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Waterfall in the lush forest of Haleakalā National Park

Haleakalā National Park

Haleakala, “House of the Sun” in Hawaiian, is a dormant shield volcano in Maui, Hawaii with one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. Many visitors wake up early to drive to the Haleakala Visitor Center, the best spot to watch what may be the most spectacular sunrise on earth. The park also cares for endangered species, some…

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park encompasses 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park’s 15,000 acres will continually enchant you.  Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious…

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Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park

Explore rugged, isolated islands, far from the sights and sounds of civilization off the coast of Michigan. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists, and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you’ll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a…

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Brown bears catching salmon in a waterfall at Katmai National Park and Preserve

Katmai National Park & Preserve

In southern Alaska, Katmai National Park and Preserve occupies a vast peninsula with wild landscapes spanning tundra, forests, lakes, mountains, and volcanoes. The park is an important habitat for brown bears that are drawn to the abundant salmon in Brooks Falls. Lookout platforms at adjacent Brooks Camp offer a close-up view of the bears. The…

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Waterfall on Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park

Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park is home to Harding Icefield, its outflowing glaciers, and coastal fjords and islands. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords’ main attraction. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined…

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A boat speeding along the mighty Kobuk River in Kobuk Valley National Park

Kobuk Valley National Park

Kobuk Valley National Park, just north of the Arctic Circle, is known for its caribou, the largest herd of wildlife in Alaska, stunning sand dunes, and the mighty Kobuk River. Half a million caribou migrate through the park, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current path for people and…

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