The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time

U.S. National Parks

From the snowcapped peaks of Glacier to the red-rock arches of Utah, America’s national parks are the crown jewels of the outdoors. This league celebrates the most awe-inspiring landscapes across the country — where bison roam, geysers erupt, and sunsets stop you in your tracks. Fans vote to decide which park reigns supreme as the ultimate American natural wonder.

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U.S. National Parks

1. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Yellowstone National Park is currently the #1 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 75.1% head-to-head battles.

U.S. National Parks

2. GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Grand Canyon National Park is currently the #2 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 59.0% head-to-head battles.

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3. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Yosemite National Park is currently the #3 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 58.0% head-to-head battles.

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4. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Glacier National Park is currently the #4 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 56.6% head-to-head battles.

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5. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Rocky Mountain National Park is currently the #5 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.

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6. ZION NATIONAL PARK

Zion National Park is currently the #6 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 43.7% head-to-head battles.

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7. ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

Arches National Park is currently the #7 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 41.4% head-to-head battles.

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8. SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Smoky Mountains National Park is currently the #8 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 34.2% head-to-head battles.

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9. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Acadia National Park is currently the #9 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 32.5% head-to-head battles.

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10. JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

Joshua Tree National Park is currently the #10 Greatest U.S. National Parks of All Time winning 27.2% head-to-head battles.