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I've been to nearly every US National Park. Despite having great experiences, I wouldn't revisit these 6.

Emily HartMar 3, 2024, 21:11 IST

Although I love national parks, there are a few I don't plan on returning to. Emily Hart

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to 59 of the major US national parks.
Although I've visited some parks multiple times, there are a few I wouldn't return to.

Over the past decade, I've traveled to nearly every US national park solo, many of them multiple times. At several parks, I started planning a return trip before I even left.

However, I've had just as many realizations that I likely won't be revisiting a park, either because it's not for me, it's too expensive or overcrowded, or it's such a bucket-list experience that it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Of the 59 major US National Parks I've visited so far, these are the ones I likely won't revisit.

I loved Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, but it can be expensive and logistically difficult to visit.

I visited Glacier Bay National Park via a Norwegian cruise.Emily Hart

New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park just wasn't for me.

Although I love national parks, there are a few I don't plan on returning to. Emily Hart

Visiting Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I loved watching the sunset at the top of the Haleakalā volcano.Emily Hart

In my opinion, Arkansas' Hot Springs National Park feels more like a national monument.

Hot Springs National Park is rich in history but feels more like a national monument.Kelly vanDellen/Shutterstock

I found Indiana Dunes National Park to be too close to industrial areas.

While visiting Indiana Dunes National Park, I was able to see industrial areas and power plants.Emily Hart

I'd only return to Yellowstone National Park outside peak visiting times.

Visiting Yellowstone can be overwhelming when it's crowded.Emily Hart

I'm from the neighborhood where movies like 'Paddington' and 'Spectre' were filmed. Living on a set is exciting.