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Young man watching sunset at Badlands National Park

The best National Parks in the Midwest

By Julia Clarke last updated

Between vast badlands, prairies, lakes and caves, the best National Parks in the Midwest protect some of the most inspiring landscapes in the heart of the US

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The Precipice Trail in Acadia with views of the Atlantic

The 8 best National Parks on the east coast

By Julia Clarke last updated

The best National Parks on the east coast deliver jaw-dropping landscapes, from rugged mountains to coral reefs

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Woman Looks Out Over Tetons Wilderness

How to avoid crowds at National Parks: 7 travel hacks

By Julia Clarke published

Learn how to avoid crowds at National Parks so you can experience iconic landscapes without standing in a queue

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A hiker at Glacier National Park

How to navigate the National Parks reservation system

By Julia Clarke last updated

A travel expert gave us her top seven hacks for navigating the National Parks reservation system this summer to make sure you keep having unforgettable adventures

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Hiker walking on mountain path, Yosemite, California

Yellowstone vs Yosemite: which National Park is for you?

By Julia Clarke last updated

We size up the best features of Yellowstone vs Yosemite to help you figure out which of these world-famous parks to visit on your next adventure

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A hiker in a red shirt sits on a rock in the Narrows gorge Zion

How to hike the Narrows at Zion

By Julia Clarke published

We guide you through how to hike the Narrows at Zion for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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A mountain in North Cascades National Park

These free National Parks deliver the best hiking on a budget

By Julia Clarke published

These 10 free National Parks waive the entrance fees and still offer some of the best trails in the world

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Hikers in the North Cascades National Park

9 underrated National Parks you need to visit

By Julia Clarke last updated

Our favorite underrated National Parks boast alpine peaks, hydrothermal wonders, deep canyons and native American archeological sites for serious adventure

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Upper Yosemite Fall in Autumn

The best National Parks for gorgeous fall colors

By Julia Clarke published

The best National Parks for fall colors deliver dazzling displays of red, orange and yellow hues across high mountain ranges, rolling hills, river basins and rainforests

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Cascades and mountains in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Least crowded National Parks: 15 of the best parks for hiking in solitude

By Julia Clarke last updated

Get off the beaten path with the least crowded National Parks and discover some of the country’s most rugged and best-kept adventure secrets

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