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My Favorite Short Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Wiping the sweat off your forehead, you try to catch your breath as you gaze across a landscape dominated by red rocks and sandstone hills. Towering rock pillars and enormous domes fill the view, interspersed by wide valleys and, here and there, a hardy desert bush. Your chest still heaving up and down after a short but steep climb to the overlook, you sit down and take a well-deserved sip from your water bottle.

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Best USA National Parks for Bird Watching

Although often underrated and overlooked, birds are actually the most visible animals around. In national parks, too, they’re the easiest animals to spot. This is why I recommend making bird watching in national parks a priority. It’s not only about bears, moose and whales. Birds are fascinating to watch as well.

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Painted Desert Camping Guide: Backpacking in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

One of my favorite ever camping experiences was in the Painted Desert in Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park. It was neither a particularly difficult hike nor was it extremely remote, yet the amazing solitude and absolutely beautiful landscape took things to the next level.

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15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA

More than 80% of Americans currently live in an urban area. Whether it’s a small town or huge metropolis, people gravitate more and more toward population clusters. This, combined with the increasing popularity of nature getaways and outdoor activities, makes the creation and upkeep of urban national parks even more important.

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See Bears, Moose, Whales & Eagles in These 5 Awesome Alaska Parks

No visit to “The Last Frontier” is complete without a wildlife watching tour of some kind. The epic, world-class wildlife watching in Alaska is what makes the state such a great and popular destination. Seeing iconic animals such as bears, moose, whales, bald eagles and sea lions in their natural habitat will be a huge highlight of your trip.

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9 Best U.S. National Parks for Snowshoeing Adventures

December’s well on its way and winter’s right around the corner. As temperatures drop across America and the days grow ever shorter, nature’s most challenging season draws out winter sports enthusiasts, who relish the opportunity to once again hit the slopes, trails and lakes.

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What To Do When Encountering a Grizzly Bear While Hiking

As exciting as a grizzly bear encounter or sighting in the wild may be, it can also be scary. When outdoors, always keep in mind that we share our state, provincial and national parks with other creatures. So, if you’re headed into bear territory, you should know what to do when encountering a grizzly bear while hiking.

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