Utah ’ s Zion National Park offers some of America ’ s most beautiful scenery .
Crater Lake Lodge in Oregon has long been one of our favorite national park lodges .
6Don ’ t overdo it and try to include too many parks in a single trip . We have talked with individuals who plan to visit Glacier , Yellowstone and Grand Teton in a little over a week . This is madness . Yellowstone and Grand Teton , maybe , but adding Glacier to the trip is a mistake . Glacier , itself is worth at least a week . Don ’ t ruin a national park vacation by spending most of the time driving from park to park .
7If you will be driving a significant distance to a destination park such as the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone , check if other National Park Service units are located along the way . Devils Tower National Monument and Badlands National Park aren ’ t far out of the way for many easterners driving to Yellowstone . Colorful Cedar Breaks National Monument is convenient for visitors to Zion National Park , Bryce Canyon National Park and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon .
No matter which national park you choose to visit , planning ahead is the key to having the best possible experience . And don ’ t forget to give thanks to the individuals who had the foresight to save these wonderful places for you and the rest of us .
David and Kay Scott are authors of “ Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges ” ( Globe Pequot ). The Scotts live in Valdosta , Georgia .
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