. There are those who prefer to take in the sights while driving through, while others like to immerse themselves in nature and set out on foot. If the latter appeals to you, there are a few national parks you might want to add to your travel bucket list, which are ideal choices for walking—and also great if you're up for a more challenging hike. Read on for the 10 best national parks you can walk through.
"The most popular trail and one that you can do on your own is the 1.25-mile walk through 'The Twilight Zone' and into 'The Big Room,'" she explains, noting that you can also book tours of several different rooms with a park ranger as your guide, including the fan-favorite:"King's Palace Tour." In fact, Siegel says that his favorite way to visit this park is by walking through, adding,"It's an experience I'll never forget.", various rock formations, wildlife , and vistas that give you panoramic views," she says."I highly recommend stopping to talk to one of the park rangers. They will give you suggestions on hikes that match your level of experience and ones that are not as crowded.
"There are a lot of awesome national parks in Utah that are amazing for exploring by foot such as Arches and Bryce, but I highly recommend checking out Zion National Park," Todd says."Zion offers similar desert-type views, but is a bit different as it boasts towering red canyons, the flowing emerald-colored Virgin River, and is more lush with
"Angels Landing is a unique hike where you scramble up chunks of red rock with portions of a chain link railing," he explains. "Still hungry for more hiking? Submit for a permit and spend a few nights in the Glacier backcountry," Rose says."You can submit for permits in the spring, or go for a walk-up permit the day before. Make sure you have the proper gear and food storage—Glacier is bear country! Glacier trails are well marked, and the backcountry sites have specific cooking areas, food storage , and tent sites.