The American picnic is back, and these outdoor spots are worth building a trip around

Some of America’s quieter national parks are having a moment this July, and the travelers heading to them arrive with baskets worth the drive. The food is as deliberate as the destination: smoked provisions from local markets, foraged ingredients from the parks themselves, regional staples that only make sense eaten exactly where they came from. This National Picnic Month, choosing where to go and what to eat has become the same decision.

A clear blue lake surrounded by pine trees with a snow-capped mountain and blue sky in the background. — Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo credit: Depositphotos.

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