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1. Yellowstone National Park – USA

• Highlights: The first national park in the world, spanning across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, known for its geothermal features and diverse wildlife.

• Key Attractions: Old Faithful geyser, Grand Prismatic Spring, and abundant wildlife like bison, wolves, and grizzly bears.

2. Banff National Park – Canada

• Highlights: Canada’s oldest national park, located in the Rocky Mountains, famous for its turquoise lakes, towering peaks, and outdoor activities.

• Key Attractions: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Icefields Parkway, and abundant wildlife, including elk and bears.

3. Serengeti National Park – Tanzania

• Highlights: Known for the annual Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras across the African savanna.

• Key Attractions: Endless plains, rich wildlife (Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos), and the dramatic Grumeti and Mara river crossings.

4. Torres del Paine National Park – Chile

• Highlights: A spectacular park in Chilean Patagonia, known for dramatic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes, and granite peaks.

• Key Attractions: The Torres del Paine peaks, Grey Glacier, and the W trek, which offers stunning views of mountains, rivers, and wildlife.

5. Kruger National Park – South Africa

• Highlights: One of Africa’s largest game reserves, renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing and safari experiences.

• Key Attractions: Big Five wildlife, self-drive safaris, and diverse ecosystems ranging from savanna to tropical forests.

6. Yosemite National Park – USA

• Highlights: Known for its giant sequoias, granite cliffs, and waterfalls, this California park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Key Attractions: El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.

7. Fiordland National Park – New Zealand

• Highlights: A pristine wilderness in New Zealand’s South Island, known for its fjords, dramatic landscapes, and isolation.

• Key Attractions: Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Mitre Peak, and iconic hikes like the Milford Track.

8. Grand Canyon National Park – USA

• Highlights: One of the most iconic natural landmarks in the world, known for its vast, colorful canyon carved by the Colorado River.

• Key Attractions: Grand Canyon viewpoints (South Rim and North Rim), Bright Angel Trail, and rafting on the Colorado River.

9. Plitvice Lakes National Park – Croatia

• Highlights: Known for its 16 terraced lakes, interconnected by waterfalls, and surrounded by lush forests.

• Key Attractions: Boardwalks that lead visitors through stunning lake and waterfall scenery, abundant wildlife, and crystal-clear waters.

10. Jasper National Park – Canada

• Highlights: Canada’s largest national park in the Rocky Mountains, known for its wilderness and less crowded feel compared to nearby Banff.

• Key Attractions: Athabasca Glacier, Maligne Lake, Spirit Island, and the dark sky preserve for stargazing.