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FEATURES 52 Taking the Long Road A resurgence of the great American road trip.

62 Community Through Climbing How Cruxing in Color supports self-identified climbers of color in Colorado.

70 Curtain Time After 16 months of closure, Local Theatre Company reopens with an outdoor performance.

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32 Around Town 38 Culinary Creations 42 Tech Savvy 48 Travel Destination 62 Water & Woods 70 Local Limelight 78 Back Stage 84 Open House 92 Driver’s Notebook 96 Road Trip 104 Local’s Choice

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Williams—Trickster Carousel's sound is inspired by the 1930's era Jazz Manouche of Django Reinhardt, the vocal stylings of Marlene Dietricht and Ella Fitzgerald, storytellers like Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits. We tip our hats to the bold and the brazen, the ones who embody joie de vivre, the cabaret dwellers in the shadowy nightlife of a century ago. Tickets can be found at BoulderTheater.com.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE CITY’S NEW TIDY UP BOULDER PROGRAM The Tidy Up Boulder program allows individuals or groups to pick a designated spot in the city and pick up litter in the area. “We’ve had quite a bit of interest from community members who want to volunteer and pick up

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more than 40 designated volunteer waste pick up spots on the map. The website provides a list of suggested items to bring on cleanup day, including instructions on making your own trash grabber. Volunteers can also download and use the Litterati app to take a photo of and geolocate their trash pickup.

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THE CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2021 PROGRAMMING The Crested Butte Music Festival (CBMF) is excited to celebrate its 25th year of presenting world class music in beautiful settings throughout the Gunnison Valley. This season features innovative musical adventures in wilderness settings, a new Singer Songwriter camp, and introduces the Sally Miner Lecture Series. The Festival will take place from July 23 through October 1. Programs will be located across the Gunnison Valley, from the I Bar Ranch, to the shores of Blue Mesa Lake, to the new technologically advanced Crested Butte Center for CONTINUED >

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GOLD AWARD CELEBRATIONS “We are thrilled to receive recognition for outstanding sales performance from our favorite Cabinet vendor, Corsi Cabinetry. The Corsi family has been crafting beautiful cabinets for 38 years in Indianapolis and West Virginia. Their products are CARB-compliant and meet or exceed national standards for safety and durability. We joined the Corsi family as dealers in 2015 and love their people dedicated to outstanding service and quality products. Designing kitchens and baths with Corsi cabinetry leads to beautiful projects and happy clients. A win-win all around.” ProudHouseStudio.com

SMITHKLEIN GALLERY FEATURING PETER BUREGA EXHIBIT THROUGH JULY SmithKlein Gallery will be featuring new works by abstract artist Peter Burega in July. Burega paints only with trowels, scrapers and knives, layering

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CGBG'S 7TH ANNUAL BOULDER GREEN HOME TOUR - SEPTEMBER 25 Participants are invited to get an inside look at amazing green homes and meet the teams that created them. The tour highlights innovative green projects while promoting the collaborative exchange of ideas about green building in our communities. The self-paced tour features homes in the Boulder area and will culminate with a celebratory after-party for all participants and volunteers. Sign up for our email list and stay up to date with information about discounted tickets and volunteer opportunities at CGBG.org.

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a clean pot and cover with water. Place on medium/high heat and allow the water to come to a simmer. While the chicken bones are coming up to a simmer, peel and rough chop the onion, carrot and celery. These go into the pot after about 2 hours of simmering. Simmer for another 2 hours after the vegetables are added. Strain and cool.

