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Essential Guide to Ten American Classics
It's summer and America's eyes are on the destination prize: our national parks. Traveler's quick and easy guide to ten national parks includes great hikes, scenic drives, natural wonders, insider experiences, photo ops, and strategies for getting the most out of your visit.
Big Bend National Park
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
Explore enormous limestone canyons, vast desert mountain ranges, and wild river rapids at this southwestern park.
Bryce Canyon National Park
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Head to Utah for views of spires and arches that change colors with the shifting daylight.
Death Valley
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
Go to extremes—visit the lowest point in America or trek to the top of snowcapped mountains.
Glacier National Park
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Glacier-carved landscapes and valleys teaming with vibrant wildflowers await you.
Hawaii Volcanoes
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
See flowing red-hot lava up close or dig your toes into black sand beaches.
Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
Whether you take Skyline Drive or the Appalachian Trail, vibrant vistas will make you veer off the path in Virginia.
Virgin Islands
VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Dive in to see stunning coral reefs and tropical sea-life in the Islands' crystal clear waters.
Yellowstone
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Spot endless earthly wonders—from boiling sapphire pools to exploding geysers.
Yosemite
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Be awed by California's great sequoia trees and North America's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls.
Zion
ZION NATIONAL PARK
Towering rock sculptures and deep sandstone canyons make this western park feel otherworldly.
Yellowstone Historical Gallery
CLASSIC NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOS: YELLOWSTONE
Celebrate favorite moments and the rich history of Yellowstone from our archives.
Yosemite Historical Gallery
CLASSIC NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOS: YOSEMITE
From Teddy Roosevelt to '70s rock climbers, a lively look at Yosemite's past.
Yellowstone Historical Wallpaper
CLASSIC YELLOWSTONE WALLPAPER
Display historic Yellowstone on your desktop with our free wallpapers.
Yosemite Historical Wallpaper
CLASSIC YOSEMITE WALLPAPER
Free wallpaper selections from our Classic Yosemite photo gallery—including Wawona Tunnel Tree.
Yosemite Map
NATIONAL PARKS MAPS
A National Geographic guide wouldn't be complete without the maps—know where to go with one for each park.
Visitors to Yosemite take a bus tour
NATIONAL PARKS STRATEGIES
Know before you go: budget and safety tips that won't limit your park experience.
Check out the National Geographic Guide to National Parks