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Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island
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Acadia National Park holds some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard: a rugged coastline of surf-pounded granite and an interior graced by sculpted mountains, serene ponds, and lush deciduous forests.
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Base Town:
Bar Harbor, ME
Closest Airport:
Bangor International Airport (BGR)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Beach
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Leaf-Peeping
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Swimming
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Base Town:
Bar Harbor, ME
Closest Airport:
Bangor International Airport (BGR)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Arches National Park
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Four hours (235 miles) from Salt Lake City, this park has the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches, including that most-famous symbol of Utah, Delicate Arch. Nearby is Moab, an adventure hotspot, with world-class white-water rafting on the Colorado River, rock climbing, four-wheeling, and mountain biking.
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Base Town:
Moab, UT; Green River, UT
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Activity Level:
Easy
Park Highlights:
Biking
Climbing
Day Trip
Family
Geological Formations
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Desert
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Base Town:
Moab, UT; Green River, UT
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Easy
Badlands National Park
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Badlands National Park's eroded buttes and spires cast amazing shades of red and yellow across the South Dakota prairie. In addition to scenery, it has some of the world’s richest mammal fossil beds.
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Base Town:
Rapid City, SD; Wall, SD; Pine Ridge, SD
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
When to Go:
May - September
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
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Base Town:
Rapid City, SD; Wall, SD; Pine Ridge, SD
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
When to Go:
May - September
Activity Level:
Active
Banff National Park
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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:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
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Glaciers
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Base Town:
Canmore, Canada
Closest Airport:
Edmonton International Airport (YEG); Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Moderate
Big Bend National Park
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In a remote location, with the Rio Grande River along its southern border, Big Bend's limitless skies and ample space are two of its strongest selling points.
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Base Town:
Marathon, TX; Terlingua, TX
Closest Airport:
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
When to Go:
January - May; September - December
Closest Airport:
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Boating
Hiking
Kayaking
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Canyons
Desert
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Base Town:
Marathon, TX; Terlingua, TX
Closest Airport:
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
When to Go:
January - May; September - December
Activity Level:
Moderate
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
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This steep and narrow river gorge in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has sheer cliffs and a drop twice as high as the Empire State Building.
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Base Town:
Montrose, CO; Crawford, CO
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Denver International Airport (DEN)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Denver International Airport (DEN)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Fishing
Geological Formations
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Winter Sports
Canyons
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Base Town:
Montrose, CO; Crawford, CO
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Denver International Airport (DEN)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
Bryce Canyon National Park
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Exploring the hoodoos (spectacular columns of rock) at this park is like wandering through a giant maze. Bryce is within a few hours of Utah's other national parks and near Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
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Base Town:
Panguitch, UT; Escalante, UT; Cedar City, UT
Closest Airport:
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC); McCarran International Airport (LAS)
When to Go:
May - October
Closest Airport:
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC); McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Bird-Watching
Day Trip
Family
Geological Formations
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Winter Sports
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Base Town:
Panguitch, UT; Escalante, UT; Cedar City, UT
Closest Airport:
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC); McCarran International Airport (LAS)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Canyonlands National Park
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Biking on White Rim Road, white-water rafting in Cataract Canyon—plus spires, pinnacles, cliffs, and mesas as far as the eye can see are the top reasons to go.
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Base Town:
Moab, UT; Monticello, UT
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
March - October
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Day Trip
Geological Formations
Hiking
History
Rafting
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Base Town:
Moab, UT; Monticello, UT
Closest Airport:
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
March - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Capitol Reef National Park
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Seven times larger than nearby Bryce Canyon and much less crowded, Capitol Reef is known for its 100-mile-long Waterpocket Fold, a monocline (or “wrinkle” in the Earth’s crust). It has many options for day hikes as well as backcountry trips into slot canyons, arches, cliffs, domes, and slickrock.
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Base Town:
Torrey, UT
Closest Airport:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Biking
Day Trip
Family
Geological Formations
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
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Base Town:
Torrey, UT
Closest Airport:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Crater Lake National Park
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Crater Lake is a geological marvel—the 21-square-mile sapphire-blue lake inside a caldera is the nation's deepest. The park itself includes about 90 miles of trails.
