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8 Must-Visit National Parks Near Portland, Oregon

Bram — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:05:00 +0000

Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, on the border of Oregon and Washington, Portland is the ideal starting point for a Pacific Northwest national parks road trip. This outdoorsy, eco-friendly city offers easy access to some of the greatest U.S. national parks.

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3 Extraordinary National Parks (And 1 National Preserve) Near Miami, Florida

Bram — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0000

Florida is unlike the rest of the U.S. in more than one way—that’s not exactly a secret. And that’s also very much true when it comes to national parks. While many of America’s parks protect either mountain scenery or desert landscapes, the three national parks in Florida have everything to do with water...

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7 Closest National Parks to Minneapolis – St. Paul

Bram — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:48:06 +0000

National Park Service sites in the Upper Midwest may be relatively few and far between, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put together a great national parks road trip from one of the region’s major cities. In fact, there are several awesome national parks near Minneapolis – St. Paul, from national monuments and lakeshores to...

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5 Amazing National Parks Near El Paso, Texas

Bram — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:22:36 +0000

Explore Southwestern Deserts in These El Paso National Parks There are many American cities that serve as hubs for national park road trips—Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas are great examples—but one of the most unlikely ones may be El Paso. Located in the far western corner of Texas, where New Mexico, Texas and...

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10 Must-Visit National Parks Near Chicago

Bram — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:14:38 +0000

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...

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Top 7 Closest National Parks to Phoenix, Arizona

Bram — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:57:05 +0000

A major city in southern Arizona, Phoenix is a gateway to the national parks of the Southwest. On a road trip from the Arizona capital, you can visit several of America's most famous parks, including Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree and Saguaro.

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