There are more than 4,000 national parks around the globe, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, ranging from Mongolia’s Bogd Khan Uul National Park, dating back to 1783, to the United States’ Pinnacles National Park, which was established in 2013.
It’s safe to assume all of them share prehistoric landscapes, stunning views, and exotic wildlife, but it can be tough to narrow down which ones to visit based on those parameters. But for those with an adventurous spirit—who want mountains to scale and lakes to kayak and trails to trek—these are the national parks that offer the most bang for your buck.
