From Death Valley to Shenandoah National Park, these are the best national parks to drive through.
For everyone, aroad tripis an ideal start.
Here are ten of the best national parks to drive through.
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Heading towards Panamint Springs, your first stop should be Father Crowley Vista Point.
Take Badwater Road to Badwater Basin,Devil’s Golf Course, and Natural Bridge.
Starting at the Front Royal Entrance, you’ll get to theDickey Ridge Visitor Centerin about four miles.
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Take in the view and make plans for hikes to take and waterfalls to see.
Take the free shuttle which makes nine stops and takes about an hour and a half.
During summer, ranger-guided boat tours are available on the lake.
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Jenny Lake Loop Road takes drivers along the shore of the pristine lake at the foot of the Tetons.
The Moose-Wilson Road drive starts at the park’s entrance just past Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Meigs Falls can also be seen from the parking area on Little River Road near Cades Cove.
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The Kautz Creek Bridge offers an overlook and the trailhead for the Kautz Creek Trail.
You’ll soon arrive at the Longmire Museum, which features exhibits on the history of the park.
Further along, the road provides stunning views of Mt.
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Rainier, Nisqually Glacier, Narada Falls, and several other glaciers.
Watch forGlacier Vista Viewpointand the exhibit on the park’s glaciers.
Christine Falls, Skookum Falls, and Narada Falls can be seen from a parking area.
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Wildflowers line the roads during summer, and there’s no hiking needed to enjoy the colorful blooms.
Hundreds of miles oftrailsfor walking, hiking, and biking weave throughout the park.
The nine-mile Coastal Drive starts in Klamath on U.S. 101 to the Klamath Beach Road exit.
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The steep, narrow road curves to offer views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary.
These twoscenic drivesprovide breathtaking views from scenic overlooks.
Thetripfrom one end of the park to the other is about 28 miles.
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Hiking trails along the way take visitors close to the sights.
Your next stop should be thePainted Desert Inn, now a National Historic Landmark and museum.
Continue south toPuerco PuebloandNewspaper Rockfor a fascinating look at hundreds of petroglyphs left by the Puebloan people.
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At theCrystal Forest Trail, petrified logs can easily be seen within steps of the parking area.
It’s possible to spot wildlife along the drive as well.
Striking rock formations, boulders, and varied terrain makeJoshua Treepopular withhikers, campers, androck climbers.
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The weather ranges from very hot summers to colder winters and occasionalsnow.
The park can be entered from the north at either Joshua Tree or Twenty-nine Palms.
From the south, the entrance is from the I-10, and the first Visitor Center is at Cottonwood.
The panoramic sights from Keys View can be seen from the parking area.
