{"id":19504,"date":"2016-06-14T16:00:58","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=19504"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:53:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:53:12","slug":"guide-u-s-national-parks-1-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/guide-u-s-national-parks-1-day\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to U.S. National Parks if you only have 1 day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SWKun7Z3paY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. National Parks contain many of the world\u2019s natural wonders. Each park has its own character, and even in a short trip you can get a true sense of why they are loved by so many.<\/p>\n<p>If you are fascinated by glacial formations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Glacier-National-Park-Kalispell.d6025872.Vacation-Attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glacier National Park<\/a> is a haven for visitors, hosting more than 700 miles of trails where you can discover many of the 762 crystal blue lakes surrounded by iconic peaks. With only a day, choose a trail and try to spot grizzlies and goats or even the enigmatic grey wolf.<\/p>\n<p>Always wanted to catch a glimpse of the famous Half Dome? You can make that happen by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Yosemite-National-Park.d180672.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yosemite National Park<\/a> in California where you\u2019ll also find wondrous glaciers, waterfalls, and meadows to explore. With such a vast and varied topography, those with limited time are encouraged to hop on a bicycle and follow a trail. Alternately, the Mirror Lake Trail offers the chance to take a cooling dip in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>If tropical wildlife is your thing, you\u2019ll be happy to find yourself at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Everglades-National-Park.d54987.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everglades National Park<\/a> in Florida, where several of the world\u2019s endangered species have made their home in the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. If you just have a few hours to spare, consider taking a Slough Slog, a guided off-trail hike through the River of Grass. Be prepared to get your feet wet as you get up close to some of nature\u2019s most amazing creatures.<\/p>\n<p>At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, you can scuba dive in beaver country, while across the country in Redwood, California, you\u2019ll want to look upwards at the tallest trees on earth. Keep a keen eye out for the exotic Roosevelt Elk\u2014named on behalf of the former president who campaigned for their preservation.<\/p>\n<p>With 59 parks spread across 27 American states, deciding on which park to visit can be daunting. Fortunately, Expedia.com is proud to present a new infographic breaking down 12\u00a0of the best options for enjoying the great outdoors, even if you only have a day or two at your leisure. To begin planning your own national parks trip, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/g\/u\/nationalparks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expedia.com\/nationalparks<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29935 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A-Guide-to-US-National-Parks-if-you-only-have-1-day-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A-Guide-to-US-National-Parks-if-you-only-have-1-day\" width=\"720\" height=\"10719\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Special thanks to MacGillivray Freeman and their recent documentary <em>National Parks Adventure<\/em> from which the 12 locations were curated.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Park Service (2016). Yosemite National Park. <strong>nps.gov<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yosemitehikes.com\/yosemite-valley\/mirror-lake\/mirror-lake.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cary, R. (2006). Mirror Lake &amp; Tenaya Canyon. <strong>yosemitehikes.com<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/ever\/planyourvisit\/sloughslog.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Park Service (2016). Slough Slog. <strong>nps.gov<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shannontech.com\/ParkVision\/Redwood\/Redwood4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holleran, P. (2016). 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