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9 Best Hikes in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Although Crater Lake National Park is not renowned for its epic backpacking opportunities, there are some pretty amazing day hikes you can do in the park. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous climb to a mountain viewpoint or an easy stroll along the Crater Lake rim—or even a gorgeous waterfall!—there’s a surprisingly variety in your Crater Lake hiking options.

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Cedar Plank Salmon With Roasted Potato Salad Recipe (North Cascades National Park)

Cedar plank grilled salmon recipe inspired by: North Cascades National Park, Washington (alternatively: Olympic National Park) Cedar plank grilled salmon is arguably the greatest culinary tradition of the Pacific Northwest. …

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Hickory Smoked Pulled Turkey With Coleslaw Recipe (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

Hickory smoked pulled turkey recipe inspired by: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia) One of my favorite grilling recipes inspired by the …

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15 Best Day Hikes in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

More than 500 miles of hiking trails zigzag and crisscross their way over the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. From easy strolls to strenuous mountain ascents, the variety in day hikes in Shenandoah National Park allows pretty much every visitor to experience the great outdoors.

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Most Dog-Friendly National Parks in the U.S.

More often than not in America’s national parks, your dog is only allowed in campgrounds, on and near paved roads, and/or in some accommodations. Only in developed areas, in other words. Some parks, however, also welcome dogs on hiking trails. Here are the most dog-friendly national parks of them all.

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