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The 20 Best National Parks to visit in Spring in the USA

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18Arches National Park

Another special spring destination is Utah’s Arches National Park. You not only beat the surprisingly large summer crowds, but you also beat the summer heat. Indeed, the springtime weather is beautiful and mild.

You only need a couple of days to see most of this park and the hikes to most of the arches are relatively easy and short. Of course, if you’re feeling athletic and really want more of a challenge, do the three-mile hike to the distinctive Delicate Arch. It is not only the park’s most famous arch but it is also a state landmark.

Other impressive natural highlights here include the Double Arch, the North Window, and the Turret Arch. You can camp here or stay in nearby Moab. There are four other parks relatively close too.

19Shenandoah National Park

Winter at this Virginia national park is often harsh but in the spring the wildflowers appear, and everything seems new. The 500+ miles of sometimes historical hiking trails are once again clear because the snow has melted and the waterfalls thunder to life. This is especially great since a number of the hiking trails are actually waterfall trails.

Travel bloggers agree that some of the most well-known falls here are the Dark Hollow Falls, the Overall Run Falls, and the South River Falls. Need another reason to visit in the Spring? Skyline Drive, the most popular road in this park, is often at least partially closed in the winter but always open in spring. Additionally, the best time to see the colorful wildflowers blooming is from March until May. Check out nearby Luray Caverns too.

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