British Couple Reacts to The USA's 25 Best National Parks (Part 2)

[@crazycgames]

A lot of people ask why Americans never travel abroad, and this is kind of why. There are SOOO many places to see even here that could take somebody a lifetime. And these are just National Parks. The states themselves all have a ton of parks in general that are huge and pretty like a lot of these, just on smaller scales! Great reaction!

[@commissaryarrick9670]

Not to mention if a european travels all over europe they can say oh i visited 7 countries . but they forget they are so small and close together it is comparable to an american visting 7 states

[@constitutionalbill]

Exactly for example, Buffalo Bill State Park not too far from Yellowstone is worth seeing itself.

[@midwaymonster30]

This exactly. There's virtually nothing anyone could want to see that you won't find in the USA.

[@tomiahmad2144]

@@commissaryarrick9670 did you visiting 7 european countries?

[@nukemanmd]

While there is plenty to see in the U.S. with respect to its National Parks, there is so much more to see when traveling abroad. I am a history buff, so I've traveled to the U.K. which is loaded with historical gems. I loved my trips to Italy where I had a chance to see the Roman ruins, the Vatican museum, Florence with its artistic riches, etc., France (from Paris, Marseille, Nice, etc., the Netherlands, Prague, and many other great cities. While Europe may not be as geographically large as the U.S., the cultural variety is astounding. Let's not forget the food.

[@ShadowRyu]

Yes, that was a "reindeer" 😍😍😍 formally known as Caribou. The look on her face and excitement when she realizes they are real was priceless ☺️☺️

[@millie0804]

I never knew they were real 😂🥰 so happy!!

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Yup. Same animal.

[@ThisIs.Not.TheWay]

Yep there real. I still remember the excitement I felt the first time I saw one 😁

[@ThisIs.Not.TheWay]

Sorry I forgot to add this... You can find reindeer in other states as well. Like Montana, North Dakota and Washington. There a bit rare outside of Alaska though

[@douglasparker5481]

Caribou are wild reindeer are domesticated that is the only difference but same animal

[@LG123ABC]

Fun fact: Yellowstone National Park is 3,471 square miles in size. I looked up the size of the Isle of Jersey and it looks like it's around 46 square miles so you could fit around 75 Isles of Jersey inside Yellowstone National Park. Cheers!

[@ceciliamullanaphy1171]

Wow!

[@jimgreen5788]

L G, which makes it roughly the size of France's Mediterranean island of Corsica, our territory of Puerto Rico, or the island nation of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean.

[@hintzsch]

They didn't show the best images for Rocky Mountain, but it is gorgeous. Driving up and over the continental divide on Trail Ridge Road is an experience!

[@stephenriddell8376]

I too have been to RMNP. Trail Ridge Road is the highest maintained road in THE USA at 12,180ft. I got caught driving in a sleet storm in June There are no guards along the road and it is a long way down LOL. Thus road closes in October and opens in May as it is snowbound. Plows clear it each year

[@johnalden5821]

Yes, Rocky Mountain is a magnificent park. One good thing about it is that it's accessible for hikers of all levels of experience. You can duck into a trail head at 11,000 feet and just do an out-and-back hike of three miles, or you can get a back-country permit and backpack into true wilderness. I have never seen so many 14ers with majestic snow-capped peaks anywhere else.

[@katherineejessup]

I deff agree it is way more stunning then they showed

[@Warriorofthe]

It takes your breath away at the majesty of the mountains! They really didn't show it well!

[@chrisrenemans5026]

Agreed, hardly even showed the park, basically only showed around the moraine park area, whilst there is other incredible sights like emerald lake and sky pond and chasm like etc, etc

[@colbyprieto37]

I've been to Carlsbad Caverns as they're only 4 hours from me. The lighting isn't overdone in my opinion, without it you wouldn't be able to see anything at all which is super dangerous when you're walking down through the cave system. I honestly don't remember any colored lights and it didn't feel cheesy in any way. Most of it is soft white lighting that shows the rock formations around you and is spaced out enough that about 75% of it is in lighting just enough to see where you're going, almost like in a movie theater. It's surreal with all the noises and the cool air. Truly something to appreciate.

[@josephsoto9933]

I was stationed at Ft. Bliss (El Paso, TX) and Carlsbad is a very short drive away. Yes I agree that "colored" lights were used in only 1 or 2 sections but I think to just differentiate or highlight an unusual formation. It's a long but comfortable walk the cave....a wonderful sight. It is nice to use the elevator back up to the surface. PS. The White Sands National Monument is so in NM and very near El Paso. The white sand dunes look like snow.

[@ashleigharnold3051]

From New Mexico as well. I don't recall the green lighting as well. They had the regular LED lightings.

[@greglujan4930]

I agree. From Albuquerque and Carlsbad Caverns is definitely a must see. You guys will have to come to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Unlike anything else in the world

[@josephsoto9933]

@@greglujan4930 yeah, I spent 4 days there once....it was great. Of course the 3rd day I drove around to see all the places filmed for "Breaking Bad"....

[@scottjohnson5415]

When I first visited Carlsbad back in the early 1980's they did use colored lighting. Glad to see they got rid of most of it.

[@martinhafner2201]

When in Yellowstone, follow the signs strictly. There are many areas with geothermal stuff under a thin crust. They will have boardwalks in those areas and going off trail is crazy dangerous. It is a national park and well managed, so they will keep you safe if you follow instructions. Great place and also great for filming.

[@vampuricknight1]

Read an article about a year ago about a tourist that wanted to "take a dip" in one of the geothermal pools and dived into one that was off the main trails. Not only was the temperature above the boiling point but they are very sulfuric and release poisonous fumes that can kill/hinder breathing with enzymes which essentially act as a "stomach acid" to break down organic matter. Because it was off the trails and because the person was reported missing just before nightfall the rangers effectively had to wait 12 - 24 hours from the time he dived in to the following sunrise so they could get to pool to "help". The body was never recovered as it had essentially been melted bones and all, but clothing was found in the pool and was able to be identified as his. Point is respect the untamed nature and wildlife of Yellowstone if you visit, keep on the designated trails.

[@xcalium9346]

@@vampuricknight1 Bruh how do you just jump into a pool like that? like at least test the damn water first, yeah sure your finger has been cooked slightly but you're alive. I'm guessing not a lot of critical thinking was involved in the first place though...

