I get what you're saying, but the Grand Canyon and Yosemite are worth the crowds. When you walk up to the Grand Canyon the first time, your brain can't quite ge

I get what you're saying, but the Grand Canyon and Yosemite are worth the crowds. When you walk up to the Grand Canyon the first time, your brain can't quite get a grip on the scale. And the first time I went to Yosemite I drove in at night and had no idea what I was in until I woke up inside that gigantic valley. Awe inspiring experiences.