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...
Introduction - The "West Coast" is typically considered all the westernmost states of the US, from the Rocky Mountains and the Great...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
West Coast National Park 9 - Capitol Reef National Park is most famous for " The Waterpocket Fold," commonly referred to as a geological wrinkle on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Conclusion - Outdoor activities can be subject to weather changes and hazards, so always be prepared for the unexpected. Respect the environment...
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