[@vampuricknight1]

@@xcalium9346 There are several hot springs around yellowstone which are completely safe to swim in and attract several visitors to them through most of the year. According to the article it was believed that he assumed all of these hot springs were safe to swim in, but also wanted to find a hotspring that was away from the main trails and thus more private. It's also possible that he did check the temperature around the rim of the pool and it may have been much cooler than when you dive in toward the center... also it was not necessarily just the heat that was the most deadly, compared to the acidic water you might not feel immediately as well as the noxious gasses that you may not be able to tell are there until your lungs are burning from breathing them in when your submerged in the water up to your head. Point is, yes it was stupid, but its an understandable stupid, especially if you are under the assumption that the hot springs are similar to those that are in Japan or Iceland.

[@christineperez7562]

@@vampuricknight1 Just horrible. All you need to do is follow directions it is for your safety.

[@hackerx7329]

People seem to either forget or not comprehend that the entire park is inside the mouth of an active super volcano and that is why there are gas vents and areas where the ground is hot enough to cook you. Unlike some parks, the signs and paths aren't there to protect nature from you, they are to protect you from nature. And on that note, for the love of everything, DO NOT MESS WITH THE BISON. Yes, they are beautiful and majestic, but if you try and get a picture up close with one they can VERY easily end you.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

OMG I love Millie's disbelief over the alligators lol. In some Florida towns they are actually in the lakes and you have to be mindful of your proximity to them, especially when they have their young with them, but you do learn to coexist. 😂

[@srellison561]

Every once in a while, you'll see a story about people finding a 'gator in their pool, or I even remember one where there was one in the house because someone left a door open.

[@clovesjs]

Absolutely. I live in Houston, and we have large wetland areas to the west and south of the city. In the suburb of Katy, there are gaters in neighborhood fountains and on the golf courses. The same is true of Southern Louisiana.

[@manxkin]

I've been to Glacier, Rocky Mtn, Mt. Rainier, Sequoia, Everglades, Acadia, Smoky Mtn., Shenandoah. I've just scratched the surface when it comes to National Parks but there are also beautiful State Parks, National Forests and National Lake Shores to visit. The diversity of the U.S. is amazing.

[@richardmead5969]

ditto except for everglades and shenandoah but been to so many state parks regardless, such as Colorado national monument park a mile from my house. plus the colorado river is also 1 mile away

[@perdidoatlantic]

Everglades is the scariest. Just trying to find a place to stand or sit without something deadly near you.

[@isorokudono]

Nothing can touch Sequoia. Those trees and Kings Canyon.

[@manxkin]

@@perdidoatlantic The worst thing about the Everglades were the mosquitos! I shouldn’t say “worst thing” because the Everglades are actually great…except the mosquitos! Yikes!

[@chrisrenemans5026]

@@perdidoatlantic most of the things there are “relatively” harmless, you obviously have to be aware of them, and how to not look like a tasty meal, but for most people they would be fine as long as they use common sense

[@meg8391]

I love living in Utah. Our scenery is so diverse. Deserts, canyons, mountains, arches, desert, salt flats, snow, prairie, lakes...hot heat and freezing cold. ❤️ If you want an amazing adventure, don't miss out on Utah.

[@lilyhumble2152]

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[@cehghanzi6477]

Reindeer are called caribou in North America. They are the same animal, different name. The Going to the Sun Road in Glacier NP is only open for a month or so in the summer. Usually it is closed due to snow. Climate change may lead to less snow and more open roads, though. Yosemite is also home to the "firefall" waterfall, which looks like it is on fire, but only for a few hours (minutes?) a year.

[@oldblood_eyes]

yosemite's firefall waterfall is for about an hour. it happens as the sun sets and how it hits the waterfall.

[@shawnmiller4781]

They are a few differences Reindeer are shorter, smaller and have antlers that don’t curve nearly as much

[@forsnuggles]

@@shawnmiller4781 correct and reindeer or Caribou are very aggressive and will charge in some cases, where deer are more shy and careful not to approach a human. Also deer live more in somewhat warmer climates.

[@shawnmiller4781]

@@forsnuggles I can’t say much about the aggressive part than to point out that Caribou are herd animals much more than deer. Survived on them and other wild Alaskan game as a kid

[@forsnuggles]

@@shawnmiller4781 that would make since because in herd animals there tends to be a protector and leader in a herd since they all have positions in a herd. I have seen some get really aggressive and some friendly and some shy. However in all honesty I have only a couple of times where deer are a little friendly however to date I have never seen them be aggressive at all. Side note Capitol Reef in Utah has a sign that says no hunting beyond this point and every year I was up there during hunting season there were many many deer hanging out (laying down mostly lol) just inside the safety zone 😆. Once hunting season was over they would leave the area and you would rarely see them in the safety zone (area close to businesses houses and roadways).

[@johnhuth6082]

I have had the privilege of going to all of these to conduct various wildlife research projects. I just wanted to say, yes that was a reindeer, which is also know as a caribou in North America. You can't go wrong with any of these parks, but some of them get very busy so you might want to visit slightly "off season" if you prefer to miss crowds.

[@troyottosen8722]

John, Their is a difference between Caribou and raindeer, caribou are wild and raindeer are domesticated, only place you find wild caribou in North America are here in Alaska and parts of Canadian provinces of BC, Yukon, Northwest territory’s, plus only barren ground caribou in Alaska and Yukon.

[@johnhuth6082]

@@troyottosen8722 Both are Rangifer tarandus. Their is no difference, it would be like saying a zoo animal is different from it's wild counter part.

[@shawnmiller4781]

@@johnhuth6082 I’m going to disagree domestic reindeer ten times me shorter in the legs and have antlers that don’t curve around as much as on the Caribou Note in both species the females grow antlers as well which differentiates they from deer species as well

[@troyottosen8722]

@@johnhuth6082 , Bull, Caribou are wild, not introduced, Reindeer are farmed by Laplanders from Scandinavia! Reindeer were introduced by missionaries to Alaska native villages in western Alaska from Scandinavia in the early 1900’s for food! By the way, I live in Alaska, your clueless!

[@johnhuth6082]

@@troyottosen8722 they are still Rangifer tarandus and genetically identical. FYI, where you live means nothing, the science is what is. I have lived in Lapland and Alaska, but note I did not refer to low intellect insults there is no need for that.

[@T-rock40]

I'm blessed to live in Utah, we have some of the most breath taking National Parks here, and also close to Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon

[@newgrl]

Utah also has some really good State Parks like Goblin and Dead Horse Point. Utah's a pretty good Base of Operations for someone who wants to visit the US.

