I visited 4 famous national parks in one trip. It was stunning and affordable, but I wish I'd done a few things differently.

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Noah Sheidlower at Mount Rainier
I went on a road trip to four national parks in six days.

Daniel Lu

What to expect at national parks this summer: big crowds, fewer reservation rules, and a less predictable visit

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People gather at Glacier Point to watch the sun set over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
People gather at Glacier Point to watch the sun set over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

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Alexander Hamilton's New York City home was once a sleepy historic site. Now, visitors can't stop singing.

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Hamilton Grange.
Hamilton Grange.

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My partner and I spent 3 days exploring Acadia National Park. Next time, we'll do 4 things differently.

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The writer and her boyfriend at Acadia National Park in Maine.
When my boyfriend and I started planning a trip to Maine, we knew we had to visit Acadia National Park.

Morgan Rizzo

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 things I'd never visit one without.

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Emily sitting on a rock eating a snack.
I've learned that snacks are one of the many important things to bring to the national parks.

Emily Hart

I went to the Great Smoky Mountains for the first time. 8 surprises made my trip harder — and better — than I expected.

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A composite image of During her first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Insider's reporter was surprised by historic settlements and an epic tram ride.
During her first trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Business Insider's reporter was surprised by historic settlements and an epic tram ride.

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I've traveled solo to every major US national park. These 7 are my favorite hidden gems.

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Emily, wearing sunglasses, a green tank top, black leggings, and a flannel around her waist, stands in front of New River Gorge Bridge.
In my opinion, New River Gorge is one of the best lesser-known US national parks.

Emily Hart

For 6 years, I worked as a ranger in state and national parks. I always saw visitors making the same 5 mistakes.

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Danielle, in a park ranger uniform, standing at a sign that reads
As a former park ranger, I know there are lots of mistakes visitors should avoid making at state and national parks.

Danielle Jackson

I've been to all 63 major US national parks. These 9 feel like stepping onto another planet.

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Emily sits on a mountain, overlooking layered desert hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Visiting Death Valley National Park feels like stepping onto another planet.

Emily Hart

I explored an abandoned resort town in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the wealthy vacationed 100 years ago

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A woodsy scene with cabins peering behind trees
Business Insider's reporter explored a 1900s resort town full of historic cabins that were abandoned by the end of the century. After restoration by the National Parks Service, 16 cabins are now open to the public.

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