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Crater Lake National Park was established in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon in 1902. This park stretches over 183,000 acres of evergreen forest, mountains, streams, and a magnificent lake. The Crater Lake area was formed over 7,700 years ago…

Pinnacles National Park was formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that took place nearly 23 million years ago. What was left after these explosions is the remarkable landscape that now makes up the park. This park is filled with immense monoliths,…

Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about a beach vacation, but that’s a mistake. This southern state is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. However, it can…

Death Valley National Park stretches across both California and Nevada. This national park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. It’s also the largest national park in the lower 48 states and contains nearly 1,000…

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shared by Tennessee and North Carolina and sprawls over half a million acres of lush green forests, trickling streams, majestic mountains, and vast valleys. This park brings in over 14 million visitors each year…

The Caribbean is a tropical paradise in the Atlantic Ocean. With 700 islands, it’s a beach haven for people on the hunt for sand, sun, and beautiful water. There are 13 sovereign states and numerous other territories, each of which…

Badlands National Park is located in South Dakota, 75 miles east of Rapid City. This area of the U.S. was entirely formed by erosion and is called the Badlands because these were and are bad lands to travel over. This…

New Jersey is one of the most popular places for New Englanders to go if they want to have a beach getaway. Despite being one of the smallest states in the country, New Jersey has numerous lakes and hundreds of…

Everglades National Park stretches across 1.5 million acres of South Florida across 3 counties: Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Collier. Visiting Everglades National Park allows visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna of different ecosystems, including freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, pinelands,…

With Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket all within Massachusetts borders, it’s not surprising it’s one of the most picturesque beach locations in the country. However, those aren’t the only beaches in the state. Most people overlook that there are…

Grand Canyon National Park stretches over 1,904 square miles and includes the Colorado River, the Colorado Plateau, and the ancestral homelands of 11 different tribes. The park’s namesake Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable examples of natural erosion…

Though Virginia might not be the first place most people think about when it comes to U.S. beaches, this coastal state has some of the best beaches in the country. It’s not hard to see why when you consider the…

Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. This incredible national park is home to an abundance of historical sites, overlooks, mountain views, and waterfalls. Each year nearly 1.5 million visitors come to experience the…

Portugal has quietly become one of the best places in Europe to visit on a beach vacation. From going on walks on the sand to professional surfing, Portugal’s coast can offer you whatever beach vacation you might be looking for….

White Sands National Park is located in south-central New Mexico. The park is found at the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert and rises from the Tularosa Basin. This national park is the largest gypsum dune field in the world….

There are many reasons to visit Georgia. It’s known for its Atlanta music scene, peaches, and history. People can sometimes overlook the fact that some of the best beaches in the U.S. are in this southern state. But with 110…

Redwood National and State Parks are located in the northernmost coastal region of California. This incredible park was established in 1968 and is home to magnificent redwood trees that can live up to 2,000 years and grow to over 300…

Michigan may be in the middle of the U.S., but it’s known for having some of the best beaches in the country, largely thanks to the more than 3,200 miles of coastline the state boasts. It’s almost completely surrounded by…

Olympic National Park is found in the northwest corner of Washington nestled between the sand and mountains. Mount Olympus dominates this area, which is where the park got its name. This unique park is composed of 3 diverse ecosystems, including…

Every year, tens of thousands of visitors flock to the island paradise of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands. Known as the “Garden Island,” it’s full of lush greenery and gorgeous tropical flowers. This island appeals to nature lovers and beach…

Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park, is located in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, just under 100 miles from Calgary. This spectacular park stretches over 2,564 square miles of mountains, ice fields, striking lakes, scenic valleys, rivers, forests, and meadows. Each…