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After visiting all 50 states and all 63 US national parks solo, I’ve learned that sometimes, the most impressive places in the country aren’t always the major tourist attractions.In fact, some of my favorite places are ones I don’t hear people talking about often. During a road trip over a…

The National Park Service is heading into peak summer with fewer permanent staff and looser crowd-control rules at some of its most popular parks.Advocacy groups say that the combination has already led to longer lines, crowded parking lots, and less predictable trips, so if you’re planning to visit a national…