The Most Visited Parks in America

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• Ready to experience the great outdoors in all its
  glory? From the snowy mountains of Colorado to
  the desert canyons of Arizona, featured here are
  some of the most visited national parks across
  the United States. See why millions of travelers
  continue to flock to these protected lands every
  year and learn about some of the coolest must-see
  attractions along the way. 

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• Great Smoky Mountains is one of the most popular
  national parks in the U.S., drawing in
  approximately 10 million visitors each year. 
• Known for its lush scenery and beautiful
  waterfalls, this park offers 800 miles of hiking
  trails across east Tennessee and west North
  Carolina.
• This extraordinary park is teeming with wildlife
  and boasts an amazing number of wildflowers. It
  is home to over 1,660 angiosperms and is often
  referred to as The Wildflower Park by its many
  visitors.

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• The Grand Canyon is world-renowned, bringing in
  visitors from all over the globe to experience
  Arizonas breathtaking beauty for themselves. 
• This 277-mile long canyon offers a variety of
  sightseeing options. Take in the sights of the
  Colorado River along the South Rim, enjoy a
  stroll on the Hualapai Tribes famous skywalk
  attraction, or book a Grand Canyon helicopter
  tour to experience unbeatable views from up in
  the sky. 
• Visitors can also immerse themselves in the
  lands natural charms with backcountry hiking
  trails that will challenge even the most avid of
  trailblazers.

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• Montanas Glacier National Park is spread across
  over a million acres and features stunning views
  of majestic mountain ranges. 
• One of the parks most notable highlights is the
  Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 50-mile marvel that
  allow visitors to take in wild scenery and
  gorgeous glaciers. 
• Another item to add to your bucket list is Hidden
  Lake. This beautiful body of water offers
  spectacular views for hikers as well as excellent
  opportunities for catch-and-release fishing.

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• Sandstone canyons and towering mesas are abundant
  in Zion Canyon, Utahs most popular national
  park. 
• Fans of desert scenery wont want to miss this
  alluring attraction, which is home to Kolob Arch
  the worlds largest arch measuring at a
  whopping 310 feet.
• Dont forget to visit the Tuacahn Amphitheater
  nearby for a wide variety of stage plays and
  musical acts surrounded by dazzling canyon views. 

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• Situated atop North Americas largest
  supervolcano, Yellowstone National Park is famous
  for its geothermal features, including geysers,
  mud pots, hot springs, and fumaroles.
• This national park is home to the greatest
  concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.
  Visitors can see bears, moose, bison, bald
  eagles, elk, mountain lions, and much more.
• Deemed Americas first national park in 1872,
  this iconic piece of natural history set the bar
  for the U.S. national park system as we know it
  today. 

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• Valleys, meadows, and waterfalls are just some of
  the many sights that make up the massive
  wilderness of Yosemite National Park.
• Trailblazers from all over come to experience the
  Half Dome, a large granite dome that offers
  hikers an extreme day hike complete with cable
  ascents, misty trails, and wide-ranging scenery
  that is almost unsurpassed.
• Be sure to check out Yosemite Falls during your
  visit, one of the tallest waterfalls in North
  America with a drop-off of 2,425 feet.

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• Theres something for everyone in Colorados
  Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors can take
  part in everything from ancient hiking trails and
  wildlife sightseeing to cattle ranch and
  cross-country skiing activities. 
• Experience the sights like never before along
  Trail Ridge Road, a 48-mile stretch that winds
  upward through magnificent landscapes to a steep
  elevation of 12,183 feet.
• Wetlands, forests, and alpine tundra make up the
  diverse ecosystem here, offering travelers the
  opportunity to see a wide variety in just a short
  amount of time.

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• Papillon is the worlds oldest and largest
  sightseeing company since 1965, with over 600,000
  passengers taking part in flying tours over the
  Grand Canyon each year. Enjoy a variety of unique
  destinations, including Hoover Dam, Lake Mead,
  Monument Valley and Lake Powell, and experience
  breathtaking excursions by helicopter, horseback,
  river rafting, and more.
• Visit us online at www.papillon.com or
  call 1-888-635-7272 for more information and to
  book your tour today.

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• Sources
• http//www.npca.org/exploring-our-parks/visitation
  .html?referrerhttps//www.google.com/
• http//www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-top20nationalp
  arks-pg-photogallery.html
• http//travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/nation
  al-parks/most-visited-parks-photos//great-smoky-m
  ountains-national-park-fall-fog_89492_600x450.jpg