The best national parks that don’t require reservations

You won’t need to book your time slot at these stunning parks [View this email in your browser]( Hey all, Sharks are some of the most misunderstood sea creatures, but they’re vital to the marine ecosystem. If sharks have always fascinated you, there are plenty of places to [see whale sharks up close]( in Mexico. If you’d prefer a beach vacation not centered on sharks – and closer to home – it's time to add these [New England beaches]( to your summer bucket list. Or perhaps your sunny vacay will be in Hawaii? If so, make time to discover the island’s unique, multi-cultured, and highly skilled [Hawaiian cowboy culture](. For a road trip through Montana, adding these [important Indigenous monuments]( to your itinerary will give you a richer appreciation of the area’s original residents. Perhaps you intend to see Glacier National Park in the state as well. That’s great, but you should know that reservations will be required for some parts of the park. You could make those reservations, or you could discover the national park that actually has more glaciers than Glacier. It’s one of the [stunning national parks]( you should visit this summer that doesn’t require reservations. Enjoy the outdoors. Noelle Alejandra Salmi, outdoor editor PARKS + WILDERNESS [4 epic crowd-free alternatives to the national parks requiring reservations this summer]( But rather than scrambling to make reservations, we think this is the summer to get creative and look beyond the big-name parks. Often just a short drive from a packed national preserve, you’ll find a natural area with all the jaw-dropping glory of the top visit-getters but hardly any of the crowds. So read on to see what national parks will require reservations this summer and where to go instead. [DON'T RESERVE TODAY!]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- WILDLIFE [Everywhere you can swim with whale sharks in Mexico]( --------------------------------------------------------------- BEACHES + ISLANDS [The 7 best New England beaches to blow off some steam this summer]( --------------------------------------------------------------- CULTURE [How to experience Hawaii’s surprising, multi-cultured cowboy heritage]( --------------------------------------------------------------- CULTURE [The historic Native American sites you need to include in your Montana road trip]( MATADOR GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [Day trips in Mexico City]( One of the biggest mistakes first-time visitors to Mexico City usually make is staying within the city limits. Ancient ruins, impressive mountains, colonial cities, and even enchanted forests are just a few hours away. Plan ahead and don’t hesitate to grab a bus or rent a car to go out and explore some of Mexico’s greatest attractions. [MEXICO CITY DAY TRIPS]( SUSTAINABILITY [Faka'apa'apa]( In the years since Tonga banned whale hunting, an important piece of the local economy has become swimming with whales. But will this new form of ecotourism be sustainable? [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!