Article Overview: West Coast National Parks
To many, the phrase west coast national parks could evoke different magical landscapes. From the wild and rugged Olympic coastline to the misty forests of Redwood or the remote island beauty of Channel Islands.
Here we’ll take a look at the best 11 west coast national parks to help plan your next west coast vacation.
For those of you thinking the western United States get an awful lot of love when it comes to the national parks – we agree, but it’s hard to argue with the facts on the ground.
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Top 5 Best West Coast National Parks
1. Olympic National Park
Location: Washington, USA
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About Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is the most diverse national park in America, hands down. This park has everything from lowland forests, striking mountain ranges, pristine alpine lakes, sparkling rivers, temperate rain forests (the largest in North America), iconic wildlife, and over 50 miles of wild coastline!
Oh, and it’s a stone’s throw from Seattle! Olympic National Park truly has it all and without the crowds that have become so insidious in other US national parks in recent years.
Best Time to Visit Olympic
The best time to visit Olympic is in the summer when the roads and trails are open and the park’s beaches, mountains, and valleys are at their most beautiful.
Try to avoid holiday weekends if you can as the park sees increased visitation then. Make sure to make camping reservations in advance if possible or plan ahead where you’ll be staying overnight.
Best Things to Do in Olympic National Park
Hoh Rain Forest is a spectacular mossy, old-growth forest wonderland where you’re sure to be amazed. You may even see the beautiful Roosevelt Elk wandering the woods.
Please make sure to stay on the marked trails, the rain forest is extremely fragile and has seen increased visitation over the past few years causing some damage to the forest.
Realto Beach provides breathtaking views of the rugged Olympic coast and the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls and eagles soar and large rocks protrude from the surface of the ocean and are relentlessly battered by waves.
Where to Stay in Olympic National Park
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- Check out our complete guide on Olympic National Park here!
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2. Redwood National Park
Location: California, USA
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About Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park’s misty forests, wild coastline, pristine streams, and valleys teeming with wildlife are some of the best-kept “secrets” in the national park system. 40 scenic miles of wild and rugged coastline where whales swim and elk roam are enough to take your breath away.
Waterfalls and clear blue streams rush against a backdrop of vivid green ferns. The tallest trees in the world soar to unimaginable heights all around you and command your awed gaze. Yes, here in Redwood National Park you’ll be forgiven if you start to think you’re another planet like say Endor.
It’s for these reasons that Redwood is ranked second on our list of the best West Coast national parks.
RELATED: 15 (STUNNING) Things to Do in Redwood National Park 2022
Best Time to Visit Redwood National Park
Redwood is a great park to visit just about any time of year. If you don’t like crowds try the spring or fall and if you want optimal weather try the summer.
Mosquitoes are less present in the winter. If you want vivid greenery and wildflowers try the spring. See what we mean!
Best Things to Do at Redwood
Stout Grove is one of the most magnificent and highly photographed groves of old-growth Redwoods in Redwood National Park. Located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods North of Crescent City, the Stout Grove features a relatively small grove of giant, 300ft tall redwoods.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods Named for the famous mountain man, Jedediah Smith State Park is often many visitors first experience in Redwood National Park. This area is located on the stunning Wild & Scenic Smith River on the north side of the park near Crescent City.
Where to Stay at Redwood
Redwood National Park Guide
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3. Mount Rainier National Park
Location: Washington, USA
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About Mt Rainier National Park
John Muir very aptly called Mount Rainier, “The most luxuriant and the most extravagantly beautiful of all the alpine gardens I ever beheld in all my mountain-top wanderings”.
This most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous US is downright mesmerizing. Similar to the feeling one gets when looking into the Grand Canyon, you can gaze upon this mountain for hours without fathoming what exactly you’re looking at.
This amazing west coast national park has so much more to offer than the magnificently glaciated mountain surrounded by carpets of the most beautiful wildflowers you’ve ever seen.
It has vast old growth forests, clear blue rivers, abundant wildlife, countless vistas, and so many wonderful hiking opportunities.
Summer crowds can be troublesome and wildfires seem to be more present with each passing year, but plan accordingly and you’ll be amazed by this immensely beautiful national park.
Check out these 13 EPIC hikes at Mount Rainier National Park.
Mt Rainier Highlights
Paradise is aptly named for its abundance of wildflowers and views of the grand mountain. There are numerous hiking trails here for hikers of all abilities.
Sunrise is the highest driveable part of the park. Here you’ll find breathtaking views of the mountain and the valleys below this is a perfect spot to take in the sunrise or sunset.
