I've visited 59 of the 63 US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

Emily HartJan 14, 2024, 11:09 IST

After visiting 59 of the 63 major US national parks, I've picked my favorites. Emily Hart

Over the past eight years, I've visited 59 of the 63 major US national parks.
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is one of my favorite parks.

National parks are affectionately known as America's best idea. As someone who's traveled solo to 59 of the 63 major US national parks, I'd have to agree.

Although all the parks are unique and worthy of the hype they get, there are some that I will visit repeatedly.

Here are my 10 all-time favorite national parks.

Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is one of my favorites.

Grand Teton National Park is full of challenging hiking trails. Emily Hart

Acadia National Park in Maine has stunning ocean and lake views.

I love spending time by the water at Acadia National Park. Emily Hart

New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia was recently given national park status.

I've visited New River Gorge National Park multiple times. Emily Hart

Olympic National Park in Washington is one of the most breathtaking places I’ve visited.

Olympic National Park is breathtaking. Emily Hart

Yosemite National Park in California lives up to the hype.

Yosemite National Park is worth the trip.Emily Hart

Glacier National Park in Montana has moved me to tears.

Glacier National Park is a natural wonder. Emily Hart

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona was the first national park I wanted to visit alone.

The views at Grand Canyon National Park are incredible. Emily Hart

Capitol Reef is my favorite of the Utah national parks.

Capitol Reef National Park has hiking trails surrounded by red rocks. Emily Hart

Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is home to the largest sand dunes in North America.

This Colorado park is home to the largest sand dunes in North America. Emily Hart

Visiting Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska is a unique experience.

I visited Glacier Bay National Park via cruise ship.Emily Hart

I visited Iceland's Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, and Secret Lagoon to find the one that's actually worth your time and money

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