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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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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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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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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.

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Park of the Week: Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park

The glaciers have been melting in the park since long before anyone thought of global warning, but don't fret, there's still time to see them (at least until 2030).

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Family Fun Adventures at Yellowstone National Park

Load up the station wagon -- your next family vacation is just around the corner and a trip to a national park is the perfect way to bring the entire clan together for an outdoor…

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Wild on Australia: Get Up Close with Native Animals

You could see the country's wildlife in a zoo, but there's nothing better than seeing the animals in their own habitat.

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If the Shoe Fits, Wear it: Snowshoeing From $6.50 a Day

From lodges with free snowshoes to touring companies that offer guided trips, we've found five ways for you to keep your head above the powder.

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Park of the Week: Grand Canyon National Park

The park is almost uniquely accessible, meaning you can visit the South Rim 24/7 on 365 days of the year, and the lodging, restaurants and camping facilities are available year round.

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Taking the Long Road: Exploring Alaska's Scenic Highways

In Alaska you're unlikely to encounter tail-gaters, rush-hour traffic, or drivers gunning it down the fast lane. And with only six major highways in 600,000 square miles, it takes some…

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Stop Over, Strip Down, and Rest Your Weary Bones in Reykjavik

Icelandair combines low fares to Europe with the opportunity to spend time in country where hot-tubbing is a way of life.

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Park of the Week: Haleakala National Park

For outdoor enthusiasts, 'Maui High' means hiking on Haleakala, the Hawaiian island's highest point above sea level and home to more endangered species than any other national park.

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How to Do the Denali Shuttle Bus Safari

The Alaskan park's bus service is an inexpensive wildlife safari and an easy way to get to open country for off-trail wilderness hiking -- with transportation always close at hand.

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Falkland Islands: Exploring Nature's Best in the Remote South Atlantic

These 778 small islands are usually thought of in context of an ill-advised UK-Argentine conflict. But this quiet, remote and pristine archipelago should be on the map of all bird…