1. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming/Montana/Idaho America’s first national park is home to grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Geysers, hot springs, and open valleys offer unmatched opportunities to see wildlife roaming freely across varied landscapes. (Image: Canva)
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2. Denali National Park, Alaska A six-million-acre wilderness where moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and grizzlies roam beneath North America’s tallest peak. Remote trails and bus tours provide authentic Alaskan wildlife viewing experiences far from urban life. (Image: Canva)
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3. Everglades National Park, Florida Subtropical wetlands shelter American alligators, crocodiles, manatees, and a dazzling array of birdlife. Airboat rides, boardwalks, and kayaking let visitors watch these creatures in their natural, water-rich habitats. (Image: Canva)
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4. Glacier National Park, Montana Known for its alpine scenery and rugged trails, the park hosts mountain goats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bears, and diverse bird species across its pristine valleys, glaciers, and forested slopes. (Image: Canva)
5. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Towering peaks and shimmering lakes set the stage for elk, moose, black bears, and bald eagles. Seasonal migrations and calm waterways make wildlife spotting possible year-round. (Image: Canva)
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6. Katmai National Park, Alaska Famous for brown bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai also protects remote volcanic landscapes, coastal areas, and pristine rivers teeming with wildlife and birdlife. (Image: Canva)
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7. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado High-altitude meadows, glacial lakes, and subalpine forests support elk, bighorn sheep, black bears, and marmots. Fall brings spectacular elk rutting displays and bird migrations through the mountain corridors. (Image: Canva)
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8. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina America’s most visited park houses black bears, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and salamanders amid misty peaks, old-growth forests, and rich biodiversity across two states. (Image: Canva)
9. Isle Royale National Park, Michigan Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this remote Lake Superior island harbours wolves, moose, foxes, and countless birds. Its isolation creates one of the most intimate wildlife experiences in the US. (Image: Canva)