Top 10 best national parks in the US to visit for a memorable adventure

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Sightseeing Trails in Death Valley, Death Valley National Park, California & Nevada

Experience driving through death valley road

Death Valley is known for its majestic mountains, salt flats, rich history, extreme temperatures, and altitudes that range from 282 feet below sea level at Badwater Basin to 11,049 feet above sea level atop Telescope Pea. Mild temperatures and wildflowers make spring a great time to visit, but summer is popular with discerning travelers who want to experience the extreme heat.

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Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Virginia is home to Shenandoah National Park, located along the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western part of the state. The park features a wide range of environments including forests, wetlands, and mountain peaks, as well as waterfalls, hiking trails, picnic areas, and wildlife.

Starting at the Front Royal Entrance, you'll reach the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in about four miles. Skyline Drive is the starting point for many hiking trails, many of which are dog-friendly, making Shenandoah one of the most pet-friendly national parks.

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Zion Canyon Scenic Road, Zion National Park, Utah

Zion Canyon Scenic Road, Zion National Park, Utah

Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is known for its breathtaking scenery that includes colorful mountains, peaks, sandstone formations, canyons, waterfalls, cliffs, and wildlife. Zion's popularity has resulted in vehicle restrictions and two shuttle routes to travel through the park from May to September.

The 54-mile route begins at the junction of Highways 9 and I-15, about 15 miles from St. George, Utah about 9 miles east and ending at the Mt. Carmel. From November to March, you'll be able to drive the entire route, but from spring to fall, the Zion canyon area is closed to cars. The free shuttle ride has nine stops and takes about an hour and a half. In the northwest section of the park, a 5-mile scenic drive takes you through the less traveled but equally stunning Kolob Canyons area of the national park.

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Crater Lake Ring Road, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Crater Lake Ring Road, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Located in southern Oregon in the Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. Formed by a volcanic eruption 7,700 years ago, fed by rainfall, resulting in a dense blue color. Hiking, fishing, cycling and camping are the most popular activities enjoyed by visitors, and in winter when the area has heavy snowfall, there are additional activities such as skiing and snowboarding. walking on the snow.

The Crater Lake Ring Road is approximately 50 miles long in total, with the actual path around the lake being 33 miles long. From July to October, visitors will marvel at the strikingly clear blue waters, stopping along the way to take pictures, sightsee, picnic or go hiking. During the summer, ranger-led boat tours are available on the lake. There's also a trolley tour in the summer that takes guests around the 33-mile Ring Road with a narration from a ranger.

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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park is home to the tallest peaks in the 40-mile Teton Range, Jackson Hole valley, lakes, grasslands, wildlife, hiking trails, and alpine terrain. Bighorn sheep, elk, bears, mule deer, and bison thrive in the park. Things to do include climbing, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding and in winter, skiing, snowshoeing and snow activities.

Grand Teton National Park is not 484 square miles, so visitors can take a scenic drive to enjoy the park's diversity and beauty. The Jenny Lake detour takes drivers along the pristine shores of a lake at the foot of Mount Tetons. Moose-Wilson Road begins at the park's entrance, past Jackson Hole Mountain Resort