Choose Your Own Adventure
National Parks are famous for a reason. America’s premier parks give you the opportunity to see some of the most wonderful and remarkable locations in North America.
The 400+ units of the National Park System yield a wide range of road trip destinations and en-route excursions. We’ve created this list of national parks and monuments by state so you can choose your own family adventure.
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Your List of National Parks and Monuments by State
Here’s your list of all national parks and monuments by state and territory. Click on a hyperlinked park to get our in-depth review on all that park has to offer. We also have some great resources to help you plan your next National Park Adventure.
Alabama
The State of Alabama has 13 national park sites.

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area
Trace Alabama’s complex journey from slavery to Civil Rights in Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area. This region first took its name from its rich, dark soil. The names took an additional meaning when cotton plantations used enslaved African Americans to work the land.
Alabama’s Black Belt region is rich in civil rights history. Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, and the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail can all be found within Alabama Black Belt NHA.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument honors the courage displayed by Civil Rights protestors in the face of hatred and brutality. The park includes Kelly Ingram Park, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Want to learn more?
Freedom Riders National Monument
The Freedom Riders National Monument remembers the courageous men and women suffered abuse in order to desegregate public transportation. The park includes important Civil Rights sites around Aniston, including the Greyhound Bus depot and the site of the Greyhound Bus Burning.
Freedom Riders National Monument is within the Southern Appalachian Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park recalls the American soldiers and Creek warriors who died at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814. This battlefield park welcomes hiking, picnicking, boating, fishing, and bicycling.
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve protects one of America’s most unique river landscapes. The Little River is one of the few rivers that flows along the top of a mountain. The park is situated along the Trail of Tears and includes beautiful waterfalls, forested canyons, and spectacular views.
Little River Canyon National Preserve is part of the Southern Appalachian Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area
Discover the rich history of the Tennessee River Basin and legendary Muscle Shoals. Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area includes the ancient indigenous sites, famous personalities, and the musical heritage of this remarkable region. This NHA encompasses most of northeastern Alabama, and intersects with Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, Natchez Trace Parkway, and Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
Natchez Trace Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway is the best scenic drive in the Deep South. The parkway follows the Natchez Trace, an ancient, 440 mile path that runs from Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway also boasts one of the highest bridges in the United States.

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail invites you to follow the footsteps of indigenous tribes, conquistadors, french trappers, pioneers, and soldiers. This hiking trail runs parallel with the historic Natchez Trace, allowing you to journey through the history and culture of the Deep South.
Russell Cave National Monument
The Russell Cave National Monument features one of the most important archeological sites in the Southeastern United States. Russell Cave yields a record of 10,000 years of indigenous history. The park includes the Russell Cave, the Gilbert Grosvenor Visitor Center, and several hiking trails.
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail follows the three Voting Rights marches of 1965. This national historic trail includes two visitor centers, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and the historic churches that mobilized the marches.
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American pilots of the US Air Force. The park includes Moton Field, the training grounds for the Tuskegee Airmen.
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
The Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site celebrates the courage and determination that built Tuskegee University. The park is includes the historic portion of Tuskegee University and The Oaks, the home of Booker T. Washington.
Alaska

The State of Alaska has 24 national park units.
Admiralty Island National Monument
Admiralty Island National Monument encompasses the southern half of Admiralty Island, a large island of the Alaska panhandle. The Kootznoowoo Wildness makes up a substantial part of this monument.
The island is a sacred place of the Tlingit nation and holds a rich history. Admiralty Island NM is also one of a few national park sites to be designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Beachcombing, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, and boating are all welcome here. The US Forest Service administers this national park site.
Alagnak Wild River
Alagnak Wild River runs through the rugged Alaska Peninsula. The river runs from Katmai National Park & Preserve and empties into the Bering Sea.
Alaska Public Lands
Public lands account for more than 60% of Alaska. Alaska Public Lands Information Centers are ready to help you make the most of your Alaska experience. Alaska Public Lands Information Centers can be found in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Tok.

Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area remembers the fierce campaign for Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The park includes the visitor center, historic fort ruins, and important WWII sites.
Aniachak National Monument & Preserve

Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is one of the wildest parks in the national parks system. This remote park includes a massive volcanic caldera.
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is one of the most remote parks in the national park system. The 2.7 million acre park is entirely undeveloped.
Cape Krusenstern National Monument, AK
The Cape Krusenstern National Monument encloses an arctic landscape that is rich with ancient history. The park includes native wetlands, abundant wildlife, and 5,000 year-old record of prehistoric beach communities.
Chilkoot Trail

Follow the steps of Klondike prospectors on the Chilkoot Trail. This 33-mile recreation trail was the route that countless people took to reach the Klondike Gold Fields. The Chilkoot Trail is part of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Denali National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park is Alaska’s crown jewel. This six million acre park includes multiple ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and North America’s tallest mountain. 20,310 foot Denali is so tall that it makes its own weather.
Denali National Park and Preserve is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve

Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve is one of the wildest parks in the United States. This 8.5 million acre park has neither roads nor trails.
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is the chief park of Alaska’s inside passage. The 3.3 million acre park is rich in epic beauty including massive glaciers, rugged fjords, and lush rainforests.
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Iditarod National Historic Trail

Take the epic dog sled route across the wilds of Alaska. The 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail runs from Seward to Nome, and is the only winter trail in the National Historic Trails System.
Inupiat Heritage Center
The Inupiat Heritage Center is the northernmost national park site in the United States. This arctic venue features exhibits, artifact collections, and educational presentation on Inupiat culture.
Katmai National Park & Preserve

Katmai National Park & Preserve is renowned for its black bears and its rugged volcanic wilderness. This park is located on the Alaska Peninsula and border the Alagnak Wild River.
Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park features almost 40 glaciers that flow from the Harding Ice Field. Wildlife abound in the mountains, fjords, and inlets of this incredible national park.
Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area
Journey through a storied landscape at Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area. Kenai Fjords National Park and Iditarod National Historic Trail can both be found within this National Heritage Area.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park remembers the thrills and trials of the Yukon Gold Rush. This multi-unit park can be found in both Alaska’s inner passage as well as Seattle, Washington. The park’s Alaska units include historic Skagway, the remains of Dyea, and the Chilkoot Trail.
Kobuk Valley National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park preserves an remarkable and storied landscape. This 1.75 million acre park includes a prehistoric hunting corridor and the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes. Kobuk Valley National Park borders Noatak National Preserve.
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve encompasses over 4 million acres of majestic wilderness. This remote park is renowned for its awesome volcanoes, rugged mountains, and turquoise lakes.
Misty Fjords National Monument
Misty Fjords National Monument is one of America’s secret parks. This remarkable park includes part of the Tongas National Forest, the largest coastal rainforest in America.
Noatak National Preserve
The Noatak National Preserve is one of the largest national park sites in Alaska. This massive preserve stretches from interior Alaska to the Chukchi Sea. The park also borders both Gate of the Arctic National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.
Sitka National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park tells the story of Alaska’s early years. This park is situated on a battlefield where Russian trader and the Tlingit people fought for Alaska’s future. Indigenous totem poles and the historic home of Alaska’s Russian bishop can also be found at this remarkable place.

White Mountains National Recreation Area

Wrangell – St. Elias National Park & Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is the largest national park in the United States. The 13.2 million acre park is larger than the nation of Switzerland, and encloses a wide range natural and historical wonders.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yukon – Charley Rivers National Preserve

The Yukon-Charley River National Preserve invites you to explore Alaska’s legendary river. The preserve includes two wild rivers, stunning wilderness, and several historic sites.
American Samoa
The territory of American Samoa has 2 national park sites.

National Park of American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa is a place unlike any other in the national park service. This South Pacific, multi-unit park is spread across the three islands of American Samoa.
Rose Atoll Marine National Monument
Rose Atoll Marine National Monument protects an isolated island of critical importance. Rose Atoll provides undisturbed nesting grounds for seabirds and sea turtles. Its reefs are home to many endangered and threatened species.
Rose Atoll is uninhabited and extremely isolated. Public access is not allowed and entry is only granted through a special use permit.
Arizona
The state of Arizona has 35 national park sites.

Agua Fria National Monument

Agua Fria National Monument holds the natural and cultural wealth of the Agua Fria Valley and its surrounding mesas. The park includes a dormant volcano and multiple petroglyph sites. Antelope, mule Deer, javelina, bobcats, coyotes, and eagles can all be found in this beautiful, desert park.
Arizona National Scenic Trail

Trek Arizona’s epic landscapes on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This 800 mile trail connects Coronado National Monument, Saguaro National Park, Tonto National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument, and Grand Canyon National Park.
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

The Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument protects the landscapes that surround the Grand Canyon. The monument’s three units enclose over 3000 historic and cultural sites, including several sacred sites of the Havasupai and Hopi nations.
This monument boasts a wide range of elevations and environments, spanning from the heights of the Colorado Plateau down to the Great Basin. High deserts, low grasslands, woodlands, scrublands, and forests can all be found here.
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument is largely undeveloped. Visitors should plan to hike in or use a vehicle equipped with four wheel-drive. The Bureau of Land Management administers this national park site.
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument preserves Canyon de Chelly, an ancient and sacred location of the Navajo Nation. The park encloses Canyon De Chelly’s extensive canyon network.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument features the remains of an ancient Sonoran society. This national monument is located along the Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail and the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument invites you to explore a land of fantastic hoodoos, remarkable wildlife, and legendary Western history. This national monument is situated near Fort Bowie National Historic Site and Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.
Coronado National Memorial
The Coronado National Memorial remembers the historic Spanish expedition that transformed the Southwest. This borderland memorial includes Coronado Cave, miles of trails, and a scenic auto tour.
Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Fort Bowie National Historic Site recalls a time when the name “Apache” struck terror into the heart of settlers. The historic site includes the remains of Fort Bowie, a historic cemetery, and Apache Pass. The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail passes through Fort Bowie National Historic Site.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is one the America’s premier national park sites. This 1.25 million acre park include iconic Horseshoe Bend and three of the highest bridges in the United States.
The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area borders more national parks than any other national park sites. Grand Canyon National Park, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Canyonlands National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park all connect to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The Old Spanish National Historic Trail also runs through this amazing park.
Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park features a natural wonder of epic scale. The Grand Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world and features a remarkable window into the history of the earth.
There’s no way to sum up a place like the Grand Canyon. Its enormous size includes multiple ecosystems and cultivates subspecies that only exists within the canyon itself.
The canyon’s walls provide a geologic record of 1.7 billion years, nearly half the age of the earth. Fossil-rich layers yield insights into the creatures and ecosystems that lived before the time of the dinosaurs.
The Grand Canyon’s South Rim is the most accessible part of the park, but it’s also incredibly popular. The North Rim is wilder and quieter, but can only be visited during the summer season.
This iconic park borders Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Grand Canyon National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument preserves the wild landscapes of the Grand Canyon, Parashant Canyon, and the Shivwits Plateau. This remote park is the little-known backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument borders Grand Canyon National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Hohokam Pima National Monument
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site features the one of the oldest operating trading posts in the American West. This park includes the actual trading post, its adjacent farm, and a stone hogan.
Ironwood Forest National Monument

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail traces the epic journey of 240 men, women, and children from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco Harbor. This national historic trail connects with several national park sites as it journeys through northern Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the largest recreation area in the national park system. This two-state park includes Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, the Hoover Dam, and the second-highest bridge in the United States. Lake Mead National Recreation Area borders Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, and the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Montezuma Castle National Monument

The Montezuma Castle National Monument contains one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This two-unit park includes the the Montezuma Castle, additional cliff dwellings, and a natural sinkhole.
Navajo National Monument
Navajo National Monument protects three ancient cliff dwellings located in coves and canyons of Northeast Arizona. The monument includes scenic viewpoints, interpretive paths, and guided tours of the pueblo ruins.
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Explore an International Biosphere Reserve at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This borderland park preserves the natural and historic wonder of the Sonoran Desert.
Petrified Forest National Park

