10 Best National Parks in the Western United States 1. Yellowstone National Park. One of America’s most popular national parks, Yellowstone, is known for its famous geysers and hot springs.

From Alaska to California and Arizona to Colorado, these are the Most Treasured Views across the West. Explore this travel ...

From the mountains of Montana to the sandstone wonders of Utah, we've ranked the best U.S. National Parks. Check out our list to start planning your adventure of a lifetime.

In 1916, the National Parks Service was founded to protect and maintain the national parks and monuments in the U.S. From Zion to Yosemite , each park has a rich, unique history.

National parks saw a record-breaking 331.8 million visitors in the last year, a 2% increase from the previous year. Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park ...

From mountain ranges to lakes to national parks, the western United States has an abundance of staggering natural beauty. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking ...

Yes. "National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer vacations or ...

After visiting all 63 US National Parks, my favorite, lesser-known recommendations include Gates of the Arctic, New River Gorge, and Big Bend.

From mountain ranges to lakes to national parks, the western United States has an abundance of staggering natural beauty. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking ...

#19 in Best U.S. National Parks for 2025 Considered the "crown jewel of the North Atlantic coast," and undoubtedly Maine's top tourist attraction , Acadia National Park boasts nearly 160 miles of ...