Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park

Lonely PlanetJul 15

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

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YellowstoneSightIt was established by the 42nd U.S.
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Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile.
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.

water is boiling and tie-dyed

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YellowstoneSightwater is boiling and tie-dyed
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Grand CanyonSightGrand Canyon Village, United Statescontemplated the insignificance of humankind
Angels LandingTrailSpringdale, United Stateshit by vertigo
Half DomeSightYosemite Valley, United Statesawestruck at the sheer size of the rock
Great Smoky MountainsPlaceGatlinburg, United StatesThey are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains and form part of the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province.
Denali National ParkPlaceDenali, 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
New River GorgePlaceOak Hill, United States
CongareePlaceHardeeville, United States
EvergladesPlaceHomestead, United States
BiscaynePlaceHomestead, United States
Dry TortugasPlaceKey West, 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.

Park on track to spend $1.5 billion to update wastewater systems.

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YellowstoneSightPark on track to spend $1.5 billion to update wastewater systems.
Cassidy JonesPlace
Elsewhere
Yosemite Falls TrailTrailYosemite National Park, United StatesPopular trail with a steady stream of hikers.
Sarah LeonardPlaceEstes Park, United StatesCEO of Visit Estes Park.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 2

10 Trips We're Looking Forward to in 2026

Trips to Scotland, Bolivia, Yellowstone, and so much more are peppering our calendars.

National Park for glamping and outdoor activities

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Old FaithfulHotelThe most requested lodging facility in the park, Old Faithful Inn is a national historic landmark and the inspiration…
Cairngorms National ParkPlaceScottish wild lands for climbing, fishing, and swimming
KilliehuntlyHotelScottish farmhouse with a Scandi personality
HopeHotelNew retreat by WildLand conservation project
SutherlandNeighborhoodRegion promising drama in rising peaks and crashing waves
CotswoldsNeighborhoodRegion in the UK for visiting a cousin
PotosíNeighborhoodPlace to see volcanoes and colorful lagoons
YellowstoneSightNational Park for glamping and outdoor activities
Sundance ResortHotelNew resort in Utah, formerly owned by Robert Redford
Under Canvas West YellowstoneHotelGlamping site near the west side of Yellowstone
North IslandNeighborhoodIsland in New Zealand for basing a trip
WellingtonNeighborhoodFavorite city in New Zealand
MartinboroughNeighborhoodWine-rich stop-off in New Zealand
Hawkes BayNeighborhoodBeachfront stop-off in New Zealand
Waiheke IslandNeighborhoodCool island stop-off in New Zealand
The David KempinskiHotelHotel in Tel Aviv known for service and accommodations
ShukMarketMarket near Mifgash Rambam in Tel Aviv
OtelloRestaurantGelato shop in Tel Aviv
Western WallSightHoliest site in Judaism
UKPlace
DollywoodPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2025

Yellowstone Day Tours: If You Have One Day to Visit, Book This 10-Person Highlights Tour

Recommended by a Traveler writer after her maiden trip to America’s first National Park, the Lower Loop tour showcases some of Yellowstone's most iconic features.

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Old FaithfulHotelThe most requested lodging facility in the park, Old Faithful Inn is a national historic landmark and the inspiration…
Grand Prismatic SpringSightGreat shimmering oil slick
YellowstoneSightIt was established by the 42nd U.S.
Sylvan LakeSightEarly morning fog floats across its surface
Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneSightThunderous falls compete for most impressive feat
Hayden ValleySightAround 100 bison graze against open plains
Yellowstone LakeSightStretches into the distance, gently lapping
Old Faithful InnHotelQuaint inn for huckleberry martinis
Beartooth Mountain rangeSight
CodyNeighborhood
CoveredGroundPlace
Lower Loop tourPlace