Line of cars
Photo: Line of cars / iStock/Milan Koelen

Skip the Lines

Nothing like a massive line at the park entrance to kill an adrenaline buzz. Instead, buzz past the lines — and be the envy of everyone else — with an annual visitor’s pass that covers entrance fees into most national parks and provides special entrance access. Traveling with someone 62 or older? Then snag a senior pass at the entrance of any park, good for the pass owner’s lifetime, and allows the pass owner and three adults traveling in the same car free admission to the park, plus deep discounts on other activities.

Read more: How to Make the Most Out of Your National Park Trip