Grove of the Patriarchs is a short 1.3 mile trail through a forest of 1,000+ year old red cedars and douglas firs surrounded by the rushing Ohanapecosh River. Need any more convincing?
Where to Stay Mt Rainier
- Longmire Lodge
- Paradise Lodge
4. Yosemite National Park
Location: California, USA
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About Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a breathtakingly beautiful place with spectacular wonders that defy belief.
But alas, it’s the 21st century and John Muir’s “grandest of all temples of nature” is bursting at the seams with tourists in search of their latest social media trophy. But at the end of the day it’s still Yosemite National Park.
Once there you’ll realize just why the park is one of the most popular in the US.
Despite the summer crowds, the valley and the park is truly one of the natural wonders of the world.
The immense beauty found here is overwhelming and has a tendency to make one feel small in the most humbling way. We recommend visiting in the off-season for the best experience.
Yosemite Highlights
Yosemite Valley is one of the most breathtaking and iconic natural destinations in the world. John Muir had this to say about it “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.”
Glacier Point is another incredibly scenic viewpoint of Yosemite Valley and one of the most heavily photographed spots in the park.
Mariposa Grove is the largest grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park with several hundred ancient trees on display.
Where to Stay
5. Sequoia National Park
Location: California, USA
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About Sequoia National Park
The beauty of the ancient Sequoia trees found in Sequoia National Park defy any attempt to describe them as John Muir so aptly wrote:
“The Big Tree is Nature’s forest masterpiece, and, so far as I know, the greatest of living things. No description can give any adequate idea of their singular majesty, much less their beauty. ”
Here, amongst groves of the largest trees in the world, one can’t possibly avoid being humbled and awed by the power of of nature. In addition to it’s namesake trees, the park has abundant amenities and outside of peak summer crowding isn’t too bad.
We highly recommend adding this incredible west coast national park to your list.
Sequoia Highlights
The General Sherman Tree is the largest tree in the world and for that reason alone is a must-see. The tree is 275 feet tall, around 2,200 years old and weighs more than 2.5 million pounds!
The Congress Trail is a favorite trail in the park winding through stunning groves of ancient Sequoias. For an especially beautiful trip, visit this trail in winter with snowshoes.
The Big Trees Trail is another favorite trail in the park which loops around a large meadow and gives visitors a grand view of the giant sequoias.
Where to Stay
Top 10 Best West Coast National Parks
6. Death Valley National Park
Location: California, USA
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About Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is one of the most incredible west coast national parks. The largest park in the contiguous United States at over 1.6 million acres, Death Valley embodies every aspect of epic. Sci-fi landscapes fill the mind with wonder as superlatives are the name of the game here.
Death Valley features the lowest point in North America, the hottest ever recorded air temperature on the planet, and the driest place in the United States.
Despite the morbid name Death Valley has an abundance of life and incredible sights. So long as you don’t visit during the summer when temperatures can soar into the 130s you’re bound to have a great time here.
Death Valley Highlights
Eureka Dunes Located in the remote Eureka Valley and situated at 3000ft elevation, Eureka Dunes is the most stunning dune field (we think) of the five in Death Valley National Park. These dunes are the tallest in California and some of the tallest in North America.
Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at 282ft below sea level. This salty wonderland features dazzling geometric shapes and record temperatures in the Summer.
Zabriskie Point is one of the most iconic locations in all of Death Valley National Park and perhaps the park’s best place in to watch a sunrise. This popular location features panoramic views of Death Valley and stunning rock formations.
Where to Stay
7. Lassen Volcanic National Park
Location: California, USA
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About Lassen Volcanic
We liken Lassen to a Yosemite meets Yellowstone. Situated just below the mighty volcanic Cascade Range and at the northern tip of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this park features some otherworldly scenery.
Thermal works here in an area known as Bumpass Hell rival some of those you can find in Yellowstone.
Throw in some stunning alpine lakes, sugar pine forests, and purple mountain majesty and you’ve got a general feeling for the place. The catch here is proximity to a major airport and other popular destinations. It’s a bit out there.
Highlights
Bumpass Hell is an otherworldly landscape reminiscent of some of the thermal areas found in Yellowstone National Park. Boardwalks here wind through sulfurous, boiling, steaming pools.
Kings Creek Falls is a 30ft waterfall located in Lassen Volcanic National Park that is part of a scenic 2 mile hike.
Where to Stay
8. Joshua Tree National Park
Location: California
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About Joshua Tree National Park
Oh Joshua Tree. Has any park been more idolized by musicians and pop-culture? What was once thought of as an interesting other-worldly filming location for old Hollywood television productions like Star Trek, is now every budding artist’s pilgrimage for photo shoots and experimental…well, anyway.
