Scenic Drives: The Most Beautiful Road Trips - The National Parks Experience

23 Greatest Going-to-the-Sun Road Highlights, Hikes, Overlooks & Scenic Spots

Bram — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:16:00 +0000

One of the greatest mountain roads in North America, the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is a place of natural wonders and engineering marvels. This guide tells you all about the highlights, best stops and scenic spots on the GTTSR, as well as some hiking suggestions and wildlife viewing locations.

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12 Top Things to Do in Redwood National & State Parks

Bram — Fri, 23 May 2025 14:07:00 +0000

Home to the tallest trees on Earth, many of which soar more than 350 feet above the forest floor below, the Redwood National and State Parks are unique in the world. This four-park complex preserves some of the last remaining groves of coast redwoods. Other attractions include a rugged coastline, prairies and wildlife.

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Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive 2025 Travel Guide

Bram — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Wind blows through your hair while sun rays hit your scalp. Your favorite music streams from your car’s speaker boxes. Open views of the Shenandoah Valley alternate with thick forest scenery. As you zoom past yet another spectacular viewpoint, a deer scurries back into the brush. If you’re lucky, you might even spot one of Shenandoah National Park’s black bears.

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11 Amazing Things to Do in Haleakalā National Park

Bram — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:49:00 +0000

There are many things that distinguish Haleakala from all other U.S. national parks, including the enormous size of the Haleakala Volcano. In this post, you'll find the top things to do at Haleakala National Park, from sunrise watching to stargazing to bird viewing. Hiking and swimming are popular activities as well.

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12 Essential Places to Visit on the Main Park Road (Everglades National Park)

Bram — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:44:58 +0000

When planning a trip to Everglades National Park, you may be wondering if driving through the Everglades is allowed, or even possible in the first place. The answer is yes, absolutely! You can drive through the Everglades on the Main Park Road, which runs between the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and Flamingo. It is...

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See America on These 10 Unforgettable National Park Road Trips

Bram — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:56:00 +0000

Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

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