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10. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Montrose, Colorado
It’s an amazing canyon, views from the car are fantastic, and you can take one of several hikes for even more amazing vistas of this spectacular canyon.
It’s carved through rock that’s a billion years old and at the bottom is a wild river — so wild that it’s un-boatable in some sections.
If you’re eager to get in the water — maybe even go fishing — head downstream to Curecanti National Recreation Area.
11. North Cascades National Park
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
It’s a bit of a surprise to find North Cascades on this list. Because it’s so much like many of the most popular national parks, I can’t quite grasp it as being “hidden.”
It’s got everything the most popular parks have: mountains, big trees, glaciers, campgrounds, hiking, skiing, fishing, and boating. It has serious wildlife like bears, wolves, deer, elk, and eagles — the works.
Lack of access throughout the park by car is an issue for some. But with the North Cascades Highway heading through the heart of the park, you can get a good sense of the entire park by driving it.
Let’s keep this hidden gem to ourselves while we still can.
