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Death Valley National Park
Sand dunes actually are rare in Death Valley, but the few that do exist are awe-inspiring. The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes is among them. Particularly easy to reach, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes boasts crescent, linear and star-shaped dunes.
Best trails for seeing Kings Canyon’s top sights
Among the best ways to see Kings Canyon National Park’s top sights is via a day hike. Just four short trails will allow you to enjoy each of the park’s highlights – the world’s second largest sequoia tree, the deepest river-cut canyon in the United States, an expansive cave system, and a powerful waterfall.
Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail
Sierra National Forest
A 150-foot high waterfall awaits day hikers at the end of the Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail in California’s Sierra National Forest. The 2-miles round trip hike sits high in the Sierra Nevada, south of Yosemite National Park.
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Yosemite National Park
Day hikers can walk to the base of North America’s tallest waterfall on a must-do trail for anyone visiting Yosemite. The Lower Yosemite Fall Trail offers a number of spectacular views of Yosemite Falls in a 1.2-mile loop. Actually consisting of seven waterfalls, Yosemite Falls sends water rushing 2,425 feet downward into the valley.
Best trails to see Redwood National Park’s wonders
Among the best ways to see Redwood National and State Parks’ top sights is via a day hike. Just four short trails will allow you to enjoy each of the park’s highlights – the tallest trees on Earth, tide pools and seastacks, coastal wildlife, and North America’s largest elk.
Learn more about national park day hiking trails in my Best Sights to See at America’s National Parks series.