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Base Town:
Klamath Falls, OR; Roseburg, OR; Ashland, OR
Closest Airport:
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR); Portland International Airport (PDX)
When to Go:
June - October
Closest Airport:
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR); Portland International Airport (PDX)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Swimming
Wildlife
Winter Sports
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Base Town:
Klamath Falls, OR; Roseburg, OR; Ashland, OR
Closest Airport:
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR); Portland International Airport (PDX)
When to Go:
June - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Denali National Park and Preserve
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Home to Mt. McKinley—the highest peak in North America—Denali National Park and Preserve comprises 6 million acres of Alaska's best wildlife, scenery, and adventures.
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Base Town:
Healy, AK
Closest Airport:
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI); Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
When to Go:
June - September
Closest Airport:
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI); Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Family
Hiking
History
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Forests
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Base Town:
Healy, AK
Closest Airport:
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI); Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
When to Go:
June - September
Activity Level:
Moderate
Glacier National Park
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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:
Biking
Boating
Climbing
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
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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
Activity Level:
Active
Grand Canyon National Park
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The Grand Canyon exalts and humbles the human spirit. You can view the spectacle from the South Rim, the North Rim, or hike or take a mule ride into the canyon for a richer experience. Rafting the Colorado River through the canyon can't be beat.
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Base Town:
Tusayan, AZ; Williams, AZ; Fredonia, AZ
Closest Airport:
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT); Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
When to Go:
March - November
Closest Airport:
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT); Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Family
Geological Formations
Hiking
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Canyons
Desert
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Base Town:
Tusayan, AZ; Williams, AZ; Fredonia, AZ
Closest Airport:
North Las Vegas Airport (VGT); Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
When to Go:
March - November
Activity Level:
Active
Grand Teton National Park
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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:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Family
Fishing
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Leaf-Peeping
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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Base Town:
Jackson, WY
Closest Airport:
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
When to Go:
May - September
Activity Level:
Active
Great Basin National Park
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It may be one of the nation's least visited national parks (there isn’t even an entrance fee), but the stalactites, stalagmites, and popcorn in Lehman Caves and the solitude of backcountry treks are big draws.
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Base Town:
Ely, NV; Baker, NV
Closest Airport:
Ely Airport (ELY); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
May - October
Closest Airport:
Ely Airport (ELY); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Caves
Forests
Lakes/Rivers
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Base Town:
Ely, NV; Baker, NV
Closest Airport:
Ely Airport (ELY); Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Active
Great Sand Dunes National Park
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The 30 square miles of landlocked dune fields are an impressive sight. Aside from the dunes there are eight different life zones to explore, ranging from salty wetlands to alpine peaks.
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Base Town:
Alamosa, CO
Closest Airport:
San Luis Valley International Airport (ALS); Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
San Luis Valley International Airport (ALS); Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
Desert
Forests
Mountains
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Base Town:
Alamosa, CO
Closest Airport:
San Luis Valley International Airport (ALS); Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
Great Smoky Mtns. National Park
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The Great Smoky Mountains is one of the great wild areas of the eastern United States, with many of the region's tallest mountains. Within the park you'll find excellent hiking, fishing, and lookouts to marvel at the scenery.
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Base Town:
Knoxville, TN; Asheville, NC; Gatlinburg, TN
Closest Airport:
McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS); Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
When to Go:
April - November
Closest Airport:
McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS); Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Activity Level:
Easy
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Day Trip
Family
Fishing
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Leaf-Peeping
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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Base Town:
Knoxville, TN; Asheville, NC; Gatlinburg, TN
Closest Airport:
McGhee-Tyson Airport (TYS); Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
When to Go:
April - November
Activity Level:
Easy
Haleakala National Park
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Established in 1916, Haleakala National Park covers an astonishing 33,222 acres, with the Haleakala Crater as its centerpiece. There's tremendous hiking, otherworldly landscapes, and spots to view gorgeous sunrises.
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Base Town:
Lahaina, HI; Wailea, HI
Closest Airport:
Kahului Airport (OGG)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Kahului Airport (OGG)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Climbing
Day Trip
Family
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Volcanoes
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Base Town:
Lahaina, HI; Wailea, HI
Closest Airport:
Kahului Airport (OGG)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Active
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Vicinity
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Exploring the surface of the world's most active volcano—from the moonscape craters at the summit to the red-hot lava flows on the coast to the kipuka, pockets of vegetation left untouched—is the ultimate ecotour.
