Analysis Reveals the Top National Parks in the United States

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New research and analysis of National Park Service data reveals the top National Parks in the U.S., according to a release from Journalists’ Research Department.

The study by CasinoBonusCA analyzed visitor survey data from the National Parks Service to determine which National Parks were the best to visit.

Ranking in first place is New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Known for its variety of available activities and stunning views, and with a “Very Good” response rate of 87.76%, this National Park in West Virginia is the highest-rated national park in the United States in terms of overall quality.

In second place with a “Very Good” response rate of 86.4% for overall quality is Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico. One of the best-preserved cave complexes in the world, Carlsbad Caverns features a network of over 119 caves.

Close behind in third place is Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, with an 86.1% “Very Good” response rate for overall quality. This National Historic Park in Oregoncombines stunning vistas, abundant recreational opportunities, the rich cultural heritage of the native coastal people, and the dramatic story of America’s most famous explorers, featuring 12 sites along 40 miles of the rugged Pacific coast.

Acadia National Park in Maine ranks fourth on the list with a “Very Good” response rate of 82.02% regarding overall quality. This 47,000-acre national park along the Maine coast is one of the most visited national parks in the US, with over four million people visiting each year.

Fifth place belongs to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska, with a “Very Good” response rate for overall quality of 85.95%.

Taking the sixth spot on the list is Congaree National Park. This South Carolina National Park has a “Very Good” response rate for overall quality of 85.05%.

Arches National Park in Utah takes the seventh place with a “Very Good” overall quality response rate of 84.38%

In eighth place is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. This Alaska national park has a “Very Good” response rate for overall quality of 83.86%.

Straddled across Tennessee and North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains National Park takes the ninth spot on the list with a “Very Good” response rate of 83.09% for overall quality.

Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming rounds off the list in tenth place, with the overall quality of the national park receiving a “Very Good” response rate of 83.06%.

Interestingly, despite having nine national parks throughout the state, California only features once in the list in second place. Alaska is the most featured state on the list, taking fifth and eighth place.

A spokesperson for CasinoBonusCA commented on the findings, saying, “The recent study on the best National Parks to visit provides valuable insight into the incredible natural wonders available for families to explore. National Parks offer a unique opportunity to disconnect from technology, reconnect with nature, and make lasting memories with loved ones. With various activities, such as hiking, camping, and wildlife watching, these parks provide an excellent destination for families of all ages and this study serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting these national treasures for future generations.”

Methodology – Publicly available data for the National Parks Service’s Park Visitor Survey Card Reports was compiled and analyzed. The “true” percentage of the “Very Good” response – the best possible response – for the “overall quality of facilities, services & recreational opportunities” were then ascertained from the data in order to rank the National Parks.

 

Rank Park Name Voted “Very Good” (%)
1 New River Gorge NR 87.76
2 Carlsbad Caverns NP 86.40
3 Lewis and Clark NHP 86.10
4 Acadia NP 86.02
5 Gates of the Arctic NP & Pres 85.95
6 Congaree NP 85.05
7 Arches NP 84.38
8 Wrangell -St. Elias NP & Pres 83.86
9 Great Smoky Mountains NP 83.09
10 Grand Teton NP 83.06
11 Channel Islands NP 83.06
12 Hot Springs NP 79.00
13 Canyonlands NP 78.97
14 Saguaro NP 78.91
15 Biscayne NP 78.87
16 Voyageurs NP 78.30
17 Badlands NP 77.89
18 Shenandoah NP 77.86
19 Petrified Forest NP 77.42
20 Glacier Bay NP & Pres 77.01
21 North Cascades NP 76.22
22 Rocky Mountain NP 75.94
23 Great Basin NP 75.91
24 Mammoth Cave NP 75.91
25 Kenai Fjords NP 75.85
26 Wind Cave NP 75.26
27 Denali NP & Pres 75.13
28 Katmai NP & Pres 74.87
29 Capitol Reef NP 74.13
30 Theodore Roosevelt NP 73.97
31 Cuyahoga Valley NP 73.90
32 Guadalupe Mountains NP 73.79
33 Big Bend NP 73.08
34 White Sands NM 72.97
35 Isle Royale NP 72.87
36 Bryce Canyon NP 72.11
37 Death Valley NP 71.70
38 Grand Canyon NP 69.89
39 Yellowstone NP 69.14
40 Mount Rainier NP 68.95
41 Joshua Tree NP 68.05
42 Glacier NP 67.92
43 Everglades NP 67.78
44 Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP 67.53
45 Crater Lake NP 66.06
46 Hawaii Volcanoes NP 65.29
47 Olympic NP 65.10
48 Lassen Volcanic NP 63.33
49 Redwood NP 62.28
50 Indiana Dunes NL 62.09
51 Zion NP 62.00
52 Pinnacles NP 61.54
53 Haleakala NP 61.09
54 Great Sand Dunes NP 58.46
55 Dry Tortugas NP 57.02
56 Yosemite NP 56.98
57 Virgin Islands NP 56.35

(Missing parks did not have sufficient data)

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