Walk through the fossilized forest from the time of the dinosaurs. Petrified Forest National Park encloses abundant fossils, ancient petroglyphs, and the dramatic beauty of the Painted Desert.
Pipe Spring National Monument
The Pipe Spring National Monument tells the history of the Arizona Strip. The park includes the spring, a historic farm, and an interpretive trail. Pipe Spring National Monument is located along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Route 66 National Historic Trail
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park features the incredible beauty of Arizona’s Saguaro forests. This two-unit park is one of the best national parks to visit in the winter months. You’ll find Saguaro National Park along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area
Discover the rich culture and history of Arizona’s Santa Cruz Valley. This national heritage area includes Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Saguaro National Park, and Tumac’acori National Historical Park.
Sonoran Desert National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The Sunset Crater National Monument preserves Arizona’s youngest volcano. This park is located near Wupatki National Monument and Walnut Canyon National Monument.
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument stewards two ancient cliff dwellings and the scenic beauty of the Arizona desert.
Tumac’acori National Historical Park

Step into Arizona’s earliest Spanish settlements at Tuma’acori National Historical Park. The park’s three units are a key stop along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Park.
Tuzigoot National Monument
Tuzigoot National Monument encloses an ancient pueblo on the Sinagua people. The park’s ruins are related to those of Casa Grande National Monument.
Vermillion Cliffs National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument holds a unique collection of over 300 cliff dwellings. The park includes two trails. The Island Trail provides access to 25 cliff dwellings, while the Rim Trail leads to a scenic viewpoint of Walnut Canyon. Walnut Canyon is in the same area as Sunset Crater National Monument and Wupatki National Monument.
Wupatki National Monument
Five remarkable pueblos can be found in the Wupatki National Monument. This park is located near Sunset Crater National Monument and Grand Canyon National Park.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Arkansas
The state of Arkansas has 8 national park sites.

Arkansas Post National Memorial
Arkansas Post National Memorial protects the first European settlement within the Mississippi River region. This two-unit park tells the history of Indigenous, European, and American peoples of the Southeast.
Buffalo National River
Buffalo National River is one of the last undammed rivers in the United States. The river winds its way freely through the Ozarks for 135 miles.
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
Fort Smith National Historic Site
The West lives on at Fort Smith National Historic Site. As a frontier post, Fort Smith participated in the Trail of Tears, saw action in the Civil War, and was the seat of the controversial Judge Isaac C. Parker. You can find this two-state park on the Trail of Tear National Historic Trail and the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail.
Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park is as much a historic treasure as it is a natural one. Congress first designated Hot Springs National Park for federal protection in 1832, making it one of the earliest acts of conservation in United States History. This national park includes fully-functioning, historic bathhouses, miles of trails, and scenic views of the Arkansas Ozarks.
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Learn about what it took to end the desegregation of America’s public schools at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. This multi-unit park includes not only Little Rock Central High School but also significant Civil Rights sites within central Little Rock.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Pea Ridge National Military Park testifies to a critical moment in the Civil War. The outcome of the Battle at Pea Ridge ensured Union control of Missouri and eventual victory in the war’s western theater. You’ll find Pea Ridge National Military Park along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and the Butterland Overland National Historic Trail.
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Hope, Arkansas is the hometown of William Jefferson Clinton and the location of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site. This park includes the two-story home of the 42nd President of the United States.
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
California
The state of California has 50 national park sites.

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.

Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument remembers the voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to explore the West Coast of North America. The park includes rich tide pools, historic buildings, and an unparalleled view of San Diego harbor.
California Coastal National Monument

California National Historic Trail



The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Carrizo Plain National Monument

Cascade – Siskiyou National Monument

Castle Mountains National Monument

Explore the rugged Mojave Desert at Castle Mountains National Monument. This national monument includes wild desert landscapes, ancient petroglyphs, and the remains of the historic wagon road. Castle Mountains National Monument is located along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Castle Mountains National Monument is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
César E. Chavez National Monument
Follow the steps of migrant laborer and the United Farm Workers at César E. Chavez National Monument. This multi-unit park includes the Chavez home and grave site, the original UFW headquarters, and related historic sites in the San Joaquin Valley.
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park preserves the natural beauty and rich history of California’s Channel Islands. This national park includes five of the eight Channel Islands.
Channel Islands National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Chuckwalla National Monument
Chuckwalla National Monument is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Death Valley National Park
Experience a world of extremes at Death Valley National Park. This two-state park is known for Western lore, bizarre landscapes, amazing super bloom, and record-breaking temperatures. Death Valley National Park can be found along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Death Valley National Park is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Devil’s Postpile National Monument

Devil’s Postpile National Monument features the remarkable geology of the Sierra Nevada. This monument includes the Devil’s Postpile formation and Rainbow Falls. This monument lies along the Pacific Crest Trail, not far from Yosemite National Park.
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site celebrate’s America’s only Nobel Prize winning playwright. This park includes the home, grounds, and historic surroundings that O’Neill knew in his day. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site can be found near the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Fort Ord National Monument

Fort Point National Historic Site
Enjoy a spectacular view of the Golden Gate at Fort Point National Historic Site. This park includes a remarkable mid-nineteenth century fort, a lighthouse, and excellent views of the Golden Gate and Golden Gate Bridge. Fort Point National Historic Site is located beside the Presidio of San Francisco within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Giant Sequoia National Monument
Giant Sequoia National Monument is part of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of America’s most popular national park sites. This 82,116 acre park includes Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate, and the Presidio of San Francisco. Golden Gate National Recreation Area borders Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site honors the father of America’s National Parks. This park includes Muir’s home, its surrounding grounds, and the countryside around Mount Wanda and Mount Helen. John Muir National Historic Site is located near the Pony Express National Historic Trail and the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Joshua Tree National Park

Watch habitats transform before your eyes at Joshua Tree National Park. This park is located where the lower Sonoran Desert gives way to the high Mojave Desert, allowing to study the connections between elevation, climate, and ecosystems.
Joshua Tree National Park is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail traces the epic journey of 240 men, women, and children from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco Harbor. This national historic trail connects with several national park sites as it journeys through northern Mexico, Arizona, and California.
California’s Juan Bautista de Anza NHT segment treks through various landforms and ecosystems. Nearly a third of the trail navigates through California’s epic deserts.
The trail begins in the Sonora desert and journeys northward into the rugged badlands of Anza Borrego State Park. Continuing northward, it skirts past Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, Joshua Tree National Park, and Sand to Snow National Monument. This entire desert region is part of the the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Kings Canyon National Park
Explore a land of wonders at Kings Canyon National Park. This park encloses the second deepest canyon in America and the highest peak in the contiguous United States. Kings Canyon National Park can be found along the Pacific Crest Trail and borders Sequoia National Park.
Kings Canyon National Park is part of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park features the volcanic power of Mount Lassen. The park is best known for its fumaroles, boiling pools, and thumping mud pots. You’ll find Lassen National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail and the California National Historic Trail.