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“A lot of people underestimate the impact that global warming and human-caused climate change will have,” Adam says. “But it’s scientific fact, and its impact is already very real. If we don’t start making progress in the green energy sector, future generations are all at a greater risk of an adverse world.” Why is solar an optimal green energy solution? As Adam notes, the sun doesn’t charge us to shine, and it is the most universally practical, least pollutant omitting and easiest to harness natural energy resource. And while implementing solar energy was once only accessible to the affluent, companies like ProGreen Solar are making it a more realistic option for people of all economic statuses. All of these factors combine to make residential rooftop solar in particular an ideal economical, topographical and environmentally friendly option. Adam also notes that solar energy will benefit future generations in myriad ways. First, solar adoption will allow society as a whole more abundant access to the most fundamental resource for cultural development—energy. “Making clean energy more readily available via a sustainable means like solar will have a tremendous impact on the advancement of civilization as a whole,” Adam says. There are also financial benefits on both a macro and micro level. From personal energy savings to recouping the astronomical costs of responding to extreme weather instances— which Adam notes that scientists say will only increase in magnitude and frequency with ongoing emissions—the monetary benefits and their compounding effects are inimitable. Adam looks forward to continuing his ProGreen Solar mission by working with emerging technologies to not just offset new CO2 emissions via solar, but to help sequester them as well. “The best time to act on these problems was yesterday,” says Adam. “But the second best time? Right now.”

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PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER

The van was purchased both for his personal

BRETT WILHELM, ALONG WITH THE HELP

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OF HIS TRUSTED 1992 TOYOTA TOWNACE

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the cross-country road trip had a resurgence,

division. As he moved into independent work to

as it was the safer and easier route for families

concentrate on shooting action sports like skiing

and solo travelers.

and mountain biking, it became important for

“In 2017, when I bought the camper, van life was

him to be working outdoors, with less time spent

already a movement, and vans were pretty expen-

on planes and in stadium photo wells. The van

sive, even a 25-year-old VW Westfalia van in good

helped make his dream life a reality, where he

shape was going for $50,000,” shares Brett.

works in his preferred industry, filming athletes

In 2017 he imported the JDM diesel camper

and spending his free time exploring the wild

van from Japan for $16,000, partly because he

west. Along with his girlfriend and dog, Brett

learned to drive at 16 while living in the northern

has explored places like Yosemite National Park,

part of the country while his father was sta-

Lake Tahoe, the Oregon coast and the Grand

tioned in the military and because of the quality

Teton National Park, with trips lasting between

and feature set of the vehicle. It comes outfitted

three days and three weeks.

with a kitchen and fridge, indoor/outdoor show-

“If there is a bright spot in the last year and a

ers, a double-walled fiberglass shell, and a pop-

half, it’s that people were forced to stay closer

top that allows four to sleep in the rig.

to home and create some new experiences

“With this vehicle, I was getting that leg-

“Having little breakfasts in a small-town

some quirks and hard-to-find parts, it's been

diner in the middle of nowhere surrounded by

awesome,” Brett says.

people heading out into the ranchlands for the

It is a fuel-efficient diesel vehicle that uses

day shows you these vignettes of American life,”

propane for the fridge and stove, solar pan-

Brett says. “I find them just as interesting as the

els to charge Brett’s camera equipment, and

grandeur of our National Parks.”

crossbars in the rear to hold his gear, including

“And of all the praises I sing about the van, it

skis and mountain bikes (depending on the

is still a 25-year-old small non-turbo diesel, by

season). With impressive use of the space

no means fast and topping out at 60 miles an

designed meticulously by the Japanese, the

hour...on a good day,” says Brett. “Because of

vehicle is stream-lined and easy to maneu-

this, it makes more sense to take the older state

ver into parking lots, as well as able to crawl

back roads with a lower speed limit. You get to

up rough and rutted roads in the backcountry.

see more of the small towns, and you learn to

The real charmer is that the steering wheel is

embrace a slower pace.”

on the opposite side, causing nostalgia each time Brett swings into the driver’s seat.

locally,” shares Brett.

endary Toyota quality, and even though it has

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“ H AV I N G L I T T L E B R E A K FA ST S I N A SM ALL -TOW N DINER IN THE MIDDLE OF NOW HERE SURROUNDED BY PEOPLE HEADING OUT INTO THE RANCHLANDS FOR THE DAY SHOWS YOU THESE V IGNET TES OF AMERICAN LIFE,” BRETT SAYS. “I FIND THEM JUST AS INTERESTING AS THE GRANDEUR OF OUR N A T I O N A L P A R K S . ”

