18 National Parks in the U.S. You Can Explore Via Train

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Written by Patrick MacFarland

Published: June 5, 2024

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Every year, millions of American students finish the school year. It is that time when children no longer have to go to school and they can enjoy the dog days of summer. Summer vacation occurs usually from June to August. As teachers rejoice that they have some time off to relax, parents have to figure out what they’re going to do with their kids. Some kids are enrolled in summer camps. And others are left with relatives like grandparents. Parents also plan some vacations. Going to a national park is a great idea. You can go on a road trip via car, you can fly to that particular national park, or even better, take a train. Let’s take a look at the 18 national parks in the US you can explore via train.

Glacier National Park

The national park is located in Montana.

Amtrak takes you on a journey through Glacier National Park where you can experience the most popular attractions like Lake McDonald, and Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Grand Canyon National Park

The national park is located in Arizona.

Amtrak provides you with a journey through the scenic landscapes of Arizona and the Grand Canyon, worthwhile for any trip.

Grand Teton National Park

The national park is located in Wyoming.

See Jenny Lake, Teton Range, and other attractions as you travel on Amtrak through Grand Teton National Park.

Yellowstone National Park

The national park is located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

The first national park in the US and it’s everything you have imagined. The train journey takes you through Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, and other attractions in the park.

Yosemite National Park

The national park is located in California.

Amtrak will provide you with a scenic train ride through all of the park’s most popular attractions including Half Dome and Yosemite Valley.

Arches National Park

The national park is located in Utah.

The train ride has more desert views than anything and you’ll be able to visit Delicate Arch, Balanced Rock, and other popular attractions.

Canyonlands National Park

The national park is located in Utah.

Among the attractions you’ll see on this train ride include The Needles and the Island in the Sky.

Zion National Park

colorful landscape from zion national park utah

The national park is located in Utah.

This train ride provides you with scenic views of Zion National Park, including attractions like The Narrows and Angels Landing.

Bryce Canyon National Park

The national park is located in Utah.

The train ride to Bryce Canyon National Park is scenic and worthwhile for any summer vacation.

Rocky Mountain National Park

The national park is located in Colorado.

Amtrak provides you with scenic train rides that will get you to see some of the most stunning landscapes in the Rockies.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg Great Smoky Mountains National Park Winter Overlook Snow Landscape

The national park is located in Tennessee.

Nestled in the Applachations, this national park is filled with amazing foliage. Your train journey will consist of seeing amazing attractions like Clingmans Dome and Cades Cove.

Acadia National Park

The national park is located in Maine.

Acadia National Park is filled with amazing Northeast beauty. The comfortable and stylish train ride will take you to many attractions like Cadillac Mountain and Thunder Hole.

Everglades National Park

Foggy Morning in the Everglades Swamp | Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida, USA

The national park is located in Florida.

Amtrak will take you on a great tropical tour to Florida, but the Everglades is only accessible by boat so you’ll see the scenic landscapes by train and then hop off to see the Everglades by boat.

Capitol Reef National Park

Sandstone formations at Cathedral Wash, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

The national park is located in Washington.

You’ll see many attractions on this train journey to Capitol Reef National Park.

Death Valley National Park

The national park is located in California.

Amtrak takes you on a desert trip through many beautiful scenic attractions.

Mount Rainier National Park

The national park is located in Washington.

The Pacific Northwest is one of the most stunning landscapes of America. Amtrak will take you through many top attractions in Mount Rainier National Park.

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park sign in Washington

The national park is located in Washington.

See many popular places like Hoh Rainforest and Hurricane Ridge when you visit Olympic National Park via train.

Shenandoah National Park

The national park is located in Virginia.

You’ll see the beautiful landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains when you take Amtrak through Shenandoah National Park.


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Patrick MacFarland

Patrick Macfarland is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering travel, geography, and history. Patrick has been writing for more than 10 years. In the past, he has been a teacher and a political candidate. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from SDSU and a Master's Degree in European Union Studies from CIFE. From San Diego, California, Patrick loves to travel and try new recipes to cook.

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