US Southwest National Parks in Summer

When visiting the US Southwest National Parks in the Summer you can enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, scenic drives, and more!

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Death Valley National Park in Summer

Located in Southern California, you CAN visit Death Valley in the summer, despite the intense heat, if you spend most of your time in the park inside your air-conditioned vehicle.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Summer

Located in southwest Colorado, visiting this lesser-known park means you'll avoid the typical summer crowds at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Mesa Verde National Park in Summer

Located in Colorado, Mesa Verde preserves 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Some archeological sites and parts of the roads are closed during winter. So the best time for visiting Mesa Verde is summer.

Capitol Reef National Park in Summer

Located in Utah, Capitol Reef will be hot and crowded in the summertime. But it's the perfect time to visit to pick fruit from the park’s orchards, a favorite Capitol Reef National Park activity!

Great Basin National Park in Summer

Summertime is the best season to explore Great Basin National Park. During June, temperatures are pleasantly mild all day long. Be sure to get a Lehman Cave Tour ticket!!

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