As a Chevy driver, you know there’s nothing better than hitting the open road with some gear in your trunk, a tent on your roof, and a thirst for adventure in your soul. To satisfy that wanderlust, we suggest visiting some of the national parks on this list. (And if none of these strike your fancy, keep in mind that there are nearly 60 national parks in the US. You’re bound to find one that you like eventually.)
1) Capital Reef National Park
Located in Utah’s Waterpocket Fold, a geological “wrinkle” in the earth, Capital Reef National Park is a beautiful place for scenic drives among bluffs, cliffs, canyons and domes. The park and campgrounds are open all year round, though the Ripple Nature Center and the Gifford House Store and Museum are not. (Ripple Nature Center is only open on limited days from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Gifford House is open from March 14 through Halloween.)
2) Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park is full of surprises. Although the name probably gives it away, those colorful pillars of rock you see by the road aren’t rocks: they’re petrified trees. Mostly made of silica, traces amounts of copper, cobalt, and chromium can turn the former trees greenish-blues while manganese makes them look pink. Be sure to stop and see the petrified trees for yourself, and while you do, keep an eye out for fossils and petroglyphs.
3) Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches between North Carolina and Tennessee. You’re in store for a nice quiet drive if you go from Cove Creek Road (just off of I-40) in North Carolina and head through the Cataloochee Valley up to Tennessee 32. The way takes you past historic communities, campgrounds, and even a trout fishing creek. If you’re not in the mood for fishing, the park also has plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing, as it’s home to black bears, elk, turkeys, raccoons, and more.
And there you have them, drivers: three of America’s best national parks. If you have suggestions for what parks other drivers should visit, be sure to let us know in the comment box below. To learn more about how JN Chevrolet can help you with your adventures, be sure to stop by the dealership today.
