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Banff National Park

Banff National Park

Alberta, Canada January - December Moderate
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The Canadian Rockies are one of the most beautiful ranges on Earth, and Canada's first national park is nestled among these mountains, glaciers, and forests. It also has some of the world's best skiing.
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Base Town:
Canmore, Canada
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Boating Fishing Wild flowers Bird-Watching Biking Rafting Winter Sports Horseback Riding Waterfalls Mountains Lakes/Rivers Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Canmore, Canada
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Glacier Bay

Glacier Bay

Juneau, the Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska, Alaska May - September Easy
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Glacier Bay is home to the continent's largest collection of tidewater glaciers, which can be seen from a cruise ship or on a day boat tour. Migrating humpback whales and occasionally orcas can also be spotted here and it's an excellent place to sea kayak. The park's remote, undeveloped location ensures that travelers in search of quiet repose will not be disappointed.
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Base Town:
Gustavus, AK
Closest Airport:
Gustavus Airport (GST); Juneau International Airport (JNU)
When to Go:
May - September
Closest Airport:
Gustavus Airport (GST); Juneau International Airport (JNU)
Activity Level:
Easy
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Family Stunning Vistas Day Trip Boating Fishing Bird-Watching Kayaking Beach History Glaciers Coastal Show all
Base Town:
Gustavus, AK
Closest Airport:
Gustavus Airport (GST); Juneau International Airport (JNU)
When to Go:
May - September
Activity Level:
Easy
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Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park

Montana, USA January; May - October; December Active
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The rugged mountains that weave their way through the Continental Divide in northwest Montana are the backbone of Glacier National Park. The park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is a spectacular drive that crosses the crest of the Continental Divide.
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Base Town:
Bigfork, MT; Whitefish, MT; Columbia Falls, MT
Closest Airport:
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA); Missoula International Airport (MSO)
When to Go:
January; May - October; December
Closest Airport:
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA); Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Boating Fishing Climbing Biking Rafting Winter Sports Horseback Riding Mountains Lakes/Rivers Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Bigfork, MT; Whitefish, MT; Columbia Falls, MT
Closest Airport:
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA); Missoula International Airport (MSO)
When to Go:
January; May - October; December
Activity Level:
Active
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Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Wyoming, USA May - September Active
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With no foothills, the unimpeded view of the Teton Range rising out of Jackson Hole is stunning. Wildlife from short-tailed weasels to grizzly bears abound.
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Base Town:
Jackson, WY
Closest Airport:
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
When to Go:
May - September
Closest Airport:
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Boating Fishing Wild flowers Climbing Bird-Watching Kayaking Biking Winter Sports Horseback Riding Leaf-Peeping History Mountains Lakes/Rivers Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Jackson, WY
Closest Airport:
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
When to Go:
May - September
Activity Level:
Active
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Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park

Alberta, Canada April - October Active
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One of the largest protected mountain ecosystems in the world and the largest of the Canadian Rocky Mountain parks, Jasper woos visitors with its lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, and mountains.
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Base Town:
Edmonton, Canada; Calgary, Canada; Hinton, Canada
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Boating Wild flowers Climbing Bird-Watching Rafting Winter Sports Horseback Riding Waterfalls Swimming Mountains Lakes/Rivers Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Edmonton, Canada; Calgary, Canada; Hinton, Canada
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
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Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Peninsula, The Kenai Peninsula and Southcentral Alaska June - September Easy
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From hiking to canoeing, Kenai Fjords National Park has world-class recreation activities. Wildlife abounds in the icy waters and dense coastal forests, while glaciers meet the sea at the Harding Icefield.
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Base Town:
Seward, AK
Closest Airport:
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
When to Go:
June - September
Closest Airport:
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
Activity Level:
Easy
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Family Stunning Vistas Day Trip Boating Fishing Bird-Watching Kayaking Glaciers Coastal Show all
Base Town:
Seward, AK
Closest Airport:
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
When to Go:
June - September
Activity Level:
Easy
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Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Washington, USA April - October Active
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The fifth-highest mountain in the Lower 48, Mt. Rainier is so massive that the summit is rarely visible, but when conditions are right, the image of the entire mountain is unforgettable. Hikes cover temperate rainforest, old-growth forests of hemlock and fir, high meadows, and tundra—not to mention hot springs, glaciers, lakes, and waterfalls.
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Base Town:
Ashford, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Day Trip Wild flowers Climbing Bird-Watching Winter Sports Waterfalls Mountains Lakes/Rivers Forests Glaciers Volcanoes Show all
Base Town:
Ashford, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
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North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park

Washington, USA May - October Active
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Hiking on a real glacier is a memorable experience—especially if you add in marmots, golden eagles, and coyotes—and North Cascades is home to several hundred of them.
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Base Town:
Newhalem, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
May - October
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Stunning Vistas Day Trip Boating Wild flowers Climbing Bird-Watching Kayaking Biking Rafting Winter Sports Horseback Riding History Mountains Lakes/Rivers Canyons Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Newhalem, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Active
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Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta, Canada May - October Active
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This Canadian national park is the meeting of two worlds: the flatlands of the prairie and the abrupt upthrust of the mountains.
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Base Town:
Cardston, Canada
Closest Airport:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
May - October
Closest Airport:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Stunning Vistas Boating Climbing Bird-Watching Biking Horseback Riding Swimming Mountains Lakes/Rivers Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Cardston, Canada
Closest Airport:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Active
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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

California, USA January - December Moderate
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Dozens of famed features, from the soaring granite monoliths of Half Dome and El Capitan, to shimmering waterfalls like Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall, like within reach in the Yosemite Valley.
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Base Town:
Mariposa, CA; Lee Vining, CA; Oakhurst, CA
Closest Airport:
Fresno-Yosemite International (FAT); San Francisco Airport (SFO)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Fresno-Yosemite International (FAT); San Francisco Airport (SFO)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Wildlife Hiking Scenic Drives Family Stunning Vistas Wild flowers Climbing Bird-Watching Biking Rafting Winter Sports Horseback Riding Waterfalls History Swimming Mountains Lakes/Rivers Forests Glaciers Show all
Base Town:
Mariposa, CA; Lee Vining, CA; Oakhurst, CA
Closest Airport:
Fresno-Yosemite International (FAT); San Francisco Airport (SFO)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Moderate
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