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I’VE BEEN EVERY WHERE, MAN 10 ICONIC STOPOVERS FROM BRETT’S TRAVELS

01 Jackson Hole, WY 02 Yosemite National Park, CA 03 Lake Tahoe, CA 04 Cannon Beach, OR 05 Rampage Grounds, Virgin, UT 06 Sand Flats Recreation Area, Moab, UT 07 Oceano Dunes, Pismo Beach, CA 08 Sedona, AZ 09 Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID 10 Uinta National Forest, UT

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CRUXING IN COLOR

FIGHTING LIFE'S TRIALS AS A BIPOC THROUGH CLIMBING ARTICLE KARYSMA HICKS PHOTOGRAPHY SABRINA HAMMOUDEH

utilizes their monthly meet-ups to open the door for inquiring minds to converse what it’s like to be a BIPOC and to probe for ideas on how to not only make this presence known but accepted as well—especially within the climbing community. “I’ve been there, and I know what it’s like not to have a comHAVING ATTENDED MEET-UP GROUPS HERSELF, SHARA

munity,” says Shara. “If you think of any aspect of life, being

ZAIA FOUND A NICHE FOR NEEDING A MEET-UP GROUP

BIPOC is a little bit more challenging. What I hope is that in

THAT NOT ONLY WELCOMED PEOPLE OF COLOR BUT

these spaces, BIPOC folks can start to feel safe enough not to

WAS STRICTLY FOR BIPOC (BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND

have to code-switch or to have to walk into a room and expect

PEOPLE OF COLOR)—SO WAS BORN: CRUXING IN COLOR.

people to not just get it, or understand them and where they

A crux is the hardest sequence of a climbing route.

come from.” Whether you are a beginner climber or super expe-

Symbolically considering the trials and tribulations that people

rienced, Cruxing in Color is a community within a community.

of color incessantly have to go through, Cruxing in Color is

You’ll meet people who are willing to slow down and teach you

geared toward connecting, inspiring and empowering climbers

the ropes to climbing but are also willing to slow down and

of color while creating a safe space for BIPOC members who

share their own life experiences.

have experienced the ideology that vulnerability in the sporting world, while being of color, is inadmissible.

People of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join Shara in her mission to get out and be active but also to be a

For as long as America has been standing, feeling welcomed

part of a bigger conversation that empowers people to learn

in certain spaces while being anything but white can leave you

from one another and to encourage a collective that prides

feeling many things—insecure, unworthy and unwelcomed.

itself in showing up as their 100 percent truest self. For those

Shara took these feelings and intertwined them with her knowl-

interested in fostering representation by creating equitable

edge of climbing and decided to create not only a space for her-

access to a level of sundry, Cruxing in Color is looking for mem-

self but a space for people who have felt just like her—and tend

bers who can attest to their goal of creating a safe, welcoming

to still feel that way. Feeling as though making connections is a

space. Every month, there is a meet-up where members, new

big part of Cruxing in Color, Shara and her team of volunteers

and old, can explore crags and gyms throughout the Colorado area. If climbing isn’t up one’s alley, Cruxing in Color welcomes monetary donations to help them safely educate their climbers and provide them with the tools and equipment needed for breaking down the emotional and physical barriers that BIPOC folk tend to face in their everyday lives. CONTINUED >

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The Show Must Go On AFTER A 16-MONTH CLOSURE, LOCAL THEATRE COMPANY REOPENS WITH OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE

THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID ABOUT THE POWER OF IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES RATHER THAN WATCHING ACTORS ON A SCREEN, ESPECIALLY DURING A TIME WHEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR HUMAN CONNECTION. After a 16-month hiatus caused by the pandemic, Boulder’s Local Theatre Company (LTC) is back with its first in-person performance. For the last 10 years, Boulder-based LTC has been home to hundreds of local artists. In addition to performances, the company hosts annual labs developing new plays from inception to final curtain call. The theatre group reopened on June 24 with “Discount Ghost Stories: Songs from the Rockies,” a play developed through LTC’s Local Labs in 2019. Put on by 27 professional musicians, actors ARTICLE CASSIDY RITTER

and designers; this book was co-written by Rob Wright and Pesha

PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY & CO.

