List of National Parks to Visit for the Best Vacation

A list that is not in any particular order, of some of the most amazing National Parks around the world.There is nothing more beautiful, then the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is the largest park in Croatia, it covers 73,350 acres. Situated in the Karst area of central Croatia at the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Plitvice lake National Park is the oldest National Park in southeast Europe. The Park was established in 1949. It is famous for its 16 lakes that are known for their distinctive colors, the lakes are connected by cascades and waterfalls , the largest waterfall being, 78 meters in height. At Plitvice you will experience amazing scenery, beautiful flora and fauna .
The National Preserve is home to a wide diversity of animal life, such as wolves, bears, dears and rabbits. Plitvice Lakes National Park is a haven for birds with more then a hundred bird species.

The Park is great for hiking, tracking, sightseeing, birding and photography.

The breathtaking beauty of this park makes it a popular tourist destination.
A must visit attraction in Croatia, for truly memorable experience.

Torres del Paine National Park is one the largest Parks in Chile, measuring about 2,400 square kilometers, known for its mountains, lakes, rivers glaciers and Paine Massif. The scenery is beautiful, you can experience wildly different terrain and landscapes at Torres del Paine.

There are a number of mammals such as foxes, pumas, guanacos and skunks to name a few.

The park contains 15 species of birds of prey, such as Black-chested Buzzard-eagle,Darwin's Rhea, Magellanic Horned Owl, Black-faced Ibis and the Rufous-tailed Hawk.

There are marked paths and shelters at the park that provide basic services.

Activities include fly fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, trekking and photography. A holiday to remember.

The Swiss National Park was founded in 1914, it has a land area of 174.2 square kilometers. It offers amazing scenery of the alps , wildlife, red deer, birds like the golden eagles, bearded vultures and nutcrackers inhibit the park. A mixture of terrain from high alpine to meadows and forests, make visiting this National Park a breathtaking experience . Famous for its edelweiss, and many more protected plants.

The Swiss National Park is great for hiking, trekking and enjoying the beauty of nature.

The Park does have some strict rules that you might want to check out before
going eg. It is forbidden to set up tents, leave the marked trails, camp, gather any plants, flowers, deadwood or bring pets to the Swiss National Park. They are very strict in their efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the Park.

The Park is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming USA, some of the park crosses over to Montana and Idaho. The Yellowstone National Park covers 8,983 square kilometers. The Yellowstone Park was established in 1872 and is said to be the first National Park in the world. It is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest super-volcano on the continent . The Park has many types of ecosystems. Yellowstone National Park features lakes, mountain ranges, canyons, rivers and more hot springs and geysers then anywhere else on the planet.
A home to many endangered species of mammals , birds and reptiles. Animals at the park include grizzly bears, wolves, bison, mountain lions, coyotes, white pelicans, eagles and many more.
A highly recommended park to visit.

Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, boating , picnicking, wildlife viewing and many more fun things to do.

Kruger National Park covers an area of 19,633 sq kilometers and is the largest game reserve in Africa.

With more then 500 species of birds, most of which are residents, and 147 species of large mammals Kruger National Park has the highest number of large mammals in any one single park in Africa. Large game mammals species such as elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras and the African buffalo to name a few, this is a haven for those who are interested in experiencing a real safari.
With rocks and rushing rivers, wild animals abound ,this is a great place to view nature and animals at their most primal .

Activities include wildlife drives, walking trails, adventurous safaris, photography, bird watching.

The largest National Park in New Zealand, covering an area of 12,500 square kilometers.
Several lakes lie within and some partially outside the parks boundaries, which include the worlds highest waterfalls.
Check out the Milford Sound ( a fjord carved by a glacier ) it is truly beautiful.

Interestingly , The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was filmed in many locations in New Zealand including Fiordland National Park.

The wildlife at Fiordland , include, deer, hare, seals, dolphins and the kiwi.
With the glaciers and fiords, the breathtaking lakes and scenery make this park a wonderful place to visit.

Activities include walking, camping, boating, climbing, kayaking, fishing.

Banff National Park covers 6641 sq kilometers and is located at the Rocky Mountains, about one and a half hours drive from Calgary, the park was established in 1885.
With mountain lakes, amazing mountain scenery, beautiful wilderness, caves, ice fields and glaciers, this park has majestic, breathtaking sights.

The Wildlife at Banff National Park include, weasels, elks, deer, cougars, wolverines , black bears, grizzly bears and many more.
There are many amazing species of birds at the park , birds like the golden eagle, mountain bluebirds, red tailed hawks , nutcrackers, gray jay and the American three toed woodpecker, to name a few.

Things to do at Banff National Park include, hiking , camping, climbing, horseback riding, photography, visit the hot springs, canoeing, kayaking, birding and many more fun activities