Alas, Joshua Tree has not lost any of its beauty, and despite its crowds still provides plenty of space to explore it’s magical desert landscapes.
Highlights
Wall Street Mill is an abandoned gold mill site built in 1933 the ruins of which are located in Joshua Tree National Park. The mill was built by Bill Keys, whose handy work can be seen in various other sections of the park including Keys Ranch.
Arch Rock is a roughly 30ft natural arch located near the White Tank Campground. The hike to the arch leads visitors through a labyrinth of cool rock formations along the way.
Skull Rock is pretty much exactly what it sounds like – a really cool looking skull-shaped rock that’s actually located right off the main road in Joshua Tree National Park.
Where to Stay
9. Kings Canyon National Park
Location: California
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About Kings Canyon
Located directly adjacent to Sequoia National Park and featuring similar scenery (the second largest tree on the planet lives here) and even a similar lodge, this is a park to behold.
The only downside here is accessibility, burned areas, crowds, and the sequoia groves here aren’t quite as gorgeous as those you’ll find down the road at Sequoia.
Call it national park snobbery, spoiled with a wealth of natural splendor, but here we are.
Highlights
General Grant Tree Clocking in at the second largest tree on the planet, the General Grant Tree is a sight to behold.
Grant Grove The Grant Grove is home to the General Grant Tree along with many other massive sequoias sure to impress any visitor to Kings Canyon.
Where to Stay
10. Crater Lake National Park
Location: Oregon
Resources: Things to Do | Facts
About Crater Lake
The deepest lake in America is one of the seven wonders of Oregon and is surprisingly the state’s only national park.
The kind of blue water that exists here is unlike any other in the world and is sure to captivate you. While the park itself is fairly remote and requires quite a drive to get to, trust us, it’s worth it.
In the summer a ferry runs to and from Wizard island where folks can get a unique view of the surrounding area and swimming is a popular activity.
In the winter, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and backcountry camping are popular among the hardy outdoors enthusiast.
Crater Lake actually sees more snowfall than most other parks in the lower 48.
Highlights
Crater Rim Road The Rim Road is the main event and the bare minimum of what you do at Crater Lake. AS its name suggests the road takes you around the entire lake offering countless overlooks and trailheads to explore.
Vidae Falls A 100ft waterfall that cascades through wildflowers in the summer. A great spot to stop and take in the view along the main road.
Where to Stay
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11. Channel Islands National Park
Location: California
Resources: Where to Stay | Facts
About Channel Islands
Deemed “the American Galapagos”, Channel Islands feature an unbelievable amount of biodiversity. Located just off the coast of Southern California, this eight island chain is another bucket-lister for park-lovers.
Getting to the islands themselves presents a bit of difficulty as visitors have to take a ferry and usually make reservations well in advance.
Once arriving to the islands activities including hiking, kayaking, diving, and relaxing. Amenities are a bit limited so make sure to pack water and food for your trip.
Highlights
The Ferry Ride to the Channel Islands from mainland California is one of the coolest parts of the adventure. The ride itself is about 1 hour each way and costs about $65 per person for a round trip ticket.
Inspiration Point Trail is a short trail that features a breathtaking overlook on Anacapa Island.
Beyond the West Coast National Parks
At this point in the list we’re departing the coastal area sufficiently to no longer be “on the coast”. As such, the following national parks are ranked by relative proximity to the west coast.
12. North Cascades National Park
Location: Washington
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Referred to by some as the “American Alps” with mountain beauty that rivals any range on the planet, North Cascades is the crown jewel of the mighty cascade range.
One of three Washington state national parks, North Cascades is the least visited, the most difficult to access all around, and perhaps the most rewarding for those who dare.
A backpackers paradise to be sure, but it’s just not very approachable for the average national park/outdoors enthusiast.
13. Great Basin National Park
Location: Nevada
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This park falls into the underrated category for sure as it is a place full of superlatives. Great Basin is an anomaly in the high desert of Nevada and rises from the hot desert floor with very little vegetation, up into lush coniferous forests high above.
The park features alpine lakes, a lone glacier, and groves of ancient Bristlecone Pines (we’re talking thousands of years old). Fall is a great time to see the park as the foliage is pretty grand.
14. Zion National Park
Location: Utah
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About Zion
You might be scratching your head as to why Zion is ranked so low despite having the on this list. The answer is simple, the crowds.
Listen folks, we love Zion, but the truth is this park is an absolute mess right now. We hear a lot today about our national parks being “loved to death” and no park epitomizes this problem more than Zion.
