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DISCOVER AND CELEBRATE THE 62 USA NATIONAL PARKS h 1 Yellowstone Gushing geysers, geothermal wonders, and stunning Rocky Mountain landscape. h 2 Yosemite Looming mountains, riotous meadows, pure lakes and rushing waterfalls, and, of course, giant sequoias. h 3 Sequoia A colossal adventure land, preserving the earth’s largest living trees, towering granite peaks, and alluring lakes. h 4 Mount Rainier Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and historic inn, named for the area’s active volcano. h 5 Crater Lake Oregon’s only national park, famous for the startling color and clarity of its lake, surrounded by beautiful forestland. h 6 Wind Cave One of the world’s longest cave systems deep inside the earth, with the grassy Black Hills aboveground. h 7 Mesa Verde A magnificent and mysterious archaeological wonder, with ancient Puebloan dwellings etched into the park’s looming cliffsides. h 8 Glacier Montana’s fearsomely beautiful park is home to grand glaciers, magnificent wildlife, and turquoise lakes. h 9 Rocky Mountain The best of the Rockies, with lakes and forests, glaciers and tundra, and a wealth of wildlife. h 10 Lassen Volcanic Belching steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and scalding hot springs erupt in a primeval roar. h 11 Hawai‘i Volcanoes Active volcanoes give an edge to the thrill at this park’s epic landscapes. h 12 Denali A land of tundra, cloud-piercing mountains, and wilderness like no other in Alaska. h 13 Grand Canyon Arizona’s vast, river-carved landscape of battered buttes, rugged pinnacles, and incredible vistas. h 14 Zion A magical and majestic wonderland cut from sandstone and sky, with towering walls, impossibly tight canyons, and endless adventures. h 15 Acadia Coastal Maine’s romantic and charming natural oasis, with serene lakes, granite mountains, hardwood forests, and dramatic beaches. h 16 Hot Springs Sophisticated spa city in a tiny pocket of Arkansas, entirely different from most parks with sprawling natural landscapes. h 17 Bryce Canyon Home to the deepest canyon in the U.S., color-splashed alpine meadows, fast-flowing rivers, and vast groves of giant sequoias. h 18 Grand Teton Jagged, unforgettable Rocky Mountain peaks rise regally above the Wyoming landscape. h 19 Carlsbad Awe-inspiring underground rock formations, created over hundreds of thousands of years, protect one of the largest cave systems in the world. h 20 Great Smoky Mountains Mysteriously misty mountains, verdant forests, and incomparable hiking, at the U.S.’s most visited national park. h 21 Shenandoah Simple but overwhelming Virginia beauty, with its dense woods, rolling valleys, and gentle mountains. h 22 Olympic Stunning scenery with impressive breadth: beaches, glaciated mountains, crystal lakes, and bucolic woodland trails. h 23 Kings Canyon An impressive collection of limestone spires, slot canyons, and geological oddities. h 24 Isle Royale Lake Superior’s pristine island cradles untouched wilderness, where wolves and moose find refuge in boreal forests. h 25 Mammoth Cave A subterranean underworld thrives among delicate blossoms of alienlike formations that fill this massive underground cave system. h 26 Big Bend Bright desert day fades to an expansive starry night, and dusty roads lead to a wilderness bisected by the mighty Rio Grande. h 27 Everglades Expanse of wetland dotted with tree islands, showcasing a peculiar beauty and prolific wildlife. h 28 Virgin Islands Teal-blue waters dotted with vibrant coral reefs lap against powdery beaches, while farther inland, lush rain forests flourish under the tropical sun. h 29 Haleakalā Awe-inspiring volcanic craters on the Hawaiian island of Maui, a primitive, breathtaking landscape. h 30 Petrified Forest Badlands of the Painted Desert in the north, and gnarled trees-turned-stone lie amid gnawed hills and hoodoos in the south. h 31 Canyonlands Vast, rugged wilderness carved out by two mighty rivers, featuring dramatic desert landscapes and blissful solitude. h 32 North Cascades Untouched wilderness within Washington, home to the most glaciers and biodiversity in any park. h 33 Redwood Majestic giant redwood trees, some of the oldest and biggest trees on Earth, inspire respect and awe. h 34 Capitol Reef Giant domes, rainbow-colored cliffs and buttes, remarkable geologic features, and spectacular desert solitude in a remote Utah wonderland. h 35 Arches Otherworldly rock formations and brilliant hues of the landscape make this park a photographer’s dream. h 36 Guadalupe Mountains A kaleidoscope of prehistoric relics provides insight into early human life. h 37 Voyageurs Hidden pockets of wilderness, calm, reflective waters, and statuesque outcrops of the oldest rock on Earth. h 38 Theodore Roosevelt Microclimates from dry slopes to wet woodlands house some of Earth’s greatest natural treasures. h 39 Badlands Vast expanse of weathered rock canyons, striking sawtooth ridges, and surrounding prairie lands. h 40 Channel Islands California’s answer to the Galápagos, inhabited by a staggering number of unique plants and animals living in a verdant playground. h 41 Biscayne Sublime waters of Biscayne Bay, a time capsule full of secrets of a rich, sometimes dark past. h 42 Katmai Remote park on the Alaskan Peninsula, where hulking brown bears converge annually to feast on the running salmon. h 43 Glacier Bay Cliff faces of sheer ice rise from a crystal-blue sea, set against an uninterrupted backdrop of wild and unspoiled nature. h 44 Gates of the Arctic For raw, remote wilderness, nothing beats this park—no roads, no trails, no permanent population. h 45 Kenai Fjords A Tolkien-like land of deep, narrow fjords, crashing glaciers, teeming wildlife, and adventures aplenty. h 46 Kobuk Valley Each spring and fall, thousands of caribou pass through the park in an epic land-mammal migration. h 47 Lake Clark Astounding grandeur and remoteness, showcasing Alaska’s wildest, untamed, and uncharted terrority. h 48 Wrangell–St. Elias Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the state of Maryland combined, this is the nation’s largest national park. h 49 Great Basin Nevada’s wild jewel, with fantastic underground caves and savage wilderness aboveground. h 50 National Park of American Samoa Samoan culture and natural treasures converge in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. h 51 Dry Tortugas Seven small islands teeming with coral reefs, marine life, and the magnificent, historic Fort Jefferson. h 52 Death Valley Geologic drama, radiant textures, and soothing solitude amid a scenic swath of the untamed West. h 53 Saguaro Giant, multi-armed saguaro cactus—a symbol of the Old West—cover this sprawling park. h 54 Joshua Tree Botanical marvel featuring whimsical cactus gardens, boulder-strewn canyons, and starry night skies. h 55 Black Canyon A startlingly deep chasm cut with knifelike precision into the land, one of the sheerest, narrowest gorges on the continent. h 56 Cuyahoga Valley Rich in history and culture, this undeveloped landscape offers adventure and seasonal beauty any time of year. h 57 Congaree A sensory delight, filled with glorious trails through ancient floodplain and forest. h 58 Great Sand Dunes Giant sand dune with a steep mountain backdrop—equal parts baffling and beautiful. h 59 Pinnacles California condors soar around volcanic outcroppings, trademark cliffs and above hidden talus caves. h 60 Gateway Arch Elegant, silver-steel Gateway Arch is a gleaming memorial to the westward expansion of the United States. h 61 Indiana Dunes An amazingly rich natural world where grasses grow from ancient sand and into the sky in this biodiverse park. h 62 White Sands America’s youngest national park, a rolling sea of white spreads across the New Mexico desert. 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DISCOVER AND CELEBRATE THE 62 USA NATIONAL PARKS

