National's Greatest Treasures
Discover our collection of protected wilderness and historical landmarks.
Abel Tasman National Park: The Golden Coast
Kayak through insanely turquoise waters and hike the legendary coastal track. New Zealand's smallest national park delivers golden beaches, hidden coves, and lush native bush in just 225 square kilometers.
New ZealandAcadia National Park: Where Mountains Meet the Sea
Experience the rugged beauty of Maine's coast. From the granite summit of Cadillac Mountain to the crashing waves of Thunder Hole, discover the national park of New England.
Maine, USA
Amboseli National Park: Giants in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Witness massive herds of free-roaming elephants against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Experience exceptional wildlife photography and vibrant Maasai culture.
Kenya
National Park of American Samoa: The Tropical Treasure
Journey to the only US National Park south of the equator. Hike through dense Samoan rainforests, snorkel the highly diverse Indo-Pacific coral reefs, and immerse yourself in the ancient Fa'asamoa culture.
USA, American Samoa Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park: The Cloud Piercer
Stand before the grandeur of New Zealand's highest peak. Explore glaciers, hike through alpine meadows, and stargaze in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve.
New Zealand
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park: The Sky Piercer
Journey to the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Experience the grandeur of Aoraki, traverse massive glaciers, and stargaze in the world's largest dark sky reserve.
New ZealandArches National Park: A Gallery of Stone
Discover the world's largest concentration of natural stone arches. From the iconic Delicate Arch to the towering formations of Devils Garden, explore Utah's red rock wonderland.
Utah, USA
Arenal Volcano National Park: The Perfect Cone
Hike through lush, steaming rainforests at the base of a massive, perfectly conical volcano. Arenal Volcano National Park offers natural hot springs, stunning waterfalls, and incredible wildlife.
Costa Rica
Badlands National Park: Beauty in Desolation
Explore the striking, alien landscape of South Dakota's Badlands National Park. Drive past intensely colorful eroded buttes, spot massive bison herds, and hunt for ancient fossils.
South Dakota, USA
Bandhavgarh National Park: The Tiger's Fort
Discover Bandhavgarh, India's highest tiger density park. Explore the ancient fort ruins, witness massive Bengal tigers in the lush grasslands, and visit the mystical temple of the sleeping Vishnu.
IndiaBanff National Park: Heart of the Canadian Rockies
Discover Banff National Park, Canada's first national park. From the turquoise waters of Lake Louise to the rugged peaks of the Rockies, explore an alpine landscape spanning over 6,600 square kilometers.
Alberta, Canada
Bavarian Forest National Park: Germany's First
Step into the largest continuous forest in Central Europe. The Bavarian Forest is a wild, controversial landscape of dead spruce, regenerating jungle, and the philosophy of letting nature be.
Germany
Berchtesgaden National Park: The Alpine Wilderness
Cruise the emerald waters of Königssee and hike beneath the peaks of Watzmann. Germany's only alpine national park features soaring limestone peaks and deep glacial lakes.
Germany (Bavaria)
Białowieża National Park: The Last Primeval Forest
Walk silently among ancient, towering oaks in Europe's last remaining tract of lowland primeval forest. Witness the European Bison roaming free in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Poland Big Bend National Park: Texas Wilderness
Discover a massive, silent land of extremes on the Mexican border. Big Bend offers vast deserts, the rugged Chisos Mountains, and the deep, winding canyons of the Rio Grande.
USA, Texas Biscayne National Park: The Underwater Park
Dive into a watery wilderness just miles from the Miami skyline. Biscayne National Park protects vibrant coral reefs, lush mangrove forests, and 10,000 years of human history.
USA, Florida Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The Deep Dark
Peer into the terrifying depths of Colorado's most dramatic gorge. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is incredibly deep, impossibly narrow, and relentlessly carved by the Gunnison River.
USA, Colorado Black Forest National Park: Myths and Legends
Explore the dark, misty woods that inspired the Brothers Grimm. Black Forest National Park is Europe's newest wilderness in an ancient landscape.
Germany
Blue Mountains National Park: The Blue Haze
Discover a vast wilderness of eucalyptus forests, sandstone cliffs, and deep canyons just outside Sydney. Home to the iconic Three Sisters and ancient Wollemi pines.
New South Wales, Australia
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park: The Sea of Sand
Watch the sunrise over the smoldering Mount Bromo. Explore an active volcanic landscape that looks like the surface of the moon on the island of Java.
Indonesia (Java) Bruce Peninsula National Park: Turquoise Waters
Discover the Grotto's glowing blue water. Bruce Peninsula protects the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay.
CanadaBryce Canyon National Park: A Forest of Stone
Discover Bryce Canyon's towering hoodoos. From the iconic formations of the Silent City to the sweeping views of Inspiration Point, explore the heart of Utah's red rock country.
Utah, USA
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: The Gorillas' Home
Trek through the dense, ancient African rainforest to meet the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas. Experience a profound, life-changing wildlife encounter in the 'Switzerland of Africa'.
Uganda Calanques National Park: Mediterranean Fjords
Discover a striking coastline where blinding white limestone cliffs plunge directly into the azure sea. The Calanques are a celebrated destination for climbers and kayakers located just outside Marseille.