While the park is jaw-droppingly beautiful and home to world-class recreational opportunities, it’s also completely choked with tourists on every trail and crowding every vista.
Buses, lottery systems, permits, closures, and still the crowds swarm like moths to a flame. What’s that old proverb? If you love it, let it go.
We rank Zion number three on this list despite it having the highest actual score because we can’t in good faith rank it as the best Utah National Park right now – it simply isn’t.
Unfortunately our ranking system just can’t take into account the fact that the visitor experience in Zion is a disaster right now – and it’s because of us, the people continuing to crowd it in spite of all the warnings.
All that said, there actually are a few areas of the park that are not completely overrun, like Kolob Terrace and Kolob Canyons.
In those separate parts of the park you can actually enjoy the beauty of the place without the near constant head-shaking necessitated by seeing the endless crowds of tourists desperately angling for their next social media masterpiece.
RELATED: 11 BREATHTAKING Things to Do in Zion National Park
Zion Highlights
The Watchman is probably the most iconic feature of the park. This sandstone mountain juts out from the familiar cliffs of Zion and looks out over the whole park. It’s best seen from the bridge near the entrance to the main canyon.
Kolob Canyon is our favorite part of the park, where you can escape the maddening crowds and explore the scenery that makes this area of Utah so treasured.
Checkerboard Mesa is a fascinating bit of geology found along Zion Mt Carmel Highway. Here you can stare at a sandstone mesa with what appear to be checkerboard marks carved deep into the stone. This naturally occurring phenomenon is sure to excite the younger ones with you.
Where to Stay
Zion National Park Guide
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15. Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Arizona
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This is just one of those “must-see” bucket list destinations that everyone has to experience in their lives. Nothing rivals the mesmerizing beauty of this epic natural wonder.
Yes, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon sees crowds in the summer that are reminiscent of a Disney World parking lot, but the Grand Canyon is a large national park.
Might I recommend the North Rim of the canyon for those seeking a bit more solitude.
16. Bryce Canyon National Park
Location: Utah
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Description
As far as the mighty 5 Utah national parks go, Bryce Canyon clocks in at number 5 on the list.
I’ll be the first to say that the Wall Street trail in Bryce Canyon is among the most beautiful I’ve hiked in the parks system. Sunrises in the park are nothing short of jaw-dropping.
However, the scenery here, while beautiful, doesn’t really change past the main viewing area near Sunset Point.
Add the crowds here which are tour bus large, with the relative small size of the park and we arrive at 5 out of 5.
With that being said, even Utah’s lowest ranking park still ranks higher than most other parks.
Highlights
Wall Street Trail is a spectacular trail through Bryce Canyon’s famous otherworldly scenery.
Sunset Point is the quintessential Bryce Canyon overlook where visitors are amazed at the mind-bending beauty and concentration of hoodoos and rock formations. As it’s name suggests, sunsets here are not to be missed.
Inspiration Point has a fitting name – from here you can look out on the vast landscape that makes up this unique portion of Utah. Hoodoos, mesas, ponderosa pines, cedar, and beautifully striped hills as far as the eye can see.
Where to Stay
17. Grand Teton National Park
Location: Wyoming
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Grand Teton National Park is truly iconic and, thanks to strong management and foresight, has been able to avoid the crowding more characteristic of its neighbor to the north, Yellowstone.
Here you’ll find the spectacular Teton mountains, the winding Snake River, gorgeous lakes and valleys, and some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the entire national park system.
For a full guide on Grand Teton click here.
18. Yellowstone National Park
Location: Wyoming
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Ah, Yellowstone National Park, the national park that started it all. Seeing the original national park rank outside of our list of the top 10 national parks in America is sure to raise some eyebrows, but hear us out.
Yellowstone is an absolutely spectacular and magical national park. A landscape dotted with otherworldly thermal works, bison holdouts from a time when they ruled the prairie, a thriving wolf population, and an encapsulation of the great American west.
But today, Yellowstone is the Disneyland of national parks complete with food courts, souvenir shops, resort villages, and more. Street traffic (and we’re not talking “bison jams”) due to the sheer amount of cars entering the park has become a real issue here.
If you like Yellowstone you’ll love our article on 15 BEST Things to Do Yellowstone National Park (Photos + Tips for 2022)
19. Capitol Reef National Park
Location: Utah
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Capitol Reef Description
Probably the least known Utah national park, and yet it’s easily one of the best. No crowds, abundant scenery, and there’s even a small town (Torrey) nestled up against the park that has restaurants and conveniences that will surprise you.
Lots of great day-hikes and truly out of this world stargazing opportunities (pun intended).