h 1 Yellowstone Gushing geysers, geothermal wonders, and stunning Rocky Mountain landscape.

h 2 Yosemite Looming mountains, riotous meadows, pure lakes and rushing waterfalls, and, of course, giant sequoias.

h 3 Sequoia A colossal adventure land, preserving the earth’s largest living trees, towering granite peaks, and alluring lakes.

h 4 Mount Rainier Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and historic inn, named for the area’s active volcano.

h 5 Crater Lake Oregon’s only national park, famous for the startling color and clarity of its lake, surrounded by beautiful forestland.

h 6 Wind Cave One of the world’s longest cave systems deep inside the earth, with the grassy Black Hills aboveground.

h 7 Mesa Verde A magnificent and mysterious archaeological wonder, with ancient Puebloan dwellings etched into the park’s looming cliffsides.

h 8 Glacier Montana’s fearsomely beautiful park is home to grand glaciers, magnificent wildlife, and turquoise lakes.

h 9 Rocky Mountain The best of the Rockies, with lakes and forests, glaciers and tundra, and a wealth of wildlife.

h 10 Lassen Volcanic Belching steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and scalding hot springs erupt in a primeval roar.

h 11 Hawai‘i Volcanoes Active volcanoes give an edge to the thrill at this park’s epic landscapes.

h 12 Denali A land of tundra, cloud-piercing mountains, and wilderness like no other in Alaska.

h 13 Grand Canyon Arizona’s vast, river-carved landscape of battered buttes, rugged pinnacles, and incredible vistas.

h 14 Zion A magical and majestic wonderland cut from sandstone and sky, with towering walls, impossibly tight canyons, and endless adventures.

h 15 Acadia Coastal Maine’s romantic and charming natural oasis, with serene lakes, granite mountains, hardwood forests, and dramatic beaches.

h 16 Hot Springs Sophisticated spa city in a tiny pocket of Arkansas, entirely different from most parks with sprawling natural landscapes.

h 17 Bryce Canyon Home to the deepest canyon in the U.S., color-splashed alpine meadows, fast-flowing rivers, and vast groves of giant sequoias.

h 18 Grand Teton Jagged, unforgettable Rocky Mountain peaks rise regally above the Wyoming landscape.

h 19 Carlsbad Awe-inspiring underground rock formations, created over hundreds of thousands of years, protect one of the largest cave systems in the world.

h 20 Great Smoky Mountains Mysteriously misty mountains, verdant forests, and incomparable hiking, at the U.S.’s most visited national park.

h 21 Shenandoah Simple but overwhelming Virginia beauty, with its dense woods, rolling valleys, and gentle mountains.

