Regardless of the time of year, there is always going to a brilliant and beautiful national park somewhere around the world in prime visiting condition. And when you’re planning to take a trip with your family in the hopes of finding a greater appreciation for the wonder the world has to offer, there’s no better place to see than one of the globe’s many protected national parks.
Whether you’re taking the kids for an educational trip, planning a fun vacation during a gap year, or wanting to spend time in nature with your older children, there is a national park out there with the perfect scenery and wildlife for you. However, some national parks are more popular or sought after than others. To help you choose the best national park to visit with your family, here are the top three national parks around the world.
Serengeti National Park
In a list compiled of the best national parks in the world, U.S. News and World Report gave their top spot to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. With one of the largest animal migrations happening on Earth annually, visiting the Serengeti is great for learning about wildlife as well as ecosystems not commonly seen by many people. Covering over 5,000 square miles of African safari land, the Serengeti is home to animals like hyenas, hippos, giraffes, monkeys and more. Taking a trip here will truly make you feel like you’re in Disney’s The Lion King.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Another park given a number one placement on a national parks list is the Arenal Volcano National Park found in Costa Rica. The Huffington Post awarded this park its top listing due to its active volcano, lush rainforests, variety of animal life, beautiful waterfalls and much, much more. And once you get tired of hiking around the hills and forests that comprise Arenal Volcano National Park, simply find one of its many natural hot springs to soak in. Not only will you be able to experience scenery and vegetation that most westerners are unfamiliar with, but the entire area is what many people would consider a genuine tropical paradise.
Fiordland National Park
If you’re looking for a national park experience that has it all, you’ve found just that in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand. This prime vacation destination at the top of Smarter Travel’s list of national parks has everything from lakes and mountains to rainforests all in one 4,700 square mile area. With adventure options like flying over the expansive park, cruising on the many lakes and rivers, or taking a peek into some of their unique and breath-taking underwater ecosystems, you and your family will never have a dull moment when you visit Fiordland National Park.
To best honor and appreciate the lovely world around you, consider taking your family to one of the globe’s many beautiful and well preserved national parks that dot hundreds of countries on the map.
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