The 16 Best Non-Park National Parks

You've probably heard of America's 59 national parks, but what about the other 348 areas run by the Park Service? Discover stunning scenery and undisturbed solitude in these underrated cousins of our national parks.

by Paul Chisholm

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You've probably heard of America's 59 national parks, but what about the other 348 areas run by the Park Service?
Discover stunning scenery and undisturbed solitude in these underrated cousins of our national parks.
by Paul Chisholm


http://www.backpacker.com/destinations-stories/the-16-best-non-park-national-parks/#bp=0/img1

You've probably heard of America's 59 national parks, but what about the other 348 areas run by the Park Service? Discover stunning scenery and undisturbed solitude in these underrated cousins of our national parks.

by Paul Chisholm

- See more at: http://www.backpacker.com/destinations-stories/the-16-best-non-park-national-parks/#bp=0/img1