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Park of the Week: Everglades National Park

The Everglades National Park is the biggest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, and the third largest of national parks in the…

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The 7 Best Bargains in U.S. National Parks

Free entertainment, unlimited visits with one ticket, 24/7 hours and four more great reasons why U.S. parks are a budget traveler's dream.

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Arizona in Technicolor: National Parks Beyond the Grand Canyon

The Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks offer visually stunning landscapes and an opportunity to explore some of the most impressive geological sites in the…

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Park of the Week: Devils Tower National Monument

An icon of the American West, Devils Tower is a treat for the eyes, a challenge for climbers, and impressive enough to make the aliens choose it for an airport in 'Close Encounters of…

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Breaking the Ice: How to Board Arctic Expedition Ships

While some people's idea of the perfect summer vacation involves a bikini, a hotel suite steps from the sand, a cocktail and a beach lounge, for others a thermal parka, polar fleece…

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Conrad Anker's Top 5 U.S. National Park and Forest Hikes

World-renowned alpinist Conrad Anker is an ambassador for a new campaign that's encouraging travelers to forgo fuel-guzzling and high-cost vacations and visit instead a National Park…

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Exploring Maine's Northern Forests and Rivers

Quiet upon first glance, Maine's north woods are year-round play land for visitors entranced by snowmobiling, ATV excursions, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor pursuits.

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Park of the Week: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Why you'll get a kick out of sulfuric acid, tens of thousands of bats, and hundreds of deep, dark places.

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The Grand Circle of Utah's National Parks

Whether you choose to visit just one of Utah's finest parks or try to take them all on in one trip, you're certain to experience some of the U.S.'s most stunning and rugged landscapes.

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The Best National Parks for a Family Vacation

Fourteen beautiful settings -- fit for the entire family -- that provide wonderful opportunities for exploration, communication, and no distractions.

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Park of the Week: Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas Park in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the smallest U.S. national parks and, unless you hop a boat or a plane, impossible to get to. But the snorkeling, camping, and setting…

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The 4 Best Museums in U.S. National Parks

Sometimes it's necessary to step inside to get a better perspective on the great outdoors. Here are four top museums and visitor centers at parks in the American West.

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Park of the Week: North Cascades National Park

The lack of roads, the weather and the rugged terrain conspire to keep crowds away from the Cascades' hundreds of waterfalls, glaciers, and archaeological sites.

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Pauline Frommer's Top Budget Destinations for Summer 2008

Despite the record high prices, there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas,…

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Going Inland: What to Expect on Alaskan Cruisetours

To reach travelers who want to spend more time in Alaska, cruise lines offer tours that combine a cruise with a multi-day land experience. With the season in full bloom, it's a good…

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Park of the Week: Biscayne's Easy Escapes

Just a few miles from downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park is one of America's most accessible playgrounds, a place where you can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife, and explore a…

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Group Tour Options to National Parks this Summer and Fall

Although you may have been inclined to travel to U.S. National Parks independently in the past, the price of gas this summer may have you rethinking the prospect of hitting the road on…

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Spring and Summer Adventures at Denali, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks

Spring is definitely now in full swing: the snow and ice have melted away, grizzly bears come out of their winter hibernation, and the 2008 visitors season has begun at parks across…

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10 Wonderful Day Trips from San Francisco

San Francisco is an amazing city, but if you've traveled all the way out here, you might as well take in more of gorgeous Northern California.

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Exploring Grand Junction, Colorado's Parks and Monuments

Vineyards and orchards dot the valley floor east of the city, alongside the Colorado River. And if you drive two hours north from Grand Junction, you end up at Dinosaur National…

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Focus on Mount Rainier National Park

The mountain is the single most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, with about 75 glaciers, endangered like others throughout the world by global warming.

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In the Pink: Washington D.C.'s Cherry Blossom Fever

The nations' capital is awash in a sea of white, pale pink, and people. Although the Cherry Blossom Festival ends on April 13, you'll still be able to experience the city in bloom for…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

You are in the bargaining seat in 2008. Refuse to accept rack rates, check the internet rates and then get on the phone and bargain, bargain, bargain.

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Park of the Week: Finding Refuge in Zion

Zion National Park is that kind of gorgeous natural wonder that brings awe to nearly everyone seeing it, and a sense of spirituality to many.

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5 Excellent Reasons to Take the Family to a National Park

From wild animals to stunning views, a cheat sheet of superlatives that will help you chart your path through our grandest national parks.