Great Basin National Park Feature

Ancient tree spottings: The bristlecone pines in Great Basin are thousands of years old.

Being away from it all: Among the least visited of America's national parks, Great Basin doesn't know the meaning of the word "crowds."

Wallet stays in the pocket: There is no fee required to enter the park.

Gather your pine nuts while you may: Come in the fall and go a little nutty, as you can gather up to three gunnysacks of pinyon pine nuts, found in abundance throughout the park and tasting oh so yummy—they're great on salads.