Angels Landing

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OutsideApr 10

In Defense of Visiting the Obvious Places (Like Crowded National Parks)

I’ve spent my career writing about under-appreciated gems and getting away from the crowds. But there’s something to be said for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with a bunch of strangers and staring at something gorgeous—especially in the times we’re living in right now.

popular hike requiring a lottery

7 things in this story
  • Angels LandingTrailpopular hike requiring a lottery
  • The NarrowsTrail
  • Elsewhere
  • El CapitanSightYosemite National Park, United Statesrising from Yosemite Valley
  • Old FaithfulHotelYellowstone National Park, United Statesdependable natural wonder in Yellowstone
  • Yosemite ValleyHotelYosemite National Park, United Statesobvious place, worth the hassle
  • Cades CoveSightGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United Statespastoral valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Jackson LakeSightGrand Teton National Park, United States
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