Rocky Mountain National Park – Topping out at over 12,000 feet, Colorado’s mountains will take your breath away. With 416 square miles to explore, you’ll find alpine meadows, show-stopping peaks, and crystal-clear rivers and lakes.
- Zion National Park – The red cliffs of Utah are home to a variety of wildlife, including 271 different species of birds. The park is a sanctuary for adventurers too, with hiking trails, mountain biking, and equestrian trails throughout.
- Grand Teton National Park – This 484-square mile swath of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountains includes nine peaks over 12,000 feet, glacial lakes, and sweeping grasslands.
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park – The Erie Canal and 60-foot-tall Brandywine Falls provide the backdrop for one of the youngest national parks (founded in 2000). An unlikely sight is an old junkyard, which has been turned into a refuge for beavers.
- Acadia National Park – The first area of protected land that would become a national park, Maine’s vast forests, rocky Atlantic shoreline, and old carriage roads provide a beautiful backdrop for the state’s famous fall foliage.
Source: The Daily Green
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