America's national parks are among the nation's most precious historical legacies. Each park possesses its own unique characteristics, vibrant and magnificent! They feature the deepest canyons, the largest waterfalls, the highest peaks, and the oldest trees. Visitors can witness eternal snow, active glaciers, fossil forests, and gypsum mountains, experiencing the raw power of nature—raging floods, surging ice, and erupting magma... Friends who have recently immigrated to the U.S. can use these national parks as a window to understand the magnificent landscapes, natural and historical wealth, and the triumphs and trials of the nation.
Zion National Park(Zion National Park)
Among all the parks in Utah, Zion boasts the best biodiversity and the most accessible hiking trails. The only drawback is that some of the best trails—Angel’s Landing, Zion Narrows, and The Subway—are not accessible to everyone. However, during peak tourist season, you can take the park shuttle to explore the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and get your fill of Angel’s Landing and the Zion Narrows. In addition to the scenic road with the park's most beautiful views, there is also the relatively quiet Kolob Arch, which makes for a pleasant day hike.
Olympic National Park(Olympic National Park)
The three major features of Olympic National Park are: snow-capped peaks with moderate elevations, coastlines dotted with sea stacks, and temperate rainforests covered in green at every turn. Hiking through the lush, verdant temperate rainforests, one often feels as if they have entered the world of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."
Grand Teton National Park(Grand Teton National Park)
The jagged peaks of Grand Teton National Park rise from the floor of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, soaring into the sky at heights of over 7,000 feet. With their rugged rock formations and distinct glacial contours, they are a standout among American geographical landscapes. With no foothills to obstruct the view, the Teton Range dominates the skyline, presenting a natural, magnificent, and primitive landscape—truly one of the most photogenic sights in the national park system.
Everglades National Park(Everglades National Park)
Located in Florida, the Everglades is a subtropical coastal marshland. The national park established here, Everglades National Park, is the third-largest in the United States. Countless shallow rivers crisscross the area, dividing the region into over 10,000 small islands. Various subtropical marsh plants thrive on these islands, creating a rich, tropical atmosphere. Visitors can paddle through the islands and roam the shallow rivers to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Everglades. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the Everglades is an ideal place for scientists to study subtropical plant ecology.
Denali National Park & Preserve(Denali National Park &Preserve)
Many Americans know that this national park protects the highest peak in North America, but many do not realize it is also an animal sanctuary. With herds of caribou on the plains, Dall sheep sleeping on cliffs, and an early arrival of autumn, you can visit the colorful tundra as early as May Day.