The viewing is sensational at these parks
By Krista Meyerhoff
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah (nps.gov/brca)
Stay at: Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge (888/297-2757; brycecanyonlodge.com; doubles from $140)
Great Basin National Park, Nevada (nps.gov/grba)
Stay at: The closest hotel is 60 miles away, but there are six campgrounds on-site (see nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm; no reservations)
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California (parks.ca.gov)
Stay at: Borrego Springs Resort (888/826-7734; borregospringsresort.com; doubles from $130)
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