Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains preserves some of the last old growth forests in the Eastern U.S.
Sandstone hallways and tunnels, rocks to climb on and over, sandy trails perfect for sandals or even bare feet at times, & red rock vistas make for an unforgettable experience.
Upon entering you'll be greeted by towns of playful prairie dogs before seeing scores of the grand emblem of the American west roaming the park freely (that's bison).
Watercolor sunsets and night skies teeming with stars, fairy tale trees and giant boulder piles, warm desert air and endless vistas, these are the hallmarks of this iconic southwestern destination.
Known for the cliff dwellings it protects, Mesa Verde is a budding archaeologists' dream national park. Ancient pueblo dwellings and ruins are beautifully preserved in this remote desert park.
May is an excellent time to visit the Grand Canyon as crowd sizes are not yet their insane summer peaks, and temperatures are getting into the hot zone but still somewhat tolerable.
A landscape dotted with otherworldly thermal works, bison holdouts from a time when they ruled the prairie, a thriving wolf population, and an encapsulation of the great American west.
The absolute best time to visit John Muir's "grandest temple" is in May. During this time of year, temperatures have warmed up enough, waterfalls are bursting at the seams, & the crowds are almost non-existent.
The BEST National Parks to visit in may
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