Summer is approaching, and for many Americans, that means one thing: It's the season to get out and explore a US national park.
A Gen Xer visited all 63 national parks. Here are his 7 favorites — and 6 that didn't impress him.
15.04.2024 - 16:15 / insider.com / Lee Abbamonte
The United States' 63 national parks draw huge crowds.
In 2023, the National Park Service reported more than 325 million visits, up 4% from the previous year.
And if there were a national parks fan club, Lee Abbamonte would at least be a member — or maybe president. Abbamonte, a 45-year-old travel blogger, has been to all 63 national parks, as well as every US state and every country in the world.
When he reflected on his favorite and least favorite national parks, Abbamonte admitted that, like any other traveler, he has personal preferences and biases. He loves parks with awe-inspiring views, stunning hikes, and exciting activities. In his ranking, he also factors how hard it is to get to each park and the costs involved.
Abbamonte told Business Insider why he's ranked seven parks at the top of his list of favorite US national parks, and why another six don't quite "do it" for him.
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