America has some of the most remarkable national parks which are the most difficult to access. These isolated sceneries can only be reached by a boat, floatplane, or small aircraft as opposed to parks where highways are linked through visitor centers. Their remoteness preserves delicate ecosystems and establishes the feeling of real wilderness that is becoming more and more uncommon. These parks display nature on a big scale, ranging between the glacier covered fjords, tropical islands, and the Arctic tundra. The distance is not a problem because it is one of the reasons that make the experience unforgettable and highly related to the natural world.
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Isle Royale in Lake Superior can only be reached by sea plane or ferry boat. Being an island, it has isolated the island and left its forests, lakes, and wildlife, such as moose and wolves. Hiking or paddling are the only ways to explore the wilderness, and there are no roads or many services, meaning that the key feature of the landscape is water-carved.
Dry Tortugas National Park, FL
This park is accessible by boat or seaplanes only seventy miles west of Key West. It is known as a destination of turquoise waters, reefs of coral and old fort located at the coast. The trip is worth it as it is possible to snorkel, watch birds and visit the fort.
In Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
There are no roads, trails and visitor facilities in this huge Arctic wilderness. The majority of visitors come in small aircraft. Mountains, rivers, tundra cover a distant land where individualism and prudent planning are the necessary things.
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Katmai is accessible primarily via floatplane and was also the home to brown bears that congregated on rivers to fish. Its wild nature is enhanced by volcanic scenery and rough coastline. There is restricted access, which maintains a strong feeling of the magnitude of nature.
Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
This park is a mixture of volcanoes, lakes, and wilderness of the coast. The majority of the visitors come via air or water. Popular activities are hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing and there are not many signs of development.
American Samoa National Park
The sections of this park that are spread in isolated islands in the South Pacific are accessible by small boats. It conserves tropical rain forests, coral reefs and coastal ecosystems and provides an alternative form of national park experience.
California, Channel Islands National Park
These islands are dubbed as the Galapagos of North America and can be accessed by boat or small plane. The terrain is characterized by sea caves, cliffs, and exotic wildlife with hiking and kayaking being the most common activities.
Kenai Fjords National Park (Coastal Areas), Alaska
Although some of the parts can be accessed by road, the majority of fjords and glaciers can be accessed either by boats or aircraft. Sea journey is central to the experience as marine animals and icy scenery are involved.
Glacier bay national park (Remote Sections), Alaska
Small vessels and cruise ships access tidal glaciers and mountains of the coastlines. There are numerous regions that are not accessible via roads, as marine travel becomes a priority.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (Backcountry Areas), Alaska
Most of this vast park can only be reached by bush plane although there are some roads. The terrain is covered by glaciers, mountain ranges, and wild rivers and remote airstrips link isolated portions of wilderness.
