Glacier National Park has 1 million acres, 700 lakes, 200 waterfalls, and two major mountain ranges. July and August's low 80s make this bucket-list vacation popular.
In July, nature lovers visit Yellowstone to see Old Faithful erupt, hike the Grand Canyon, experience the Grand Prismatic Spring's colors, and see wildlife.
Summer Grand Canyon crowds shouldn't deter you. Climb and drive the North Rim. South Rim. The park recommends trekking or mule rides between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
San Diego's moderate temperature, beaches, and culture attract summer vacationers.150+ craft breweries and authentic. July and August are wonderful after the "June Gloom" days.
Beautiful landscape, tough rock climbing, quiet floating, and multiple routes draw summer tourists to this Wyoming national park. Eat first. Post-hike Persephone Bakery pastry.
Bay Area temps average mid-50s to upper 60s. These temps feature Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument, and Golden Gate Park's gardens.
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Bar Harbor has 70-degree summers. Acadia National Park attracts hikers, bikers, boaters, and nature lovers.Main Street features Maine's oldest bookstore, art galleries, taverns, and lobster roll and clam chowder restaurants.
6-million-acre Adirondack summer camp. Summers in the 70s and 80s are pleasant. More than 3,000 lakes, including Saranac Lake and Lake Champlain, offer canoeing and kayaking. Stay in a historic lodge, campsite, or glampsite.
Summer, with less rain and 70-degree highs, is Seattle's busiest. Discovery and Olympic Sculpture Parks provide mountain and river views and city coffee. Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass.
Summer families visit the Outer Banks. NC kids fish, windsurf, boogie board, kiteboard, hang glide, and fly kites. History buffs visit the Outer Banks for the Wright Brothers' inaugural flight and Roanoke Island's disappearance.