France
Canaima National Park: The Lost World
Journey deep into the Venezuelan Gran Sabana to witness Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall. Explore the ancient, mysterious tepuis (table-top mountains) that inspired 'The Lost World' and the Pixar movie 'Up'.
Venezuela
Canyonlands National Park: Islands in the Sky
Explore a wilderness of countless canyons and buttes carved by the Colorado River. Canyonlands offers vast vistas, whitewater rafting, and 4x4 adventures.
Utah, USA Cape Breton Highlands National Park: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea
Drive the world-famous Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Highlands offers dramatic coastal cliffs, lush river canyons, and a unique blend of Acadian, Scottish, and Mi'kmaq cultures.
Canada Capitol Reef National Park: The Waterpocket Fold
Discover the hidden treasure of Utah's Mighty 5. Capitol Reef features massive rock domes, historic fruit orchards, and a 100-mile-long geological wrinkle in the earth.
USA, Utah Carlsbad Caverns National Park: The Big Room
Descend into the incredible underworld of the Chihuahuan Desert at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Walk through the largest accessible cave chamber in North America and witness the spectacular, swirling evening bat flight.
USA, New Mexico
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park: The Crystal Plateau
Discover Brazil's ancient high plateau at Chapada dos Veadeiros. Bathe in crystal-clear waterfalls, explore unusual rock formations, and marvel at the unique, highly biodiverse Cerrado savanna ecosystem.
Brazil
Chitwan National Park: The Terai Jungle
Explore Nepal's premier jungle destination. Spot endangered one-horned rhinos, Royal Bengal tigers, and rare crocodiles in the lush, subtropical Terai lowlands of Chitwan National Park.
Nepal
Chobe National Park: Land of the Giants
Witness the absolute largest concentration of elephants on Earth. Cruise the spectacular Chobe River, explore the predator-rich Savuti marsh, and discover the wild, untamed savannahs of Botswana.
BotswanaCinque Terre National Park: The Ultimate Guide to Italy's Colorful Coast
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Cinque Terre National Park. Discover the five villages, the Blue Trail hike, the Cinque Terre Card, and seasonal travel tips.
Liguria, Italy
Corcovado National Park: The Most Intense Place on Earth
Trek deep into the heart of the Osa Peninsula. Encounter tapirs, jaguars, and scarlet macaws in Corcovado, the most biologically intense rainforest on the planet.
Costa Rica
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park: The Tasmanian Wilderness
Hike through ancient rainforests, meet wild wombats, and conquer the iconic Cradle Mountain in Tasmania's premier national park.
Tasmania, Australia Cuyahoga Valley National Park: The Green Oasis
Escape to a vibrant, recovering wilderness between Cleveland and Akron. Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects the winding Crooked River, historic canal towpaths, and spectacular rushing waterfalls.
USA, Ohio
Daintree National Park: Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef
Step into the world's oldest surviving rainforest. Discover ancient ferns, elusive cassowaries, and undeveloped beaches where the jungle touches the Great Barrier Reef.
Queensland, Australia Daisetsuzan National Park: Playground of the Gods
Explore Japan's largest national park. Hike through the alpine tundra of Hokkaido, spot brown bears, bathe in wild volcanic hot springs, and witness Japan's earliest autumn colors.
Japan, Hokkaido
Death Valley National Park: A Land of Extremes
Venture into the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in North America. From the salt flats of Badwater Basin to the towering sand dunes, Death Valley is a place of stark, beautiful extremes.
California/Nevada, USA Doi Inthanon National Park: The Roof of Thailand
Journey to the highest peak in Thailand. Explore ancient, moss-draped cloud forests, thundering waterfalls, and the iconic twin pagodas of Doi Inthanon National Park.
Thailand Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park: The Wild Dolomites
Escape the crowds of the northern Dolomites. Explore the rugged, untamed southern range, famous for its rich flora and abandoned mountain villages.
Italy
Durmitor National Park: The Sleeping Giant
Discover the wild heart of Montenegro at Durmitor National Park. Hike Europe's deepest canyon (Tara River), scale the towering Bobotov Kuk, and reflect by the stunning glacial Black Lake.
Montenegro Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve: The Red Lagoon
Venture into the extreme high-altitude deserts of Bolivia. Explore the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to see the famous Salar de Uyuni nearby, pink flamingos in blood-red lakes, and surreal volcanic rock formations.
Bolivia Eifel National Park: Wilderness in the West
Wander through the 'wild cat's wilderness.' Eifel National Park is actively returning to its primeval state, offering ancient beech forests, sparkling lakes, and dark sky stargazing.
Germany Elk Island National Park: The Bison Refuge
Escape to a wildlife oasis near Edmonton. Elk Island played a critical role in saving the bison from extinction and offers premier stargazing and wildlife viewing.
Canada
Erawan National Park: The Emerald Falls
Swim in the crystal-clear emerald pools of the famous seven-tiered Erawan Waterfall. Discover a lush jungle refuge near the River Kwai in western Thailand.
Thailand
Etosha National Park: The Great White Place
Discover Namibia's premier wildlife destination. Watch lions, elephants, and rhinos gather at the waterholes of the vast Etosha Pan.
Namibia
Everglades National Park: The River of Grass
Immerse yourself in the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. A UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with alligators, manatees, and rare orchids.