[@GP80888]

I live in Arizona. Utah and Arizona are probably the two most scenic states in the nation in my opinion. I’ve lived here 25 years now and there is still so much I haven’t seen. I’d say about 1/4 of the parks in this video were in these 2 states or close to them.

[@katiemcteague]

Years ago I was on a tour that brought us through seven western states and I can honestly say that Utah and Idaho were just simply stunning to drive through. It was one of my most favorite trips and I’ve been to many places and seen a lot of the beauty this planet has to offer and I still feel like I’ve only scratch the very tip.

[@troyottosen8722]

Howabout Alaska alone has approx 70% of the total national parkland in the USA, almost entirely roadless and the most beautiful anywhere, simple.

[@newgrl]

@@troyottosen8722 Alaska is awesome! But these two are scared of bears... let alone moose, wolves, and wolverines. Add to that the fact that almost all trips to any of Alaska's massive National Parks is going to mean back country hiking and camping with no one nearby and very little cell service.... Are you trying to scare them away from the US? :):):)

[@toddnesbitt3113]

One point of fact, the wildlife doesn't end at the border of the park...

[@kevinfleming9919]

The different color lights in the cavern is caused by the different types of lights being used, florescent, incandescent, and Mercury vapor lights. Each are used in different areas depending on how large of an area is being lit up and what kind of natural color formations in the rocks there are as some minerals don't look good or show up well with certain lights shining on them. Also some are older lights, like the Mercury vapor ones, and simply haven't been replaced by newer ones yet because of previous budget constraints. Minerals and algae in/on the rocks can cause the reflection from the lights to change color. They are currently replacing all the lights with LED lights because the other 3 types cause algae blooms because different types of algae grow in different light frequencies and the LED's can be adjusted to combat this, keep the algae from growing, and give the cavern a more natural visual because the light won't change color. The algae blooms were found to be destroying parts of the caverns by feeding on the minerals so the decision was made to replace all the lights with LED'S as quickly as possible. About half the cavern has been converted so far, and it was started after that footage was filmed so new videos of it will show a much different look.

[@frzstat]

That’s great info!

[@LariTanner]

It’s been a while since my last visit there, early 2000s, can’t wait to see it with LED lights!

[@jandunn3075]

Yosemite is my favorite although I haven't been to Yellowstone. Yosemite is just huge. Half dome El Capitan all the lakes and rivers it's just ridiculously huge. On the Eastern side of it you also have mono lake Mount Whitney, bristlecone Forest which is amazing lthey're the oldest trees in the world over 3,000 years old some of them.

[@jamesjones8482]

Carlsbad Caverns is a wonderful place to visit. I've been there 3 times in my life. The question about lighting is kind of simple. There is no sunlight down in the caverns. It would be pitch black without lights. They light the trails (paved walkways), but without lighting of the caverns themselves, you couldn't see them. When I was young, my parents took me there. At one point, the park guide told everyone he was going to turn the lights off, and advised everyone to grab a hand rail, or sit down. It was complete darkness. I believe they discontinued that many years ago. Some visitors had a problem with the complete darkness. They found that some types of light bulbs caused the unusual colors of the formations. They are working to replace those lights that caused the weird colors.

[@justpassingthrough6550]

We visited the Badlands in South Dakota. I got a glimpse of the formations coming into the park, and it literally took me a few minutes before I could even look at the vastness once we arrived at a good viewpoint. It was that beautiful.

[@newgrl]

I love The Badlands. So awesome.

[@LariTanner]

I grew up in New Mexico near Carlsbad Caverns, been there many times, it’s amazing! The lighting is all white, there are no colored lights, but some are old lights. There are clear green pools, which reflect the green color as well. Also photos tend to show that reflective light. I suggest if you go - to go down the windy trail down into the caverns. The elevator is faster but you don’t see all the beauty because it takes you straight to the big room.

[@HistoryNerd808]

It really is amazing how diverse our landscapes are here. If you didn't know better, you wouldn't be crazy to think, for instance, that Arizona and Alaska weren't on the same planet, much less in the same country.

[@fbksfrank4]

We have one dune! The kobuk Valley National Park!

[@chrisprice7257]

Funny you said that Im from Tucson and my brother, but he moved to ak and I visit him every year. So different the scenery and going from a city to a island town with 2 traffic lights. Lol

[@chrisprice7257]

@@fbksfrank4 never been I go to sitka, but plan on going further

[@lolanelson9634]

These parks also cover hundreds of square miles!

[@davebcf1231]

Keep in mind that these parks are huge, and in many of them large portions of the park are only accessible on foot/horseback. You're not getting anywhere near a full picture of any of them from a few short clips so a lot of what may make one look better than the other is just what footage they chose to use for each.

[@ewobblie]

FYI, Carlsbad Caverns are underground and so must lighted for you to see anything. If it wasn’t lighted it would be blacker than you can imagine.

[@cherylwilliams9360]

I think they are referring to areas that are lit up in COLORED lights.. THAT is quite tacky and takes away from the natural beauty..

[@timreno72]

I've been similar cavers and the tour guide briefly turned off the lights to show its darkness and holy shit you don't know how dark can be until you experience it for your self.

[@frzstat]

Mammoth Cave N.P. Has several tours where you carry lanterns to light your path. They also have a “wild” tour where you explore with headlamps like cavers. I went on the Great Onyx Cave tour when I visited MCNP this past Summer and we carried gasoline (petrol) lanterns. It was pretty awesome!

[@LivingTheLifeOfRiley]

@@frzstat that does sound awesome! Sometimes our smaller parks hit better than those that need to be idiot proof because their so popular.

[@PJ-24]

Truth. I live two hours away. When they turn the dim lights out, you can't see your hand in from of you.

[@dbqdude75ify]

Hi Beesley and Millie, I've spent a lot of time in the national parks....my fave 1. Yellowstone, 2. Glacier and the one you kind of weren't so impressed by..Rocky mountains....I promise in person it's stunning. 😍

[@OutNaturing]

rocky mt st park was unreal. they did it dirty here

[@andrewsunde7915]

I’ve been to Carlsbad Caverns! It’s very dark in there. When it first opened, scientists didn’t know that colors weren’t good for it. Now they make sure to keep it just barely light enough to see down there. It’s incredible!!

