8. Zion National Park, Utah
Another entry on the list that’s located in beautiful Utah, Zion is one of those well-known natural gems we spoke of earlier. Often overshadowing Bryce Canyon and many other equally gorgeous natural havens, Zion’s reputation precedes it.
The centerpiece here is the whopping, 2,000-foot Zion Canyon, which, by itself, is more than reason enough to consider this place one of the best national parks in America. Add hanging valleys, slot canyons, slickrock peaks and orangey-red rock walls to that, and you’ve got yourself a destination worthy of a visit any time of year.