Florida, USAFiordland National Park: Where Glaciers Meet the Sea
A comprehensive guide to New Zealand's largest national park. Explore Milford Sound, hike the Great Walks, and discover ancient wildlife in the southwest wilderness.
South Island, New Zealand Freycinet National Park: Pink Granite and White Sand
Discover Tasmania's most iconic coastline. Hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout, swim in freezing azure waters, and marvel at the glowing pink granite peaks of The Hazards.
Australia, TasmaniaFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park: Japan's Sacred Peak
A comprehensive guide to climbing Mount Fuji and exploring the Fuji Five Lakes. Essential tips for the Yoshida Trail, Hakone hot springs, and viewing the sacred mountain.
Shizuoka & Yamanashi Prefectures, Japan Fundy National Park: The World's Highest Tides
Walk on the muddy ocean floor at low tide and kayak the exact same coastline hours later. Fundy National Park showcases the immense, mind-bending power of the Bay of Fundy.
CanadaGalápagos National Park: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Living Laboratory
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Galápagos National Park. Discover unique endemic species, the best islands to visit, seasonal travel tips, and cruise vs. land-based options.
Galápagos Province, Ecuador Gargano National Park: The Spur of Italy
Explore a land of white cliffs and ancient forests. Gargano offers the stunning Umbra Forest, sea caves, and the Tremiti Islands on Italy's Adriatic coast.
Italy Gates of the Arctic National Park: The Ultimate Wilderness
Enter a land completely without roads, trails, or infrastructure. Gates of the Arctic is a massive, untouched wilderness above the Arctic Circle, ruled by caribou and wolves.
USA, Alaska Gateway Arch National Park: Gateway to the West
Discover America's smallest, most unique national park. Ride the tram to the top of the iconic 630-foot Gateway Arch and explore the profound history of westward expansion.
USA, Missouri Glacier Bay National Park: The Ice Age Lives
Cruise through a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site. Glacier Bay is a vast marine wilderness of roaring tidewater glaciers, breaching humpback whales, and deep Tlingit heritage.
USA, AlaskaGlacier National Park: The Crown of the Continent
Experience the remote wilderness of Glacier. From the engineering marvel of Going-to-the-Sun Road to the turquoise waters of Lake McDonald, discover Montana's glacier-carved landscape.
Montana, USA Gran Paradiso National Park: The King's Reserve
Trek through Gran Paradiso, Italy's oldest national park. Spot magnificent Alpine Ibex, climb the towering 4,000-meter peak, and explore the wild, undisturbed valleys of the Graian Alps.
ItalyGrand Canyon National Park: A Journey Through Time
Discover the immense beauty of the Grand Canyon. Explore its unique geology, diverse ecosystems, and the timeless history of one of the world's natural wonders.
Arizona, USAGrand Teton National Park: Mountains of the Imagination
Discover the jagged peaks and clear lakes of the Teton Range. From the winding Snake River to the iconic Grand Teton summit, explore Wyoming's most dramatic mountain landscape.
Wyoming, USA
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: The Largest Living Structure on Earth
Dive into a kaleidoscope of color. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage Site teeming with marine life, stunning islands, and an urgent message about our oceans.
Australia Great Sand Dunes National Park: America's Sandbox
Climb the tallest sand dunes in North America. Great Sand Dunes National Park is a surreal, shifting landscape set directly against the rugged, snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
USA, ColoradoGreat Smoky Mountains National Park: The Ultimate Guide to America's Most Visited Park
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Discover best hiking trails, wildlife viewing spots, seasonal travel tips, and essential visitor information.
Tennessee/North Carolina, USA
Gros Morne National Park: The Earth Naked
Walk directly upon the Earth's exposed mantle at Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. Explore ancient, landlocked fjords, towering cliffs, and a profound geological landscape that helped prove the theory of plate tectonics.
Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador) Guadalupe Mountains National Park: The Top of Texas
Climb to the absolute highest point in Texas. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's best-preserved fossil reef, deep ancient canyons, and stunning, unexpected autumn foliage.
USA, Texas Gunung Leuser National Park: The Last Frontier
Explore Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the wildest places on Earth. Trek through the dense Sumatran rainforest, the only place where orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants still roam together.
Indonesia
Gunung Mulu National Park: A Cave World
Explore the world's largest cave chamber and razor-sharp limestone pinnacles. Watch millions of bats spiral into the sky in the Borneo rainforest.
Malaysia (Borneo)
Ha Long Bay (Cat Ba National Park): Dragon Descending
Cruise through a mystical seascape of thousands of limestone pillars. Hike the dense jungles of Cat Ba Island, kayak through hidden sea caves, and discover Vietnam's most iconic natural wonder.
Vietnam
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park: The Iconic Volcano
Gaze upon Mount Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate ship, and soak in volcanic hot springs. Japan's most popular national park offers iconic views and relaxation.
Japan
Haleakalā National Park: House of the Sun
Watch the spectacular sunrise from the rim of a dormant volcano at Haleakalā National Park. Explore the colorful, Martian-like crater, hike through dense bamboo forests, and discover Maui's sacred coastal pools.
USA, Hawaii Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Born of Fire
Watch creation in action at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Witness the glow of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, explore massive walk-through lava tubes, and hike across recently solidified lava lakes.
