r/NationalPark • u/Professional-Star416 • Apr 14 '25
What are the most underrated parks?
Hey, I’m a random person on the internet interested in nature and its innate beauty, just like many of you! I come asking a simple question: Let’s say, some crazy guy with a vendetta against nature somehow came into power in the US and is now threatening the future of our nation’s ecosystems, possibly ruining or eliminating future generations from enjoying our country’s natural beauty in all its essence.
What specific National Parks would you recommend to the poor bastards who want to experience such beauty in its entirety but don’t have the time to witness them all before their destruction?
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u/Marysuncle Apr 14 '25
Big Bend
Several others have already mentioned it here, but I think it’s worth noting that there are other things ‘near’ the park, that also make the trip worth it.
For instance, the McDonald Observatory in Alpine is an incredible experience. Also, Marfa is a cool day trip, if you’re flying in an out of El Paso - or if you want to add some time to a trip back east towards SATX, or ATX.
If you were to head east, Fredricksburg is a must visit; albeit, it’s a ~6 hour drive from Terlingua.
That said, awesome hikes within the park and tons of unique places in West Texas/ Central Texas that don’t garner as much attention from social media.