written and photographed by Mary L. Peachin
May 1997, Vol. 1 No. 8
There is no such thing as a last minute reservation in our national parks. If you have planned your summer vacation in late spring, a detached park employee probably said over the telephone, “you should have called here a year ago.”
Chagrined, mad, and unwilling to wait at 6:00 AM at the gate of a campsite hoping to get an overnight spot, the following places offer an alternative and will pacify the “no vacancy” frustration. These places are not crowded, they offer scenic road trips with opportunities for animal viewing, and activities including fishing, hiking, or horseback riding.