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

I've been to all 50 states and every major national park. Here are 6 places in the US I think everyone should experience at least once.

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An aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park.
There are a few places in the US I think everyone should see at least once.

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A family that roadtrips 4,000 miles a year shares the best hidden-gem destinations in the US

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Two images: Left: A lake surrounded by homes and fall trees reflected in the water. Right: A parent takes a selfie with a family of four inside a red kayak in a lake with evergreen trees and a rocky waterfall in the background.
Rob Taylor and his family of four take road trips to under-the-radar cities and national parks in the US.

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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'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

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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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