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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Every time tourists misbehaved in national parks this year — so far

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A woman observing bison in a national park.
Some tourists have been getting too close to wildlife in national parks.

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I lived in a school bus and traveled the US for a year with my boyfriend. We used Taskrabbit to make money and connections.

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Maggie Peddicord and her boyfriend, Joseph Chazin.

Carly Wesolowski

Inside the Civilian Conservation Corps, the New Deal agency that employed 2.5 million men to preserve national forests

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A black and white photo of a group of boys who work for the civilian conservation corps sitting in a tent.
Teenage laborers in the Civilian Conservation Corps sit in a tent after a day's work

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