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10 Best Places to Be Outside in and Around San Francisco

It's no coincidence that Northern California has a high concentration of outdoorsy types. Many of them are drawn to living there because of the region's stupendous -- and usually…

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Park of the Week: Following the Blue Ridge through Shenandoah

Northern Virginia's park of choice is perfect for hard-core campers and drive-by visitors, with enough space for camping to keep you busy all season and one of the best scenic routes…

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Park of the Week: Sequoia National Park

Part of a trio of adjacent parks that includes Kings Canyon and Yosemite, Sequoia is a force in its own right as home to Mt. Whitney, great hiking trails, and stunning scenery

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11 Great Walks in Sunny San Diego

Take these walks for backdrops of sun-drenched beaches, rugged coastal terrain, and lively urban scenery.

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T'is the Season to Visit U.S. National Parks

If you'd like to spend the holidays surrounded by the beauty of lakes, forests, and rugged mountains, you'll need to book soon.

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Park of the Week: Mammoth Cave National Park

When it comes to America's national parks there are lots of superlatives, and Mammoth Cave in south central Kentucky has several to offer.

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Don't Be Afraid to Get Into the Water: Take the Plunge with Crocs, Sharks, and Rays

If 'fear' is your middle name, then we have a few awesome underwater adventures to whet your appetite.

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Park of the Week: Rocky Mountain National Park

Within over 400 square miles of granite-based wilderness, this park offers 60 mountains over 12,000 feet, 150 clear lakes, 450 miles of mountain streams, and abundant wildlife, all…

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Park of the Week: Point Reyes National Seashore

Just 30 miles northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a mass of forests and seaside splendor that occupies all of a hundred square mile peninsula balanced on the…

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How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park

Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.

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Anniversary Celebration: On Top of Old Smoky for 75 Years

In 2009 Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrating its 75th anniversary and -- luckily for visitors -- the park has never looked better.

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Through the Grape Vines with Zephyr Wine Adventures

How to get behind the grapes and into the fields, with daily hiking, as well as cycling, canoeing, and horseback riding jaunts.

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Park of the Week: Hot Springs National Park

The nation's first protected park area still offers rest and relaxation to weary travelers willing to dip their toes into its healing waters.

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Park of the Week: Grand Teton National Park

More than just a side trip from Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park has a grandeur all its own, and it's a lot easier to see than its big sister immediately to the north.

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Go Deep: 5 Underground Explorations for the Entire Family

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights great family trips, sights, and activities around the world. Here are five underground escapes that mix science,…

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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.