A Seattle couple who embarked on an epic quest to visit all 63 US national parks have declared Wyoming's Grand Teton the crème de la crème of their nationwide tour. Matt Smith and his wife Karen, who documented each step of their adventure on social media, survived the ultimate travel scare when they walked away from a plane crash during their travels. They've shared their views on the best parks to visit, naming Grand Teton as having 'the best of everything, according to an interview with the New York Post.
The pair started their Great American Park Expedition in 2018, taking to Instagram to provide thousands with a virtual window into America’s vast untamed wilderness. Amidst their travels, the couple experienced a plane crash, which only cemented their resolve to continue their journey. They eventually stepped foot in every national park, from the depths of Death Valley to the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Matt and Karen have traversed the varying landscapes, encouraging others to "make your own 'best of' memories," as reported by the New York Post.
While the Smiths have set a high bar for park explorers, they insist on the subjective nature of such an undertaking. "It’s impossible to list all the wonders of 63 national parks in a 30-second reel," the couple shared in a mess of social media posts. But one thing is clear: their indomitable spirit and boundless enthusiasm for America's national treasures have provided a vast audience with both inspiration and bucket-list destinations.
