{"id":93603,"date":"2024-07-23T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=93603"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:49:22","slug":"6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Travel Guide: National Parks \u2014 6 National Parks to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Grand Canyon, a glacier in Iceland, Mount Etna. And then Africa and northern Italy. For those who love nature vacations, there are countless alternatives: thousands of national natural parks around the world to visit and discover step by step, photograph, and admire.<\/p>\n

Among them, today we suggest six, scattered across the globe, that are worth seeing at least once in a lifetime.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Estonia<\/strong>, near Tallinn, there is Lahemaa National Park<\/strong>: visit it after exploring the capital and enjoy the silence and the echo of footsteps on the wooden walkways that overlook the swamp.<\/p>\n

In Iceland<\/strong>, there’s Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park,<\/strong> a glacier. To enjoy a unique experience, rely on local guides and bring a camera: you might spot some seals.<\/p>\n

In Italy<\/strong>, there are Stelvio National Park and Etna Park<\/strong>, two treasures of the peninsula not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Grand Canyon in Arizona<\/strong> with its colorful rocks and Kruger Park in South Africa<\/strong>, where you can see the “big five.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Holiday in Nature: 6 National Parks to See at Least Once in Your Lifetime<\/h1>\n

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1. Kruger National Park, South Africa<\/h2>\n

On a trip to South Africa, a safari is a must.<\/strong> In this park, you can explore the “big five”<\/em> \u2014 elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and buffalo<\/strong> \u2014 and be captivated by their beauty. Our summer is a perfect season<\/strong> to visit this park. Take the opportunity to also visit the main cities of the country and the South African wine-producing area, Stellenbosch.<\/p>\n

2. Stelvio National Park, Italy<\/h2>\n

Steep peaks and breathtaking views. Stelvio National Park is a true treasure: with its more than 130,000 hectares in the heart of the Central Alps<\/strong>, it is home to over 260 animal species<\/strong> (considering only vertebrates), including the golden eagle and the deer. It is also a park rich in history: the trenches still serve as a testament to the alpine front.<\/p>\n

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3. Vatnaj\u00f6kull National Park, Iceland<\/h2>\n

It is the largest national park in Iceland<\/strong> and takes its name from the Vatnaj\u00f6kull glacier. It is a must-see experience to witness the true power of nature. Excursions are organized, including ice climbing<\/strong>, and guided tours are available for all skill levels. It is also an exciting place for photography<\/strong> and animal lovers<\/strong>, as it is not uncommon to see some seals passing by.<\/p>\n

4. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona<\/h2>\n

The magnificent park in Arizona will take your breath away with its colors and breathtaking views.<\/strong> A UNESCO World Heritage site,<\/strong> this majestic canyon made of red rocks attracts millions of visitors from around the world. There are several viewpoints of the Canyon, including the Skywalk and various attractions.<\/p>\n

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5. Lahemaa National Park, Estonia<\/h2>\n

It is the natural and national park you wouldn\u2019t expect. Not particularly famous but spectacular, it is the largest in Estonia and one of the largest in Europe<\/strong>. Located near Tallinn, there is so much to see: storks, deer, and also wolves and bears.<\/strong> Walk along the wooden walkways that overlook the picturesque swamp, visit the fishing village of Altja, and photograph the waterfalls.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Etna Park, Italy<\/h2>\n

With its 59,000 hectares,<\/strong> it boasts a unique natural environment, thanks to the landscape surrounding the highest active volcano in Europe<\/strong>. A hike is a must during a trip to Sicily. Among the various trails, don\u2019t miss a stop at a local winery.<\/strong> Because vacations in nature also mean tasting its fruits, right?<\/p>\n

Explore these incredible parks for a memorable nature experience.<\/p>\n

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This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Valentina Lupia<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":93604,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,6511],"yoast_head":"\nGRAZIA Travel Guide: National Parks \u2014 6 National Parks to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore stunning national parks worldwide, from Iceland's glaciers to Sicily's Mount Etna, with unique landscapes and wildlife.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GRAZIA Travel Guide: National Parks \u2014 6 National Parks to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore stunning national parks worldwide, from Iceland's glaciers to Sicily's Mount Etna, with unique landscapes and wildlife.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grazia USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-14T14:49:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/grand-canyon-parc-nature-trip-travel.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"567\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/6-national-parks-to-visit-at-least-once-in-a-lifetime\/\",\"name\":\"GRAZIA Travel Guide: National Parks \u2014 6 National Parks to Visit at Least Once in a Lifetime - 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