5Death Valley National Park, California
Sure, Death Valley has been in the news once in a while for “claiming the life” of some lost tourist but bad news sells. The fact is, distinctive, underrated Death Valley National Park offers adventurous travelers exciting opportunities for outdoor getaways. Arguably hiking is the most popular athletic activity here in this park. (After all, there are almost 20 different hikes available.) Some travel journalists say that when you hit the trail here in Death Valley it makes you feel as if you’re hiking “the surface of the moon.”
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