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The Badlands are pretty breathtaking…you don't expect to see this type of topography in South Dakota. From the Badlands, you can drive an additional 84 miles, and visit Mt. Rushmore National Park. Both are awe-inspiring, and worth the visit.
I consider Bryce Canyon my favorite "National Park". It was part of a 30 day adventure from the West Coast to The East Coast in 1984... I might wake up tomorrow and change my mind.
I am not a big fan of the National Parks, but I have a real fascination with Yellowstone, largely because of the geology/geothermal activity and wildlife aspects.
Also, I have neve been, but I would like to check out Acadia sometime. I love the heavily indented, rocky coastlines of the Northeast.
I can't believe how popular Zion and Bryce are (per your experience). The purpose of going to a national park is to get some peace and quiet while enjoying the beauty. Maybe I'll have to go during a shoulder season or even winter. Capitol Reef is on my radar.
The National Parks make up a tiny fraction of America's protected 'wild' lands. If you are looking for peace and quiet while enjoying nature, you are not limited to the National Parks.In fact, you may more easily find what you are looking for outside the NP system.
I am not a big fan of the National Parks, but I have a real fascination with Yellowstone, largely because of the geology/geothermal activity and wildlife aspects.
Also, I have neve been, but I would like to check out Acadia sometime. I love the heavily indented, rocky coastlines of the Northeast.
Pretty much. While they are remarkable places, they are too popular and in parts overdeveloped and overused for my tastes.
I generally prefer National Forest areas, especially those off the beaten path. Then, I am looking for backcountry, not picnic tables.
That doesn't mean I think NPs are not worth visiting, though. They are just not the experience I am looking for more often than not.
Thanks - makes sense. When I was younger, I used to backpack and sleep under to stars on occasion, so I understand the attraction to remote beauty. Now that I'm older, picnic tables and warm beds suit me better. We tend to travel in shouldler season, however, when the parks are less crowded.
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