Explore Hidden Gems Now Senior National Parks Tours
Exploring Lesser-Known Parks
While the iconic parks are undoubtedly stunning, lesser-known parks such as Great Basin in Nevada, Congaree in South Carolina, and Guadalupe Mountains in Texas offer equally breathtaking experiences. Great Basin, for instance, is home to ancient bristlecone pines and Lehman Caves, providing a glimpse into both natural beauty and geological history1. Congaree boasts one of the largest intact expanses of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States, making it a haven for biodiversity2. Meanwhile, the Guadalupe Mountains feature the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef and stunning mountain vistas3.