Hawaii, USA Hohe Tauern National Park: The Austrian Giant
Explore Hohe Tauern, the largest national park in the Alps. Conquer the mighty Grossglockner, traverse ancient glaciers, marvel at the thundering Krimml Waterfalls, and spot iconic alpine wildlife.
Austria Hot Springs National Park: The American Spa
Soak in the healing, ancient thermal waters of Hot Springs National Park. Explore the opulent Gilded Age architecture of Bathhouse Row, hike the Ouachita Mountains, and drink directly from public thermal fountains.
USA, Arkansas Mount Huangshan: The Yellow Mountains
Ascend the sheer granite peaks of Huangshan, the stunning subject of countless Chinese paintings. Marvel at the mystical Sea of Clouds, the gnarled pines, and the terrifying West Sea Canyon.
China (Anhui) Huascarán National Park: The Roof of Peru
Trek deep into the Cordillera Blanca, the world's absolute highest tropical mountain range. Huascarán National Park features massive glaciers, intensely turquoise lakes, and Peru's towering highest peak.
Peru Hwange National Park: Land of Giants
Experience the raw power of Zimbabwe's largest national park. Witness massive herds of elephants gathering at pumped waterholes, hunt for the elusive African wild dog, and encounter the legendary, relaxed 'Presidential Herd'.
Zimbabwe
Iguazú National Park: The Thunder of Waters
Experience the raw power of Iguazú Falls, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a lush paradise of waterfalls and wildlife.
Argentina/Brazil Indiana Dunes National Park: Sand and Steel
Discover a shocking biodiversity surprise located directly on the shores of Lake Michigan. Indiana Dunes protects massive, shifting sand dunes, globally rare black oak savannas, and deep bogs right next to industrial giants.
USA, Indiana Isle Royale National Park: The Wolf and the Moose
Escape to a deeply remote island wilderness in the massive waters of Lake Superior. Isle Royale is a premier hiking and kayaking paradise, globally famous for its wolves and moose.
USA, Michigan Itatiaia National Park: Brazil's First Park
Explore Itatiaia National Park, the oldest national park in Brazil. Hike the jagged peaks of the Mantiqueira Mountains, spot rare birds, and chase waterfalls in the lush Atlantic Rainforest.
Brazil
Jasper National Park: The Wild Heart of the Rockies
Discover the rugged beauty of Jasper, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Home to glaciers, turquoise lakes, and abundant wildlife.
Alberta, Canada
Jeju Volcanic Island: The Island of Gods
Hike up South Korea's highest mountain, Mount Hallasan. Explore the world's most extensive lava tube systems, a volcanic crater lake, and witness the unique, ancient culture of the Haenyeo divers.
South Korea (Jeju Island) Jim Corbett National Park: Tiger Country
Journey into Jim Corbett, India's oldest national park. Follow the legacy of the legendary hunter, track the elusive Bengal tiger, and experience the remarkable biodiversity of the Himalayan foothills.
India
Jiuzhaigou National Park: Fairyland on Earth
Explore Jiuzhaigou, a valley of crystal-clear blue lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. China's premier nature reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
China (Sichuan)
Joshua Tree National Park: Where Two Deserts Collide
Explore the surreal landscape where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet. Famous for its twisted Joshua trees, massive boulders, and some of the best stargazing in Southern California.
California, USA
Jotunheimen National Park: Home of the Giants
Trek the legendary Besseggen Ridge and conquer Galdhøpiggen, Northern Europe's highest peak. Jotunheimen National Park is Norway's premier high-alpine wilderness.
Norway
Kakadu National Park: An Ancient Wilderness
Journey into the timeless landscape of Kakadu, Australia's largest national park. Home to saltwater crocodiles, stunning wetlands, and rock art dating back 20,000 years.
Northern Territory, Australia Karijini National Park: The Red Gorges
Descend into Western Australia's most spectacular canyons at Karijini National Park. Swim in emerald pools, marvel at ancient 2.5-billion-year-old geological layers, and experience the raw beauty of the Pilbara.
Australia, Western Australia Katmai National Park: Land of the Brown Bear
Watch massive brown bears catch leaping salmon at Brooks Falls. Explore the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a moonscape created by the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
USA, Alaska Kaziranga National Park: Rhino Land
Journey to the vast grasslands of Assam, India. Explore Kaziranga National Park to witness the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, tigers, and wild elephants in a stunning landscape of wetlands and forests.
India Kenai Fjords National Park: Where Ice Meets Ocean
Cruise past calving tidewater glaciers. Kenai Fjords is a staggering marine wilderness teeming with humpback whales, orcas, and puffins, capped by the massive Harding Icefield.
USA, Alaska
Khao Sok National Park: Rainforest and Limestone Karsts
Kayak through an emerald lake surrounded by towering limestone karsts. Trek through the world's oldest evergreen rainforest and sleep in a floating bungalow in Khao Sok National Park.
Thailand
Kilimanjaro National Park: The Roof of Africa
Trek to the spectacular summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Experience an epic vertical journey through five distinct climate zones to reach the Roof of Africa.
Tanzania
Kinabalu Park: The Roof of Borneo
Climb Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia. Explore a botanical wonderland home to thousands of orchids and giant pitcher plants.
