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

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.

Experts have ranked the 10 most popular National Parks and the quietest times to visit each one —based on analysis of visitor data from the National Park Service from 2019 to 2024.

Iconic US national parks make major change that will impact anyone planning to visit — here's what it means. Simon Sage. Wed, July 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM UTC. 2 min read.