With more than 50 national parks in the entirety of the U.S., it can be hard to decide which ones are worth visiting. All with stunning landscapes, mountains and unique characteristics, each and every one is worth its weight in gold, however, with limited time it may not be feasible to visit them all.

We’ve rounded up the top six national parks in the country and why you should visit them. Prepare to be dazzled by these jaw-dropping locations right on our doorsteps.

Yellowstone National Park

This 3,500-square-mile natural wonder spans Wyoming, Montana and parts of Idaho and is a hotspot for volcanic activity, creating these stunning colorful hot springs. With such beautiful canyons and brightly colored lakes, it’s one of the top national parks in the U.S.

Grand Canyon National Park

Probably the most well-known of all the U.S. national parks, the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is famous for its layered bands of red rock in a massive canyon. Receiving more than six million visitors a year, this UNESCO Heritage Site is sure to amaze you.

Zion National Park

In southwest Utah is a lesser-known park that should on the top of any road tripper’s must-see list. Zion National Park, smaller than its counterparts at only 229 square miles, is known for its greenery and Emerald Pools.

Glacier National Park

Up in Montana’s Rocky Mountains is the pristine Glacier National Park, spanning 1,583 square miles. On the border with Canada, this impressive park has more than 130 named lakes and more than 1,000 different species of plants — leading to it being referred to as the “Crown of the Continent Ecosystem.”

Yosemite National Park

In the great state of California lies a park filled with ancient sequoia trees, jagged cliffs and awe-inspiring vistas. Perfect for people who love the hike and camp, you’ll never run out of beautiful locations to explore in this 1,169-square-mile expanse.

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming is a natural wonder in and of itself, with multiple national parks within its borders. Grand Teton National Park is another one of those impressive expanses of 480 square miles of stunning landscape. The park’s iconic Teton range is some of the youngest mountains in the world.