25 Top-Rated National Parks on the West Coast of USA

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25 Top-Rated National Parks on the West Coast of USA

Introduction - The "West Coast" is typically considered all the westernmost states of the US, from the Rocky Mountains and the Great... See all West Coast National Parks

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

West Coast National Park 1 - Crater Lake is the deepest known lake in America at 1,943 feet. It only collects water from rain and snow... See all West Coast National Parks

Glacier National Park, Montana

West Coast National Park 2 - Glacier National Park is one of North America's hidden treasures. Over 700 miles of marked trails take you through lush... See all West Coast National Parks

Olympic National Park, Washington

West Coast National Park 3 - Olympic National Park showcases everything special that the West Coast has to offer. The park is home to three separate... See all West Coast National Parks

North Cascades National Park, Washington

West Coast National Park 4 - Nicknamed the American Alps, North Cascades National Park has a wild, rugged, and beautiful terrain. It is filled with untouched... See all West Coast National Parks

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

West Coast National Park 5 - Mount Rainier National Park is named after Mount Rainier, an active volcano. It hasn't erupted in almost 1,000 years and... See all West Coast National Parks

Zion National Park, Utah

West Coast National Park 6 - Zion National Park was once home to an ancient tribe known as the Anasazi, and you can still see traces... See all West Coast National Parks

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

West Coast National Park 7 - Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the smaller national parks in Utah. It is known for its peculiar beauty... See all West Coast National Parks

Arches National Park, Utah

West Coast National Park 8 - Arches National Park can be found in eastern Utah. It is home to over 2,000 stone arches. Along with the... See all West Coast National Parks

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

West Coast National Park 9 - Capitol Reef National Park is most famous for " The Waterpocket Fold," commonly referred to as a geological wrinkle on... See all West Coast National Parks

Denali National Park, Alaska

West Coast National Park 10 - Denali is one of the most untouched national parks in Western US. It has over six million acres of wildland... See all West Coast National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

West Coast National Park 11 - Grand Canyon National Park is one of the more well-known national parks in Western United States. The canyon is about... See all West Coast National Parks

Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

West Coast National Park 12 - Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the US that closes at night, and this is to... See all West Coast National Parks

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

West Coast National Park 13 - Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous national parks of the West and one of the most fun... See all West Coast National Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

West Coast National Park 14 - Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest parks on the West Coast. There are 77 mountain peaks that... See all West Coast National Parks

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

West Coast National Park 15 - Great Sand Dunes National Park houses the tallest sand dunes in North America. Not only that, but the park also... See all West Coast National Parks

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

West Coast National Park 16 - Mesa Verde National Park is an important part of American history, and it is the only cultural park in the... See all West Coast National Parks

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

West Coast National Park 17 - Badlands National Park is home to one of the most studied fossil beds in the world. Scientists have found ancient... See all West Coast National Parks

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

sepavone/Depositphotos.com West Coast National Park 18 - Carlsbad Caverns National Park is home to over 100 caves. The caves were formed close to 4 million years ago... See all West Coast National Parks

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

West Coast National Park 19 - Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a hidden gem within the Western United States. The park has 4 of Texas's highest... See all West Coast National Parks

Joshua Tree National Park, California

West Coast National Park 20 - Joshua Tree National Park is open all year and offers stunning vistas of its iconic namesake. Connecting two distinct deserts... See all West Coast National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, California

West Coast National Park 21 - The Giant Sequoias of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park have the thickest bark of any tree in the world... See all West Coast National Parks

Death Valley National Park, California

West Coast National Park 22 - Death Valley National Park claims itself to be the hottest, driest, and lowest of all the national parks. It is... See all West Coast National Parks

Yosemite National Park, California

West Coast National Park 23 - Yosemite National Park is known for many enchanting things, including giant sequoias, waterfalls, and more. In addition, Yosemite has well... See all West Coast National Parks

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

West Coast National Park 24 - Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the only places in the world where all four types of volcanoes can... See all West Coast National Parks

Redwood National Park, California

West Coast National Park 25 - Redwood National Forest is legendary for having some of the world's oldest and largest living trees, but the park is... See all West Coast National Parks

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Conclusion - Outdoor activities can be subject to weather changes and hazards, so always be prepared for the unexpected. Respect the environment... See all West Coast National Parks

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