Unpopular opinion… but I don’t think Utah is the best state for National Parks… 🫣 Utah is known for the “Big 5” parks of Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon. And although I LOVE visiting Utah’s parks…. I think Washington has the edge. Mt. Rainier is an icon, and it’s a perfect park for hikers and non-hikers alike. North Cascades is a dream for those who love to get into the backcountry, and the landscapes rival any park. Olympic is so diverse and unique, and such a fun one to explore. (California and Alaska are also epic states for parks - 17 park between the two, and home to some of the best parks around. I haven’t been to all of the park in CA and AK so I don’t feel I can properly evaluate). #findyourpark #nationalpark #nationalparkgeek #beautifuldestinations
Attraction
Bryce Canyon National Park
National park
4.9
Park with a natural amphitheater, plus overlooks & trails offering views of towering rock spires.
Zion National Park
National park
4.8
Home to Zion Canyon, this vast national park offers trails, climbing, camping & more.
Capitol Reef National Park
National park
4.8
Vast camping & hiking locale with diverse terrain such as domes, cliffs & a 100-mile-long monocline.
Arches National Park
National park
4.8
Scenic area offering camping & a variety of hiking trails with red rock vistas & 2,000 stone arches.
Canyonlands National Park
National park
4.8
Split by 2 rivers, this majestic park in 4 zones features sandstone spires & Island in the Sky mesa.
Olympic National Park
National park
4.8
922,000-acre park featuring snow-covered mountains, lush rain forests & dramatic Pacific coastline.
Mount Rainier
Natural feature
4.8
This active 14,411-ft. volcano & scenic hiking destination is the Cascade Range's highest mountain.
North Cascades National Park
National park
4.8
Huge wilderness of mountains, glaciers & ancient forest, undeveloped but for backpacking trails.