Rudnick with original music and lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen.

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“Discount Ghost Stories” shares true sto-

with live performances, social distancing

ries about Colorado’s past with an empha-

between guests and performers will be

sis on rarely heard anecdotes. The show

required in addition to masks.

is interwoven with haunting and hopeful

Pesha and her team put a lot of thought

stories ranging from a formerly enslaved

into reopening with “Discounted Ghost

mother searching for her daughter to a

Stories.” After more than a year apart and

businessman murdered by an anti-Chinese

the recent King Soopers shooting, this per-

mob in the late 1880s. The show also fea-

formance aims to help the audience and

tures pop, funk and bluegrass tunes. “The

performers reflect on both the painful and

heart of the show is the music, and that will

celebratory things in their lives, Pesha says.

always be the star,” says Pesha, founding

“Given what our community has been

artistic director of LTC. “Music is sort of the

through, it felt like a very appropriate show

entryway into anything emotional—it just

to sort of travel through the grief and then

brings us together.”

emerge with a lot of optimism and hope,” she

While the show sheds light on underrepresented communities in the Centennial

says. “And this show, in particular, encapsulates all of these things pretty beautifully.”

State, it also highlights LTC’s mission to

Performances will take place until July 15

discover and develop new American plays.

at the historic Boulder Bandshell, an out-

“Discount Ghost Stories” premiered in 2019,

door venue originally designed as a place

but Pesha says guests are in for a treat this

for people to gather. Sensory relaxed and

year as the show has been reimagined.

American Sign Language performances

“The last time we performed [this play], it

are scheduled for July 13. Before attending

was almost like a campfire,” she says. “We

a performance with your family, friends and

got people really close in proximity to peo-

loved ones, Pesha recommends listening

ple, and it just felt like you’re sitting around

to the musical’s soundtrack, which was

a campfire telling these ghost stores. This

recorded last year during the pandemic.

production is much more like a song cycle

The soundtrack is available on Spotify,

or concert.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions

Apple Music and Amazon.

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Writer Rob Wright & Founding Artistic Director Pesha Rudnick

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Summertime Sounds At Chautauqua

LIVE MUSIC

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8/21 THE STEELDRIVERS WITH WOOD BELLY

personal and profoundly universal ways.

A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings routinely made the pop, R&B and jazz charts during the 1980s and ’90s,

How a quintet could sound so consistent

Kenny G‘s sound became a staple on adult

over time, while adding new reper-

contemporary and smooth jazz radio stations.

toire and even new lead singers, is a testament to a classically Nashville way

He’s a fine player with an attractive sound

of thinking. "I always say we just happen

(influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of

to use traditional instruments, but

emotion into his solos. Because he does not

we're really a singer-songwriter band,"

improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable

Rogers says. One regularly hears the

melody statements), his music largely falls

edict to "serve the song" among top-tier

outside of jazz. However, because he is listed

players in Music City. But because this is bluegrass, and this is the Steeldrivers, the truth is that often, serving the song means you gotta play like hell.

at the top of “contemporary jazz” charts and is identified with jazz in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as jazz.

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A TREEHOUSE WE’D ALL LOVE TO CALL HOME SEE A MODERN TREEHOUSE INSPIRED BY THE PANDEMIC THAT INSTANTLY MADE THE KIDS THE COOLEST ON THE BLOCK ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN | PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY & CO.

