Gene363
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:07:48 AM

Just got back from a trip that included Glacier National park, both the US and Canada, amazing places. The hotel at Glacier is pretty nice too.

Years ago we visited Mesa Verde on the way home from a Lake Powell houseboat week. mesa Verde is a must see.

drnos
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 10:45:17 AM
I'm a lifelong Californian. Love Yosemite, Sequoia, and all the beach parks (mostly state and county, not N.P.)

But I gotta second Glacier N.P. It is like Yosemite on steroids. Huge. Breathtaking views from the Going-to-the-Sun road. Wife and I were there in June, but the road wasn't open yet. Such a shame. Still Lake McDonald and the Avalanche Lake trail were open.

cacman
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 11:29:52 AM
Consider CO. Moved to a small town in the Rockies (about 6500 elevation) surrounded by National Forests and BLM land. Only need to drive a few miles to choose from a number of campsites, recreational areas including CO River access, lakes, bike trails, etc. Almost like living in a postcard.
RodneyB
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:01:42 PM
Visit the smokies.
nolen
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:16:51 PM
OK, is this gonna get all 2Pac vs. Biggie up in here?

Seems like the only thing represent'in is WNP's and only two ENP's.

opelmanta1900
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:31:37 PM

OK, is this gonna get all 2Pac vs. Biggie up in here?

Seems like the only thing represent'in is WNP's and only two ENP's.

nolen wrote:

that tells you something about the ENP's...

maybe it's the difference in weather...

dstieger
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:41:04 PM
Hey, I tossed the Smokies out there. But, honestly....I live just a few miles from an ENP; but, no in way and in good conscience would I recommend the National Mall over Yellowstone. Acadia might be cool as hell, but I'll probably never find out because it's in Maine,...wth..
delta1
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:10:13 PM
Thanks for all the info and tips. I'm gonna have to do several trips during the next few years to sample them all. I am considering getting a lifetime NP pass. Nice old folk discount...
opelmanta1900
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:16:05 PM
my dad just pulled the trigger on the lifetime pass... insanely cheap for the retired person...
opelmanta1900
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:17:25 PM
I guess you don't actually have to be retired... I was just looking for a nice way to say old...
thurson
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:24:37 PM
I never met a National Park I didn't like. They all have their own unique attributes. I've been to mostly Left Coast parks, Mt. Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades, Crater Lake, Lassen, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Pinnacles, all with vistas that leave you breathless. 🌫
ZRX1200
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:26:39 PM
^ and this guy had a cigar with me!
thurson
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:31:21 PM

my dad just pulled the trigger on the lifetime pass... insanely cheap for the retired person...

opelmanta1900 wrote:

62 and over for $10, a steal. Good at all National Parks and Monuments.

thurson
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:32:51 PM

^ and this guy had a cigar with me!

ZRX1200 wrote:

Yes I did!!!

Dammit, I need to get back up there and torch another with you Jamie! 🌫

Gene363
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 6:09:35 PM

I never met a National Park I didn't like. They all have their own unique attributes. I've been to mostly Left Coast parks, Mt. Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades, Crater Lake, Lassen, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Pinnacles, all with vistas that leave you breathless. 🌫

thurson wrote:

Yup.

calavera
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:25:19 PM
DaQueenBeez wrote:

Poor flatlander...

Actually, if you had altitude sickness, getting out of Dodge was the best thing to do. Also water, Tylenol and no alcohol.

That is the exact same thing my buddy called me when I talked to him and told him about it.

It is a pretty good descriptor though. Other than the few times that I go up into the Turtle Mountains (hills located north of me in ND, highest altitude is 2538 ft), I live my life between 1550 and 2030 ft.

J

DrafterX
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:35:16 PM
Impossible to pick a favorite... most offer something you just can't compare another with... 😟
thurson
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 2:04:55 PM

Impossible to pick a favorite... most offer something you just can't compare another with... 😟

DrafterX wrote:

+1, and that's what makes them so great!

nolen
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:10:17 PM
Palama
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 1:14:20 AM
I want to go to Gateway Arch National Park ‘cause it’s the smallest and then take in a Cardinals game.
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