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The Best of Intelligent Travel

Posted by Intelligent Travel on December 31, 2012
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Aric S. Queen post on packing was the king of Intelligent Travel this year. (Photograph by Caroline Schroeder, My Shot)

We publish new travel stories all the time on the Intelligent Travel blog, but there are a few that really got your attention this year.

In case you missed them, here are the 12 most popular blog posts of 2012.

Peak Performance: Yosemite’s Best

Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 20, 2012
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Indian Rock Arch in Yosemite National Park, California. (Photograph by Mike Shoys, My Shot)

Yosemite National Park — a 1,200-square-mile swath of soaring granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves — has awed millions of visitors for over a century. “I can’t think of a better classroom,” says Beth Pratt, director of California programs for the National Wildlife Federation. “It’s my favorite place on Earth.”

Which National Park Should We Add to Our App?

Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 26, 2012
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The Mesa Arch at sunrise in Utah's Canyonlands National Park. (Photograph by Alex Filatov, My Shot)

Our National Parks by National Geographic iPad/iPhone app has been getting rave reviews from users all over the world, and just took top honors at the Apple Design Awards. In this free app, we showcased the 20 most popular national parks in the U.S. — from Joshua Tree to the Everglades and Acadia to Zion. Now we need your help to decide which ones we should add next.