[@fgialcgorge7392]

The deer in Denali was a Caribou. The domesticated ones are reindeer because they can be reined... There are many different endemic deer species in the U.S.

[@theblackbear211]

Having worked for the US National Park Service, I have to say that an important part of any rating system is based in not only what the expectations that a visitor has, but their own preferences in how they wish to experience a National Park. The expectations and experiences are going to be vastly different for someone who wants to view a park through their car window, and sleep in either a structure (Hotel, Cabin, etc.), and someone who wants to hike as far as they can into the back country- and eat and sleep with what they carry on their back. There are a lot of variations in between, and some parks are better suited for one over the other. An option that many may not be aware of is that a number of parks have commercial equestrian packing facilities - with services that can range from carrying supplies in, and caching them at a pre-arraigned point, to delivering you to a campsite on horseback, and then returning a day or so later to pack you out, to fully catered tours on horseback - Guide(s), food and cook supplied as part of the package.

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

Also the national park pass of that one time fee, is well worth it.

[@dpwellman]

@@nancyfaircloth3224Agree. I had one. Only used it for three months, but made it to: Wind Cave, Bandlands, Little Bighorn Natl Monument (Better than you'd think), Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches (Twice), Zion, Natural Bridges, Black Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain, Colorado Natl Monument, Olympics, Crater Lake ,Yosemite, Sequoia Previously, sans pass ( or no fee needed) Dry Tortugas, Key Biscayne, Everglades (they don't charge during the summer for some reason), Ft Sumpter, Chikamauga (five or six times), Vicksburg (twice), Antietam, Mammoth Cave (twice), Shenandoah (thrice), Great Smokey Mountains (twice a year), Acadia, Big Bend, Carlsbad, Petrified Forest (worth every penny), Death Valley, Devils Tower, Great Falls, Dinosaur Natl Monument, Grand Canyon I'd rather not think about how much that cost otherwise. Most are $25-30 a pop these days. Probably bunch of others I'm forgetting.

[@colbyprieto37]

A program that may interest you guys, not sure how realistic this is for you, is the yellowstone summer jobs. They provide lodging and meals for the summer and you work 32 hours a week and are paid for it of course. Should be 2 days off a week and plenty of time to explore the park. My aunt and uncle did it and they said it was the most fun they'd ever had in their lives. It's a few months away from your lives but it's at least an opportunity if you ever decided to do it!

[@ephennell4ever]

There used to be something similar in Alaska, in Denali. I was in High School, and that was the summer before my Senior year. There was an advertisement in Smithsonian magazine for 'Summer Jobs' in Alaska, working at a National Park. With parental permission you could be as young as 16, so that was OK. My parents would have had to do more than just give permission though, as you had to, as I recall, show up at the Anchorage airport (& then be bussed to the park - not just an hour or two ride), so they would've had to fly me there; that would have been three or four flights to get me there (from Rochester, NY) - and then the same back! In the mid-70s that would have been at least a couple thousand dollars! Probably equal to almost twice that in today's money! Strangely, both my mother and step-father were fine with it ... and, weirdly, I decided not to do it! Boy, do I regret that today! Wouldn't surprise me if the program was still around ... if you're a student, you can make a semi-decent amount of money, and spend your free time hanging out at the Park ... almost like a payed vacation! And it probably saves the government (tax-payers) some money, 'cause you're probably only paid 60% of what the 'regular' Park employees make! Oh, and they 'put you up' while you're there, and provide you with lunches on work-shifts. As I recall, there were 'nominal charges' for other meals, like about $3 I think? Not dirt-cheap, but they were described as 'generous', so a decent deal, considering that a 'full meal' at Burger King would run you the same back then, and I suspect this would've been healthier! Boy, oh boy ...

[@N.A525]

Ok great idea, thanks

[@mathertrackstar]

I did this! It’s pretty dope getting to escape a big city for Yellowstone

[@shadowtime_keeper6283]

Hello, from The Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee! I grew up in the area and would practically beg my parents to take me hiking with them through the mountains every weekend. This made for some of my best childhood memories, I also loved visiting the many historical cabins and landmarks in the area.

[@BarredCoast0]

When he was watching the part about the Great Smokie Mountains and heard the Bluegrass music in the background it made me smile to see him smiling and enjoying that kind of music. I live in Tennessee and watching people enjoy Bluegrass brings joy to my heart! Thanks for your reaction. 🎼🎵🎶🪕🎶🎵

[@davidfetherston2083]

Born and raised in Colorado and last summer took my first trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. I can say the clips they showed of the park didn't do it justice. It looks a lot more like Glacier. Lots of 14k foot peaks with snow on them year round almost. If I could post pics I'd show you. Definitely worth going.

[@amysepan804]

Agreed, there's nothing like standing on the Continental Divide, and feeling both insignificant and glorious at the same time! The pictures didn't do it justice, at all.

[@horticulturist2338]

I was about to same the same thing. They really undersold it. This park has vistas that regularly move people to tears.

[@Vexelpops1]

born and raised in texas and i visited colorado once and would like to move there now. I happened to be in the rocky mountains staying in a cabin for a week during a blizzard which is kind of like heaven to me

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

As a Minnesotan my favorite place is Rocky mountain national park. Absolutely love Colorado.

[@davidfetherston2083]

@@LazyGrandpasGarage that's another one of my favorites. My sister lives in the town of Granby which is about 30 minutes from the entrance of the park. We go up every time we go and visit.

[@m_hibbs]

As a person that works and lives in yellowstone national park, I can assure you, it's worth the trip. If you plan to visit, be sure to give yourself more time than you would think to see everything you can, as the park is much larger than people generally assume.

[@troyottosen8722]

What’s amazing is they showed Denali here in Alaska and you barely have scratched the surface of Alaska! Wrangell st Elias, Katmai, kenai fjords National Parks up here are even more remote and even more spectacular and less crowded! Think about that.

[@XRP2020]

Reindeer and caribou are the same animal (Rangifer tarandus) and are a member of the deer family. In Europe, they are called reindeer. In North America, the animals are called caribou if they are wild and reindeer if they are domesticated.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

2:21 Going into Grizzly areas just remain noisy & you will be fine. If they know you are coming, they will stay away from you. Or at least that is the way it works almost all times. 5:12 Go to all three. Rocky Mountain, then spend most of your time in Yellowstone, then on the Glacier. That would take up about 2 weeks. 11:15 They have to light it up some way. So the colored lights someone thought would look better? It isn't natural but no lighting is in a cave. Watching the bats swarm out of Carlsbad in the evening is amazing.

