By visiting Yellowstone National Park during its busy season, we found great ways to beat crowds and save money

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Author Ash Jurberg and wife smiling in front of Grand Prismatic Springs
My wife and I spent four days at Yellowstone National Park during its busiest season. Friends and travel blogs warned us not to visit in the summer, but we found it to be pretty great.

Ash Jurberg

I spent $494 to charter a seaplane to a remote oasis in the Florida Keys. I felt like I had the island to myself.

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The writer on a seaplane to Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Amanda Jones

Photos show the impact of climate change on national parks

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woman on Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook at Yellowstone National Park
Climate change threatens many beloved US national parks, including Yellowstone.

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I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

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Snow-covered mountains surround a lake with snowy shores.
Glacier National Park is beautiful in the offseason.

Amy Grisak

I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

I've visited 39 US national parks. One stands out as the most underrated and unique.

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Kara and her husband take a selfie in front of the Hot Springs National Park sign.
Out of the 39 US National Parks I've traveled to, Hot Springs National Park was the most unusual.

Kara Williams

I've been to the 10 most-visited US national parks. The most popular ones weren't necessarily my favorites.

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Emily standing on a rock formation facing a viewpoint of greenery and a body of water as the sun sets at Acadia National Park.
I've been to all of the top 10 most-visited US national parks.

Emily Hart

I visited all 50 states and ranked them from my least favorite travel spot to my top pick

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Emily standing on a boulder staring out at a lake in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness.
It was difficult to rank them all, but there was still a clear winner in my eyes.

Emily Hart

I spent 3 days hiking Big Bend. The famous national park had some cool views, but I'd never go back.

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Casa Grande peak view from parking lot
A view of Casa Grande.

Isobella Jade

I lived in Yellowstone National Park and watched tourists constantly make these 5 mistakes

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woman on Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook at Yellowstone National Park
I (not pictured) spent months living in and exploring Yellowstone National Park.

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