{"id":92259,"date":"2024-04-23T15:30:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/23\/the-best-us-national-parks-you-should-visit-at-least-once-or-twice-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-04-23T15:30:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:30:04","slug":"the-best-us-national-parks-you-should-visit-at-least-once-or-twice-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/23\/the-best-us-national-parks-you-should-visit-at-least-once-or-twice-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best US national parks you should visit at least once (or twice) – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The stunning landscapes of our national parklands range from parched deserts with Seussian-like trees to marshy coastal waterways.<\/p>\n

During the pandemic, as many people sought solace in the wide-open spaces, we were reminded of just how much there is to see without leaving the country.<\/p>\n

Of course, the popularity of national parks isn’t expected to wane any time soon. As flight and hotel prices have soared<\/a> over the last few years, travelers continue to seek outdoor getaways closer to home.<\/p>\n

In 2023, the National Park Service reported 325 million recreation visits, a 4% increase from 2022. Most parks have now eliminated advance ticket requirements introduced during the pandemic. However, some national parks still place limitations on entry, whether that be timed entry reservations, permits for the most popular trails, or tickets for phenomena such as Yosemite’s optical illusion “firefall.”<\/a><\/p>\n

So, before booking your national park getaway this year, check for any new requirements and confirm availability.<\/p>\n

If you’re eager to steer clear of crowds, remember there are hundreds of sites in the National Park System, including historic battlefields, monuments, rivers and parkways. However, the 63 national parks are among the country’s most exceptional and beautiful centerpieces \u2014 and these are 20 of our favorites.<\/p>\n

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Yellowstone National Park<\/h2>\n
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