evergreen State, is a destination that offers endless adventures. Encompassing the rugged Pacific coast, unspoiled temperate rain forests, numerous glaciers, and the waterfalls and volcanoes of the Cascade Range, the three national parks in Washington State are world-class outdoor playgrounds.

See the Rocky Mountains, towering sand dunes, deep canyons and countless Native American archaeological sites in these amazing national parks Near Denver, Colorado: Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

I might kick in an open door with this, but California is much more than sandy beaches, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and tech start-ups. The third-largest state in America, after Alaska and Texas, California is incredibly, exceptionally diverse.

North Dakota is home to no fewer than five national parks, trails and historic sites, which protect and preserve both Native American and pioneering history, as well as some of the most beautiful landscapes in the northern Midwest.