Is Yellowstone the largest national park in the world?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest national park is Northeast Greenland National Park, which is an impressive 972,000 km, or 375,000 square miles, making it 77 times bigger than Yellowstone.
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Yellowstone is the largest national park in the contiguous United States, encompassing 2.2 million acres, making it much bigger than Yosemite. That said, both parks are massive, and you could spend weeks walking their many trails without seeing all they have to offer.
The second largest national park in the United States is the Gates of the Arctic. It also calls Alaska home. This park is about 11,756 square miles, or 7,523,898 acres in size. Gates of the Arctic is located in the northern part of the state, and is so remote that there is no access by car.
If you're looking for massive cascades that leave you speechless, Yosemite wins the prize. If you're not too fussed about height but you still want to enjoy the serenity of the water (with the added bonus of being able to see falls no matter what time you visit), go with Yellowstone.
Yosemite National Park is famous for its spectacular glacially carved landscape. Although glaciers have come and gone many times in the past, there are still two active glaciers near Yosemite's highest peaks.
Staying in Yellowstone is the best way for visitors to experience everything the park has to offer. With nine lodging facilities offering over 2,000 rooms in the summer, accommodations in Yellowstone are plentiful for those wishing to experience the national park in its summertime glory.