You don’t have to travel to far off lands to discover exciting new destinations. In fact, you may be surprised with how much there is to see and do on a National Park tour right here in the U.S.A.! The creation of national parks began in the United States with Yellowstone in 1872, and today the country boasts over 50 national parks spanning the diverse geography of the country. An escorted tour is a fantastic way to discover the breathtaking sites of America – and everything will be taken care of the moment you decide which U.S.A. tour is best for you. Read on to find out more about the best National Park vacations!
The Grand Canyon
As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is one of the country’s most popular and well-known national parks. Luckily, the Grand Canyon has multiple access points and plenty of opportunities for you to discover while bypassing potentially busy areas during the high season. Enjoy an overnight stay by the rim of the Grand Canyon on escorted tour itineraries with Cosmos. Aside from having an expert guide available for a personal and enriching journey, you’ll be able to spend free time exploring the Grand Canyon however you would like, from rafting trips to winding down the amazing canyon walls on the back of a mule. Another great reason to visit the Grand Canyon this year is to experience other prominent national parks nearby such as Monument Valley and Bryce National Park, which are also included in many escorted tours to the Grand Canyon!
Redwood National Park
Head on a tour of the West Coast where you’ll have the chance to witness the world’s tallest trees! The Redwood National Park was officially established in 1968, but these trees have awed and inspired for far longer. The park began as a series of state parks established in the early 20’s by the Save-the-Redwoods League, and today efforts by the national and state park services work to preserve and stabilize the forests of Northern California. You’ll be able to walk among these beautiful colossal trees on escorted tours with Globus, where you can keep an eye out for a variety of endangered species these trees protect such as the Northern Spotted Owl. In addition to visiting such a magnificent state park, many West Coast tours may take you along the coast from Seattle to San Francisco – allowing you to see more iconic natural landmarks such as Mount St. Helens and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area!
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is the oldest national park east of the Mississippi located along the coast of Maine. Insight Vacations’ escorted tours will guide you on an unforgettable journey around the prominent places of America’s East Coast. Acadia consists of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut, Baker Island, and parts of the Schoodic Peninsula covering mountains, woodlands, lakes, and the ocean shoreline and many of the diverse ecosystems of the state! While spending two days at Acadia National Park, you’ll be able to look for white-tailed deer, moose, bobcats, black bears, and many more creatures that call the area home. Also nearby are some of the East Coast’s metropolises, and an escorted tour is the perfect way to see it all on a vacation this year, from Niagara Falls, to New York City, to Acadia National Park, and much more!
There is so much you can see and do in your very own backyard – the United Sates – without having to grab your passport and plan an adventure overseas. Start planning your United States National Park tour this year to the country’s greatest national parks!