h 22 Olympic Stunning scenery with impressive breadth: beaches, glaciated mountains, crystal lakes, and bucolic woodland trails.

h 23 Kings Canyon An impressive collection of limestone spires, slot canyons, and geological oddities.

h 24 Isle Royale Lake Superior’s pristine island cradles untouched wilderness, where wolves and moose find refuge in boreal forests.

h 25 Mammoth Cave A subterranean underworld thrives among delicate blossoms of alienlike formations that fill this massive underground cave system.

h 26 Big Bend Bright desert day fades to an expansive starry night, and dusty roads lead to a wilderness bisected by the mighty Rio Grande.

h 27 Everglades Expanse of wetland dotted with tree islands, showcasing a peculiar beauty and prolific wildlife.

h 28 Virgin Islands Teal-blue waters dotted with vibrant coral reefs lap against powdery beaches, while farther inland, lush rain forests flourish under the tropical sun.

h 29 Haleakalā Awe-inspiring volcanic craters on the Hawaiian island of Maui, a primitive, breathtaking landscape.

h 30 Petrified Forest Badlands of the Painted Desert in the north, and gnarled trees-turned-stone lie amid gnawed hills and hoodoos in the south.

h 31 Canyonlands Vast, rugged wilderness carved out by two mighty rivers, featuring dramatic desert landscapes and blissful solitude.

h 32 North Cascades Untouched wilderness within Washington, home to the most glaciers and biodiversity in any park.

h 33 Redwood Majestic giant redwood trees, some of the oldest and biggest trees on Earth, inspire respect and awe.

h 34 Capitol Reef Giant domes, rainbow-colored cliffs and buttes, remarkable geologic features, and spectacular desert solitude in a remote Utah wonderland.

h 35 Arches Otherworldly rock formations and brilliant hues of the landscape make this park a photographer’s dream.

h 36 Guadalupe Mountains A kaleidoscope of prehistoric relics provides insight into early human life.

h 37 Voyageurs Hidden pockets of wilderness, calm, reflective waters, and statuesque outcrops of the oldest rock on Earth.

h 38 Theodore Roosevelt Microclimates from dry slopes to wet woodlands house some of Earth’s greatest natural treasures.

h 39 Badlands Vast expanse of weathered rock canyons, striking sawtooth ridges, and surrounding prairie lands.

h 40 Channel Islands California’s answer to the Galápagos, inhabited by a staggering number of unique plants and animals living in a verdant playground.

h 41 Biscayne Sublime waters of Biscayne Bay, a time capsule full of secrets of a rich, sometimes dark past.

h 42 Katmai Remote park on the Alaskan Peninsula, where hulking brown bears converge annually to feast on the running salmon.

h 43 Glacier Bay Cliff faces of sheer ice rise from a crystal-blue sea, set against an uninterrupted backdrop of wild and unspoiled nature.

h 44 Gates of the Arctic For raw, remote wilderness, nothing beats this park—no roads, no trails, no permanent population.

h 45 Kenai Fjords A Tolkien-like land of deep, narrow fjords, crashing glaciers, teeming wildlife, and adventures aplenty.

h 46 Kobuk Valley Each spring and fall, thousands of caribou pass through the park in an epic land-mammal migration.

h 47 Lake Clark Astounding grandeur and remoteness, showcasing Alaska’s wildest, untamed, and uncharted terrority.

h 48 Wrangell–St. Elias Bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the state of Maryland combined, this is the nation’s largest national park.

h 49 Great Basin Nevada’s wild jewel, with fantastic underground caves and savage wilderness aboveground.

h 50 National Park of American Samoa Samoan culture and natural treasures converge in the heart of the Pacific Ocean.

h 51 Dry Tortugas Seven small islands teeming with coral reefs, marine life, and the magnificent, historic Fort Jefferson.

h 52 Death Valley Geologic drama, radiant textures, and soothing solitude amid a scenic swath of the untamed West.

h 53 Saguaro Giant, multi-armed saguaro cactus—a symbol of the Old West—cover this sprawling park.

h 54 Joshua Tree Botanical marvel featuring whimsical cactus gardens, boulder-strewn canyons, and starry night skies.

h 55 Black Canyon A startlingly deep chasm cut with knifelike precision into the land, one of the sheerest, narrowest gorges on the continent.

h 56 Cuyahoga Valley Rich in history and culture, this undeveloped landscape offers adventure and seasonal beauty any time of year.

h 57 Congaree A sensory delight, filled with glorious trails through ancient floodplain and forest.

h 58 Great Sand Dunes Giant sand dune with a steep mountain backdrop—equal parts baffling and beautiful.

h 59 Pinnacles California condors soar around volcanic outcroppings, trademark cliffs and above hidden talus caves.

h 60 Gateway Arch Elegant, silver-steel Gateway Arch is a gleaming memorial to the westward expansion of the United States.

h 61 Indiana Dunes An amazingly rich natural world where grasses grow from ancient sand and into the sky in this biodiverse park.

h 62 White Sands America’s youngest national park, a rolling sea of white spreads across the New Mexico desert.

What parks have you visited?

E Y E W I T N E S S

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