National parks are one of the greatest natural treasures of the United States of America, and they are undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime visit. Of course, when the conditions (again) allow us to do so. Today, however, we can experience and appreciate these beauties from the comfort of our own couch!
In the times we live in right now, these digital candies are more important than ever. Google Earth thus offered some of the most stunning national parks in the USA. This is what the masters of maps and guided virtual tours have prepared tours of 31 parks throughout the United States, and on them we witness stunning views of trails and viewpoints that we can one day visit in real life as well. Yes, it really isn't the same as wearing hiking boots and a chance to breathe in the fresh wilderness air, but for now, that's the most we can offer.
For a "digital hike" go to Google Earth, and you will already have a list of national parks in front of you that you can take a closer look at. Simply click on the one you want to see and you'll be presented with a series of interactive photos and a view of the most stunning trails and views!
Anyway Google Earth with the Voyager feature offers plenty of other virtual travel delights: you can explore Japan, Hawaii, destinations that inspired literary works such as The Lord of the Rings and 100 Years of Solitude, different cities and more!
National parks in the USA that can be visited virtually:
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Death Valley, California and Nevada
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Yosemite National Park, California
Acadia National Park, Maine
Arches National Park, Utah
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Big Bend National Park, Texas
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Yellowstone National ParkBryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Channel Islands National Park, California
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Denali National Park, Alaska
Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
Everglades National Park, Florida
Glacier National Park, Montana
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Great Smoky Mountain National Park, North Carolina
Dry Tortugas National Park, FloridaGuadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park, Washington
Redwood National and State Parks, California
Sequoia National Park, California
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands of the United States of America
Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Zion National Park, Utah
Olympic National Park, Washington
