I visited all 63 major US national parks and have found that some are best for first-time travelers. Great Smoky Mountains and Death Valley have scenic overlooks that are accessible by car.

I visited all 63 major US national parks and have found that some are best for first-time travelers. Great Smoky Mountains and Death Valley have scenic overlooks that are accessible by car.

One spot near Visalia made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks. Here's how to visit.

In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, hikers descend a ridge inside Rocky Mountain National Park, near Estes Park, Colo.© Brennan Linsley What are the best national parks for hiking?© Ben Gray ...

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I visited all 63 major US national parks and have found that some are best for first-time travelers. Great Smoky Mountains and Death Valley have scenic overlooks that are accessible by car.