Sometimes, summer weather can get extreme. In the United States, summer is the season when national parks like Death Valley and Joshua Tree chart temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The season also brings massive crowds to national parks as families take advantage of summer breaks.
For many people, this combination of sweltering temperatures and traffic jams is enough to make them rethink their vacation plans. If you want to avoid conditions like these, here are the national parks to avoid this summer.
Wondering where to spend your summer instead? Discover alternative travel destinations with these round-ups of the country’s best state parks, waterfalls, and campgrounds.