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5 Best National Parks to See Orcas (Killer Whales)

One of the most iconic marine animals in the world, orcas (or killer whales) live in every ocean on the planet. In the United States, they’re a common sight along the West Coast, especially in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Check out these top national parks to see orcas in the wild.

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You Can See Mountain Goats in Their Native Habitat in These 5 U.S. National Parks

Their range extending from the north Rocky Mountains to the Cascade Range and into southeastern Alaska, mountain goats are an iconic species in the national park system. You can see them in their native habitat in these national parks.

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6 Best National Parks to See Wolves in the USA

Wolves have always been a source of both fascination and fear among people. Once revered and respected… then hated and hunted… now both, wolves are a symbol of wildness arguably unlike any other animal in the world. In America, you can see gray wolves in the wild in these amazing national parks.

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13 Best National Parks for Winter Wonderlands

It may be the season when trees go dormant, bears hibernate and people cozy up near fireplaces, but winter also provides some amazing outdoor fun. If you’re up for a snowy adventure, America’s national parks offer everything from winter wonderlands and wildlife viewing to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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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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11 American State Parks That Beat Some of the National Parks

Although it’s the national parks that get all the spotlight, it’s often the state parks where families, friends and couples go for weekend outings. Whether it’s for a Saturday hike, a Sunday picnic or an overnight camping trip, the state parks in America might just be more closely interwoven with people’s everyday life than their national cousins.

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9 Awesome Gateway Towns for National Park Adventures

They embody everything that’s great about nature in America, but national parks aren’t necessarily impossibly remote or difficult to get around in. Often, it’s the contrary, in fact. Although they are the epitome of natural beauty and wildness, most of them are surprisingly accessible.

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