Malaysia (Borneo) Kings Canyon National Park: Deeper Than Grand
Descend into the deepest canyon in the United States. Kings Canyon National Park protects massive ancient sequoia groves, rushing wild rivers, and the spectacular, jagged granite peaks of the High Sierra.
USA, California Kobuk Valley National Park: The Arctic Desert
Discover giant sand dunes above the Arctic Circle. Kobuk Valley is famous for its massive caribou migration and 10,000 years of unbroken human history.
USA, AlaskaKomodo National Park: The Ultimate Guide to Dragons and Diving
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Komodo National Park. Discover how to see Komodo dragons, the best dive sites, Pink Beach, and seasonal travel tips.
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Krka National Park: Waterfalls and Monasteries
Discover Krka National Park's cascading waterfalls, ancient Roman ruins, and a serene island monastery accessible only by boat, set in Croatia's central Dalmatian region.
CroatiaKruger National Park: The Ultimate Guide to South Africa's Premier Safari Destination
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Kruger National Park. Discover the Big 5, best self-drive routes, seasonal safari tips, and essential visitor information.
Limpopo/Mpumalanga, South Africa Lahemaa National Park: Land of Bays
Explore Lahemaa, Estonia's largest national park. Walk raised bogs on wooden boardwalks, discover 18th-century manor houses, and visit traditional coastal fishing villages steeped in Baltic history.
Estonia Lake Clark National Park: The Essence of Alaska
Experience a roadless Alaskan wilderness. Lake Clark National Park offers smoking volcanoes, turquoise lakes, massive salmon runs, and some of the best coastal brown bear viewing in North America.
USA, Alaska
Lake District National Park: England's Scenic Gem
Wander through the poetic landscapes of the Lake District. Climb Scafell Pike, cruise on Windermere, and discover the inspiration for Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
United Kingdom (England)
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: The Desert of Water
Wander through the surreal Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil. Explore an infinite, shifting landscape of blindingly white sand dunes dotted with thousands of crystal-clear, warm freshwater lagoons.
Brazil Lassen Volcanic National Park: Fire and Ice
Witness the raw power of the earth in Northern California. Explore steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pots, and climb the massive Lassen Peak in this spectacular, geologically active wilderness.
USA, California Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park: Gateway to the Highlands
Explore Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Hike the iconic Ben Lomond, cruise the vast loch, and explore the wild, wooded glens of Rob Roy country where the Scottish Lowlands meet the Highlands.
United Kingdom (Scotland)
Los Glaciares National Park: The Ice Kingdom
Witness the thunderous calving of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the jagged granite peaks of Fitz Roy in Argentina's Patagonian wilderness.
Argentina (Patagonia) Mammoth Cave National Park: The Longest Cave
Journey into the heart of the Earth. Explore Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave system in the world, featuring over 420 miles of intricate tunnels, grand subterranean chambers, and unique wildlife.
USA, Kentucky Manu National Park: The Biodiversity Champion
Embark on an expedition deep into the Peruvian Amazon. Manu National Park sets undisputed global records for biodiversity, featuring everything from freezing Andean cloud forests to steaming lowland jungles.
Peru Manuel Antonio National Park: Rainforest by the Sea
Where dense jungle meets the Pacific in Costa Rica. Spot wild sloths, three monkey species, and iguanas before swimming from white-sand beaches inside the park.
Costa Rica
Masai Mara National Reserve: Africa's Premier Safari
Witness the drama of the Great Migration in Kenya's Masai Mara. Home to the Big Five, endless savannahs, and the fascinating Maasai culture.
Kenya Mesa Verde National Park: Cities in the Cliffs
Step back in time at Mesa Verde National Park. Explore the incredibly preserved, ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people hidden deep within the canyons of southwestern Colorado.
Colorado, USA Nahanni National Park Reserve: The River of Gold
Journey to the Northwest Territories for the adventure of a lifetime. Nahanni protects the spectacular Virginia Falls, massive canyons, and the wild South Nahanni River.
Canada
Namib-Naukluft National Park: The Oldest Desert
Climb the world's highest, most spectacularly colored sand dunes at Sossusvlei. Walk among the haunting, 900-year-old skeleton trees of Deadvlei in the oldest, most brutal desert on Earth.
Namibia New River Gorge National Park: The Grand Canyon of the East
Experience the adrenaline of America's newest national park. Raft the raging Class V rapids of the New River, climb the sandstone cliffs, and marvel at the iconic, soaring New River Gorge Bridge.
USA, West Virginia Ngorongoro Conservation Area: The Garden of Eden
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera. Explore a natural enclosure teeming with dense populations of lions, endangered black rhinos, and massive elephants in Tanzania.
Tanzania
Nikko National Park: Shrines and Waterfalls
Discover a sacred landscape of ornate temples, thundering waterfalls, and vibrant autumn colors in the mountains north of Tokyo.
Japan (Tochigi/Gunma/Fukushima) North Cascades National Park: The American Alps
Discover a massive, silent wilderness of jagged peaks and hanging glaciers. North Cascades National Park is a hardcore hiker's dream, featuring intensely turquoise lakes, deep valleys, and incredibly elusive wildlife.
USA, Washington Okavango Delta (Moremi Game Reserve): The Miracle of Water
Explore the vast inland delta of the Okavango. Glide silently in a mokoro canoe, spot the Big Five, and witness the greatest wildlife spectacle in Botswana.
BotswanaOlympic National Park: The Ultimate Guide to Washington's Wilderness
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Olympic National Park. Discover the Hoh Rainforest, Hurricane Ridge, rugged coastlines, and seasonal travel tips.
Washington, USA Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park: The Jewel of the Pyrenees
Hike through Europe's most spectacular limestone canyons in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. Marvel at soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and lush alpine meadows in the Spanish Pyrenees.
Spain Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: The Wild West Coast
Experience the terrifying, beautiful power of the open Pacific Ocean. Hike the legendary, grueling West Coast Trail, surf the massive waves at Long Beach, and wander through ancient, silent temperate rainforests on Vancouver Island.
Canada Petrified Forest National Park: Wood Turned to Stone
Step back 200 million years into the deep past. Explore the world's largest concentration of brilliantly colored, crystallized petrified wood and the painted badlands of Arizona.
USA, Arizona
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park: The Kingdom of Caves
Journey deep into the world's largest cave, Son Doong. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park protects a spectacular, ancient limestone wilderness of underground rivers and dense Vietnamese jungles.
Vietnam
Picos de Europa National Park: The Peaks of Europe
Hike the dramatic limestone peaks of northern Spain at Picos de Europa. Walk the vertiginous Cares Trail, gaze at the iconic Naranjo de Bulnes, spot wild chamois, and taste the celebrated blue cheeses aged in mountain caves.
Spain
Pirin National Park: The Marble Peaks
Trek through Bulgaria's UNESCO-listed alpine wilderness in Pirin National Park. Conquer the terrifying Koncheto ridge, ski the slopes of Bansko, and explore ancient forests home to bears and wolves.
BulgariaPlitvice Lakes National Park: The Land of Falling Lakes
Explore the distinctive landscapes of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. A comprehensive guide to the 16 terraced lakes, travertine waterfalls, and hiking routes.
Lika-Senj County, Croatia
Purnululu National Park: The Bungle Bungles
Explore the surreal, striped sandstone domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Discover Purnululu National Park, a remote, spectacular World Heritage Site in Western Australia's rugged Kimberley region.
Western Australia
Rapa Nui National Park: The Mystery of the Moai
Travel to Easter Island, the most isolated inhabited place on Earth. Stand before the colossal stone Moai statues, explore the Rano Raraku volcanic quarry, and delve into the enduring mysteries of Rapa Nui National Park.
Chile (Easter Island) Redwood National and State Parks: The Tallest Trees on Earth
Walk among the giants. Explore Redwood National and State Parks, home to the ancient coast redwoods, fern-filled canyons, Roosevelt elk, and the misty, wild coastline of northern California.
California, USA
Rila National Park: The Soul of Bulgaria
Hike through the majestic Rila Mountains in Bulgaria's largest national park. Visit the sacred Rila Monastery, trek the stunning Seven Rila Lakes, and summit Musala, the highest peak in the Balkans.
BulgariaRocky Mountain National Park: Peaks of the Continental Divide
Experience the high-altitude majesty of the Rockies. From the scenic Trail Ridge Road to the alpine tundra of Trail Ridge, explore the heart of Colorado's wilderness.
Colorado, USA
Sagarmatha National Park: The Roof of the World
Trek to the base of Mount Everest in the heart of the Himalayas. Experience the legendary Sherpa culture, high-altitude monasteries, and the dramatic scenery of Sagarmatha.
Nepal
Saguaro National Park: The Cactus Forest
Walk among the towering giants of the Sonoran Desert. Saguaro National Park protects the largest cacti in the United States, showcasing a surprisingly vibrant, fiercely resilient desert ecosystem.
USA, Arizona
Sarek National Park: Europe's Last Wilderness
Trek into the remote, untamed heart of Swedish Lapland at Sarek National Park. Navigate without trails, cross glacial rivers, and encounter giant moose in the sweeping Rapadalen valley.
Sweden
Saxon Switzerland National Park: The Stone Forest
Cross the iconic Bastei Bridge and hike through a labyrinth of sandstone pillars. Discover Germany's unique rocky landscape in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Germany Seoraksan National Park: The Peaks of Snow
Hike through Korea's most iconic mountain range at Seoraksan National Park. Scale jagged granite peaks, explore ancient, mist-shrouded Buddhist temples, and hike the legendary Dinosaur Ridge.
South Korea
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: The Land of Giants
Walk among the largest trees on Earth. Discover the General Sherman Tree, deep canyons, and high peaks in this majestic twin-park system in California's Sierra Nevada.
California, USASerengeti National Park: The Endless Plains of Africa
Experience the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth in Serengeti National Park. Witness the Great Migration, spot the Big Five, and immerse yourself in the heart of the African savanna.
Mara & Simiyu Regions, Tanzania
Shenandoah National Park: The Blue Ridge
Drive the iconic Skyline Drive along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. Hike to spectacular waterfalls, conquer the rocky summit of Old Rag, and spot black bears just 75 miles from Washington D.C.
