11 National Parks That Will Give You The Worst Wanderlust Ever | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

11 National Parks That Will Give You The Worst Wanderlust Ever

Pack your bags, it's time for an adventure.

33
11 National Parks That Will Give You The Worst Wanderlust Ever
Original Photo

When life brings trouble and the small boundaries of your town or city feel as if they're closing on you, there will always be a place to find solitude. For some, solitude may be a quiet coffee shop or a library downtown. For others, solitude calls from within the core of our shockingly beautiful world. Thankfully, America's National Parks are home to some of the most breathtaking views you'll ever see, and you don't even have to leave the country! Get a map, pack a bag, and start your adventure:

1. Glacier National Park, Montana

Montana: pure, clean, and absolutely beautiful. You can almost feel the difference of the air as it fills your lungs with peace and a sense of complete restoration.

2. Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska

Alaska may be cold, but it makes up for it in beauty. Without many roads or trails, the wild rivers and glacier-carved valleys of Gates of the Arctic National Park call to the most curious of adventurers.

3. Big Bend National Park, Texas

With miles upon miles of dirt trails, Big Bend is an off-roader's paradise. Also, it's absolutely stunning and completely unexpected considering it's in Texas.

4. Acadia National Park, Maine

If you've never been to the East Coast, put it on your list. The tranquility of Acadia National Park will leave you breathless and begging for more.

5. Arches National Park, Utah

One of my personal favorites and one of the coolest states ever. If you're going to Utah, go to every National Park in the state. It's worth it, trust me.

6. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

This park is unlike anything you've ever seen... Sand dunes and mountains? Say no more, I'm there.

7. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Can you imagine waking up to this view and being able to hike these peaks?

8. Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Dramatic landscapes of spires and uniquely layered rock formations give South Dakota a reason worth visiting.

9. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Dive into the deepest lake in the United States or just sit back in your tent with a cup of coffee and appreciate all the beauty that Oregon has to offer.

10. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Again, Utah is amazing. Climb, hike, bike, appreciate.

11. Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite is definitely one of the more well known National Parks, and for a good reason. When you're here, you'll feel a connection to the Earth that can only be experienced in pure, raw, nature.

From the Redwood Forests to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was not made for you and me. You and I were made for this land: to curate, appreciate, and keep pure. It's time to embrace your wanderlust: pull out your hammock, take a photo, and appreciate the world that you have in front of you today, because one day it may be gone.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
friends
Kristin Buggy

College is supposed to be one of the best times of your life. However, it is also one of the toughest transitions to make. There is so much anticipation and excitement leading up to moving into college. It doesn’t truly hit you until move in day when your parents say their final goodbyes and you see their car drive away. You truly are on your own. I was blessed to meet my best friends within the first week of school. Your college friends are so important and here’s why:

Keep Reading...Show less
13 Real Thoughts Every College Student Has At Some Point
Good Call

There are a few thoughts that go through a college student's mind on a day to day basis. Some of those thoughts come from class, some of then come from when you are bored in class. Here are sixteen thoughts that college students think of on a day to day basis.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Mouse, Cookie, Chaos!

He's going to ask for a glass of milk

83675
mouse with a cookie

One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone does not try to help their self before asking others. How can someone else be expected to help you if you do not first do that yourself? I'm all about helping those that need it when the time comes, however whenever someone does not even attempt to help him or herself first then that becomes a huge problem. As we all have learned, people tend to take advantage of us in one way or another. I am sure we all read this short story when we were younger and it follows that same principle:

Keep Reading...Show less
39 Traits You Know You Have If You're A Libra
Flickr

If you were born between September 23rd - October 22nd, then you are a Libra. Let's be real, Libras are the best because you are the perfect balance of all things in life. Some may find this boring, but they don't know anything about what it means to be all things at once. As Libras, we hold much on our shoulders that no one can understand. These are traits you know to be true if you are a Libra:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

12 Types Of Drunk Girls You'll See In Every Friend Group

"Getting drunk with your best friends is an experience in and of itself. It takes us on wild and ridiculous adventures with the people we trust with our lives."

2135
friends
Cloud Front

Getting drunk with your best friends is an experience in and of itself. It takes us on wild and ridiculous adventures with the people we trust with our lives. Each one of you plays a vital role in making sure the night goes (relatively) smoothly.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments