5 Reasons to Make Your Next Trip a National Park Visit
Annamarie Higley
Annamarie Higley
Annamarie is a Californian who's been plopped in the middle of Missouri for her undergraduate studies in magazine journalism. She's a hiker, an eater, a lover of words. In her opinion, nothing beats a well-made breakfast sammy or a well-crafted sentence.

When we picture our dream vacation, we see foreign cities or exotic beaches — not necessarily an intrastate road trip. But if we just gave any of the 59 (yes, 59) national parks a second thought when scheduling our getaways, that might change. Ever since Woodrow Wilson’s signing of the National Park Service Organic Act in 1916, these nooks of nationally protected natural beauty have offered a gratifying retreat and memorable experience for all park-goers for more reasons than you’d think. As the NPS turns 101 this year, check out why you should park it at the national parks below!
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Annamarie Higley
Annamarie is a Californian who's been plopped in the middle of Missouri for her undergraduate studies in magazine journalism. She's a hiker, an eater, a lover of words. In her opinion, nothing beats a well-made breakfast sammy or a well-crafted sentence.