Glacier National Park
#3 in Best National Parks in the World
Glacier National Park is Montana’s crown jewel. The expansive 1 million-acre park, which was named after the remains of glaciers from the last ice age, offers captivating mountainous scenery left and right. Here, you’ll find more than 700 lakes, six National Historic Landmarks (including Lake McDonald Lodge, Granite Park Chalet and the Two Medicine Store) and the famous Highline Trail, which follows the Continental Divide. Plan to spend several days in the park for a well-rounded experience.
Grand Canyon
#4 in Best National Parks in the World
You can’t beat the views at this world-famous Arizona national park. The Grand Canyon continually wows visitors with its shifting colors, vast depth and incredible rock formations. Whether you’re flying in a helicopter over the canyon, rafting down the Colorado River or simply exploring with your own two feet, the majesty of the Grand Canyon is guaranteed to leave you completely breathless. To avoid thick crowds, swap popular South Rim trails for North Rim hikes like the quick-but-captivating Bright Angel Point trail or the Widforss trail, where you’ll enjoy canyon and forest scenery.