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Base Town:
Hilo, HI; Volcano Village, HI
Closest Airport:
Hilo International Airport (ITO); Kona International Airport (KOA)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Hilo International Airport (ITO); Kona International Airport (KOA)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Biking
Day Trip
Family
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Volcanoes
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Base Town:
Hilo, HI; Volcano Village, HI
Closest Airport:
Hilo International Airport (ITO); Kona International Airport (KOA)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Active
Jasper National Park
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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:
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Family
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Swimming
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
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
Activity Level:
Active
Joshua Tree National Park
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Large stands of Joshua trees gave the park its name, but it’s also a great spot for rock climbing. Brilliant wildflower displays and starry nights add to the draw.
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Base Town:
Palm Springs, CA; Joshua Tree, CA; Twentynine Palms, CA
Closest Airport:
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
When to Go:
January - May; September - December
Closest Airport:
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Day Trip
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Desert
Mountains
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Base Town:
Palm Springs, CA; Joshua Tree, CA; Twentynine Palms, CA
Closest Airport:
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
When to Go:
January - May; September - December
Activity Level:
Active
Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Lassen Peak, a dormant plug dome volcano that last erupted in 1915, and every other type of known volcano (shield, cinder cone, and composite) are here, as well as roiling mud pots and hissing steam vents.
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Base Town:
Red Bluff, CA; Redding, CA
Closest Airport:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
When to Go:
June - October
Closest Airport:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Winter Sports
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
Volcanoes
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Base Town:
Red Bluff, CA; Redding, CA
Closest Airport:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
When to Go:
June - October
Activity Level:
Active
Mesa Verde National Park
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Located in the Four Corners region—the junction of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona—this park houses an amazing collection of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings, some carved directly into cliff faces, and ancient artifacts.
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Base Town:
Cortez, CO; Dolores, CO; Durango, CO
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Bird-Watching
Family
Hiking
History
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
Canyons
Desert
Mountains
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Base Town:
Cortez, CO; Dolores, CO; Durango, CO
Closest Airport:
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO); Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Mount Rainier National Park
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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:
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Day Trip
Family
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Forests
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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Base Town:
Ashford, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
North Cascades National Park
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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:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Day Trip
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Canyons
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
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Base Town:
Newhalem, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Active
Olympic National Park
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Centered on Mt. Olympus and framed on three sides by water, this park is known for its temperate rain forests, rugged coastal expanses, Sol Duc hot springs, and hiking (or skiing) at Hurricane Ridge.
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Base Town:
Port Angeles, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Beach
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Day Trip
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Coastal
Forests
Lakes/Rivers
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Base Town:
Port Angeles, WA
Closest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
Petrified Forest National Park
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This park is known for fallen and fossilized trees, which look like they are made of colorful stone.
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Base Town:
Holbrook, AZ
Closest Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
When to Go:
March - November
Closest Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Bird-Watching
Geological Formations
Hiking
History
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Canyons
Desert
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Base Town:
Holbrook, AZ
Closest Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
When to Go:
March - November
Activity Level:
Moderate
Redwood National Park
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Redwood is home to the world’s tallest trees: giant coast redwoods, which grow to more than 300 feet tall.
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Base Town:
Crescent City, CA; Klamath, CA; Trinidad, CA
Closest Airport:
Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)
Activity Level:
Easy
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Scenic Drives
Wildlife
Coastal
Forests
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Base Town:
Crescent City, CA; Klamath, CA; Trinidad, CA
Closest Airport:
Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Easy
Rocky Mountain National Park
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Alpine lakes, mountain peaks, and wildlife such as elk and bighorn sheep draw visitors to the park. There are also 355 miles of trails leading to meadows filled with wildflowers and crystal lakes and 14,259-foot Long's Peak to summit.
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Base Town:
Estes Park, CO; Grand Lake, CO
Closest Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Day Trip
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Forests
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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Base Town:
Estes Park, CO; Grand Lake, CO
Closest Airport:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Active
Saguaro National Park
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The park takes its name from the towering saguaro cactus, the largest of its kind in the United States. The park is split into two districts, each about 30 miles apart; the better collection of cacti is found in the west district.
