The United States has 58 national parks within its borders and is operated by the National Park Services. Many outdoor activities can be found at these national parks, including camping, fishing, boating, backpacking, scenic drives, scuba diving, surfing, and more depending on the location of the national park. Some parks also offer horseback riding, sailing, climbing, windsurfing, snorkeling, biking, hiking, snow sports, and nature viewing. The national parks are America in its untouched beauty. These national parks remain free of industry, business and encroachment from man.
Some of the famous national parks in the US include the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Grand Canyon is a popular tourist site, but there is more to do than see the Grand Canyon. The Colorado River offers white water rafting and other water sports. The Rocky Mountains National Park in Colorado is the home of the gorgeous Rocky Mountains that offer summer hiking, biking, and outdoor activities and winter sports like skiing, and snowboarding.
Another well-known national park in the US is Yellowstone National Park which is located in the state of Wyoming. This preserved piece of American land is basically untouched and in its natural state complete with many wild animals including bison, grizzly bears, wolves, eagles, and many more. There are geysers to see in the park as well.
Everglades National Park in Florida is much different than the other national parks because it consists of wetlands and a jungle-like tropical environment. The park covers over 1.5 million acres of wetlands in Florida Bay. Yosemite National Park in California is extremely popular with its thousands of waterfalls and preserved lands as well.
