I've been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

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Purple wildflowers with mountains in the background in Death Valley National Park.
In my opinion, Death Valley is one of the best US national parks to visit in the spring.

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I saw 11 national parks in one 30-day trip. Using a few smart strategies and helpful apps, it only cost me $1,500.

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Woman in backpack walking through Canyonlands national park
I took a 30-day vacation to America's national parks and spent only $ 1,500. A few key strategies and tips helped me do it, but there's one thing I'd do differently

Emily Pennington

I visited 3 national parks in one long weekend with my best friend. I don't regret it, but I'd never do it again.

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The writer and her friend standing in front of mountains at Sequoia National Park.
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Alexis Telyczka

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

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