National Parks You'll Want To See In Your Lifetime

National Parks are one of the greatest gifts that humankind has made for ourselves. Situated right across the world, they are places of high protection and great beauty. Sometimes for a fee, and sometimes free of charge, we can enter and explore these incredible places.

However, there are a vast number of National Parks across the globe. There are 59 alone in the USA, with a further 138 in Thailand, 102 in India, and 208 in China. So, how do you pick which ones are worth seeing? After all, you’d need a lot of cash and lots of time to see them all.

This article breaks down three parks, each in different areas of the world, that are well worth your time. Aim to see each in your lifetime, but don’t stop there. One of these alone is sure to give you the National Park travel bug for life!

Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, Africa

When it comes to visiting National Parks, you may want to incorporate the visit with a wider trip to a new country. Heading to South Africa’s Cape Town is a fantastic place to do just this!

Cape Town is home to the ever-unique and breathtaking Table Mountain. The mountain is now protected as a National Park, meaning it is in top condition for exploring and hiking with care. Yes, you can hike there, and you should always be prepared to do so.

Even if you take the cable car up, there is no guarantee that it will still be working by the time you’re ready to go back down again. Be prepared for that, and also the fact that the cableway is occasionally shut for necessary maintenance.

Pro Tip: Any hassle getting up or down will be 100% worth it once you see the views over the city below.

Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA

The United States of America has so many National Parks that it can be hard to know where to begin! After all, many are of equal beauty and vast offerings.