From Acadia to Yellowstone, here’s the official list of all the national parks in the United States.
These adventure havens arent just about beauty, though.
The idea to protect public lands came to fruition in 1872, whenYellowstonebecame the countrys first national park.
Grand Teton Mountain range during spring.Credit:Irjaliina Paavonpera / Travel + Leisure
Favorites like Sequoia,Yosemite,Crater Lake, andGlaciernational parks followed soon after.
Many demographics, includingseniors, can enjoy reduced pass rates.
Thunder hole in Acadia National Park.Getty Images
Mountains in Shenandoah National Park.Jon Mattrisch/Travel + Leisure
Hikers in Badlands National Park.Don Eim/Travel + Leisure
Red rock cliffs of the Grand Canyon at dusk.Lauren Breedlove / Travel + Leisure
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.Vince Fergus / Travel + Leisure
Ice filled waters along Glacier Bay National Park.Taylor McIntyre / Travel + Leisure