The most beautiful natural parks in the world
The most beautiful natural parks in the world
Lush forests, imposing mountains, magical corners ... we visit the most beautiful natural parks on the planet. Ready for the trip?
National parks represent a magnificent collection of types and experiences of high contrast landscapes. In them you can walk through magical forests, spectacular mountains, glaciers, lakes or volcanoes of incredible beauty, in an exciting encounter for the best natural environments in the world. They are natural reserves that should be visited at least once in a lifetime.
The first national park in the world was established in the United States, in Yellowstone. It did not pretend to be a radical new idea of a young nation but it was the 'best idea of America' despite being a practical solution for a territorial argument. It was supposed to become a state park, but the land of Yellowstone was in three territories and none of them was still a state. Hence, the Congress of the United States decided to turn it into a federal park. "
The Yellowstone National Park became the first national park in the world on March 1, 1872 (later the National Park Service was created in the US on August 25, 1916 along with the establishment of many other natural parks).
The National Park Service, which has already passed its 100th anniversary, handles 409 parks spread over 84 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the US territories. UU These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military and historic parks, historic sites, picturesque rivers, coasts, recreational areas, trails, and even the White House.
As a curiosity, the European Day of National Parks is celebrated every year on May 24, in commemoration of the declaration of the first European national park in Sweden on May 24, 1909, which aims to remember the key role of parks in the conservation of nature and the opportunities they offer us for social welfare.
Yosemite National Park
Although Yosemite National Park, located in central California, is well known for its huge waterfalls, large granite cliffs and forests of giant Sequoias, it is a park that does not go unnoticed. One of the best times to visit is in the autumn. The foliage in this season is nearing its peak at the end of October and continues until November: maples, dogwoods, poplars and oaks decorate the landscape.
We will also find bison, lynx, gray wolves, mountain goats and black bears.
Location: In the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, United States.
Area: 3,027 km2.
Sequoia National Park
We can find it next to the Cañón de los Reyes National Park, in the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern California. There we will find the most majestic redwoods, which stand as if they were buildings of more than 25 plants. With 80 meters counting from the ground and resisting storms, fellings and fires, these giant sequoias make up a unique landscape. The famous General Sherman, the largest living being on the planet, crowns this natural collection with its 84 meters high and 1.9 million kilograms.
Location: California, United States
Area: 1,635 km2.
Denali National Park and Reserve
Spanning almost 25,000 square kilometers in the interior of Alaska, the Denali National Park and Preserve is the perfect destination for mountaineers, backpackers and, of course, tree / leaf watchers. Autumn peaks in late August and early September. Where we can see a good sample of deciduous trees, including poplars and willows, as well as shrubs and flowering plants that make up an incredibly colorful landscape in this protected area. The park also houses several species of wild animals such as gray bears, moose or wolves.
Location: Alaska, United States.
Area: 24,585 square kilometers.
Timanfaya National Park
As if we were traveling to Mars, the Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote is presented with more than 20 volcanoes. This area of the Canary Islands offers us a stunning landscape of lava and craters. Among the most outstanding volcanoes of this Canarian site are: the Mountains of Fire, the Rajada Mountain or the Caldera del Corazoncillo.
Location: Lanzarote, Spain
Area: 51.07 square kilometers