Smithsonian MagazineJul 10, 2025Seven Mysteries You Can Explore in America's National ParksFrom unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areasWorthwhile excursion13 things in this storyCliff PalaceSightLargest cliff dwelling complexLong HouseSightOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Mesa Top LoopTrailOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Far View SitesSightOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Mesa Verde MuseumMuseumMuseum highlights park historyLong House LoopTrailWorthwhile excursionBalcony HouseSightMug HouseSightElsewhereHenry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor CenterSightMount Rainier National Park, United StatesPopular southern side visitor centerWestside RoadTrailMount Rainier National Park, United StatesAbandoned highway project; leads to Marine MemorialMarine MemorialSightMount Rainier National Park, United StatesOffers views of Tahoma GlacierMount BaldySightIndiana Dunes National Park, United StatesSand dune where boy fellBlack Balsam RoadTrailBlue Ridge Parkway, United StatesTrailhead for bald peaksRead the full piece at Smithsonian Magazine →
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