What’s on your travel bucket list?
If you want to spark creative inspiration and customize a unique travel bucket list that isn’t a replica of all the Instagram influencers you see, you should check out the national parks.
Since there are more than 400 national parks in the United States, your bucket list goals could be expanded within minutes!
National Parks are a great place to reconnect with nature and discover the most intimate parts of your soul. This is why the National Park Service teamed up with the National Park Foundation to create an interactive database called Findyourpark.com.
This site puts you a few clicks away from creating a park adventure that aligns with your unique interests and desires. Subaru serves as a premier partner of the Find Your Park movement and continues to raise awareness about the breadth and depth of the National Park System.
When you visit one of the national parks, you’ll have a great visitor experience due to Subaru’s support of waste reduction efforts and the zero-landfill initiative. Over the years, Subaru has contributed $68 million to help preserve America’s national parks and ensure that each parcel of land is healthy and vibrant.
There are also thousands of recreational and historic sites across the country that you can explore. You’ll never grow bored when you have access to this array of beautiful tranquility at your disposal.
If you’re wondering where to start on your National Park bucket list, here are three ideas to get you started.
1. Grand Teton National Park
Get ready to see some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ve ever laid eyes on when you head to Grand Teton National Park. Pictures can’t even live up to the feeling of being up close and personal with these cozy mountains.
Located north of Jackson, Wyoming on approximately 310,000 acres of land, Grand Teton features over 200 miles of trails and an abundant array of wildlife that you’ve probably only seen in the movies. If you’re “lucky”, you may spot a few Bison, Elks, grizzly bears, and bald eagles.
2. Yellowstone National Park
If you’re stopping by Grand Teton National Park, why not continue your journey and head to Yellowstone National Park. It’s located only 31 miles from Grand Teton and offers more than 2.2 million acres of goodness for visitors to explore.
The Yellowstone national park was created in 1872 and is located in Wyoming with parts spreading into Idaho and Montana. It is the first-ever National Park. This wilderness beauty features hot springs, canyons, rivers, and hundreds of animal species. You can’t leave Yellowstone without seeing the tallest waterfall in the park – Lower Falls.
3. Yosemite National Park
Are you searching for more waterfalls? Head to Yosemite National Park where you’ll stand face to face with Yosemite Falls, the highest waterfall in the United States.
Found in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. Over 3 million people visit Yellowstone each year for sightseeing, rock climbing, hiking, or enjoying the natural beauty of the area. You’ll also get a chance to see the giant sequoia trees that you probably heard about in school.
How many national parks are you adding to your travel bucket list? Get ready to embark on a journey that will change the way you see the world!
Charlene Rhinehart is an award-winning speaker, consultant, and coach who uses digital technologies to share inspiring stories with the world. She helps others live their best life as a Financial Coach at Wealthy Women Daily, Founder of the Career Goddess Academy, and Travel & Lifestyle Writer at BlackCoupleTravels.com.