7 of the most beautiful US national parks, according to someone who's been to all of them

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Emily walks along a trail on a sunny day in Grand Canyon National Park.
In my opinion, the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful US national parks.

Emily Hart

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 been to all 63 major US national parks, but just one consistently stands out as my favorite

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Emily stands on a rock near a lake, looking out at mountains and trees on a cloudy day.
I can confidently say Grand Teton is my favorite US national park.

Emily Hart

I've been to all 63 major national parks. These are the 8 I recommend visiting in the winter.

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Emily sits on a wall overlooking turquoise water and islands.
I think Virgin Islands National Park is one of the best to visit in the winter.

Emily Hart

Walk, don't run: The latest workout trend combines the great outdoors with low-stakes socializing

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A group of friends hiking

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I spent 2 days at Yosemite National Park during the government shutdown. I got in for free, but my trip wasn't perfect.

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Noah Sheidlower at Yosemite
Yosemite National Park was stunning, and the shutdown didn't do too much to deter the trip.

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I visited a national park during the government shutdown. I found closed visitor centers and tourists looking for maps.

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Selfie of the author in front of a visitor center sign.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks were open but with limited services during the government shutdown.

Kelsey Vlamis

10 of the most beautiful places in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states

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Emily, wearing a backpack covered with patches, looks out at a lake with blue waters and mountains covered in trees.
North Cascades National Park in Washington is one of the most beautiful places I've traveled to.

Emily Hart

The 10 most visited national parks are open during the government shutdown. Here's what to expect if you go.

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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is open during the government shutdown, but with limited services.

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How the shutdown impacts everything from Social Security to the post office

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a sign that says this facility is closed due to a federal government shutdown
Some facilities at national parks will shutter during a shutdown.

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