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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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33 Fascinating Presidential National Parks: Birthplaces, Homes, Monuments & Memorials

Bram — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:12:12 +0000

There's always been a close historical link between America's presidents and its national parks, from the creation of Yellowstone National Park to the Antiquities Act and many national park sites related to the presidents themselves. There are over 30 presidential national parks, dedicated to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, both Roosevelts, JFK, Eisenhower and more.

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Top 5 U.S. National Parks With Sand Dunes

Bram — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:51:13 +0000

Of all major attractions found in America's national parks, sand dunes may just be one of the most underrated. Yet, you can explore and enjoy some of the most spectacular sandy landscapes in a handful of national parks, from the Southwest to the Great Lakes and even Alaska.

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Best USA National Parks for Bird Watching

Bram — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:22:37 +0000

Although often underrated and overlooked, birds are actually the most visible animals around. In national parks, too, they're the easiest animals to spot. This is why I recommend making bird watching in national parks a priority. It's not only about bears, moose and whales. Birds are fascinating to watch as well.

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15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA

Bram — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:47:31 +0000

More than 80% of Americans currently live in an urban area. Whether it’s a small town or huge metropolis, people gravitate more and more toward population clusters. This, combined with the increasing popularity of nature getaways and outdoor activities, makes the creation and upkeep of urban national parks even more important.

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