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8Pinnacles National Park, California
You’ll find this park about two hours south of San Francisco. It features a striking landscape of rugged rock spires and numerous caves created by volcanic eruptions. The rock formations make this place popular with rock climbers during the cooler months.
There are also miles of trails that will lead you through various lava tunnels, and even to the top of the mountain peaks where the views are incredible. The challenging Condor Gulch to High Peaks Loop trail is a popular, five-to-six-mile loop right through the center of the formations. You can camp at the popular Pinnacles Campground on the east side of the property or just make it a day trip from San Jose, Carmel Valley, or Monterey.
9.North Cascades National Park, Washington
Nestled on the border between the state and Canada, this park is nicknamed “The American Alps” it’s one of the country’s officially least-visited. This is mostly because the park is only open in the summer as the connecting highway is generally closed by October 1st.
It includes over 1,000 high peaks, cascades and waterfalls, colorful wildflowers, snow-capped mountains, and more than 500 ponds and lakes. This place is great for hiking and also offers horseback riding and whitewater rafting. If you want to go camping, you have different options. They offer visitors backcountry, boat-in, and drive-in camping options. You can even experience camping at a real lookout tower in the neighboring forest.
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