As someone who's traveled solo to all 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.

Parks like Grand Canyon and Arches are accessible from major cities. I've been to all 63 major US national parks, and though each one is special, not all are ideal for first-time travelers.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison is typically the least visited of the four national parks in Colorado, with just 335,862 visitors in 2024 (compared to 4.1 million at Rocky Mountain National Park).

After traveling to all 63 major US national parks, there are a few I wouldn't return to, including Glacier Bay and Hot Springs National Park.

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.

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo all 63 major US national parks. Parks like Isle Royale in Michigan and Dry Tortugas in Florida are only accessed via boat or plane. I've loved visiting ...

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...