March 11 2024- The author reflects on their decade-long solo travels to almost every major US national park, revisiting many multiple times. Despite numerous positive experiences, they identify specific parks, such as Glacier Bay and Haleakal National Park, that they are unlikely to revisit. Glacier Bay, despite its breathtaking beauty, presents challenges due to high costs and logistical difficulties associated with accessing the park mostly by cruise ships, limited in number. The article touches on reasons for not revisiting certain parks, including personal preferences, expenses, and the perception of some destinations as once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
I’ve been to nearly every US National Park. Despite having great experiences, I don’t plan to revisit these 5.
Updated on March 11, 2024