National parks represent some of America’s most unique, breathtaking, and environmentally significant places.
This east-coast park provides tens of millions of people easy access to the pristine mountains and gorgeous woods of the Blue Ridge and the greater Appalachian region.
Yellowstone has experienced terrible traffic jams for years. They would make driving in New York or Los Angeles seem pleasant.
In the summer, you’ll have to deal with these massive crowds at all the viewpoints, park hotels, restaurants, and trails.
For most travelers, temperatures in the high 80s or 90s combined with extreme humidity make this an unpleasant summer trip.