National parks offer an affordable way to experience some otherworldly places without leaving the country and, with thousands of trails to hike, rivers to kayak and lakes to swim, they allow you to enjoy a socially distanced vacation experience that is all outdoors.
Since the start of COVID-19, I’ve pivoted my travel away from international flights and indoor museums to the deep waters of Biscayne in Southern Florida, the snowy peaks of the Tetons of Wyoming and the remote precipices of Acadia in Maine. In 2022, I added 14 more national parks to my list during a road trip out
