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Reader Survey Day: How Far From The National Park Parking Lot Do You Venture?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2015

Mister Bubbles, Yellowstone National Park/Kurt Repanshek

You have to venture into the backcountry of Yellowstone National Park to see (and soak in the overflow of) Mr. Bubbles./Kurt Repanshek

Its been said that in many national parks, visitors don't trek far from the parking lots. Which is a shame, as there's so much to see and experience in the backcountry. How far do you typically roam into the backcountry during your national park vacation?

While "windshield" tours of Shenandoah National Park, the Natchez Trace Parkway, and even Grand Teton National Park can give one the sense of experiencing those parks, don't you really need to head down a trail to truly experience the park?

Tell us, travelers, how far from the parking lot do you roam when you visit a national park?

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Submitted by snowwhite on July 28, 2015 - 5:51pm.

My husband and I travel to a National Park once a month all over the country. We typically hike about 10 to 12 miles each day, carefully planning our itinerary. It is our experience that the trails are deserted after about 1 mile from the visitor center or road. For us, that is perfect as we enjoy the solitude of our beautiful parks! We live near Shenandoah National Park and belong to a local hiking club. There are many, many awesome hikes in that park! Alot can be combined for loops of extended length.


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