I worked as a ranger at state and national parks. Here are my 6 favorite national parks to visit.
A former park ranger shares their top six recommendations for national parks to visit, highlighting Bryce Canyon, Zion, Shenandoah, Congaree, and Yosemite. The author emphasizes the unique geological features and recreational opportunities available at these sites.
Why it matters
Provides practical travel advice for outdoor enthusiasts and highlights the value of national park infrastructure for tourism and conservation.
While working as a park ranger, I was often asked which national park was my favorite. Chelsea Jia Feng/BI I worked as a park ranger at state and national parks for six years. When asked which park is my favorite, I often respond with places like Bryce Canyon and Zion. I also love Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, and Yosemite National Park. While working as a park ranger in state and national parks , I was often asked which park was my favorite. Although this was a hard question to answer, I understood why people asked — travelers want to know which locations are worth their hard-earned PTO. So many national parks and national park sites have special places in my heart, but here are the six I always recommend to travelers. Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah tops my list of favorite parks.
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