The 25 Best National Parks on the West Coast Visual Story

Introduction This guide covers the 25 best national parks on the West Coast of the US... See all National Parks

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

NATIONAL PARK 1 Crater Lake is the deepest known lake in America at 1,943 feet. It only collects... See all National Parks

Glacier National Park, Montana

NATIONAL PARK 2 Glacier National Park is one of North America's hidden treasures. Over 700 miles of marked... See all National Parks

Olympic National Park, Washington

NATIONAL PARK 3 Olympic National Park showcases everything special that the West Coast has to offer. The park... See all National Parks

North Cascades National Park, Washington

NATIONAL PARK 4 Nicknamed the American Alps, North Cascades National Park has a wild, rugged, and beautiful terrain... See all National Parks

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

NATIONAL PARK 5 Mount Rainier National Park is named after Mount Rainier, an active volcano. It hasn't erupted... See all National Parks

Zion National Park, Utah

NATIONAL PARK 6 Zion National Park was once home to an ancient tribe known as the Anasazi, and... See all National Parks

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

NATIONAL PARK 7 Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the smaller national parks in Utah. It is... See all National Parks

Arches National Park, Utah

NATIONAL PARK 8 Arches National Park can be found in eastern Utah. It is home to over 2,000... See all National Parks

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

NATIONAL PARK 9 Capitol Reef National Park is most famous for " The Waterpocket Fold," commonly referred to... See all National Parks

Denali National Park, Alaska

NATIONAL PARK 10 Denali is one of the most untouched national parks in Western US. It has over... See all National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

NATIONAL PARK 11 Grand Canyon National Park is one of the more well-known national parks in Western United... See all National Parks

Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

NATIONAL PARK 12 Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the US that closes at... See all National Parks

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

NATIONAL PARK 13 Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous national parks of the West and... See all National Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

NATIONAL PARK 14 Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest parks on the West Coast. There... See all National Parks

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

NATIONAL PARK 15 Great Sand Dunes National Park houses the tallest sand dunes in North America. Not only... See all National Parks

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

NATIONAL PARK 16 Mesa Verde National Park is an important part of American history, and it is the... See all National Parks

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

NATIONAL PARK 17 Badlands National Park is home to one of the most studied fossil beds in the... See all National Parks

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

NATIONAL PARK 18 Carlsbad Caverns National Park is home to over 100 caves. The caves were formed close... sepavone/Depositphotos.com See all National Parks

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

NATIONAL PARK 19 Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a hidden gem within the Western United States. The park... See all National Parks

Joshua Tree National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 20 Joshua Tree National Park is open all year and offers stunning vistas of its iconic... See all National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 21 The Giant Sequoias of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park have the thickest bark of... See all National Parks

Death Valley National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 22 Death Valley National Park claims itself to be the hottest, driest, and lowest of all... See all National Parks

Yosemite National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 23 Yosemite National Park is known for many enchanting things, including giant sequoias, waterfalls, and more... See all National Parks

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 24 Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the only places in the world where all... See all National Parks

Redwood National Park, California

NATIONAL PARK 25 Redwood National Forest is legendary for having some of the world's oldest and largest living... See all National Parks

Remember...

Conclusion Outdoor activities can be subject to weather changes and hazards, so always be prepared for... See all National Parks

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