I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating — we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

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A photo collage of a gentleman in a forest scene with layoff imagery

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I've visited 7 national parks with my 90-year-old father-in-law. He's taught me to stay spontaneous as I get older.

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The author has gone on several trips to national parks with her 90-year-old father-in-law.

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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

My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national parks, I've found the tricks for making it fun for him.

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Author Amanda Adler with Son at Death Valley
I've gone on many hikes with my son, and we've found ways to have fun doing them.

Amanda Adler

I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park

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Yosemite National Park is among the places Megan Wright has worked after she decided to leave college and follow her dreams.

Megan Wright

I've been to 20 national parks and forests around the US. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is the most underrated.

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The author sits on the edge of a canyon with rich, green canyons in front of her.
The author enjoys the view from Rainbow Rim Trail.

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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 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

A FIRE couple who retired early visited every national park. They shared 6 of their favorites — and 5 to skip.

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Steven and Lauren Keys, a FIRE couple that retired early and visited every national park and US state
Steven and Lauren Keys visited every national park and US state.

Steven H. Keys

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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