Our 63 National Parks with Rolando Chang Barrero and Bella


Travel with Rolando to our 
🇺🇸 U.S. National Parks
by Rolando Chang Barrero Google Local Guide and LGBTQ Traveler


Traveling through America’s National Parks as a gay solo adventurer with my dog Bella has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. These landscapes—towering mountains, ancient forests, wild canyons, sacred deserts—welcome everyone with open skies and quiet trails where you can breathe, reflect, and simply be yourself. Each park becomes a sanctuary of freedom, a place where Bella can sniff new worlds and I can feel completely grounded, alive, and connected. From the sunrise glow over the Grand Canyon to the blue-green reflections at Glacier, these journeys remind me that our public lands belong to all of us, and that every trail holds space for joy, healing, and the courage to keep exploring.

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Explore Rugged Cliffs and Coastal Beauty at Acadia National Park.

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American Samoa National Park
American Samoa
Discover Tropical Rainforests and
Pristine Coral Reefs in the National Park of American Samoa.
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Experience the Majestic Natural Stone Arches of Utah’s High Desert.
The Majestic Natural Stone Arches of Utah’s High Desert.
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Badlands National Park
South Dakota

Photograph Dramatic Buttes and Fossil-Rich Landscapes in the Badlands.
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Big Bend National Park
Texas

Explore Remote Canyons and Desert Mountains Along the Rio Grande.
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Florida

Dive Into Crystal Waters and Coral Reefs in Biscayne’s Underwater World.
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Marvel at Colorado’s Steep, Shadowed Cliffs of the Gunnison.
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Utah


Witness Otherworldly Red Rock Hoodoos Rising from Utah’s Rim Country.
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Utah

Explore Utah’s Wild Maze of Canyons, Rivers, and Mesas.


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Utah


Discover Colorful Cliffs and Historic Orchards Along the Waterpocket Fold.
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New Mexico


Journey Into New Mexico’s Largest and Most Spectacular Cave System.
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Channel Islands National Park
California

Escape to California’s Wild Coastal Islands and Marine Sanctuaries.
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South Carolina


Walk Through One of America’s Last Old-Growth Floodplain Forests.
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Oregon


Experience the Deepest, Bluest Lake in America at Crater Lake.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio

Enjoy Waterfalls, Forest Trails, and the Scenic Towpath in Ohio’s Only National Park.
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California/Nevada


Discover Extreme Heat, Salt Flats, and Desert Peaks in Death Valley.

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Denali National Park
Alaska

Explore Alaska’s Untamed Wilderness Beneath North America’s Tallest Peak.
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida

Visit a Remote Island Fortress Surrounded by Crystal-Blue Caribbean Waters.
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Florida

 Wildlife and Endless Wetlands in America’s Largest Subtropical Wilderness.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park 
Alaska

Experience True Isolation in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness.
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Missouri


Visit the Iconic 630-Foot Arch That Symbolizes America’s Westward Expansion.
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Montana


*Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - Explore Alpine Lakes, Glaciers, and Wildlife in Montana’s Crown of the Continent.
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Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska

Witness Towering Glaciers and Pristine Waters in Southeast Alaska.
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Arizona


Experience the World-Famous Canyon Carved by the Colorado River.
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Wyoming

Discover Iconic Mountain Peaks and Scenic Valley Trails in Wyoming.

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Great Basin National Park
Nevada

Explore Star-Filled Skies, Ancient Trees, and Desert Peaks.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Colorado


Walk North America's Tallest Sand Dunes at the Foot of the Rockies.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Carolina/Tennessee

Discover Lush Forests, Waterfalls, and Historic Cabins in America’s Most Visited Park.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Texas

Explore Rugged Trails and the Highest Peak in Texas.
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Haleakalā National Park
Hawaii

Watch a World-Famous Sunrise Above the Clouds on Maui.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii

Experience Active Volcanoes and Lava Landscapes on Hawaii Island.
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Hot Springs National Park
Arkansas

Relax in Historic Bathhouses Surrounded by Forested Hills.
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Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana

Explore Sand Dunes, Lakeshore Trails, and Birding Hotspots.
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Isle Royale National Park
Michigan

Discover a Remote Island Wilderness Accessible Only by Boat or Seaplane.
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Joshua Tree National Park
California


Amboy Road trip: Wander Among Surreal Rock Formations and Iconic Joshua Trees.
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Katmai National Park
Alaska

See World-Famous Brown Bears at Brooks Falls in Alaska.
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska

Cruise Among Glaciers and Marine Wildlife in Alaska’s Ice-Carved Coast.
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Kings Canyon National Park
California

Explore Deep Canyons and Ancient Sequoia Groves in California.

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Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska

Discover Arctic Sand Dunes and Caribou Migrations in Remote Alaska.
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Lake Clark National Park
Alaska

Experience Remote Lakes, Volcanoes, and Wild Landscapes in Alaska.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
California


Explore Bubbling Hydrothermal Features and Volcanic Peaks.
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Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky


Journey Through the Longest Cave System on Earth.

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Explore Remarkably Preserved Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Homes.

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Washington

Experience Wildflower Meadows and Glacial Landscapes Around Mount Rainier. 
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New River Gorge National Park
West Virginia


Enjoy Bridge Views, River Adventures, and Rugged Appalachian Trails.

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Washington

State Park: Rockport


Explore Jagged Peaks, Alpine Lakes, and Lush Forests in the North Cascades.
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Olympic National Park
Washington

Discover Rainforests, Rugged Beaches, and Glacier-Capped Mountains.
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Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona

Walk Among Ancient Fossilized Trees and Painted Desert Scenery.
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Pinnacles National Park
California

Explore Rock Spires, Talus Caves, and California Condor Habitats.
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Redwood National Park
California

Stand Beneath the World’s Tallest Trees in Northern California.

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Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado

Experience Alpine Lakes and High-Elevation Passes in Colorado.
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Saguaro National Park
Arizona

Explore the Desert Home of Arizona’s Iconic Giant Cacti.
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Sequoia National Park
California


Walk Among Massive Ancient Trees in California’s Giant Forest.
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Shenandoah National Park
Virginia


Enjoy Scenic Overlooks and Gentle Mountain Trails in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota

Explore North Dakota’s Colorful Badlands and Scenic Prairie Wildlife.
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Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands

Discover White-Sand Beaches and Crystal-Blue Water in the Caribbean.
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Voyageurs National Park
Minnesota

Experience a Water-Based Wilderness of Lakes, Islands, and Quiet Shorelines.
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White Sands National Park
New Mexico



Walk the Shimmering White Gypsum Dunes of New Mexico.
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Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota

Explore One of the World’s Longest and Most Unique Cave Systems.
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Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Alaska

Discover America’s Largest National Park Filled with Glaciers and Raw Wilderness.
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Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming/Montana/Idaho




Witness Geysers, Buffalo Herds, and Geothermal Wonders in America’s First National Park.
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California

Experience Majestic Waterfalls, Granite Cliffs, and Iconic Valley Views.
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Utah


Walk Among Towering Red Cliffs and Emerald Narrows in Utah’s Canyon Paradise.
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