Named California's best state beach in 2025, this SoCal state park is an ideal escape if you're looking to camp, explore tide pools, and have fun on the water.
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This recreation area on the Oregon coast has off-roading terrain for all skill levels, along with three campsites and access to state parks and an estuary.
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America's national parks are full of amazing hikes, but one in particular offers plenty of incredible views without an incredible challenge.
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This cross-country hiking trail takes travelers through 15 states and over 300 communities, passing historical sites and national parks along the way.
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Follow in the footsteps of a 19th-century explorer while spotting flora and fauna on the 22-mile off-roading trail in this western national park.
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Spot wildlife, hike trails lined with colorful flowers, and camp under pitch-black skies ideal for stargazing in this desert escape in California.
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According to a study, this country beats the rest when it comes to camping, with nearly 700 national parks and countless campsites near one-of-a-kind landmarks.
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With more than 1,100 miles of trails, including some winter paths, this national park has the most miles of hiking routes of any national park in the country.
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Camp, hike, spot colorful wildflowers, and take in the stunning, starry night skies at this uncrowded canyon park in south-central California.
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If you ever dreamed of living inside a national park, like one couple in Montana's Glacier National Park, there's a loophole that might make it possible.
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When driving to Yellowstone National Park, consider taking this seasonal route through mountains and national forests to see wildlife and stunning scenery.
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Less than two hours north of NYC is a cozy, riverside village with a charming main street, preserved architecture and historical sites, and nature escapes.
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With a population of just a few hundred residents, this small town in New York's Finger Lakes region boasts a calm atmosphere ideal for a relaxing trip.
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This coastal park offers the only California beach where vehicles can legally be driven on the sand, along with primitive camping and wildlife sightings.
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This U.S. summer destination boasts 130 miles of coastline and plenty of distinct towns and villages, with museums, bioluminescent beaches, and free activities.
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California's governor has proposed three new state parks in the Central Valley region, offering riverside trails, Dust Bowl history, and wildlife habitats.
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Not far from the Hamptons lies another, less-crowded coastal destination ideal for quiet escapes with charming seaside towns and local beaches.
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Tucked into woodlands in the South is a national park with fascinating underground trails, along with camping, boating, and other activities above ground.
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Within an hour's drive of Yosemite is a small community bursting with gold rush history and outdoor adventures, from rafting to skydiving and cycling.
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Discover one of the country's top disc golf courses, along with cozy campsites and plenty of wildlife, in this state park near Portland, Oregon.
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Arizona may not usually be associated with beaches, but this local town boasts sandy shores along its crystal-clear river and spots for water sports.
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Spanning over 500 acres at the convergence of two ecological zones, Tennessee's newest archeological park sits atop a fascinating underground cave.
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You might be surprised to discover how many unique ways there are to experience the Grand Canyon, from train rides to relaxing floats on the Colorado River.
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This landscape of 40-foot white sand dunes in New Mexico's Chihuahuan Desert is "like no place else on Earth," and its story dates back to the last Ice Age.
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Home to the greatest concentration of natural arches in the world, this stunning national park takes visitors through a labyrinth of sandstone formations.
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This scenic waterfall holds mysteries that continue to puzzle visitors to this day, and it's set among ancient geological wonders that you simply have to see.
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New research has found that the characteristics of the "supervolcano" at Yellowstone National Park are much different than previously thought.
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