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Base Town:
Tucson, AZ
Closest Airport:
Tuscon International Airport (TUS)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Tuscon International Airport (TUS)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Archaeological Sites
Biking
Bird-Watching
Day Trip
Family
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Desert
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Base Town:
Tucson, AZ
Closest Airport:
Tuscon International Airport (TUS)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Moderate
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
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Sequoias are the big trees here, which have monstrously thick trunks and branches. The Generals Highway, which connects the two parks, features many of these natural marvels. The Kings Canyon Scenic Byway offers views into a canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon.
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Base Town:
Three Rivers, CA; Visalia, CA; Fresno, CA
Closest Airport:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Leaf-Peeping
Scenic Drives
Swimming
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Forests
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Base Town:
Three Rivers, CA; Visalia, CA; Fresno, CA
Closest Airport:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Shenandoah National Park
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From the open vistas and forest-hemmed stretches of Skyline Drive to the beautiful terrain on the park's 500 miles of trails, Shenandoah National Park is stunning.
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Base Town:
Charlottesville, VA
Closest Airport:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO); Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
When to Go:
April - October
Closest Airport:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO); Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Day Trip
Family
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Leaf-Peeping
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Caves
Forests
Mountains
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Base Town:
Charlottesville, VA
Closest Airport:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO); Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
When to Go:
April - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Theodore Roosevelt is known for chunks of badlands on the Little Missouri River and the 26th president’s beloved Elkhorn Ranch. This is one of the most isolated parks in the country.
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Base Town:
Medora, ND; Dickinson, ND
Closest Airport:
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
When to Go:
May - October
Closest Airport:
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Fishing
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Wildlife
Canyons
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Base Town:
Medora, ND; Dickinson, ND
Closest Airport:
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Moderate
Waterton Lakes National Park
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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:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Boating
Climbing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Swimming
Wildlife
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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Base Town:
Cardston, Canada
Closest Airport:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
When to Go:
May - October
Activity Level:
Active
Wind Cave National Park
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One of the largest caves in the world, with beautiful cave formations including boxwork (3-D calcite honeycomb patterns on cave walls and ceilings), Wind Cave is the place to go spelunking.
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Base Town:
Hot Springs, SD; Rapid City, SD
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
When to Go:
May - September
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Bird-Watching
Geological Formations
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Wildlife
Caves
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Base Town:
Hot Springs, SD; Rapid City, SD
Closest Airport:
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
When to Go:
May - September
Activity Level:
Active
Yellowstone National Park
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Best known for Old Faithful, the world's most famous geyser, flowing hot springs, and mudspots, Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the world. Spotting the abundant wildlife, like bison, elk, moose, and bears, is the other main draw.
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Base Town:
Cody, WY; Jackson, WY; West Yellowstone, MT
Closest Airport:
Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA); Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
When to Go:
January - December
Closest Airport:
Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA); Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Activity Level:
Active
Park Highlights:
Boating
Family
Fishing
Geological Formations
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Geysers
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
Volcanoes
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Base Town:
Cody, WY; Jackson, WY; West Yellowstone, MT
Closest Airport:
Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA); Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
When to Go:
January - December
Activity Level:
Active
Yosemite National Park
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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:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Family
Hiking
History
Horseback Riding
Rafting
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Swimming
Waterfalls
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Forests
Glaciers
Lakes/Rivers
Mountains
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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
Activity Level:
Moderate
Zion National Park
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Sheer 2,000-foot cliffs and river-carved canyons are what Zion is all about, and hiking the Narrows and the Subway are on many an adventurer’s bucket-list. Zion is right next to hospitable Springdale, which is full of amenities and charm.
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Base Town:
Springdale, UT; St. George, UT
Closest Airport:
Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU); UT McCarran International Airport (LAS)
When to Go:
March - November
Closest Airport:
Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU); UT McCarran International Airport (LAS)
Activity Level:
Moderate
Park Highlights:
Biking
Bird-Watching
Climbing
Family
Geological Formations
Hiking
Scenic Drives
Stunning Vistas
Swimming
Waterfalls
Wildlife
Winter Sports
Canyons
Lakes/Rivers
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Base Town:
Springdale, UT; St. George, UT
Closest Airport:
Saint George Municipal Airport (SGU); UT McCarran International Airport (LAS)
When to Go:
March - November
Activity Level:
Moderate
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