Top 10 Most Visited National Parks in the US

10. Glacier National Park

The Edge of Glacier National Park at Sunrise, photo by Trey Ratcliff

Glacier National Park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice ages of 10,000 years past. Bedrock and deposited materials exposed by receding glaciers tell a story of ancient seas, geologic faults and uplifting, and the movement of giant slabs of the earth's ancient crust overlaying younger strata. It creates spectacular scenery and a paradise to hikers who seek beauty and tranquility in nature. Glacier National Park with its diverse in climate and its location at the headwaters of the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic and Hudson Bay drainages have given rise to an incredible variety of plants and animals. Glacier National Park, known as the Crown of the Continent, was designated International Biosphere Reserves as its neighboring Waterton Lakes National Park across the border in Canada. Together, they were recognized in 1995 as a World Heritage Site. The serene and dynamic environment of Glacier National Park drawn 2.95 million visitors in 2016 to the park.

We would expect more and more domestic and international visitors coming to our beautiful national parks and enjoy the gifts nature bestowed upon our great nation. If you have visited any of these national parks before, we’d love to hear about your experiences. Share it with your friends for a future travel plan.