Overlooks that look out on vast and lonely landscapes shaped by geological activity over millennia, uncrowded trails through ancient petroglyphs, natural arches, and beautiful red rock scenery, and historic structures preserving early pioneer life.
What’s not to like about this often-overlooked Utah gem?
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Capitol Reef Highlights
Hickman Bridge is an easy 2 mile trail (1 mile each way) taking you to a spectacular sandstone arch. The trail also takes you by early Fremont ruins and a smaller arch.
Grand Wash is an spectacular gorge that cuts through the Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold geological formation. The trail follows a flat wash for just over 6 miles, but most visitors prefer to explore the half mile narrows (featured in the image above) before simply turning back.
Grand Wash, Capitol Reef National Park | West Coast Parks
Stargazing Capitol Reef was designated an International Dark Sky Park back in 2015 and for very good reason. The night skies over Capitol Reef provide some of the best stargazing opportunities in the United States.
Where to Stay
20. Saguaro National Park
Location: Arizona
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Named for the cactus that has become the emblem of the southwest (the saguaro), Saguaro National Park is relatively small but packs a punch. The park’s close proximity to Tucson makes it a worthwhile and easy stop for folks who happen to be in the area.
Sunsets here are truly magical and visitors from outside the area will be surprised at just how large the saguaro cacti can be. The scenery, while special, particularly for those who don’t live in a desert, doesn’t vary much throughout the park.
21. Arches National Park
Location: Moab, Utah
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Arches National Park Description
Arches National Park is perhaps the most interactive of all the Utah parks filled with scenery that brings out the child in all of us.
Sandstone hallways and tunnels, rocks to climb on and over, sandy trails perfect for sandals or even bare feet at times, and red rock vistas that make for an unforgettable experience.
It’s close proximity to Moab does make it a bit of a crowded park at times so be sure to take advantage of early mornings when visiting and consider going during the shoulder seasons.
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Arches Highlights
Delicate Arch is the iconic arch featured on the Utah license plate and the arch everyone plans their trip around. The hike up to Delicate Arch isn’t a walk in the park as it involves a solid incline and a bit of navigating the sandstone, but is more than doable for most visitors.
Landscape Arch is the largest arch on earth spanning some 306 feet of weathered sandstone. This one is an easy 1.5 miles round trip and a must on your Arches trip.
Double O Arch featured in the image above is a very unique arch on top of an arch. This 4.1 mile out and back hike is a bit more strenuous, especially in the summer heat, so plan accordingly and bring plenty of water.
Where to Stay
There’s only one campground in Arches National Park and that’s Devils Garden. If you don’t have reservations there you might as well not even try. Luckily the Moab area is full of BLM campgrounds where you’ll have much better odds.
22. Canyonlands National Park
Location: Utah
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Canyonlands is one of the parks that has views that one can seemingly gaze upon for days without losing interest or comprehending exactly the vastness of the landscape.
Mesa Arch here represents one of the most photographed sunrises in all of the national park system and Green River overlook one of the most dazzling sunsets.
The catch? Four-wheel drive. If you’ve got it you’re set and have full access to all of the unbelievable destinations the park has to offer.
Without it, your time in the park will be mostly limited to overlooks from above, which are still well worth the trip.
Canyonlands Highlights
The Needles makes up the southeastern corner of the park and is named after the multi-colored spires of sandstone that dominate the area. The Needles area offers a multitude of hiking opportunities as well as 4WD roads leading to fascinating ruins.
Mesa Arch is the most photographed feature in the park and is where you’ll find the bulk of tourists looking to snag their very own photo of this arch with a view. Sunrise is the best time to head over and see the sun makes its way up through the arch while illuminating the vast landscape.
Shafer Trail is perhaps the pinnacle of 4WD trails in the United States. Here you can put your high clearance four-wheel-drive SUV through the wringer on this challenging, unpaved, and downright scary road.
Where to Stay in Canyonlands National Park
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We’ve worked with the National Park Service, the Department of Interior, and the U.S. Forest Service for years creating films on important places and issues.
Our work has been featured in leading publications all over the world and even some people outside of our immediate family call us experts on the national parks.
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List of Top 10 Best West Coast National Parks
- Olympic National Park
- Redwood National Park
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Sequoia National Park
- Death Valley National Park
- Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Kings Canyon National Park
- Crater Lake National Park
- Channel Islands National Park
Beyond the West Coast National Parks
- Grand Teton National Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Zion National Park
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Arches National Park
- Capitol Reef National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- White Sands National Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Saguaro National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
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Printable West Coast National Parks Map
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Great article, thank you
Thanks Laurel!! 🙂