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I've been to all 63 national parks. These 4 are my favorites — but these 3 didn't impress me much.
After visiting all 63 national parks in the US, my favorites include Yosemite and Grand Teton. I think one of the worst parks is Gateway Arch.
This Is the Most Crowded National Park in the Country. You Should Still Go.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to ...
An Acadia-to-Zion guide to visiting national parks in an uncertain summer
This summer is likely to bring bigger crowds, longer entry waits, closed trails, uncleaned toilets, uncollected trash and ...
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Traveler Podcast Redux: The National Parks Cookbook
It's National Park Week, and while it'd be great to head out into the National Park System, that's not possible for all of us ...
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See the grandeur of our nation during National Park Week
Earth Day also falls during National Park Week. Celebrated for 55 years, one billion people in 193 countries host events and ...
Avoid crowds at the 10 least-visited U.S. national parks
Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...
Are national parks still open? Recent layoff news shouldn't stop you from visiting.
Travelers who heard about National Park Service layoffs in February may have reconsidered visits, but here’s what to know ahead of National Park Week.