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Lonely PlanetJul 15, 2026

12 of the newest national parks in the US

You might already know the most popular US national parks, but maybe not the newer ones. Here

19 things in this story
  • Grand CanyonSightThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
  • Elsewhere
  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesIt was established by the 42nd U.S.
  • Great Smoky MountainsPlaceGatlinburg, United StatesThey are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
  • White SandsAirportAlamogordo, United StatesSled New Mexico's gypsum dunes, otherworldly hues at sunrise/sunset.
  • New River Gorge National Park and PreserveNature reserveOak Hill, United StatesWest Virginia's first national park, great for white water rafting.
  • SaguaroSightTucson, United StatesHome to towering Arizona cacti, some tallest in the world.
  • CongareeSightGaston, United StatesSouthern swamp with strange root sculptures from giant cypress trees.
  • YosemiteSightYosemite Valley, United StatesIt is bordered on the southeast by the Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest.
  • Indiana DunesNature reservePorter, United StatesUrban park with incredible biodiversity, rivals Hawaiʻi.
  • Gateway ArchParkSt. Louis, United StatesUtterly moving monument honoring westward migration.
  • PinnaclesSightSoledad, United StatesKnown for eroded spires, extinct volcano, and talus caves.
  • Great Sand DunesSightMosca, United StatesTallest dunes in North America, great for sandboarding.
  • Cuyahoga ValleyNature reserveBrecksville, United StatesPeaceful and waterfall-filled urban oasis.
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkNature reserveMontrose, United StatesNamesake rock walls drop a dizzying 2600ft below.
  • IntegratronSightJoshua Tree, United StatesCuriosity built by a UFOlogist, used for sound baths.
  • Crochet MuseumMuseumJoshua Tree, United StatesA teeny tiny museum.
  • Noah Purifoy outdoor museum and sculpture parkMuseumJoshua Tree, United StatesOutdoor museum and sculpture park.
  • Krblin Jihn KabinSightJoshua Tree, United StatesArt installation dedicated to an alternate reality.
  • Signal Hill Petroglyph TrailTrailTucson, United StatesBeginner-friendly trail to hundreds of examples of rock art.
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OutsideJun 29

National Parks Out West Get All the Hype, but I Prefer Our Eastern Ones. Here’s Why.

Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.

21 things in this story
  • Grand CanyonSightcontemplated the insignificance of humankind
  • Elsewhere
  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United Stateswater is boiling and tie-dyed
  • Angels LandingTrailSpringdale, United Stateshit by vertigo
  • Half DomeSightYosemite Valley, United Statesawestruck at the sheer size of the rock
  • New River GorgeNature reserveOak Hill, United StatesEstablished in 1978 as a national river and redesignated in 2020, the park and preserve stretches…
  • Great Smoky MountainsPlaceGatlinburg, United StatesThey are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
  • EvergladesPlaceHomestead, United StatesJust an hour from Miami, the 1.5 million acres of Floridian flora and fauna that make up the Everglades are home to…
  • BiscaynePlaceHomestead, United StatesWithin sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and…
  • Dry TortugasPlaceKey West, United StatesThe park preserves Fort Jefferson and the several Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the…
  • Denali National ParkHotelDenali, United Statestallest mountain in the U.S.
  • El CapSightYosemite Valley, United Statestallest vertical rock face in the world
  • Crater Lake National ParkPlaceCrater Lake, United Statesdeepest lake in the U.S.
  • Great Smoky Mountains National ParkPlaceGatlinburg, United Statesbiodiverse regions, black bears and massive elk
  • Sequoia National ParkPlaceThree Rivers, United Statessheer volume of the trees is awesome
  • Shenandoah National ParkPlaceLuray, United Stateshardwood forest painted red, yellow, and orange
  • GSMNPPlaceGatlinburg, United Statessynchronous fireflies coordinate their light show
  • Appalachian TrailTrailGatlinburg, United Statesmost famous footpath in the world
  • Blue Ridge ParkwaySightAsheville, United Stateslongest linear park in the country
  • AcadiaNature reserveBar Harbor, United States
  • ShenandoahPlaceLuray, United States
  • CongareePlaceHardeeville, United States
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BBC TravelJun 26

The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love

From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.

13 things in this story
  • Grand CanyonSightThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
  • Elsewhere
  • Route 66TrailChicago, United StatesRoad known for kitschy roadside stops.
  • Zion National ParkAttractionSpringdale, United StatesPark with golden orange arches.
  • WalmartPlaceBentonville, United StatesActivate and hold the button to confirm that you’re human.
  • Buc-ee'sRestaurantLake Jackson, United StatesConvenience store, restaurant, petrol station, supermarket.
  • Waffle HouseRestaurantNorcross, United StatesSouthern US institution for breakfast.
  • CostcoSightIssaquah, United StatesAs of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, and as of August 2024, the world's largest retailer of…
  • US National Park systemSightWashington, United StatesSystem of parks with majestic landscapes.
  • Louisiana's lowland swampsSightNew Orleans, United StatesDiverse landscapes to marvel at.
  • Beaver NuggetsPlaceLake Jackson, United StatesPetrol station food.
  • Dunkin' DonutsFast foodCanton, United StatesFind your nearest Dunkin' at 140 Albany Tpke in Canton and enjoy Dunkin's signature drinks, coffee, espresso, breakfast…
  • Jamba JuiceFast foodFrisco, United StatesVisit your local Macys San Francisco locations at 170 O…
  • Bass Pro ShopPlaceSpringfield, United States
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OutsideMay 7

Is There a Good Way to Visit Our National Parks in 2026? It's Complicated.

The same record-breaking crowds that are ruining the experience at places like Yellowstone and Yosemite may be the only thing keeping them protected from budget cuts and development.

4 things in this story
  • Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesPopular trail with a steady stream of hikers.
  • YellowstoneSightYellowstone National Park, United StatesPark on track to spend $1.5 billion to update wastewater systems.
  • Sarah LeonardPlaceEstes Park, United StatesCEO of Visit Estes Park.
  • Cassidy JonesPlaceYellowstone National Park, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 29

27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You

Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.

15 sights in this story
  • Grand Canyon National ParkSightThe park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the…
  • Elsewhere
  • Vancouver IslandSightVancouver, CanadaThe island is 456 kilometres (283 mi) in length, 100 kilometres (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 square…
  • Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto RicoLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican…
  • BoliviaSightSucre, BoliviaIts geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north.
  • Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa RicaIt borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean…
  • BelizeSightBelmopan, BelizeIt is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
  • St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter a remodel and reopening in 2019, the Ritz-Carlton’s St.
  • Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican RepublicThe Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
  • AnguillaSightThe Valley, AnguillaIt is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
  • Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
  • HollandSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFrom the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a…
  • AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
  • Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
  • Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
  • PugliaSightBari, Italy
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Atlas ObscuraDec 29, 2025

Discover Arizona’s Majesty

Arizona is wild in its environmental diversity, boasting five of the six distinct types of ecological biomes. Tundra, forest, woodland, scrub, grassland, and desert biomes are spread across the state, with four deserts, over 210 named mountain ranges, a biblical-scale monsoon season—and, of course, the Grand Canyon. The Sonoran Desert, which stretches across much of the state’s southern half, i…

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

10 sights in this story
  • Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
  • Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
  • Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
  • Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
  • Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
  • Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
  • Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
  • Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
  • Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
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