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

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 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

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 most visited national park is staying open during the government shutdown

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Heavy traffic greets visitors at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park on October 18, 2016 near Cherokee, North Carolina.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will stay open through the government shutdown.

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.
In my opinion, New River Gorge is one of the best US national parks to visit.

Emily Hart

I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city

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West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park.
In my opinion, Indiana Dunes National Park is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot.

Emily Pogue

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

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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