National parks have always ranked high on family travel lists; yet the pandemic has increased our emphasis on exploring the outdoors. While you may have dreamed of visiting Yellowstone or Yosemite, did you know that there are several national parks within driving distance of Chicago? Here are a few that you can get to in a day – including a brand-new national park – and a couple that you could even make a day trip.
6 Incredible National Parks within Driving Distance
