Which national park should I visit first?

The Grand Canyon is perfect for first-time National Park goers who are new to the whole schtick, as it attracts newbies from across the *entire* planet daily and is expertly prepared for accomodating visitors.



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Most American parks are ideal in late September and October: it's warm but not too hot, kids are back in school, there are lower accommodation rates and most trails and restaurants still open before the winter season kicks in.

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National Park of American Samoa: The least-visited US national park in 2022 saw just 1,887 visits. Most visitors will need a passport to travel to American Samoa. 2. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska: This vast park contains no roads or trails.

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National Park of American Samoa: The least-visited US national park in 2022 saw just 1,887 visits. Most visitors will need a passport to travel to American Samoa. 2. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Alaska: This vast park contains no roads or trails.

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Visit Midweek and During Off-Peak Seasons The best time to visit national parks is during midweek and off-peak seasons. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually the quietest days to visit the parks. As for the off-peak season, this can vary park by park but it usually is during the months of October, February, and April.

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A majority of National Park visits take place in the summer season when kids are out of school so if you have the flexibility to take a vacation in the shoulder season (fall or spring), you'll face far fewer crowds and less competition for campsites and wilderness permits.

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8 Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Summer Crowds at National Parks
  1. Visit During The Week.
  2. Plan Ahead to Reserve Permits.
  3. Book Activities Early.
  4. Rise and Shine with the Sun.
  5. Consider a Less Popular Alternative.
  6. Skip the Middle-of-the-Day Madness.
  7. Plan a Backpacking Overnight.
  8. Stay Outside the National Park.


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List of Top 10 Best US National Parks
  • Glacier National Park. Location: Montana, USA. ...
  • Sequoia National Park. Location: California, USA. ...
  • Rocky Mountain National Park. Location: Colorado, USA. ...
  • Voyageurs National Park. Location: Minnesota, USA. ...
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Location: Tennessee & North Carolina, USA.


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Although the popularity of national parks has been rising over several decades, soaring demand during the pandemic has exacerbated issues of overcrowding. In an effort to curb unsustainable visitation numbers, two Utah national parks announced last year that they would start requiring reservations.

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Top 10 Most Visited National Parks in America
  • Yosemite National Park. Location: California. ...
  • Yellowstone National Park. Location: Wyoming, Montana & Idaho. ...
  • Joshua Tree National Park. ...
  • Cuyahoga Valley National Park. ...
  • Glacier National Park. ...
  • Indiana Dunes National Park. ...
  • Grand Teton National Park. ...
  • Hot Springs National Park.


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Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone is home to the largest concentrations of mammals in the lower 48 states, including a large population of American bison. Every species here has its own story, like the wolves, which were restored after disappearing decades earlier.

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The largest national park is Wrangell–St. Elias in Alaska: at over 8 million acres (32,375 km2), it is larger than each of the nine smallest states. The next three largest parks are also in Alaska.

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