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10 Coolest Beach Campgrounds in the National Parks

Bram — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:16:33 +0000

Camping is extremely popular among holidaying Americans and what better place to pitch your tent or park your RV than a national park campground? And I’ll do one better: is there a more fun place to camp than a national park campground on the beach? I didn’t think so either! So here’s a list of...

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10 Idyllic Swimming Spots in National Parks

Bram — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:32:30 +0000

America’s national parks are home to numerous scenic swimming spots, whether it’s a lakeshore, ocean beach, riverbank or even hot spring. Few things are more refreshing than jumping into a lake or swimming hole in summer, especially if it’s surrounded by idyllic national park scenery. Spending some time on a national park beach and cooling...

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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Wildlife Watching

Bram — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:40:00 +0000

Even at home, you can see various animals going about their daily lives. Whether you live in a big city or small town, there’s usually a bunch of different birds flying around, while squirrels play in trees and deer forage fields. If, however, you’d like to really focus on the “wild” in wildlife, you should consider visiting these national parks for wildlife watching.

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5 Best National Parks to See Orcas (Killer Whales)

Bram — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:47:44 +0000

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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6 National Park Service Sites Near San Diego, California

Bram — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 01:00:21 +0000

There are half a dozen National Park Service sites within a half day’s drive from San Diego. Three of those are actual national parks. Joshua Tree, Channel Islands and Death Valley are all easily accessible on a road trip from San Diego, while there's also an archipelago, national monument and desert preserve to be explored.

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7 Amazing National Parks Near Los Angeles, California

Bram — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:31:55 +0000

A city famous for its glitz and glamour, celebrities and beach life, Los Angeles is so much more than Hollywood. Few people are aware that just beyond the urban sprawl of L.A., some amazing nature awaits. These seven beautiful national parks offer a fantastic escape from bustling L.A.

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