Adventure awaits the bold at Isle Royale National Park, an island in Lake Superior that’s one of the country’s least visited national parks. The reward for those who do come: rugged beauty, challenging hikes and the chance to spot a moose.

Isle Royale National Park

badlands national park

cuyahoga valley national park

gateway arch national park

indiana dunes national park

isle royale national park

theodore roosevelt national park

voyageurs national park

wind cave national park

Sand dunes tower over sparkling Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park, a favorite among beachgoers. But rare ecosystems and fascinating history await visitors who care to look closely.

indiana dunes National Park

Gateway Arch is an icon, welcoming visitors to St. Louis—and beyond. But it’s also a national park, meant to honor and preserve the city’s history through a thought-provoking museum, historical sites and walking trails.

gateway arch National Park

All aboard to Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Sandwiched between two prominent metropolitan areas, this northern Ohio park charms with its easy access, scenic train ride and prolific waterfalls.

cuyahoga valley National Park

see the complete trip guide

South Dakota packs adventure into a western pocket of the state, home to two national parks: Badlands and Wind Cave. Explore wondrous geological formations both above and below ground in these natural playgrounds.

badlands National Park

The landscape of western North Dakota inspired Theodore Roosevelt to make a home here. Today, his namesake national park preserves the beauty of the badlands— home to wild animals, interesting geological formations and hikes among buttes.

theodore roosevelt National Park

In northern Minnesota, close enough to shake hands with Canada, a paradise awaits for visitors drawn to water. The massive lakes of Voyageurs National Park teem with houseboaters, paddlers and wildlife—each on a voyage of their own.

voyageurs National Park

wind cave National Park

MIDWEST NATIONAL PARKS

ALL

see the complete trip guide

BACK TO MENU

see the complete trip guide

MIDWEST NATIONAL PARKS