Things to do in national parks
Planning a trip around a specific activity? Every one of the 63 US national parks offers something different. Pick an activity below to see exactly which parks are good for it — then track the ones you visit with Park'd.
Arts and Crafts 5
Arts and Culture 26
Astronomy 44
ATV Off-Roading 2
Auto and ATV 32
Auto Off-Roading 3
Backcountry Camping 50
Backcountry Hiking 42
Biking 44
Birdwatching 47
Boat Tour 27
Boating 27
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour 8
Camping 59
Canoe or Kayak Camping 34
Canoeing 19
Canyoneering 5
Car or Front Country Camping 40
Caving 6
Citizen Science 16
Climbing 25
Compass and GPS 10
Craft Demonstrations 3
Cross-Country Skiing 19
Cultural Demonstrations 12
Dining 19
Dog Sledding 2
Downhill Skiing 2
First Person Interpretation 3
Fishing 40
Fixed Wing Flying 4
Fly Fishing 15
Flying 10
Food 45
Freshwater Fishing 19
Freshwater Swimming 6
Front-Country Hiking 41
Gathering and Foraging 4
Geocaching 5
Gift Shop and Souvenirs 24
Golf 1
Group Camping 32
Guided Tours 53
Helicopter Flying 1
Hiking 59
Historic Weapons Demonstration 1
Horse Camping (see also camping) 14
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) 20
Horse Trekking 31
Horseback Riding 24
Hunting 9
Hunting and Gathering 11
Ice Climbing 2
Ice Skating 2
Kayaking 23
Live Music 5
Living History 8
Motorized Boating 11
Mountain Biking 7
Mountain Climbing 11
Museum Exhibits 35
Off-Trail Permitted Hiking 13
Orienteering 5
Paddling 32
Picnicking 33
Playground 2
Pool Swimming 1
Reenactments 1
River Tubing 1
Road Biking 25
Rock Climbing 14
RV Camping 27
Sailing 7
Saltwater Fishing 8
Saltwater Swimming 7
Scenic Driving 29
SCUBA Diving 6
Self-Guided Tours - Auto 19
Self-Guided Tours - Walking 22
Skiing 22
Snorkeling 5
Snow Play 16
Snow Tubing 3
Snowmobiling 9
Snowshoeing 23
Stand Up Paddleboarding 12
Stargazing 39
Surfing 3
Swimming 17
Theater 1
Tubing 4
Volunteer Vacation 10
Water Skiing 3
Whitewater Rafting 7
Wildlife Watching 52