National Parks for Lovers

National park. Just the words bring to mind vacations: loading up the car and traveling to the natural wonders of the country; mugging for the camera at some of the best recognized landmarks in America; exploring the countryside hand in hand. For almost a century, couples have set their sights on American national parks.

The investment of even the shortest excursion, even a day trip to a local national park site, will reward the two of you with vacation experiences at budget prices.

On these pages, you’ll find parks where the two of you can hike, camp, swim, and explore. Whether your interests are mountains, lakes, seashores, or historic sites, you’ll find parks to suit your getaway.

Each week, we'll be adding additional parks throughout the country, starting with the Midwest.

Overview, General Information

Overview of the National Park System

Entry fees, passes

Reservation service

When to visit

Midwest Parks

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Nebraska
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Fort Scott National Historic Park, Kansas
George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Missouri
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Indiana
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Missouri

Western Parks

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yosemite National Park, California
Redwood National Park, California
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii