Absolutely stunning park that most tourists never see. I wouldn't go here at night as it's a little out of the way, but it's well worth seeing. It was created in 1867 out of an old quarry. Very, very hilly in comparison to the city's other parks.

This is a GREAT visit. Just try and get there early morning for most activity. If you land in the afternoon, the bison will be chilling out due to the high sun. Also, hit the California Academy of Sciences while you're there, as well as the Japanese tea garden right next door! One of my favoriteThis is a GREAT visit. Just try and get there early morning for most activity. If you land in the afternoon, the bison will be chilling out due to the high sun. Also, hit the California Academy of Sciences while you're there, as well as the Japanese tea garden right next door! One of my favorite weekend combos.… see moresee less

A great place to check out Bison roaming freely in the Golden Gate Park!

aha one of the coolest things in golden gate park!!!

It's obviously gorgeous here but whatever you do, don't swim in the waterhole here known as the "Garden of Eden" as it's swarming with E. Coli. Sorry--I know that's a total buzzkill.

You have about 20-25 years before the glaciers are gone

Great park to explore. Avalanche Lake Trail on the West side and Iceberg Lake on the East side are a must see

Interestingly, you can either camp here or stay in one of the park lodges, both of which are gorgeous. They look more like they belong in quaint little Swiss villages, not rugged Montana, though.

Apparently you can ice dive here, and while that doesn't appeal to me, personally, I can see how it would be interesting. They also have waterfall ice climbing which actually does kind of sound like fun.

Sadly, this park was really hit hard by the tsunami in 2004 but it's still a huge tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It would probably be easier to talk about what wildlife isn't there, but they have everything from peacocks to elephants.

Beautiful spot. Lots of hoodoos.

Bryce was my favorite of all of Utah's NP's.

There are these amazing rock formations called "hoodoos" here that look like someone took wet sand and let it drip into a skinny tower shape. One of the most amazing things I think I've ever seen.

This is a great place for hikers no matter what the season. It's also a great place for animal spotting--in fact, there's a very good chance you might come across a reindeer!

roses, smell roses...

memories of lazy afternoons, rowing down the Serpentine, poetry and picnics...great days!

This is one of the most beautiful parts of London by far and where the whole city gathers to watch big events together on giant screens. A trip to London truly isn't complete without seeing it.

You can't go in the park without a key (which is only given to residents), but it's still worth a stroll over to the see the architecture. A ton of famous people have lived and the area around the park is absolutely glorious.

This is actually a building just off the park but since I'm recommending this park more for the surrounding architecture than the park itself I'm including it. You actually can't get into the park without a key (unless you're staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel) but it's still well worth it to go andThis is actually a building just off the park but since I'm recommending this park more for the surrounding architecture than the park itself I'm including it. You actually can't get into the park without a key (unless you're staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel) but it's still well worth it to go and have a look at the buildings that surround it.… see moresee less

If your impression of Brooklyn comes from Welcome Back Kotter you're in for a terrific surprise! This is Prospect Park which was designed by the same team that designed Central Park and it shows. It's an absolutely glorious park that looks more like it belongs in Paris than in Brooklyn. I highly If your impression of Brooklyn comes from Welcome Back Kotter you're in for a terrific surprise! This is Prospect Park which was designed by the same team that designed Central Park and it shows. It's an absolutely glorious park that looks more like it belongs in Paris than in Brooklyn. I highly recommend checking it out!… see moresee less

The green lung of NY

you can also rent kayaks there in summer and ice skate in winter

In a city full of wondrous places, this is among its best attractions. While it's lovely just about any time of year it's incredibly special in the fall.

This, in my opinion, is one of Paris' most interesting places and certainly one of its most interesting parks. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor actually maintained a house in the Bois where I believe they lived out their last years. Not a great place to be at night, though so make a point of seeing This, in my opinion, is one of Paris' most interesting places and certainly one of its most interesting parks. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor actually maintained a house in the Bois where I believe they lived out their last years. Not a great place to be at night, though so make a point of seeing it during the day.… see moresee less

This was originally built in 1889! Just hope they've been doing a lot of maintenance on it all that time!

Look familiar? Parts of this trail have been seen in Jurassic Park as well as Lost.

I always think of Yellowstone as being to parks what Yankee Stadium is to baseball. Just completely incomparable. It's said that this area has actually been inhabited for over 11,000 years. There's actually a museum with an archeology lab right in the park.

The shrines here are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites so be sure not to miss them.

If you've ever wanted to learn the art of falconry, now's your chance. The park offers classes in this elite sport.

What I love about this place is the diversity--in addition to all the animals here there's also a giant garden as well as an insect pavilion.

OK, tell me you don't want to try this!

If you’ve got a 4 x 4 and nerves of steel you might want to give this one a go. While certainly not for the faint of heart, the views from here are completely unmatched. Also, if you see a lizard doing what looks like a push-up here, leave him alone. It's actually a mating ritual. Apparently the If you’ve got a 4 x 4 and nerves of steel you might want to give this one a go. While certainly not for the faint of heart, the views from here are completely unmatched. Also, if you see a lizard doing what looks like a push-up here, leave him alone. It's actually a mating ritual. Apparently the whole park is like a big lizard singles bar.… see moresee less

This place has a very interesting history--it was purchased by a couple named William and Elizabeth Kent who were worried that the park would be destroyed. Eventually they named it after John Muir and donated it to the government, which, personally, is not what I would do to ensure something didn't This place has a very interesting history--it was purchased by a couple named William and Elizabeth Kent who were worried that the park would be destroyed. Eventually they named it after John Muir and donated it to the government, which, personally, is not what I would do to ensure something didn't get destroyed.… see moresee less

This is actually just outside of Paris and is a total must-see for sure! The garden was designed by French legend, Le Notre and it really looks like one of his creations. Marie Antoinette's garden is here, too.