Peekaboo Loop Trail, Hiking Trails in Bryce Canyon National Park
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18 Best National Parks to Visit in March

ByBram Reusen

After the relatively quiet winter months, March is the first month of the year where visitation visibly starts to rise across the National Park System. Some parks are at their busiest this time of year, while others are still much less crowded than in the busy summer season. Most parks, though, have significantly higher visitation…

Mahogany Hammock boardwalk, Everglades National Park, Florida
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13 Best National Parks to Visit in February

ByBram Reusen

Well within the heart of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, February is typically a pretty quiet month in America’s national parks. In fact, only January tends to be even less crowded, with December a close third. Many parks are covered by a thick layer of snow in February, while others are chilly, if not downright…

National Parks Dedicated to African American History
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19 National Parks Dedicated to African American History

ByBram Reusen

There are dozens of National Park Service sites dedicated to African American history and culture. They commemorate Black American education and innovation, as well as the era of slavery and civil rights movement, music, and prominent and influential Black Americans, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Blue Hen Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
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10 Must-Visit National Parks Near Chicago

ByBram Reusen

Set on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago has no lack of natural areas and parks, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. From wind surfing, SUPing and kayaking to sunbathing, hiking and cycling, there’s plenty to do in the Windy City. Additionally, there are also numerous national parks, monuments and other…

Washington Monument in Washington, D.C - Top U.S. Presidential National Parks
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33 Fascinating Presidential National Parks: Birthplaces, Homes, Monuments & Memorials

ByBram Reusen

There’s always been a close historical link between America’s presidents and its national parks, from the creation of Yellowstone National Park to the Antiquities Act and many national park sites related to the presidents themselves. There are over 30 presidential national parks, dedicated to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, both Roosevelts, JFK, Eisenhower and more.

Best National Parks Along Route 66, USA
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10 Amazing National Parks Along Route 66

ByBram Reusen

In its heyday, Historic Route 66 was the most popular road to the west, both for traveling families and migrants, and it still is to some extent. “America’s Main Street”, as it’s often called, still brings road trippers to many of the best national parks in the Midwest, Southwest and California.

Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia
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15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA

ByBram Reusen

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.