[@GP80888]

You could also stop at the Grand Tetons National Park in that area too it was in the previous video

[@hardtackbeans9790]

@@GP80888 I kinda group YS & GT together. Along with the touristy stuff in Jackson. I actually prefer GT to be honest.

[@susanwahl6322]

When you go to the US, try AMTRAK’s Rail Pass. You can take up to ten rides to see the country. Once you buy it, you then set up your itinerary. At the foot of Pike’s Peak is a wonderful park called Garden of the Gods. WOW.

[@cbooth2004]

This is a terrific point. AMTRAK has very nice packages, and travelling on a double-decker sleeping car is _wonderful_. A trick: Travel with another couple, get a sleeping berth on the upper level and your friends the one opposite. That way, you can all enjoy the view on both sides. Sometimes the view is better on one side than the other, and you can shift sides. The observer car is very nice, and you get meals in the dining car while travelling. It is a wonderful way to travel across country. An AMTRAK ticket agent let me in on another idea: schedule your trip through the Rockies during the full moon. If you have clear skies, you will never forget what you'll see.

[@dpwellman]

Except its. . . slow. Glacially slow.

[@marilynnjefferson8525]

For years I lived just a couple of miles from this beautiful park. And it’s just a city park. I hiked it in every season, every weather, and never tired of it. There are several other wonderful parks right there in Colorado Springs. And the sky is so blue that most of the rest of the world seems grey.

[@xCenturion183]

I've been waiting for this one. The national parks are one of America's truly great decisions

[@justicerobinson4662]

It wasn’t a decision that’s nature we didn’t do anything.

[@xCenturion183]

@@justicerobinson4662 ??? I'm not implying we built the landscape. But the formation of the national park service was most certainly a decision by the government lol

[@gggamer3851]

@@justicerobinson4662 it's our decision not to inhabit or change the environment for living space, or military bases.

[@docredline]

The name "Hoodoo's" given to the limestone spires in Bryce Canyon, Utah, is an old western term for apparitions or ghosts.

[@spuds416]

If there wasn't any lights in Carlsbad Caverns it would be Pitch Black

[@PEPPER2323]

Yosemite is worth the trip. I've been there and highly recommend it. Also the Red Woods and Yellowstone before it blows up.

[@AndrewL209]

ive been to dozens of national parks, i love them so much. our country is full of so much natural beauty. i want to explore the world

[@terrcat1]

Im loving y'all's content! Great reactions. your excitement is contagious. I grew up up in Utah and Wyoming. From Zions to Yellowstone. Truthfully, it's even more beautiful in person.

[@stevew2233]

Loved the video, but a little scared when you spoke of visiting Yellowstone in "early" 2023.😬 Beware that the winters in that part of the country can be pretty harsh!🥶 You may want to try a summertime holiday to be able to enjoy it to the fullest.😊

[@brandonb.5304]

I'd suggest late spring or early fall. You miss the freezing temps but don't get stuck in the mass influx of the tourists during the summer season.

[@dbqdude75ify]

Very true. Last time I was in Rocky mountains park they got 4 ft of snow at the end of June closing the roads over the mountain passes.

[@frzstat]

Yellowstone is GREAT in the Winter though. Probably not the best time for their first visit.

[@judyjenkins7548]

We went in early June and is was cold

[@Aurelia1985]

I’m grateful to have seen many of these. Growing up in Arizona with a teacher parent, summers were for exploring and road trips. Now I live in eastern Idaho a few hours from both Yellowstone and the Tetons. It’s really a gift to have so much beauty. We’re skipping the plane this year and taking 3 days to drive south to Arizona for Christmas and spending a day in Zion. I’ve been so busy planning, thanks for reminding me to appreciate this opportunity.

[@intermenater]

I love it when you guys jump back when there's snakes, gators and spiders. Americans find that funny. We must be scared of something. I'm literally dying, and can't think what that is.

[@adriannecote5319]

I loved the great smoky mountains. We go to Yosemite at least twice a year…just stunning.

[@stevenburns2680]

Reindeer(caribou)are different from regular deer.

[@smore_32]

Just to let ya’ll know, whenever it is you do make it to Yellowstone, you can also visit Grand Teton National park as they are along the same road and mountain range. Stay a week in Jackson, Wyoming and you can adventure around the area as much as you like. As someone who lives in the state of Wyoming, I believe you will really enjoy it. Great videos. Keep it up.

[@sharoncole4868]

And Cody😊

[@fakecubed]

Stay two weeks. I did that and it was one of the best, most memorable vacations in my life. Yellowstone is a bit crowded, though. I preferred Gran Teton, even though the geysers and such at Yellowstone are unbelievable. See the parks in different ways. Take some drives, take some hikes, ride some horses, and get on the rivers in a boat. You will fill the two weeks easy. Don't forget to eat some bison burgers and big steaks, and other local delicacies. Food in Wyoming was actually one of the more memorable parts of the trip.

[@jartstopsign]

My dad used to work at Glacier back in the day, but would always bring our family to Rocky mountain park in the summer instead because he claimed the hiking was better, so I guess it is really just a personal preference.

[@tamifaulkner4103]

My dad worked in Glacier in the '50s as a horse packer & fire lookout. That's how he paid for his College. It blows me away, every time I'm there!

[@amj4]

Bryce is my favorite, it is stunning. If you base yourself in Las Vegas you can drive to Utah to see Bryce and Zion. You can also drive to Death Valley. We also took a small plane tour to the Grand Canyon.

[@frzstat]

I was going to leave a similar comment. Fly into Las Vegas and you can easily visit the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion on the same trip. And you get a day or two in Vegas as a bonus.

[@newgrl]

Just a heads up, the estimated population of Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone National Park is 728. Along with about 500-600 Black bears. So, if bears are a worry, be very careful if you camp in the back country in Yellowstone.

[@Nick-sx6jm]

Thats why you need to carry bear spray and a 44 magnum if you plan to hike off trail or in more remote areas of the park.

[@helenavalentine9718]

I’ve been Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Mesa Verde, Mt. Rushmore, Acadia and Badlands. Hard to pick a favorite but Yellowstone and Grand Canyon are awe inspiring.

[@dgpatter]

I sort of agree with you re: Carlsbad as far as colored lights. Just remember these are underground caverns. Without lights they’d be literally pitch dark.

[@scottn.4865]

Been in one were they turned the lights off and you can't see one millimeter in front of yoj.