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IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC, JESSIE CAPSTICK AND HER HUSBAND KNEW THEY NEEDED TO ADD A LITTLE SPARK BACK INTO THEIR CHILDREN’S EYES. “The kids were isolated, and as parents, we were exhausted,” Jessie says. They reached out to friend Mike Delaney, who, according to Jessie, is an expert builder of all things creative and cool and had once mentioned he wanted to build a treehouse for them. “We wanted our kids to have memories of this time in their lives that extended beyond the isolation and worry,” Jessie says. “We are all about independent play and exploration, and we wanted to feel comfortable letting our youngest little guy, Smith, age 3, play in the treehouse by himself without worrying he could fall or get stuck up high.” The other children include Jack, age 9, and Ivy, age 6. The intention was to meet the kids where they were currently with room to grow and transform for tween and teenage years. At the moment, the ground floor serves as a place to play kitchen, and the top-level is perfect for drawing comic books with friends. Instead of a standard treehouse design— where you climb a ladder and then enter the house—this treehouse is built around the tree, using parts of the tree trunk to divide up the space organically. Rather than a house stuck in a tree, you get the sense the tree is bursting out of the house with limbs shooting up through three floors. The dramatic roofline consisting of plastic sheeting allows everyone inside to experience the beauty and majesty of the enormous tree, a living-breathing piece of nature.

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Between the monkey bars, climbing

as the actual house. The whole project

wall and ladders built into the treehouse,

took about a month and a half from

there’s a playful ninja warrior vibe outside,

conception to completion. Mike says he

underneath part of the structure. Textured

enjoys projects like this one, where he

floor-to-ceiling windows let the light in

can adapt ideas and create a space that

while providing an element of privacy.

works well for the kids to explore and be

There’s even an open-air balcony. A day-

safe, all while making it look good and fit

bed nook crafted from an old crib mattress

into the environment.

provides a perfect reading spot complete with a circular window for natural light.

The cargo net that hangs above the second floor is the kids’ favorite spot.

(Any windows that open function with a

“Mike hand-wove the net thanks to his

pull lever to limit smashed fingers; hatches

experience weaving fishing nets on salmon

are weighted for the same reason.) Various

fishing boats in Alaska, and it was so

levels are stocked with special features like

amazing to watch this part come together.

pegboards, kid-sized brooms, floor pillows,

It was important to me that the spaces

coloring books and colored pencils—even

were multifunctional, and the cargo net

a series of abstract spray-painted rainbow

space definitely fits the bill,” Jessie says.

art adorn the walls.

She adds that the kids climb on top and

Mike says, “When we were selecting the materials, we wanted to keep cost in mind but mainly focused on the function and aesthetic for what we were choosing. Most

hang on it from below, sometimes draping blankets from the sides to create forts. Jessie’s favorite part of the treehouse is the impeccable and thoughtful design.

everything was sourced locally, with just a

“I sent Mike dozens of inspiration pho-

few details found online. We kept it inside

tos, all of which had a minimalist, mono-

raw to give it more of a playhouse feel but

chromatic, Montessori-play-inspired feel. I

ended up doing a lot of sanding to the inte-

love the circular window above the daybed

rior to get rid of any splinter possibilities.”

that feels whimsical but still clean. We can't

To help keep the structure looking

wait to see how our kids and their friends

cohesive to the landscape, the exterior of

continue to play and create memories in

the treehouse is painted the same color

this special space.”

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SINCE EARLY 2020, THE WAY WE SHOP AND CONSUME HAS DRASTICALLY SHIFTED, MEANING VIRTUAL AND ONLINE SHOPPING HAS BOOMED. And searching for your dream car is no exception to this new way of life. With two convenient locations in Boulder and Broomfield, Audi Boulder Service/Audi Flatirons are offering a program designed to give you the convenience of a premium online shopping experience without ever having to visit the dealership. Audi at Your Door brings the test drive to you, showing up at your home or office to scope the wheels of your potential new ride. They can also appraise your trade-in virtually as well as complete the purchase of a vehicle remotely and then deliver it to your doorstep. Boulder locals may be familiar with Stammler Audi, which first opened in the early 1970s, and has grown to become the service-only facility, Audi Boulder Service. What we are loving about both the Audi’s Boulder and Flatirons locations is their concierge pick-up and delivery service, meaning they provide clients a loaner vehicle while their car is being serviced. All communication is done via text, phone or email for a streamlined process from the get-go. CONTINUED >