Virginia, USA
Shiretoko National Park: The End of the World
Venture to Japan's untamed frontier. Witness brown bears fishing for salmon, drift ice from the Amur River, and pristine volcanic lakes in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Japan
Simien Mountains National Park: The Roof of Africa
Explore the dramatic highlands of Ethiopia. Trek through jagged peaks, encounter the unique Gelada baboons, and scale Ras Dashen, the highest point in the country.
Ethiopia
Sinharaja Forest Reserve: Sri Lanka's Last Rainforest
Immerse yourself in the emerald world of Sinharaja. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a birdwatcher's paradise, teeming with endemic species and hidden waterfalls.
Sri Lanka Snæfellsjökull National Park: Glacier and Coast
Journey to the center of the Earth at Iceland's mystical Snæfellsjökull. Explore ancient lava tubes, dramatic black sand beaches, and the towering glacier-capped volcano that inspired Jules Verne's classic novel.
Iceland
Snowdonia National Park (Eryri): The Dragon's Lair
Climb Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the highest peak in Wales. Explore a legendary landscape of Celtic history, deep slate mines, steam trains, rugged hikes, and dramatic glacial valleys in Eryri National Park.
Wales, UK
Soomaa National Park: The Fifth Season
Experience Estonia's unique flooded forests in Soomaa National Park. Canoe through the 'Fifth Season,' walk the boardwalks of ancient, silent bogs, and spot wild beavers in this remote wilderness.
Estonia Sundarbans National Park: The Tiger's Tide
Cruise through the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. Explore a mysterious, shifting tidal wilderness of swimming Bengal tigers, massive saltwater crocodiles, and endangered river dolphins.
India/Bangladesh Swiss National Park: The Sanctuary
Discover the Swiss National Park, Switzerland's only national park. Hike through pristine alpine valleys, spot red deer and bearded vultures, and learn about its strict, century-old conservation history.
Switzerland
Table Mountain National Park: The Flat Top
Ride the cable car to the top of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. Swim with adorable African penguins at Boulders Beach, and stand at the dramatic, windswept tip of the Cape Peninsula.
South Africa
Taman Negara National Park: 130 Million Years Old
Enter one of the world's oldest rainforests. Walk the longest canopy walkway, trek through ancient jungle, and experience the heart of Malaysia's wilderness.
Malaysia Tatra National Park: The Crown of Poland
Experience the majestic High Tatras in Poland's Tatra National Park. Summit Rysy, hike to the emerald waters of Morskie Oko, and explore deep glacial valleys teeming with chamois and brown bears.
Poland
Tayrona National Park: Jungle Meets Caribbean
Hike through lush rainforests to discover pristine Caribbean beaches. Explore ancient ruins of the Tayrona people in Colombia's most beautiful national park.
Colombia
Teide National Park: Above the Clouds
Ascend Spain's highest peak on the island of Tenerife. Explore a lunar landscape of lava flows, craters, and one of the world's best stargazing spots.
Spain (Tenerife) Theodore Roosevelt National Park: The Conservationist's Cradle
Explore the colorful, rugged badlands that deeply inspired a legendary president. Theodore Roosevelt National Park protects massive bison herds, wild feral horses, and the raw beauty of North Dakota.
USA, North Dakota
Thingvellir National Park: Where Continents Drift Apart
Walk directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park. Discover the birthplace of Iceland's democracy, snorkel the crystal-clear Silfra fissure, and explore epic Game of Thrones filming locations.
Iceland Tikal National Park: The Maya Jungle
Discover the towering pyramids of Tikal rising from the dense Guatemalan rainforest. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with ancient Maya culture and abundant tropical wildlife.
Guatemala Tierra del Fuego National Park: The End of the World
Journey to the absolute 'End of the World'. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, where the rugged Andes Mountains crash into the freezing Beagle Channel.
Argentina
Timanfaya National Park: The Fire Mountains
Walk on the Moon without leaving Earth. Explore the active volcanic wasteland of Lanzarote, created by massive eruptions in the 18th century, and discover its unique geothermal wonders, otherworldly hiking routes, and extreme biodiversity.
Spain (Lanzarote)
Tongariro National Park: The Land of Mordor
Trek through a volcanic wasteland of emerald lakes and active craters. Explore New Zealand's oldest national park, a dual World Heritage Site of culture and nature, and home to the famous Alpine Crossing.
New ZealandTorres del Paine National Park: The Granite Towers of Patagonia
Discover the raw beauty of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. A comprehensive guide to the W Trek, the O Circuit, the granite towers, and the wildlife of the end of the world.
Magallanes Region, Chile Tortuguero National Park: The Little Amazon
Navigate the dense jungle canals of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast at Tortuguero National Park. Experience exceptional biodiversity and witness the nesting rituals of endangered green sea turtles.
Costa Rica Triglav National Park: The Kingdom of the Goldhorn
Explore the Julian Alps in Slovenia's only national park. From the turquoise Soča River to the summit of Mount Triglav, it offers outstanding hiking and alpine scenery.
Slovenia Tsavo East National Park: The Theatre of the Wild
Discover Tsavo East, Kenya's largest national park. Witness iconic red elephants, explore the dramatic Yatta Plateau, spot man-eating lions, and experience the vast, untamed wilderness of the African savannah.
Kenya Tulum National Park: Ruins by the Sea
Walk in the footsteps of ancient Maya navigators. Explore spectacular, historic temples perched directly on sheer limestone cliffs overlooking the impossibly turquoise Caribbean Sea.
