California's Yosemite National Park is the sixth-most visited in the U.S., attracting more than 4.1 million visitors in 2024 . It boasts iconic sights, such as the "ghost"-carved Yosemite Valley , the towering Half Dome and El Capitan, Yosemite Falls (one of America's tallest), and plenty of historical locations . But while everyone talks about Yosemite, especially when it comes to its famous hikes and cliffs, Nevada's only national park may be the underrated gem.

Great Basin National Park in the east-central part of Nevada, near the Utah border, also boasts diverse landscapes—majestic mountains, rare rock formations, alpine views, and various outdoor activities. It even has way better caves than Yosemite. The Great Basin is often overlooked due to its remoteness, which requir

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