Lava Beds National Monument
Discover the rich history of Lava Beds National Monument. The parks volcanic landscape holds over 800 caves and was the site of the Modoc War. Lava Beds National Monument can be found along the California National Historic Trail, beside Tule Lake National Monument.
Manzanar National Historic Site
Manzanar National Historic site remembers the Japanese immigrants and the Japanese-American citizens and who were incarcerated during World War II. The park includes the remains of the Manzanar War Relocation Center and a cemetery monument that honors those who died as inmates. Manzanar National Historic Site is located near Death Valley National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park.
Mojave National Preserve

Climb sky-high dunes and hang out with a desert tortoise at Mojave National Preserve. This desert park borders Castle Mountains National Monument and is located along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail and Route 66 National Historic Trail.
Mojave National Preserve is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Mojave Trails National Monument

Mojave Trails National Monument is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument is among the earliest National Parks of the National Park System. This park protects a lush forestland of Coastal Redwoods. Muir Wood National Monument borders the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

Pinnacles National Park

Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Redwood National Park

Redwood National and State Parks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Route 66 National Historic Trail

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area

Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Monument
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Gabriel National Monument
Sand to Snow National Monument

Sand to Snow National Monument is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Santa Rosa-San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is part of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area

Smith River National Recreation Area
Tule Lake National Monument
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Colorado

The state of Colorado has 25 national park units.
Amache National Historic Site
Amache National Historic Site preserves Granada Relocation Center, one of ten camps where Japanese Americans were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. This park is one of the newest additions to the national park system.
Amanche NHS is open to the public, but with limited hours and services. Check the park website and call ahead before visiting.
Arapaho National Recreation Area
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site features Bent’s Old Fort, an important trading center along the Santa Fe Trail. The park includes the reconstructed fort, hiking trails, and living history programs.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park protects the ancient, rugged Black Canyon of the Gunnison River. This park borders Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Browns Canyon National Monument

Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area
California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Camp Hale – Continental Divide National Monument
Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

Chimney Rock National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Epic Western scenery awaits you at Colorado National Monument. This park is home to towering rock formations, Bighorn sheep, and prehistoric fossils. Colorado National Monument can be found along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Curecanti National Recreation Area

Dinosaur National Monument

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Hovenweep National Monument

Mesa Verde National Park
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
South Park National Heritage Area
Yucca House National Monument
Connecticut
The state of Connecticut has 5 national park units.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Coltsville National Historical Park
Learn how technology can transform at nation at Coltsville National Historical Park. This new national park site preserves the enormous Colt Armory, source of the legendary Colt revolver. You’ll find Coltsville National Historical Park along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
New England National Scenic Trail
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Weir Farm National Historical Park
Delaware
The state of Delaware has 4 national park units.

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Chesapeake Bay
First State National Historical Park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)
The District of Columbia has 37 national park units.

African American Civil War Memorial
The African American Civil War Memorial honors the sacrifice of African American soldiers and sailors in the Civil War. The park includes both a memorial and a museum.
Anacostia Park

Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
Capitol Hill Parks
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake Bay
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Constitution Gardens
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Ford’s Theatre
Fort Dupont Park
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Korean War Veterans Memorial
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Lincoln Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
National Capitol Parks – East
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

President Lincoln and Soldiers Home
Rock Creek Park
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington Monument

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
White House & President’s Park
World War I Memorial
World War II Memorial
9/11 Pentagon Memorial

Florida

The state of Florida has 10 national park units.
Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve protects 729,000 acres of the Big Cypress Swamp. This freshwater swamp is key to the health of the Everglades, and is the home of the Florida Panther.
Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park features the natural and historical riches of Biscayne Bay. This paradise park includes coral reefs, mangrove forests, tropical isles, and several shipwrecks. Want to learn more?
Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore preserves Florida’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline. The park is known as a great location for watching rockets launch.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument contains the oldest stone masonry fortification in the United States. This park includes the 16th-century fortress and the original stone gates of Spanish San Augustine.
De Soto National Memorial
The De Soto National Memorial recalls the bloody expedition led by Hernando De Soto. The memorial includes the landing point of the De Soto expedition, a replica of the Spanish camp, and a historic tabby house.
Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Florida National Scenic Trail
Fort Caroline National Memorial
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Georgia
The state of Georgia has 12 national park units. You can learn about all of these parks in 12 Best National Parks in Georgia (2022).

Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville National Historic Site recalls the horrors of the infamous Camp Sumpter, commonly known as Andersonville. The park includes a reconstruction of Camp Sumpter, the National Prisoner of War Museum, and Andersonville National Cemetery. Want to learn more?
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Ed Jenkins National Recreation Area
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Guam
The territory of Guam has 1 national park unit.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Hawaii
The state of Hawaii has 10 national park units.

Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Ala Kahaki National Historic Trail is a 175 path that connects traditional Hawaiian sites. The trail follows over half the coastline of the island of Hawaii (the Big Island).
Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is part of the Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is also part of the Hawaiian Islands Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Hono’uli’uli National Historic Site
Kalaupapa National Historical Park

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Pu’uhona o Honaunau National Historical Park
Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Idaho
The state of Idaho has 13 national park sites.

