Roxana parks

Caucasus Mountains, Georgia
For adventurous travelers who have grown tired of the crowded mountain trails in the Alps or or reservation-only vineyards in France, Georgia has everything you need and then some (yes, including wine). The best way to witness the diversity of the country’s terrain is on its hiking trails, which wind through the Greater Caucasus mountain range dividing Europe from Asia.

This accounts for admission fees only; you may still need to pay for parking, camping, gear rentals, etc.

The lake also gets its renowned sapphire blue color entirely from rainfall and snowmelt; it doesn't have any inlets to or from other water sources.

Deep blue Crater Lake and several trees surrounding its perimeter

Because of its extremely remote location, Kobuk Valley draws just 3,000 visitors each year. To put that into perspective, Zion National Park receives an average of 4 million annual visitors!

This exceptionally remote park in northwestern Alaska doesn’t have any roads or a single marked trail, so even if you do manage to get there, be prepared for a truly wild adventure!

This includes Kobuk Valley, Katmai, and Lake Clark National Parks. These parks encompass some of the most well-protected, pristine wilderness areas in the world.

That's right — you can't drive to Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, Michigan’s Isle Royale, or Channel Islands in California.

A white lighthouse and turning fall foliage in Michigan's Isle Royale National Park, included on a list of fun facts about national parks

We’re kicking off our list of fun facts about national parks with this tidbit about one of the most iconic. Topping out at a stunning 14,130 feet, Mount Evans Scenic Byway is actually the highest paved road on the continent!