The National Parks are protected natural spaces that have a special importance due to their ecosystems. There are many scattered around the world, as we are increasingly aware of the great importance of taking care of our environment and natural areas. That is why we are going to see some of the most important National Parks in the world.
We will talk about several of these parks, some of which are really popular. The visiting these places can be a great experience, although in many cases they are spaces in which visits and places that can be accessed are limited. However, its beauty is indisputable.
Iguazú National Park in Argentina and Brazil
This park was created in 1934 to preserve the environment that surrounds the famous Iguazu Falls. These falls were chosen as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2011. This place is divided into a national park and a national reserve, the latter being the service sector. The falls are its main attraction, with up to 275 waterfalls up to 80 meters high. It is possible to enjoy raft rides near the falls and also some nearby trails.
Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park in Australia
This place has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and forms one of the best known Australian landscapes in the world. This park is in the Northern Territory of Australia, created in 1958 with an area of 1326 square kilometers. Inside the park is the famous rock of Uluru, a very old landscape that was already venerated by the aborigines centuries ago. In this area you can enjoy a guided walk by an authentic aborigine who knows the traditions and stories of this great rock. Other things to do are balloon rides or motorcycle rides in the area.
Grand Canyon National Park in the USA
This park in the United States is also quite old and is located in the state of Arizona. Inside the park is the so-called Grand Canyon, which is a gorge of the Colorado River. In 1979 the park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The average depth of the Grand Canyon is 1.300 meters. Although it is one of the best-known canyons in the world, the truth is that it is not one of the deepest in the country, since Hells Canyon in Idaho beats it.
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
In Croatia there is a natural space that everyone falls in love with, the Plitvice Lakes located in the Lika region. It is a huge protected park of thirty thousand hectares and the area that can be visited covers about 8 square kilometers. In this space you can enjoy a system of lakes that surprises with its incredible crystal clear waters. It is possible to go for walks on the trails overlooking the lakes or enjoy a trip in a small boat through those lakes. There are up to seven tourist routes to see the lake system.
Yellowstone National Park in the USA
This is the oldest national park in the world, located in the United States. It was discovered in the XNUMXth century by the Lewis and Clark expedition. It became a national park in 1872. It is found mostly in the state of Wyoming, but some areas are in the states of Idaho and Montana. It is in the caldera of the largest volcano in the country, which is still active but has not erupted for thousands of years. It is a huge park with lakes, rivers, mountain ranges and great fauna. There are hundreds of species on the surface, such as the famous grizzly bear, bison, wolves or elk. Within the park you can perform various activities such as camping, mountaineering or boat trips.
Fiorland National Park in New Zealand
This park is on the south island in New Zealand, in the Fiorland region. It is the largest national park in the country, which has up to 14 parks on its surface. This park is part of the so-called Te Wahipounamu, a set of national parks that are a World Heritage Site, in which there is also the Westland National Park or Mount Aspiring. East park has incredible fjords and a rugged coastline. You can travel on the Milford road and there is also air and sea transport to enjoy the park.
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
This is a huge 13.000 square kilometer national park located in Tanzania. If we want to see the typical African picture without a doubt we must go to this national park, because it is also famous for annual wildebeest migrations. In this park you can see a large number of animals, such as rhinos, wildebeest, hyenas, lions, leopards, elephants or cheetahs. Before the European explorers arrived, the Masai already populated these great African plains. One of the most interesting things to do is a safari to enjoy this fauna far away.