National Parks are natures wonder that attract millions of people around the world. It offer recreation, relaxation, and education to most people, while being so close to mother nature. The United States and Canada are home to some of the most beautiful, biggest, and picturesque National Parks in the world. The following are the top 12 popular National Parks combined for both the U.S. and Canada:
1. YELLOWSTONE - located in Northwestern Wyoming, with portions extending into southwestern Montana and eastern Idaho. It measures 2,221,766 acres.
Headquarters:
Yellowstone National Park
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
(307) 344-7381
www.nps.gov/yell
Entrance Fees:
$20.00 per vehicle for 7 days
$15.00 per snowmobile or motorcycle
$10.00 per walker, cyclist, or skier
Must-See Attraction:
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
Visitor Centers:
Albright Visitor Center - Open all year.
Faithful Visitor Center - Open mid-April to late October and mid-December to mid-March.
Canyon Visitor Center - Open mid-May through September.
Fishing Bridge Visitor Center - Open mid-May through September.
Grant Village Visitor Center - Open mid-May through September.
Thumb Information Station - Open early June to September.
2. YOSEMITE - located in East-central California. It measures 747,956 acres.
Headquarters:
Yosemite National Park
P.O. Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
(209) 372- 0200
www.nps.gov/yose
Entrance Fees:
$20.00 per vehicle for 7 days
$10.00 per walker, cyclist, or bus passenger
Must-See Attraction:
El Capitan and Merced River
Visitor Centers:
Yosemite Valley Visitor Center - Open all year.
Wawona Information Station - Open May to September.
Big Oak Flat Information Station - Open June to August.
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center - Open during the summer.
3. ZION - located in Southwestern Utah. It measures 146,559 acres.
Headquarters:
Zion National Park
State Route 9
Springdale Park, UT 84767
(435) 772- 3256
www.nps.gov/zion
Entrance Fees:
$20.00 per vehicle for 7 days
$10.00 per walker or cyclist
Must-See Attraction:
The Peaceful Virgin River
Visitor Centers:
Zion Canyon Visitor Center - Open all year except major holidays.
Kolob Canyons Visitor Center - Open all year except major holidays.
Watchman Campground Visitor Center - Open from April to October.
4. ROCKY MOUNTAIN - located in Northern Colorado. It measures 265,727 acres.
Headquarters:
Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-1206
www.nps.gov/romo
Entrance Fees:
$15.00 per private vehicle
$5.00 per walker or cyclist
Visitor Centers:
Headquarters Visitor Center - Open all year.
Kawuneeche Visitor Center - Open all year.
Alpine Visitor Center - Open May to mid-October.
Moraine Park Museum and Visitor Center - Open May to mid-October.