Intrepid Traveler: 7 Parks to Visit Now
Photos courtesy of Natural RetreatsThe air is crisp, the trees are red and autumn is full swing. In honor of the cool weather and
gorgeous scenery, we’ve rounded up seven of the greatest must-visit parks in the country.
Hike through the forests at Yellowstone and feel the changing leaves crunch beneath your
boots or let the cool breeze hit your face as you zoom along the dirt paths of Lake Tahoe
Nevada National Park. The pictures alone will have your fingers itching to book a tour through one of these spectacular parks.
Thanks to our friends at Natural Retreats, we can help you make a great trip out of your visit. Stay at one of the nearby spots paired with each location and make even more memories. Who knows? This could become a yearly tradition.
Lake Tahoe Nevada National Park
Nevada
Visit a national favorite in Lake Tahoe (pictured above) where miles of trails and plenty of smooth water await. Spooner Backcountry is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing while the five-mile trail to Marlette Lake via North Canyon Road is the most popular hiking route.
Stay: Lake Tahoe Handpicked Homes
View the elegant scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains or a peaceful lake view while you rest your head in the comfort of these handpicked homes. Year-round outdoor activities are the perfect way to spend a weekend at the United States’ largest alpine lake.
Grand Teton National Park
Idaho
Majestic mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers envelop Grand Teton, providing some stunning views. Two hundred miles of trails await adventurous spirits. You might even catch a glimpse of the black bears that call this place home.
Stay: Teton Springs Lodge & Spa
This hidden gem was named the #1 hotel in Idaho by US News & World Report. The Stillwaters Spa offers guest a peaceful way to wind down after a long morning of hiking,
or allows the adventure to continue by providing horseback riding through Linn Canyon.
The kiddos will love the Brushbuck Tour where they can spot wild buffalo on a safari-like experience.
Gorges State Park
North Carolina