[@dkadkins6545]

New River in West Virginia was named a national park this year. Beautiful hills, mountains, waterfalls, white water rafting and kayaking, and in October each year they close the New River bridge for base jumping.

[@LP-ck6qx]

I live not too far from the New River. The New and Gauley Rivers provide excellent whitewater rafting. The most challenging is on the Gauley in the spring. However, they do have some family trips on other, less challenging sections of both rivers. Hiking, rock climbing, kayaking and other activities are also available.

[@dkadkins6545]

@@LP-ck6qx I found the trip down the New pretty tame, though totally enjoyable. Planned to raft the Gauley but hurt my spine and have been grounded.

[@rj-zz8im]

I see gators daily where I am, and never once felt the slightest fear. I respect them, but they don't charge at you or see you as food. Never get your dog near them, though. They can go for very long periods of time with out eating, so they aren't on the hunt like you would think. I think they are adorable. If they were really that dangerous, then you would hear about attacks, but that is rare, especially given the shear amount of them from the Carolinas all the way to east Texas. The only wildlife I "fear" are the poisonous snakes, and only because I work outside in landscaping and they can hide well.

[@brandonb.5304]

Yeah, gators are very mild tempered compared to crocodiles which can be very aggressive. Don't invade the personal space of a gator and you'll be fine.

[@dpwellman]

Genuine Florida Cracker here. Agreed. Gators usually avoid people. Usually. The morons that try to "feed" them is what is bad. One of my major pet peeves. But yeah, usually the only time I knew a gator was anywhere close was to hear them running away from me towards the water. Poisonous snakes I've seen exactly two (rattlers) in the wild in 19 years before moving on to another state. It pays to have a couple indigo snakes in the neighborhood and people smart enough to leave them the hell alone. Another one of my pet peeves: wantonly killing or capturing good or harmless snakes. Especially Indigo snakes. Or Scarlett king snakes. . . there's no excuse, really.

[@GilaMonster971]

Awesome!!! I just watched part one. Perfect timing!

[@josephharrison5639]

I was just at Rocky Mountain National Park, only bout an 8-9 hour drive from Yellowstone so it’s possible y’all could go to both in one go

[@snailslug3838]

I love the great smoky mountains National park! I live near it and my grandma grew up there in sparks lane in cades cove

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

I finally got to see Yellowstone about a decade ago. I cried from the beauty of it. It was like being on a diffrent planet. To note it's about 5587 squre kilmoeters. So it's VERY big and best to figure out ahead of time where you want to drive (or hike) to. Also be aware for signs that tell if a bear was recently sigthed. Unless of course you want to put a bear....just once. lol Only other thing it at the geysers/hot springs, prepare for a awful smell. It smells like rotten eggs. But if you can deal with that, it's worth seeing.

[@JonathanCoates89]

I love your channel. I've seen every couple video yall made. & I never hesitate to click, always makes my day

[@millie0804]

Thank you for all your support. ❤️

[@spaceshiplewis]

One thing about the National Parks is that some have grand and awe-inspiring vistas, but not much else to do but to camp and take in nature. While other places have skiing, dune riding, and tropical resorts near them. So it depends on what you want to do on your holiday. Americans love it because it is so easy to take many short vacations during an entire lifetime to get out and away from technology, politics, and daily work. But, international travellers could find that their entire holiday was spent looking at rocks and trees and they miss all of the rest of the American holiday experience. Also, every state has beautiful state parks that are sometimes equally impressive to visit too.

[@commissaryarrick9670]

Love that you guys are doing alot of videos together . yall have good chemistry and compliment each others personalities nicely

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I live a 15 minute drive from the North Entrance to the Everglades National Park. I am disappointed they didn't have Biscayne National Park on the list, as I am a 20 minute drive in the opposite direction the main entrance to that one. It's a huge number of Coral Reefs that are teaming with tropical fish. Scuba diving & snorkleling, glass bottom boat tours, deep sea fishing....it has wonderful camping spots & several incredible beaches....it should have made this list

[@Nick-ob1bc]

I took my wife and kids on a 2 week road trip summer 2021 and drove from Austin, Texas to Carlsbad Caverns NP, Petrified Forrest NP, Meteor Crater, Grand Canyon NP (North and South Rim), Hoover Dam, Vermilion Cliffs NP, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Zion NP, Grand Teton NP, Yellowstone NP, Devils Tower and finally Mount Rushmore then back home. We had a blast. My wife is not from the US and she loved it.

[@theblackbear211]

Yellowstone is absolutely spectacular. Grand Canyon... no amount of looking at images can truly prepare you for the real thing. Personally, I recommend a first-time visitor to visit the south rim first. While it is the busiest, the approach gives you a concept of what the early explorers might have felt like seeing it for the first time.

[@brewii4991]

You're absolutely right. I saw the south rim of the grand canyon with a tour once. We got there just as the sun was coming up. Going from dark on the bus to...well...THAT was indescribable. There's no explaining the distance across or the depth, you have to stand there and see it. Find a good spot and just look.

[@theblackbear211]

@@brewii4991 I've been there multiple times, and it never gets old! It just cannot be explained with words, or even photographs.

[@vinnyquinn8154]

Yes when you walk up to the Grand Canyon it will take your breath away… it’s that awesome

[@angiebee2225]

@@brewii4991 and you don't even have to be all that close to the edge to get a good look, for those (like me) not too fond of heights.

[@agatehuntress499]

If you want to go to Yellowstone, shoot for the end of the season (they have their opening and seasonal closing times online). You won't get as many blue-sky days, but the crowds are MUCH smaller. It will still be crowded, but at least you won't spend your whole day just trying to see one or two things. The husband and I went a couple of years ago at the end of the season, and it was awesome. I even had a few trails completely to myself; it was magical.

[@brandonb.5304]

It's disappointing they don't have Olympic National Park in Washington State anywhere on this list because it's one of the most beautiful places in the U.S., in my opinion. It has a temperate rain forest, 7,000+ ft snow-capped mountains, lush valleys and forests, amazing wildlife, gorgeous coastline. Almost anything you can ask for. It's stunning. A lot more beautiful than many of the parks they listed. I'd rather go to Olympic than Everglades or Smoky Mountains every time.

[@Perfectly_Cromulent351]

I think they didn’t want to play favorites so they had to throw a bone to parks east of Utah, otherwise this video would be the entire west coast and Utah.

