Our world is an incredible place filled with absolutely amazing locations, animals, geography, cultures, and a multitude of other things. Though we don't typically get a chance to go explore this amazing planet as often as we'd like to, there really are some spectacular places that you should try to visit at least once in your life.
Below are some of the most amazing national parks from all around our planet; any one of these places would make for a perfect vacation. With so many worries out there, like how well your kids are doing in school, or how much the mortgage costs on your home, or how much you owe on your credit card, or how your car needs some repairs; sometimes throwing those concerns away is absolutely necessary to your sanity.
So get on Expedia, or Travelocity, or whatever website you use to get airplane tickets and pick out the destination that looks best to you! Some of these parks are perfect for people who are into extreme sports, while others are perfect for sightseeing and birdwatching. Some parks are perfect for hiking, some for swimming, and some for just sitting and enjoying everything that nature has to offer.
Let us know if you've already been to any of these gorgeous parks before, or which one(s) you'd love to put on your bucket list!
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1. Yosemite National Park, United States
With more than 1,000 square miles of scenic views and beautiful nature, this dramatically beautiful park is one of the most amazing places on the face of the earth.
2. Jasper National Park, Canada
This huge park is known for its incredibly ancient woodland, sweeping mountain landscapes, and rich wildlife.
3. Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Home to the largest lizard in the world, this dinosaur park has beautiful beaches and misty secret forests. Just make sure the Komodo dragon doesn't bite! They're poisonous!
4. Guilin and Lijiang River National Park, China
With breathtaking views all along the majestic Lijiang River, this incredible park has inspired Chinese poets and artists for thousands of years. But now it's time for you to check it out for yourself!
5. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Tanzania's oldest park and a World Heritage site, this African land is well known for housing the huge migration of millions of animals every year. All sorts of animals call this their home: Zebra, buffalo, elephants, lions, giraffes, and hundreds of more species. This park will stay with you for the rest of your life.
6. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Australia
If you love fish, then this is the ideal park for you. Perfect for scuba diving or snorkeling, this awe-inspiring reef will show you how important the ocean is to our planet's health.
7. Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina
This park is home to the gigantic Perito Moreno Glacier. Become one with nature as this huge body of ice slowly moves, etching its designs into the landscape forever.
8. Swiss National Park, Switzerland
This is actually real… Founded in 1914 this is the oldest national park in central Europe. Located in the Swiss Alps, with rolling hills and beautiful flowers, this park is a hiker's heaven.
9. Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Filled with exotic animals like the bulking Rhinoceros and Bengal Tigers, this gorgeous park is perfect for any and all animal lovers out there.
10. Yellowstone National Park, United States
Home to the world's largest herd of bison and incredible volcanic activity, this geyser-filled park is a perfect representation of what makes America beautiful.
11. Göreme National Park, Turkey
Home to the "fairy chimneys," this park has one of the oddest landscapes in the world. Along with stunning rock formations, this park also hides secret ancient underground cities!
12. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
For anyone who is a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies, this beautiful park was the filming location of several of the more iconic scenes in the series. With ancient forests and deep rivers, this park is a perfect place to listen to and live with nature's beauty.
13. Galapagos National Park, Ecuador
Home to some of the most interesting animals in the world, this park is an absolute "must-visit" for anyone who is interested in animal life, evolution, or turtles!
14. Canaima National Park, Venezuela
Home to Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, this gorgeous park has deep dark jungles teeming with rare wildlife.
15. Kakadu National Park, Australia
Another World Heritage site, this park is still inhabited by its original aboriginal peoples. Along with the interesting culture, this park is home to nasty crocodiles and thousands of other intriguing species of animals!
16. Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom
Home to scenic lakes and breathtaking vistas, this Welsh park also has amazing mountain biking, castles, and amazing local villages to visit! A true one-of-a-kind experience!
Which one of these amazing parks would you want to visit? Have you already visited any of these breathtaking places? Let us know in the comments!
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