Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or … [Read more...] about Dry Tortugas National Park
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Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is in southwest Texas and includes the entire Chisos mountain range and a large swath of the Chihuahuan Desert. The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive leads to the ruins of Sam Nail … [Read more...] about Big Bend National Park
Ecola State Park
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a … [Read more...] about Ecola State Park
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park is located in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway that extends from the Flume Gorge … [Read more...] about Franconia Notch State Park
El Yunque National Forest
The El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. national forest system. At nearly 29,000 acres, it is one of the smallest in size, yet one of the most biologically … [Read more...] about El Yunque National Forest
Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Complete with waterfalls and multiple pools, Strawberry Hot Springs is a must-visit destination in the Steamboat Springs area. Visitors enjoy natural hot springs both day and night. The park also … [Read more...] about Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