Mexico
Udawalawe National Park: The Elephant Kingdom
Experience the ultimate elephant safari in Sri Lanka. Home to over 500 wild Asian elephants and the Elephant Transit Home.
Sri Lanka Ujung Kulon National Park: The Last Refuge
Journey to the deeply remote, intensely wild southwestern tip of Java. Ujung Kulon is the absolute last sanctuary on Earth for the critically endangered Javan Rhino and home to the infamous Krakatoa volcano.
Indonesia (Java)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park: The Spiritual Heart of Australia
Experience the profound spirituality and natural wonder of Australia's Red Centre. Home to the iconic monolith Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta.
Northern Territory, Australia
Vatnajökull National Park: Fire and Ice
Explore Vatnajökull National Park, Europe's second-largest nature reserve. Walk on massive, cracking glaciers, venture into crystal-blue ice caves, and feel the ground-shaking power of Dettifoss waterfall in Iceland.
Iceland Vesuvius National Park: The Sleeping Giant
Climb the volcano that destroyed Pompeii. Vesuvius National Park offers panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and a look into the crater of an active volcano.
Italy
Victoria Falls National Park: The Smoke That Thunders
Stand before the world's largest sheet of falling water. Explore the rainforest, rainbows, and adrenaline of Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zimbabwe/Zambia Virgin Islands National Park: St. John's Wild Coast
Relax on some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Virgin Islands National Park offers sugar plantation ruins, coral reefs, and hiking trails on St. John.
USA, US Virgin Islands Volcanoes National Park: Kingdom of the Gorillas
Meet the magnificent mountain gorillas in the mist-shrouded Virunga Mountains. Volcanoes National Park is the spiritual home of Dian Fossey and Africa's premier wildlife experience.
Rwanda Voyageurs National Park: The Water Wilderness
Navigate a massive, interconnected maze of lakes and islands on the Canadian border. Voyageurs is a premier destination for houseboating, bald eagles, and spectacular Northern Lights.
USA, Minnesota
Wadi Rum Protected Area: The Valley of the Moon
Sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp surrounded by towering sandstone mountains. Discover Wadi Rum, the spectacular red desert landscape of Jordan that has stood in for Mars.
Jordan Waterton Lakes National Park: Where Mountains Meet Prairie
Experience the dramatic, sudden collision of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. Explore Waterton Lakes National Park, famous for its vivid Red Rock Canyon, abundant grizzly bears, and the challenging Crypt Lake Trail.
Canada White Sands National Park: The Great White Dune
Walk barefoot on the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park is a surreal, blindingly bright landscape of shifting dunes, unique wildlife, and spectacular sunsets.
USA, New Mexico Whitsunday Islands National Park: The Turquoise Archipelago
Sail through the 74 islands of the Whitsundays. Walk on the pure silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, snorkel the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, and hike to the iconic Hill Inlet lookout in Australia's tropical north.
Australia, Queensland Wind Cave National Park: The Breathing Earth
Descend into one of the longest, most complex caves on Earth. Wind Cave National Park protects incredibly rare boxwork formations below and a vast, bison-filled mixed-grass prairie above.
USA, South Dakota Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: The Mountain Kingdom
Explore the largest national park in the USA. A land of sheer superlatives with 18,000-foot peaks, massive tidewater glaciers, and the historic Kennecott Copper Mine.
USA, Alaska
Yala National Park: The Leopard's Lair
Embark on an unforgettable safari in Sri Lanka's most famous wilderness. Spot elusive leopards, massive Asian elephants, and shaggy sloth bears in Yala National Park.
Sri Lanka
Yasuni National Park: The Heart of the Amazon
Venture into the world's most biodiverse rainforest. Discover the secrets of the Yasuni jungle, from vibrant clay licks to elusive jaguars and uncontacted tribes.
EcuadorYellowstone National Park: The World's First National Park
Explore the geothermal wonders and diverse wildlife of Yellowstone. From the explosive Old Faithful to the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring, discover the heart of America's wilderness.
Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, USA
Yoho National Park: Rock, Water, and Ice
Discover Yoho National Park, a quieter alternative to Banff with equal drama. Marvel at the vivid turquoise waters of Emerald Lake, the thunderous roar of Takakkaw Falls, and explore the ancient, world-famous Burgess Shale fossils.
British Columbia, CanadaYosemite National Park: Granite, Water, and Ancient Sequoias
Discover the dramatic landscape of Yosemite. From the granite cliffs of El Capitan to the thunderous Yosemite Falls, explore the heart of California's high Sierra.
California, USAZhangjiajie National Forest Park: The Ultimate Guide to the Avatar Mountains
A comprehensive, fluff-free guide to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Discover the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain, Bailong Elevator, Tianzi Mountain, and seasonal travel tips.
Hunan Province, China Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: The Rainbow Mountains
Witness the multicolored Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia in Gansu, China. Explore this spectacular geological formation of striped red, yellow, and blue rocks carved by millions of years of wind and tectonic forces.
China (Gansu)Zion National Park: A Sanctuary of Red Cliffs
Experience the vertical grandeur of Zion. From the white-knuckle hike of Angels Landing to the serene waters of the Virgin River, discover Utah's first national park.
Utah, USA