[@GP80888]

@@Perfectly_Cromulent351 so true

[@JacqueRescues]

I live in TN at the base of our Smoky Mountains. As proud as I am about them being listed, I can totally see how much more exciting others are that weren't mentioned.

[@skysurfer5cva]

The Skywalk (at 18:43) is actually outside Grand Canyon National Park. It is owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe and is located on tribal lands.

[@robertdysonn]

The animals are just natural to the park. I live here in Colorado and we have a few national parks however we have thousands of square miles of mountain habitat. National parks are set up to restrict any kind of building and other things like that but there is wilderness all over our country, it might be sprinkled with homes but it’s still wilderness.

[@danbroadus7956]

Moving to west Yellowstone soon. Son works just outside the park and wants us to come stay this next year. Our daughter works on the other side of Yellowstone. We have so much wilderness out that way. I still remember our trip back to Florida and while driving during the night looking up at the stars and seeing the Milky Way plan as day. It was amazing to behold after being around and in larger cities.

[@ashleyjohann3892]

If you're coming to the U.S. also keep in mind that some areas have venomous spiders and snakes (or scorpions) . I know that you guys don't have that issue over there so it may be a good idea to look up what may be venomous in whatever state you are visiting. The big stuff you can see coming but a spider the size of quarter could cause serious damage.

[@slyzombie6166]

The Great Smokey Mountains is one of my favorite places I've ever visited. Not that I have a ton to compare it to, but it is such as amazing place. With a lot of cool places around it to visit such as Dollywood, and Gatlinburg. Also some of the best white water rafting (if you are in to that sort of thing).

[@PrettyDeadThings]

Google - The main difference between deer and reindeer is that the deer is adapted to moderate climates whereas the reindeer is adapted to cold climates. ... Reindeer is the second biggest species of deer. In most deer species, only the male deer bear antlers. However, in reindeer, both male and female deer bear antlers. So yes, you were looking at a reindeer.

[@scottdean2199]

Elk is the second largest deer, with moose being the largest.

[@kdm71291]

BOOM! I nailed the top three! Of the ones in this segment, I’ve been to Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon and Yosemite (I don’t think they gave enough visual or auditory information about Yosemite, however…it’s absolutely incredible…especially when you take in the view from Glacier Point! Each of these parks are fantastic in their own way! Thanks for posting this two part series…it was great to see your reactions….and trust me, everything is even better in person! Cheers!

[@GilaMonster971]

Carlsbad caverns is amazing, I have walked the entire cave path. At the bottom of the cave they have a restaurant and gift shop. I took the elevator back to the surface and she’s right, it does pop your ears. It’s an incredibly fast elevator 😂

[@GilaMonster971]

Should also mention if you go there, stay till dusk and watch billions of bats fly out of the cave.That’s also incredible....

[@lunagal]

There are waterfalls that flow right on to the Going to the Sun Rd in Glacier Park in the early spring. The GTTS Rd is only open between June & September. It’s quite a feat to clear all the snow off in the spring & winter starts in mid September there. The mountain goats are just that. They live on the mountains and climb on the rocks. The snow gets so high that the goats can get on the roof at the visitor center. It’s a beautiful place. ❤️

[@TheWanderingWife]

A reindeer is a different species from a “regular” deer, and yes, they do exist, though none of them have red noses. 😉

[@markackerman8490]

I was told reindeer are domesticated caribou.

[@Bestia12345]

Great reaction. I’ve been to many of these parks and most are beautiful indeed. But for the first time visitor, seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time is absolutely incredible. One just cannot believe it’s real.

[@coyotelong4349]

To be fair they kind of HAVE to light up Carlsbad Caverns, otherwise nobody could see anything in the darkness without flashlights

[@marisamatthews4]

The grand prismatic is that beautiful!! Yellowstone is my favorite national park... I live in utah, and Wyoming is just north of me... bryce, zion, arches, canyonlands, goblin valley and so many ski resorts are what keep me in utah... I can't imagine living where there isn't mountains... or snow... the 100+ degree Temps we get in the summer, I could do without...😁 love your videos... watch them daily. I love seeing the US thru your eyes!!❤❤

[@WildStar2002]

As you two are planning your trip - I should point out that four of these top 25 are in Utah! So, after you've visited Yellowstone, you should head to Zion, Bryce, Arches, and Canyonlands! 😄

[@fakecubed]

Utah I think is going to be my next national park vacation. I've seen so many others, but I haven't been to the ones in Utah yet, and it seems like a really good plan to try and hit at least two or three in one go. My parents have been and they definitely enjoyed it. Of the four, how would you rate them? I'm not just interested in scenic vistas, but wildlife as well, and particularly bird watching.

[@WildStar2002]

@@fakecubed What a great question! They are all spectacular - each in their own way. I think, you *must* see Zion National Park - especially for bird watching. I think Arches is quite good for wildlife. Bryce Canyon is beautiful also - Bryce is more looking *down* while Zion's is more looking *up*. I have never been to the other two, Canyonlands or Capitol Reef - so I have no personal experience of either of those. They are all located in the Southern part of Utah, and are relatively close to one another - so depending on how much time you have, you *might* be able to hit all five in one trip! I found an 8-day itinerary that seems sensible and actually *doable*. Day 1: Drive to Zion National Park. Day 2: Zion National Park. Day 3: Zion & Drive to Bryce Canyon. Day 4: Bryce Canyon & Drive to Capitol Reef. Day 5: Capitol Reef National Park. Day 6: Drive to Arches National Park. Day 7: Arches National Park. Day 8: Canyonlands National Park & Return Home. Hope you have a fantastic experience when you come visiting! 😁

[@fakecubed]

@@WildStar2002 Thank you for your thorough response. I am going to save it for when I make my plans.

[@AxelFoleyDetroitLions]

In Mammoth Cave (pitch Black without light)…they add lighting colors to explain formations to the tourists….”if you look at the area in green, these were formed by blah blah….now look over there in the yellow…it was formed by yada yada…” . They keep tourists at a distance to protect the formations in many caves. But lots of places to go spelunking on your own (especially in Mammoth Cave)

[@jandunn3075]

The reason Carlsbad caverns is lit is because you have to go down the length of the empire State building. If it wasn't lit it would be pitch Black down, there you couldn't see anything.