California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
City of Rocks National Reserve
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Minidoka National Historic Site
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historic Trail

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail

Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Illinois

The state of Illinois has 12 national park sites.
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area
Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Pullman National Monument
Route 66 National Historic Trail

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Indiana
The state of Indiana has 4 national park sites.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Indiana Dunes National Park

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Iowa

The state of Iowa has 5 national park sites.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Explore an ancient landscape at Effigy Mounds National Monument. This two-unit park encloses more than 200 mounds built by indigenous tribes long before European settlement began.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area
Kansas
The state of Kansas has 12 national park sites.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park testifies to the struggle for equality in education. The park is located in Monroe School, a Topeka school that operated from 1879-1951. Want to learn more?
California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Oregon National Historic Trail
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Route 66 National Historic Trail
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Tallgrass Prarie National Preserve
Kentucky

The state of Kentucky has 9 national park sites.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a national tribute to Lincoln’s early years. The two-unit park includes a birthplace memorial as well as Lincoln’s boyhood home.
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area features the beauty and lore of the Cumberland Plateau. This two-state park preserves the Big South Fork River, tall limestone canyons, remarkable natural arches, and historic homesteads.
Camp Nelson National Monument
Camp Nelson National Monument remembers the role that Camp Nelson played in training the first African American soldiers and caring for their families. The park includes the historic camp grounds and Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Mammoth Cave Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Louisiana
The state of Louisiana has 8 national park sites.

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
The Cane River Creole National Historical Park preserves the history and culture of the Creoles. This mulit-unit park features plantations and historic locations along the Cane River.
Cane River National Heritage Area
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Poverty Point National Monument
Vicksburg National Military Park
Maine
The state of Maine has 7 national park sites.

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park preserves the rugged beauty and rich history of the North Atlantic Coast. Acadia features the highest headlands of the America’s Atlantic coastline.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Downeast Maine National Heritage Area
Frances Perkins National Monument
Kathadin Wood and Waters National Monument
Maine Acadian Culture
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Maryland

The state of Maryland has 33 national park sites.
Antietam National Battlefield

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore invites you to experience life on one of America’s renowned barrier islands. This two-state park is known for its beaches, birds, and wild horses.
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connect’s Baltimore with the nation’s capitol. The parkway drives through Greenbelt Park.
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Catoctin Mountain Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake Bay

Civil War Defenses of Washington
Clara Barton National Historic Site
Fort Foote Park
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
Fort Washington Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Glen Echo Park
Greenbelt Park
Hampton National Historic Site
Harmony Hall


Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Monocacy National Battlefield
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
Piscataway Park
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts has 25 national park sites.

Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park preserves the homes of one of America’s most important founding families. The park honors the role the Adams family played in the Revolutionary War, the founding of the nation, and its early development.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park invites you into the place where America’s Industrial Revolution began. This two-state park include the Blackstone River Canal, several historic mills, and three early-industrial communities.
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park celebrates Boston’s role as a champion of liberty and justice for all. Learn how this city served as the cradle of liberty and a key part of a new nation.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site honors the heroic contributions of Boston’s African American community. Trace the history of the Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, and the fight for equal rights.
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area welcomes you to the 34 islands and peninsulas found throughout Boston Harbor. This park includes miles of trails, tide pools, numerous lighthouses, and historic Fort Warren.
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore features the natural and cultural beauty of Massachusett’s Cape Cod. The park includes miles of sandy beach, cranberry bogs, and several historic lighthouses.
Essex National Heritage Area
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site celebrates the life and innovation of Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. The park preserves Fairsted, Olmsted’s home and professional office.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
John F. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
Lowell National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
New England National Scenic Trail
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Corridor
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

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Michigan

The state of Michigan has 6 national park units.
Grand Island National Recreation Area
Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royal National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Keweenaw National Historical Park

MotorCities National Heritage Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Minnesota
The state of Minnesota has 6 national park sites.

Grand Portage National Monument

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Pipestone National Monument
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Voyageurs National Park
Mississippi
The state of Mississippi has 13 national park sites.

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site recalls the Confederate victory that delayed the conquest of the Deep South. The park is key stop along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Want to learn more?
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area
Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area
Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area
Natchez National Historical Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is the best scenic drive in the Deep South. The parkway follows the Natchez Trace, an ancient, 440 mile path that runs from Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway also boasts one of the highest bridges in the United States.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail invites you to follow the footsteps of indigenous tribes, conquistadors, french trappers, pioneers, and soldiers. This hiking trail runs parallel with the historic Natchez Trace, allowing you to journey through the history and culture of the Deep South.
Shiloh National Military Park
Tupelo National Battlefield
Vicksburg National Military Park
Having Trouble Finding a Park?

Some of America’s famous places are hard to find in any list of national parks and monuments by state:
- Alcatraz Island: Golden Gate National Recreation Area (California)
- Ellis Island: Statue of Liberty National Monument (New Jersey)
- Jamestown: Colonial National Historical Park (Virginia)
- The White House: President’s Park (District of Columbia)
- Yorktown: Colonial National Historical Park (Virginia)
Missouri
The state of Missouri has 16 national park sites.

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States. Want to learn more?
Gateway Arch National Park
George Washington Carver National Monument
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail
Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Pony Express National Historic Trail
Route 66 National Historic Trail



Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Montana
The state of Montana has 14 national park sites.

Big Hole National Battlefield

Big Hole National Battlefield remembers the Nez Perce warriors and US soldiers who died in the third battle of the Nez Perce War. Big Hole National Battlefield is one of four battlefields that are located along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. Want to learn more?
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area may be America’s most remarkable reservoir. The park includes the spectacular Bighorn Canyon, wild horses, three caves, and two historic ranches. Want to learn more?
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is also part of the Crown of the Continent Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
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Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historic Trail
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nebraska
The state of Nebraska has 10 national park sites.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument holds two distinctions. The park is the source of important fossil finds from the Miocene Age. It also holds a rich collection of Lakota artifacts.
California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
Homestead National Historical Park

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Missouri National Recreational River
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Niobrara National Scenic River
Oregon National Historic Trail




Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Scott’s Bluff National Monument
Nevada:

The state of Nevada has 11 national park sites.
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
Basin and Range National Monument

California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Death Valley National Park
Gold Butte National Monument

Great Basin National Heritage Area
Great Basin National Park

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the largest recreation area in the national park system. This two-state park includes Lake Mead, Lake Mojave, the Hoover Dam, and the second-highest bridge in the United States. Lake Mead National Recreation Area borders Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, and the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Spring Mountain National Recreation Area
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
New Hampshire
The state of New Hampshire has 2 national park units.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
New Jersey
The state of New Jersey has 11 national park units.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area
Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Morristown National Historical Park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve is part of the New Jersey Pinelands Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
New Mexico
The state of New Mexico has 26 national park sites.

Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves a 900-year-old Pueblo Great House that’s located along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument features a western landscape that’s rich in natural and human history. The park borders Valles Caldera National Preserve and Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail runs through the Jornada Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
El Malpais National Monument

Trek across a wild, volcanic landscape at El Malpais National Monument. This park includes ice caves, lava tube, and cinder cones. El Malpais National Monument is located along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, not far from El Morro National Monument.
El Morro National Monument
El Morro National Monument preserves one of the richest historical sites in the American West. Explorers, soldiers, and pioneers all left inscriptions along the sandstone bluff beside the El Morro Spring. El Morro National Monument can be found near El Malpais National Monument.
Fort Union National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Jemez National Recreation Area
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

Pecos National Historical Park
Petroglyph National Monument
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

Río Grande del Norte National Monument

Route 66 National Historic Trail
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Valles Caldera National Preserve
White Sands National Park

New York
The state of New York has 32 national park units.

African Burial Ground National Monument
African Burial Ground National Monument preserves the largest and oldest African cemetery in North America. The park’s memorial and museum bear testimony to the lives and labor of New York’s enslaved men and women.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Castle Clinton National Monument
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
Chesapeake Bay
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Federal Hall National Memorial
Fire Island National Seashore
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Gateway National Recreation Area
General Grant National Memorial
Governors Island National Monument
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Kate Mullany National Historic Site
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
National Parks of New York Harbor
Niagara Falls National Heritage Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site
Saratoga National Historical Park
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Stonewall National Monument
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
North Carolina

The state of North Carolina has 15 national park units.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most popular scenic drive in the United States. This 469 mile route begins in Shenandoah National Park and ends at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves America’s renowned barrier Islands. Enjoy the beach, climb lighthouses, and watch wildlife at the Graveyard of the Atlantic.

Cape Lookout National Seashore
Cape Lookout National Seashore is protects the little developed barrier islands that makeup Cape Lookout. The park includes miles of sandy beaches, four species of Sea Turtles, wild horses, and the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

Moores Creek National Battlefield
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor
Wright Brothers National Memorial
North Dakota
The state of North Dakota has 6 national park sites.

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
Northern Plains National Heritage Area
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Northern Mariana Islands
The territory of the Northern Mariana Islands has 2 national park sites.

American Memorial Park
American Memorial Park honors the sacrifice that was required to liberate the Marianas Islands from Imperial Japan. 5,204 servicemen and 929 indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians are remembered on this WWII memorial.
Mariana Trench Marine National Monument
Ohio
The state of Ohio has 13 national park sites.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site
First Ladies National Historic Site
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
James A Garfield National Historic Site
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Aviation Heritage Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Oklahoma
The state of Oklahoma has 7 national park sites.

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Route 66 National Historic Trail
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Winding Stair National Recreation Area
Oregon
The state of Oregon has 17 national park sites.

California National Historic Trail

The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States. Want to learn more?
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Crater Lake National Park
Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

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Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

@dinkumtribe The Refuge includes Floodplain National Natural Landmark, an important site on the Ice Age Flood National Geologic Trail. @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe The Natural Landmark is one of few unplowed lowlands of the Willamette Valley. The site gives remarkable glimpse into what the Willamette Valley was like before the arrival of European settlers. #oregonhistorydiscovered #oregonhistory #iceagegeology #iceagetrail #npsoftiktok #wildliferefuge #oregonnationalparks #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelcreator #familytraveltiktoker #oregonfamily #pnwfamily #pnwfamilies #oregonfamilies #familytravelvlog #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #familytravelvlogger #familytravelinfluencer #travelwithkids ♬ Fall October Halloween horror classic(177261) – rareNote
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

@dinkumtribe The Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, as seen from the top of Carroll Ridge. #nationalparkservice #nationalparksusa #nationalmonument #johndayoregon #paintedhills #paintedhillsoregon #npsoftiktok #findyourpark #nps100 #oregontravel #oregonexplored @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelcreator #familytraveltiktoker #oregonfamily #pnwfamily #pnwfamilies #oregonfamilies #familytravelvlog #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #familytravelvlogger #familytravelinfluencer #travelwithkids ♬ original sound – DinkumTribe ADHD family travel
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Mount Hood National Recreation Area
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historic Trail
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Oregon National Historic Trail

@dinkumtribe Exploring parts of the Oregon Trail and Barlow Trail near Rhododendron, Oregon. #oregontrail #barlowtrail #oregonhistory #oregonhistorydiscovered #wagontrail #pioneerhillclimb #coveredwagonlife #oregontravel #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelcreator #familytraveltiktoker #oregonfamily #pnwfamily #pnwfamilies #oregonfamilies #familytravelvlog #familytravelblog #familytravelblogger #familytravelvlogger #familytravelinfluencer #travelwithkids @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe @dinkumtribe ♬ Outdoors – Colin Tierney
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

Rogue River Ranch National Historic Site

Pennsylvania
The state of Pennsylvania has 33 national park sites.

Allegheny National Recreation Area
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site celebrates one of the first major railroads in the United States. The park includes a historic engine house, the Staple Bend Tunnel, and miles of hiking trails.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Eisenhower National Historic Site

First State National Historical Park
Flight 93 National Memorial
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Battlefield Park

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Gray Towers National Historic Site
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Independence National Historical Park
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Lower Delaware National Wild & Scenic River
North Country National Scenic Trail
Oil Region National Heritage Area
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
Schuylkill River Greenway National Heritage Area
Steamtown National Historic Site
Susquehanna National Heritage Area
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historical Trail
Puerto Rico
The territory of Puerto Rico has 1 national park site.

San Juan National Historic Site
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island has 5 national park sites.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Roger Williams National Memorial
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
South Carolina
The state of South Carolina has 11 national park sites.

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Congaree National Park
Explore the wilds of ancient bottomland hardwood forest at Congaree National Park. This 26,692 acre park encloses valuable swampland habitats and a designated wilderness.
Congaree National Park is part of the Congaree Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Cowpens National Battlefield
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor
South Dakota
The state of South Dakota has 7 national park sites.

Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park is renowned for its iconic landscape, abundant wildlife, ancient fossil deposits, and rich indigenous history. This two-unit park is located beside Minuteman Missile National Historic Park, World-famous Wall Drug, and South Dakota’s Black Hills. Want to learn more?
Jewel Cave National Monument
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
@dinkumtribe Dignity of Earth and Sky is a soaring sculpture of a native woman standing high on a bluff above the Missouri River. The starquilt is made of 128 diamonds in the colors of the water and sky that surround her. Dignity is 50' tall, weighs 12 tons, and is made of hundreds of pieces of stainless steel. Dignity honors the Native Nations of the Great Plains. "My intent is for the sculpture to stand as an enduring symbol of our shared belief that all here are sacred and in a sacred place." – Dale Claude Lamphere @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel @DinkumTribe ADHD family travel #nativeamerican #nativeamericanheritagemonth #indigenoustiktok #southdakotacheck #beautifulart #giantsculpture ♬ Golden Hour: Piano Version – Andy Morris
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Missouri National Recreational River

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Wind Cave National Park
Tennessee

The state of Tennessee has 16 national park sites.
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site preserves the home and gravesite of one of the most controversial presidents in American History.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area features the beauty and lore of the Cumberland Plateau. This two-state park preserves the Big South Fork River, tall limestone canyons, remarkable natural arches, and historic homesteads.
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is the best scenic drive in the Deep South. The parkway follows the Natchez Trace, an ancient, 440 mile path that runs from Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway also boasts one of the highest bridges in the United States.
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail invites you to follow the footsteps of indigenous tribes, conquistadors, french trappers, pioneers, and soldiers. This hiking trail runs parallel with the historic Natchez Trace, allowing you to journey through the history and culture of the Deep South.
Obed Wild Scenic River
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Shiloh National Military Park
Stones River National Battlefield

Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces the forced march of the Five Civilized Tribes from their ancestral homelands to present-day Oklahoma. The trail has several branches and connects with a number of national parks and wildlife refuges.
Texas
The state of Texas has 16 national park units.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument preserves one of North America’s oldest indigenous sites. The 13,000-year-old quarry yielded flint for mammoth hunters during the Ice Age. Alibates Flint Quarries NM borders Lake Meredeth National Recreation Area.
Amistad National Recreation Area
Amistad National Recreation Area is a water sports paradise. This international reservoir borders Mexico, connects to the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, and includes one of America’s tallest bridges.
Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park is one of largest National Parks in the United States. This borderland park preserves the natural beauty and rich culture of the Chihuahua Desert.
Big Bend National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Want to learn more?
Big Thicket National Preserve
Big Thicket National Preserve is rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. Nine different ecosystems meet and interact in this multiunit park.
Big Thicket National Preserve is part of the Big Thicket Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Blackwell School National Historic Site
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
The Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail journeys along the West’s legendary stagecoach line. The trail begins in Missouri and Arkansas and winds through the wilds of the American Southwest before turning north to San Francisco.
Castner Range National Monument
Chamizal National Memorial
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
Padre Island National Seashore

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Route 66 National Historic Trail
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Waco Mammoth National Monument
United States Minor Outlying Islands
The United States Minor Outlying Islands have two national park sites.

Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Utah
The state of Utah has 22 national park sites.

Arches National Park

Arches National Park is a world-famous national park that boasts over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. This park is incredibly popular during peak season. It’s also one of the best national parks to visit during the holidays.
Bears Ears National Monument
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park boasts the greatest collection of Hoodoos on earth. This park’s spectacular scenery and high elevation make it one of the best national parks for a snowy holiday. Learn more!

California National Historic Trail
The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States.
Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park preserves an incredible landscape of canyons, buttes, bizarre rock formations. The park borders Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park displays a geological wonder: a wrinkle in the earth’s crust. The park border Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Enjoy one of the best views in the National Park system at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Perched atop of the Grand Staircase, this park boast an incredible landscape, abundant wildlife, and starry nights.
Dinosaur National Monument

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is one the America’s premier national park sites. This 1.25 million acre park include iconic Horseshoe Bend and two of the highest bridges in the United States.
The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area borders more national parks than any other national park sites. Grand Canyon National Park, Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Canyonlands National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park all connect to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The Old Spanish National Historic Trail also runs through this amazing park.
Golden Spike National Historical Park
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Great Basin National Heritage Area
Hovenweep National Monument
Jurassic National Monument
Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Natural Bridges National Monument
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Discover a forgotten Spanish trade network that connected Santa Fe to Los Angeles. This national historic trail connects several national parks in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Pony Express National Historic Trail

Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Zion National Park

Vermont
The state of Vermont has 4 national park sites.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
Marsh – Billings – Rockefeller National Historical Park
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Vermont’s stretch of the North Country NST treks deep into the Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The trail starts in the Green Mountains and traces the Southern tip of Lake Champlain before entering New York’s enormous Adirondack State Park.
Robert T. Stafford White Rock National Recreation Area
Virgin Islands
The territory of Virgin Islands has 6 national park sites.

Buck Island Reef National Monument
Buck Island Reef National Monument encloses historic Buck Island and its surrounding reefs. The park includes shipwrecks and artifacts of the colonial slave trade.
Christiansted National Historic Site
Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve
St. Croix National Heritage Area
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
Virgin Islands National Park
Virginia

The state of Virginia has 35 national park sites.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park preserves the place where the American Civil War came to a close. The park includes the headquarters of Union General Grant, the headquarters of Confederate General Lee, and the small town where these two men met to negotiate a surrender.
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial remembers the life and service of Robert E. Lee. Lee’s unequaled career in the US military ended when he chose to become the leading general of the Confederacy.
Lee was instrumental in fostering peace and reconciliation at the close of the Civil War. Arlington House is located at what was once the Lee estate but is now Arlington National Cemetery.
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore invites you to experience life on one of America’s renowned barrier islands. This two-state park is known for its beaches, birds, and wild horses.
Assateague Island National Seashore is part of Volgenau Virginia Coast Biosphere Region, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most popular scenic drive in the United States. This 469 mile route begins in Shenandoah National Park and ends at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves the birthplace of Booker T. Washington. The park features the plantation where Washington was born into slavery and emancipated at the close of the Civil War.
Cape Henry Memorial
Consider an ironic twist of history at the Cape Henry Memorial. Cape Henry witnessed both the beginning and the end of English rule in America. The Cape Henry Memorial is part of Colonial National Historical Park, but it lies 50 miles south of the park’s main units.
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Chesapeake Bay
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Colonial National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Great Falls Park

Green Springs National Historic Landmark District
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Jamestown National Historic Site
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Northern Neck National Heritage Area
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
Petersburg National Battlefield
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Prince William Forest Park
Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah Valley Battlefield National Historic District
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Washington (State)

The state of Washington has 25 national park sites.
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

@dinkumtribe Climbing up the Bastion (fort tower) at Fort Vancouver National Park! #homeschoolfieldtrip #adhdfamilytravel #familytravelblog #historicbuilding #pacificnorthwesttravel #pacificnorthwestroadtrips #pacificnorthwestlife #hudsonbaycompany #fortvancouver #thatpnwlife #roadtripwithus #roadtripidea #nationalparks #vancouverwa #vancouverwashington #oregonhistory #washingtonhistory ♬ original sound – DinkumTribe ADHD family travel
Hanford Reach National Monument
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

@dinkumtribe This display at the Manhattan Project NHS uses a Geiger counter to measure naturally occurring radiation in common objects. All of our kids found it fascinating to see how things like marbles, lanterns and even dishes contain some natural radioactivity. They even tried the counter on themselves, and the number of clicks WAS NOT ZERO.😮 We highly recommend visiting this national park site with your kids! #nationalpark #familyroadtrip #homeschooling ♬ original sound – DinkumTribe ADHD family travel
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Mount Baker National Recreation Area
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Mount Rainer National Park

Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historic Trail
North Cascades National Park

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Oregon National Historic Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
@dinkumtribe (From the Port of Cascade Locks website) “The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,660 mile National Scenic Trail from the U.S. border with Mexico to the U.S. border with Canada. While most visitors to the trail are weekend or section hikers, several hundred through-hikers will complete the entire trail in one trip each year, typically a five month endeavor. The Bridge of the Gods serves as the link for PCT hikers to cross between Oregon and Washington on their journey. Scientists believe that about 1,000 years ago, a giant landslide from the north shore of the Columbia River blocked the Gorge and stopped the river’s flow. This natural dam created an inland sea in eastern Oregon, Washington, and into Idaho. Over time, water eroded the dam and created an awesome natural stone bridge. Eventually, this bridge fell, creating the Cascade rapids. Native American legend also speaks of the creation and destruction of this natural bridge. The People of the Columbia River had great difficulty crossing the Columbia River. Manito, the Great Spirit, was sympathetic and build a stone bridge for them. This stone bridge, called the great crossover, was so important that Manito placed Loo-Wit, an old and wise woman, as its guardian. Over time, the People began to fear that the bridge would wash away, and they appealed to the Great Spirit. Manito agreed to protect the bridge, and the grateful People gave it a new name, the Bridge of the Gods.” #pacificcresttrail #familyroadtrip #columbiarivergorge ♬ Traveling – Melodion
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
San Juan Islands National Historical Park
San Juan Islands National Monument
Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Wing Luke Museum
West Virginia
The state of West Virginia has 8 national park units.

Appalchian Forest National Heritage Area
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the Appalachian Mountains for over 2,190 miles. The trail runs from Maine to Georgia. Want to learn more?
Bluestone National Scenic River

The Bluestone National Scenic River flows through the mountains of Southern West Virginia. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and hunting are all welcome in this park.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Lewis & Clark National Historical Trail
National Coal Heritage Area
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
Wheeling National Heritage Area
Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin has 4 national park sites.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore encloses an island archipelago rich in beauty, nature, and lore. Sea caves, lighthouses, and history can be found along this wondrous corner of Lake Superior.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Wyoming
The state of Wyoming has 13 national park sites.

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
California National Historic Trail

The California National Historic Trail traces the emigrant journey over more than 5,000 miles of rugged wilderness. The trail links ten states across the central and western United States. Want to learn more?
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Devils Tower National Monument
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fossil Butte National Monument
Explore a prehistoric ecosystem perfectly preserved in Southwest Wyoming. Fossil Butte yields detailed fossils from earths Eocene epoch, proving insight into what the world was like 52 million years ago.
Fossil Butte National Monument includes an excellent visitor center with a working paleontology lab. Journey through the past and present via the parks five hiking trails. This monument is almost entirely surrounded by segments of the Oregon and California National Historic Trails.
Grand Teton National Park

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Nez Perce National Historic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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There are so many wonderful places to discover! We’ve spent the last year exploring many national parks and monuments as we full time RV the US.
Ooh, jealous! Maybe when the kids are grown…
Wow! That is quite a comprehensive list. Good job.
Thank you!
These are some awesome recommendations for parks in the US. Connecticut, PA and WA are a few hours drive from NYC. Will be looking into paying one of them a visit. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you have a wonderful visit!
This is so cool, I’ve never seen a list of all our national park units broken out by state. I’ve been to many of these, but clearly have sooo many more to visit.
There really are so many more national parks than we realized!
We do love to visit the National Parks and Monuments in the US. We have visited quite a few but this was great to see the full list by state. It gives us some great reasons to visit new states. And a wonderful way to get real value from a National Park pass. Definitely a post to keep for future travel planning.
That National Park pass is awesome!
What a list! I wish I could visit some of them one day!
I hope you can too – there are so many beautiful options!
Wow some beautiful places. Haven’t visited any of these before but I’ve added them to my list !
We have quite a long list ourselves of future parks to visit too.
What a wonderful list and some beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you for stopping by!
Thanks for the info! Arches national park is my favorite
I can’t wait to visit Utah’s mighty 5 national parks!
Wow! I didn’t know US had these many national parks. This is an educative read! Thanks for sharing.
There are SO MANY!
Such a complete list of so many great National parks and monuments to visit!
Thanks for stopping by!
This is spectacular! You have left me with so much to see and do! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Wow! Our country is so beautiful. What a great and thorough list of national parks by state. Bookmarking for later. Thank you for sharing! ☺️
Thanks for stopping by!
It has a lot of parks people can visit. I need to save this list to refer to it in the future. Thank you for sharing!
Yes indeed.
i think my parents wanted to see some of these parks
There are so many beautiful national parks, I hope your parents got the chance to see them.
Such a comprehensive list. So many national parks .
Right?!