We scoured the internet to discover the best virtual tours of each of the 61 U.S. National parks and compiled them in one place for your convenience.
In this section, we’ve grouped all parks in the Northeast and Southeast regions together. Here, you can embark on virtual visits to nine national parks located in Maine, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
From self-guided tours on Google Earth and high-definition video expeditions on Google’s Arts & Culture portal to live webcams and a rich variety of documentaries and dynamic videos uploaded by park enthusiasts on YouTube, these virtual journeys will transport you to the most beautiful and exciting destinations for outdoor adventures across the Eastern United States, allowing you to get a taste of the country’s truly unique and highly diverse natural wonders.
Acadia National Park
| Location: | Maine |
| Area: | 76.68 mi2 |
| Established: | July 8, 1916 |
| Official site: | NPS |
Acadia National Park is America’s only national park located in the Northeast region of the country. Located primarily on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, the park’s landscape is characterized by woodland, rocky beaches and glacier-scoured mountain tops. The park is also home to the highest point on the United States’ East Coast, Cadillac Mountain. Some of the wildlife you can encounter in the region include moose, bears, whales and seabirds.
Virtual Tours of Acadia National Park:
| Google Earth | Launch tour |
| Live Webcams | Launch webcam |
| YouTube |
The Story of Acadia National Park (58m 9s)
GoTraveler Tour (6m 14s) Top 8 Destinations in Acadia National Park (10m 1s) Acadia National Park in 4K (6m 11s) |
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Biscayne National Park
| Location: | Florida |
| Area: | 270.27 mi2 |
| Established: | June 28, 1980 |
| URL: | NPS |
Biscayne National Park is one of the three parks on this list found in the Sunshine State. Located in the northern Florida Keys, this national park features unique coral reefs and islands that are accessible only by boat.
An integral part of Biscayne National Park is the Biscayne Bay Lagoon that is home to various animal species, including dolphins, turtles and pelicans. The lagoon’s underwater Maritime Heritage Trail features various dive sites, including a significant number of shipwrecks.
Virtual Tours of Biscayne National Park:
| YouTube |
GoTraveler Tour (4m 22s)
Ocean Boat Cruise from Biscayne National Park (10m 59s) Snorkeling in Biscayne National Park (3m 31s) |
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Congaree National Park
| Location: | South Carolina |
| Area: | 41.06 mi2 |
| Established: | November 10, 2003 |
| URL: | NPS |
Congaree National Park is the only destination on this list located in South Carolina and its designation as a national park is the successful result of decades-long efforts to preserve the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. The park is home to some of the tallest trees in the eastern part of the country. Collectively, they have created one of the highest temperate deciduous forests in the world.
Some of the animals that you can encounter in the woods include bobcats, deer, coyotes and feral pigs, while the park’s waters are home to various creatures like amphibians, turtles, snakes, and various types of fish. The park is named after the Congaree River that flows through it.
Virtual Tours of Congaree National Park:
| YouTube |
GoTraveler Tour (3m 36s)
Overview of Congaree National Park (4m 47s) Discover Congaree National Park (4m 42s) |
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Dry Tortugas National Park
| Location: | Florida |
| Area: | 101.1 mi2 |
| Established: | January 4, 1935 |
| URL: | NPS |
Dry Tortugas is a U.S. national park comprising a group of seven islands found in the Gulf of Mexico not far from Key West, Florida. As the name suggests, there is a large number of sea turtles that call the park and its surrounding waters home. Garden Key is the most prominent of the park’s islands as that is where the famous 19-century Fort Jefferson is located. Nearby Loggerhead Key features a lighthouse, while the Loggerhead Reef is a popular dive spot largely due to the Windjammer Wreck, which is the name designated to the remains of an 1875 ship.
Virtual Tours of Dry Tortugas National Park:
| Google Arts & Culture | Launch tour |
| Google Earth | Launch tour |
| YouTube |
GoTraveler Tour (4m 49s)
Virtual Field Trip: Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas National Park (25m 44s) Day Trip to Dry Tortugas National Park (5m 2s) |
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Everglades National Park
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