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THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM INCLUDES MORE THAN 400 NATIONAL PARKS IN THE UNITED STATES. Known for their natural wonders and unmatched beauty, the national parks also encompass lands that helped shape the history of this country and hold cultural value and significance. This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes 10 of the most stunning national parks in the United States.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Colorado’s Rocky Mountains became a national park in 1915, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Rocky Mountain Park Act. It spans 415 square miles and includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. The park is a natural wonderland teeming with opportunities to fish, hike, ride horses and bikes and enjoy the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park spans nearly 1,200 square miles. Here you’ll find giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls. Trek through the park’s three impressive groves of ancient giant sequoias, some of the rarest, oldest and largest living organisms in the world. Yosemite also offers rafting along the Merced River, where you can take in incredible views and cool off from the summer heat.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK No list of the best national parks would be complete without Yellowstone. Yellowstone is an iconic destination for many reasons, as it was designated the world’s first national park in 1872. Within its 2.2 million acres, visitors will find colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. Because the park sits on a dormant volcano, Yellowstone is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears. The park is most famous for Old Faithful, a geyser that erupts nearly 20 times a day at heights of up to 180 feet.

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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers and cross-country skiers. The park isn’t a canyon; it’s a natural amphitheater carved into the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce Canyon’s extreme altitude offers stunning panoramic views of three states, and its minimal exposure to light pollution offers premium stargazing opportunities.

5. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Named after the remnants of glaciers formed during the ice age, this natural wonderland spans more than 1 million acres and boasts two mountain ranges. Visitors will also find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Trail of the Cedars is a short loop hike that features a raised boardwalk that passes through a fragrant forest of giant red cedar trees. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

ZION NATIONAL PARK Another natural marvel located in Utah, Zion National

Park is known as one of the most accessible national parks in the country. Its close proximity to Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Southern California—plus its stunning vistas— draws millions of visitors each year. Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail. 98

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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above

the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River. Jenny Lake offers fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. This scenic spot also attracts photographers and artists looking to capture its natural beauty. Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770-foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of it. Other activities include wildlife watching, kayaking the Snake River, taking a guided boat tour and exploring the Mormon Row Historic District.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK The Grand Canyon, located in Arizona, was formed by

the Colorado River and is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The UNESCO World Heritage Site can be accessed from its different rims. The South Rim is the most visited and is accessible year-round. It is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

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9. ARCHES NATIONAL PARK Yet another otherworldly destination in Utah is Arches National Park, defined by its natural sandstone arches, stunning red rocks and beautiful colors. The park has the largest concentration of natural arches in the world, which attracts photographers who capture the mesmerizing shadows at dawn and dusk. Hikers can take advantage of Arches National Park’s numerous trails ranging from short hikes to Balanced Rock and the Double Arch to more strenuous routes through the Fiery Furnace and up to the Delicate Arch. The park boasts North America’s longest arch, the Landscape Arch, spanning 306 feet. Don’t miss the Windows Section, which has some of the largest arches in the park, including North Window, South Window and Turret Arch.

10. HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK To visit one of the country’s best national parks, journey to Maui’s Haleakala National Park. The name of this national park translates to “House of the Sun.” Legend goes that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from its journey across the sky as he stood at the volcano’s summit, slowing its descent to make the days last longer. The Haleakala Crater is a dormant volcano that sits at 10,000 feet above sea level, and visitors flock to this location to view one of the most spectacular sunrises on Earth. Haleakala National Park spans more than 30,000 acres and includes red deserts and rock gardens near the summit and waterfalls and streams in coastal Kipahulu. The park is home to more endangered species than any other park in the National Park Service.

Hopefully, this list of the 10 best national parks has inspired you to start planning your next adventure. Whether the mountains are calling, your inner daredevil needs to be satiated or a scenic road trip is in order, America’s national parks are begging to be explored!

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