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  • The Teton Range rising above an autumn valley in Wyoming

    Best National Parks in September

    September may be the best month of the year for national parks — thinner crowds, mild weather, and the first fall color. Here are the parks to prioritize.

  • Sandstone cliffs and autumn foliage in Zion Canyon, Utah

    Zion vs Bryce Canyon: Which to Visit (or Both)

    Zion vs Bryce Canyon — how they differ in scenery, hiking, crowds, and elevation, who each suits, and how to see both in one Utah trip.

  • Mount Rainier at dusk above a forested valley in Washington

    National Parks Near Seattle: Best Day Trips

    Three of America's most spectacular national parks are within a half-day's drive of Seattle. Here are the drive times and how to visit each.

  • Hiker on a snowy alpine trail in Rocky Mountain National Park

    National Parks Near Denver: Best Day Trips

    The national parks within driving distance of Denver — the real drive times and which to do in a day vs. an overnight.

  • Waterfalls cascading down snow-dusted granite walls in Yosemite Valley

    National Parks Near San Francisco: Best Day Trips

    Five national parks are within driving distance of San Francisco. Here are the drive times and which to do in a day.

  • Joshua trees at dusk under a pink and purple desert sky

    National Parks Near Los Angeles: Best Day Trips

    Five national parks are within driving distance of LA. Here are the real drive times and which to do in a day.

  • Giant saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona

    National Parks Near Phoenix: Best Day Trips

    Four national parks sit within a day's drive of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Here are the real drive times and which to do in a day.

  • Sandstone cliffs and autumn foliage in Zion Canyon, Utah

    National Parks Near Las Vegas: Best Day Trips

    Six national parks sit within a day's drive of Las Vegas. Here are the real drive times, what each is known for, and which to do in a day.

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