8. Yellowstone, Wyoming

By Rich Beattie

Score: 4.01

How could the spectacular peaks of Grand Teton make for anything but perfect scenery scores? GORP readers agree, giving them a 5.0 (with one reader calling them "simply awesome"). Crowds detracted from the experience, but lodging and a great staff helped boost the score. When do you go to avoid the crowds? According to one reader, October.

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