[@stellaandes9622]

I've never been to Carlsbad Caverns, but we went to Meramac Caverns in Missouri. They had lots of lighting there too, and at one point they ask if people was to see the cave in its natural light. I knew it would be dark. A lot of people were surprised by the darkness, but what did they expect? While it was dark, I had hiccups and let out the loudest hiccup ever. Somehow everyone figured out it was me. I'm just silly enough for it to be funny to me too.

[@KodyK2024]

Personally, my favorite National Parks are in Utah. Yellowstone is gorgeous, but has been very active lately. With my luck, volcanos and earthquakes would occur while I was visiting.

[@mtdreams72]

I figure it’s better to be disintegrated by a super volcano blast being right there than suffocating in the ash cloud or freezing to death from the oncoming ice age it will cause lol

[@MWakefield82]

Enjoy your videos very much. Really feel like you two are just good people. I have lived in Tennessee my whole life and I must say this, the Great Smokey Mountains National Park is pretty darn stunning itself. Gatlinburg, Tennessee is gorgeous and an amazing tourist town. Lots to do and beautiful views in the mountains.

[@MrBubonicChronic]

I find it odd that these lists rarely include Olympic National Park, considering it's consistently one of the most visited national parks.

[@brandonb.5304]

Exactly. In my opinion, it's one of the top ten most beautiful places in the U.S. And the variety of landscape: from temperate, moss covered rain forests, to lush valleys with beaufitul lakes, deciduous forest with waterfalls, to 7,000+ ft. snow-capped mountains, to beautiful coastline. It's crazy how overlooked this park is.

[@jdanon203]

I think a lot of it is name recognition, so the other 38 national parks not on this list get no love. I think there are 8 in Alaska alone, including the largest one St. Elias which by itself is 1/7th the size of the U.K. with all of the Alaskan national parks in total being half the size of the U.K., but only Denali makes the list because no one has heard of the other 7. Plus some of the parks not on this list are hard to get to where as these are pretty accessible tourist traps.

[@carolinelawson9981]

And one of the most beautiful.

[@chrisrenemans5026]

Yeah I would say it is the best np taking crowds into consideration. YSNP and Zion might be better, but Olympic don’t have those types of crowds

[@tarmaque]

They also never mention Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument, probably because it isn't exactly a National Park. However it is stunning and humbling in ways that many of these other parks are simply not. One could spend a month in Washington and Oregon and never want for new scenery, and most of it better than half the other ones mentioned. I've been to Yellowstone and I was unimpressed. Same thing for Rocky Mountains. Some of the forests on Mount Rainier rival the Redwoods even though they aren't redwoods. And the southern Oregon and northern Washington coasts are amazing in ways that the east coast parks can't compare with. Some of the more popular parks are nice if you like standing in queues to visit them, like Yosemite or Carlsbad Caverns. However there's nothing quite like driving the North Cascades Highway or getting rained on in the Hoh Rainforest.

[@sarahsmith2156]

Did a road trip this summer and saw quite a few of these throughout Utah and Arizona, and even Yellowstone! The Grand Canyon was absolutely amazing! A little dizzying to look at and definitely has to be experienced to get the magnitude of it. Yellowstone was gorgeous, and so unique! But we did miss some key points just to the sheer volume of people and lack of parking. Go in an off season maybe???? Thanks for shining a little positivity on our country!

[@emaniburton9422]

You can eat alligators too! Not uncommon in the Gulf Coast ! Don’t forget the state parks took! Every state has state parks and they are just as nice!

[@thomasbarr2856]

Yes, I agree. For example, Custer State Park is just as impressive as many National Parks.

[@njw5869]

If you went into a cave with natural light, it would be pitch black. They do turn the lights off. ( just so you can get a feeling of dark.)

[@AngelA-qi1br]

Am I the only one who gets annoyed at these type videos when the speaker says something like "These mountains are known for their snow capped peaks" but show the mountain in summer, not winter or "This national park is famous for it's beautiful fall foliage" but shows the area in summer.

[@dayleeclaton9219]

The Denali in Alaska gets to 80 degrees F in the summer and 50 degrees F below zero in the winter. My daughter lived there over 2 yrs and loved it.

[@Vibranium_man]

I honestly would recommend visiting the great Smokey mountains. They weren't lying about the fall colors. Also in the part of the Smokey mountains in pigeon forge,TN has an annual firefly show that happens in the summer where all the fireflies shine altogether in a wonderful display of light.

[@kepetez06]

Backpacked through glacier on my 30th.....best birthday week ever. Glacier being 12 is kinda low. But you cant go wrong up to 16 national parks and counting all beautiful in their own way

[@62impalaconvert]

5:27 These are just short video clips and they can't begin to show the stunning array of varied and beautiful scenery and vistas in these parks, like Rocky Mt National Park.

[@kathleenlange3999]

Grand Canyon is best seen by hiking trails down into it. My favorite short hike is to Cedar Ridge on the South Kaibab Trail. A highlight of my life was doing a rim-to-Tim backpacking trip in 2010. We took 3 days and started on the North Kaibab TRail and came up to the South Rim on the Bright Angel Trail. Truly a once in a lifetime experience for me.

[@greenehorn]

Having been to almost all of these (I think I’m just missing Denali and Crater Lake), it’s great to see you reacting to the diversity shown here. I’ve backpacked across Rocky Mountain, honeymooned in Yosemite, and paddled for days through Big Bend. However, Yellowstone is truly a marvel. One of my sons said it best after visiting: “Dad, it’s like Disney World, but REAL.”

[@duckiegirl58]

Every one of these places is exactly as beautiful as they look here! The Grand Prismatic is spectacular!! I've been at least 5 times and going again this summer! Come with!!

[@gr8t1bobo]

I got relatives who live in Alaska and it's stunning in the summer time. It does get very warm during the summer but only for a few months.

[@paulasmith7803]

Our favorite National Parks are Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Yosemite National Park. They are the number 1 and 2 most visited parks. Great Video!

[@theblackbear211]

Glacier National Park is indeed gorgeous... but I want to tell you, my mother, who was born in Saskatchewan, and so, at heart, a "flatlander", and never really comfortable with mountainous roads, especially with long downward views. She talked about traveling on that road with My father and us children... for the next 45 years... as long as she lived! It is an awe inspiring drive... though not one that a person truly suffering from Acrophobia should be taken on!

[@markackerman8490]

growing up I moved many times from Florida to Colorado and up to Washington state and now live in North Carolina. So I've been to most of these parks. Rocky Mountain, Tetons and Yellowstone are relatively close to one another and would be a great 2 week vacation.