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The top five U.S. national parks are the most popular in the National Park System for good reason. Each of park offers signature landscapes as well as diverse wildlife.

Unique ground up approach has meant local citizens benefit from presence of Band-e-Amir National Park's natural beauty and aid efforts to make it a World Heritage site.

Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration.

Hearst Castle in San Simeon is a grand palace on the San Luis Obispo Coast. The estate has been offering tours as part of the California State Park System for 50 years.

Garfield Park and Lincoln Park Conservatories are sister properties that feature changing flower shows throughout the year for a family friendly day among exotic plants.

The Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin was formed by the ancient glacier that once covered North America. The 1,200 miles of wilderness is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts.

The eleventh of 21 missions established by Padre Junipero Serra in what now is the U.S.A. provides an authentic look into the history of early day California.

Crystal-clear water makes for great swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Campground is nestled in shady hammock near the spring and the famous Suwannee River.

Parks are public lands that may have restrictions about where dogs can be walked and exercised. Check park policies for safety of the wildlife, people and pets.

A ski resort, a buffalo herd, mountaintop lakes and a natural amphitheatre set among towering red rock cliffs make the city of Denver's park system unique in the world.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has wide boulevard gardens throughout its public streets. Gardeners will be inspired by the free garden plantings easily seen in this Midwest city.

This summer vacation, study America's National Parks with Trefoni Michael Rizzi's award winning book, Teddy's Travels. With Tedrick De Bear, the world is a classroom!

This annual volunteer event is the nation's largest single day effort to enhance and improve public lands enjoyed my outdoor enthusiasts each year.

Caladesi has been voted a top American beach two years in a row. It is a beautiful Gulf beach and makes a great getaway for a day.

Oregon's largest state park has over 9,000 acres of forest and meadows, and a canyon full of waterfalls. A moderate hike of less than 7 miles leads to ten of them.

Certified Local Governments take the process of historic preservation down to the local level. CLGs look after history at the town and county level.

California's state funding crisis has inspired a wealth of creative programs, including an initiative to use motor vehicle registration to generate financial donations.

Stressing over the hazards of hiking alone deters many urban women from enjoying a solo hike, but high and low tech safety precautions give women hikers confidence.

Looking for an excellent place to snorkel and dive in Belize? Look no further than the Half Moon Caye Natural Monument, located 50 miles southeast of Belize City.

Suriname is one of the least known countries on the continent, but there's more than coconuts to this former Dutch Colony.

An introduction to the Akron area Fall Hiking Spree, where hikers enjoy the beautiful scenery of Northeast Ohio and receive awards.

Despite the high cost of living in southern California, campgrounds on the beaches of Orange County offer attractive choices for affordable holidays on the Pacific Coast.

Capped by the massive Harding Ice Field, Kenai Fjords' status as a national park is defined by the concentration of deep fjords and hanging and tidewater glaciers.

Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.

This gulf coast state park offers visitors a chance to see a rare ecosystem that occurs in only two places in the world while enjoying a stunning Northwest Florida beach.

Malaysian Borneo is off Southeast Asia's beaten tourist track, but it has much to offer the adventurous traveler, including a two-day tropical trek up Mount Kinabalu.

For the disabled, there is always a free USA national park pass available.

The United States federal government designates a variety of historic landmarks including National Historic Landmarks and National Register of Historic Places listings.

An introduction to The Buckeye Trail, a hiking trail that traverses the entire state of Ohio.

One of the lesser-known combat theaters of the American Civil War, the Battle of Olustee stands as the largest battle of the war that took place in Florida.

The winter can be a time for hikers and backpackers to prepare for when the snow melts on the trails.

Membership in an outdoor non-profit or making donation in someone's name makes a great gift and helps others as well.

During its first years as a National Park, Yellowstone was on the path of the Nez Perce as they fled the United States Army.

Minneapolis is a major American city located in Minnesota on the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

Buck Island near St. Croix US Virgin Islands offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving on a protected coral reef in one of the few underwater national monuments.

Buffalo is home to some of the most well preserved churches on the Underground Railway and boasts great architecture from American great, Frank Lloyd Wright.

Don't be fooled by the name - Cold Lake Provincial Park is a hot RV spot bordering one of Alberta's largest and deepest lakes, a few hours' drive NE of Edmonton, Canada.

There are many sights to see while driving Route 1 through Big Sur, California. This article offers tips on the best, must-see attractions between Cambria and Carmel, CA.

Although one of the most beautiful places in the world, Yellowstone has a violent geologic record. New activity recorded by seismographs has the attention of geologists.

North Vancouver is at the doorstep of British Columbia's most spectacular playground, with telemark skiing, backcountry hiking and awe-inspiring scenery right nearby.

As the economy worsens, Americans look for more economical ways of spending time with their families. Since the turn of the century families have enjoyed state parks.

Instead of battling the crowds in Orlando, make fun family memories in Jacksonville or Daytona Beach (which is not just for college-age spring breakers anymore).

Anacortes, on Washington's Fidalgo Island, offers affordable family day trips spring, summer or fall. Kayaking, hiking, biking and beachcombing are all accessible by car.

Latest edition of Lonely Planet guidebook to the Grand Canyon National Park also covers Kids & Pets, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Sedona, Route 66 and Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Educational learning group (formerly Elderhostel) offers guided intergenerational family outdoor visits to Grand Canyon, Yellowstone,Tetons, Utah, Alaska and other parks.

States, counties, cities and organizations all erect historical markers and designate landmarks. Exploring them leads to a greater understanding of local history.

Hearst Castle entertained the rich and famous of the golden era of Hollywood. Today the palace is part of the California Park District, open for tours to the public.

Hikes across the Badlands of New Mexico's El Malpais Monument traverse volcanic lava fields, pass ancient petroglyphs and meander above sandstone cliffs for scenic views.

Tips on where to go, what to see, and what to do, to enjoy Montana's Glacier National Park to the fullest.

Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.