Utah is full of some incredible natural attractions, and people come from all over the world to see the Big Five national parks. Those spots can get pretty crowded, so we’ve compiled this list of lesser-known places around the Beehive State that you definitely need to visit asap.
More than a thousand years ago, Ancestral Pueblo people lived here in southern Utah. They were farmers, and they built villages, hunted local game, and gathered nuts, berries, and native plants. Archaeologists have long studied these people and their culture, and you can get a glimpse of it at the Anasazi State Park Museum. Take a look:
Alaska is filled with jaw dropping, spectacular scenery. And as the largest state in the country, it’s no surprise that we are also home to seven of the 10 largest national parks in Alaska! Take a tour of these gorgeous, unique national parks that should be on everyone’s bucket list, and try and pick your favorite!
We may not have ocean beaches here in Montana, but we have something even better: the legendary Flathead Lake. The clarity of this massive lake’s water is world-renowned, a trait we attribute to its low nutrient levels (phosphorus and nitrogen), which leads to a lack of algae. Whatever the reason, the lake is amazing, and you can enjoy it to the fullest at Flathead Lake State Park.
Located on the outskirts of Port Townsend, Fort Worden Historical State Park is a former U.S. Army base. But since 1973, it has been a designated state park (and a beautiful one at that). But as fascinating as it is to explore the abandoned bunkers and the artillery museum, the best part of the experience is spending the night in the old officers’ quarters.
Everybody knows that Idaho is a beautiful place to explore by day, but have you tried exploring it at night? If you haven’t, you’ll want to ASAP. After all, our state is home to some of the most beautiful night skies in the country. We’re even home to the country’s very first dark sky reserve. There are a ton of places to go stargazing in Idaho, but one of the best is at Bruneau Dunes State Park. That’s because this state park is home to its very own observatory and they regularly host stargazing events for families and people of all ages. Check it out and prepare to be in total awe of the beauty that awaits!
