Despite not being household names like Yosemite or Yellowstone, the national parks, monuments, preserves, and historic sites of our country’s central corridor still have much to offer. These local gems lure visitors with scenic beauty, fascinating history, tales of iconic figures, and rare natural phenomena.
Check out these 10 underrated National Park Service sites that are well worth a visit—and don’t require traveling thousands of miles or contending with hordes of tourists.