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National parks, scenic byways, beaches, and trails — check America's best outdoor experiences state by state.

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park

Geysers, bison herds, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone — America's first national park spans three states.

$35 vehicle passWyoming / MT / ID
Yosemite Valley with El Capitan California

Yosemite National Park

Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls — check trail conditions before visiting; reservations required peak season.

$35 vehicle passCalifornia
Blue Ridge Parkway through autumn forest North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway

469 miles of ridge-top driving through Appalachia — check fall foliage forecasts for peak color in October.

No park feeNC / Virginia
Na Pali Coast cliffs, Kauai Hawaii Hawaii

Nā Pali Coast — Kauai, HI

Dramatic sea cliffs accessible by hike, boat, or helicopter — one of the most checked natural wonders in the Pacific.

VariesKauai, Hawaii
Zion National Park red rock canyon Utah

Zion National Park

The Narrows slot canyon hike and Angels Landing trail — check shuttle schedules and permit requirements in advance.

$35 vehicle passUtah
Grand Canyon South Rim at sunset Arizona

Grand Canyon South Rim

A mile-deep geological wonder — check sunrise and sunset times for the most spectacular rim views.

$35 vehicle passArizona

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