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Everything That's Great at Mount
Rainier National Park
It's Seattle's backyard, but you're invited to come over and
play. Walk through dreamy wildflower-filled meadows, in the
shadow of a sleeping volcanic giant. Hike to waterfalls
and talk to marmots and bears. There's enough here to fill
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Get Some Color
What could be better in October than driving and hiking beneath
some of New England's most colorful trees? Make it a
little better: do it all while gazing out over the "other" Big
Sur, the one on the Atlantic Coast at Acadia National Park. |
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Dive Into International Waters
You've heard a lot about America's southern border. But
you probably haven't heard about one part that's rugged,
beautiful, and safe. Get your feet wet, and paddle between
nations. |
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Hike in the Middle of the Pacific
Ocean
It's California's often-overlooked National Park: the Channel
Islands, off the coast of Santa Barbara. Think of it as
Hawaii, but closer. Mountains rise up from the choppy
water, and you can hike to your heart's content -- so long as
you can still stand, after the boat ride. |
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Ski in Yosemite National Park
Who knew? One of America's most stunning parks may be well
known for its glacier-carved valley and abundant waterfalls, but
when winter arrives, you can also hit the slopes, and learn new
moves at California's oldest ski-school. |
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Walk On Athabasca Glacier
A drive through the Canadian
Rockies provides an unusual chance at a once-in-a-lifetime
experience: the opportunity to safely walk on top of a huge,
ancient glacier. It's melting, though, so get your
crevasse moving. |
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Walk Where Angels Fear To Tread
It's the centerpiece of Zion National Park, but getting to the
top of Angels Landing will
require some huffing, puffing, and nerves of steel. Only a
few feet of rock stand between you and a dramatic drop -- on
both sides. Just hold onto those chains, and you'll be
fine. |
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One Heck Of A Hole In The Ground
Carlsbad Caverns is probably a
lot different than any other cave you've explored. It's
big -- so big, you probably won't feel claustrophobic. The
stalactites and stalagmites are probably bigger than anything
you've seen anywhere else, too. And, you can explore on
your own -- no need to stop and go with a tour group. |
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So Bad, But So Good
South Dakota's Badlands aren't
bad at all, so long as you've got a gallon of water and a full
tank of gas. Here, nature is harsh and beautiful, all at
the same time. Spend an entire day captivated by erosion.
Seriously, you can. |
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