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Discover
U.S. National Parks
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America’s Best Idea
“There is a love of wild nature in everybody.” (John Muir)
From Denali to the Everglades, America’s 59 National Parks preserve the nation’s most breathtaking areas: the mountains, valleys, and wide open spaces that best encapsulate the nation’s spirit of freedom. They’ve been called America’s best idea — and for good reason. These natural playgrounds have been set aside for us to explore, so why not take advantage of the adventures waiting in our own backyard?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1505523025879{padding-top: 13px !important;padding-bottom: 24px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1509429491148{padding-top: 13px !important;}”]
Visit the Parks
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They are
More Than Just Parks
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Stories from the Parks
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From the Blog
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Want to see more?
Documenting all 59 Parks
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Learn More
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Fast Facts
- First national park: Yellowstone
- Newest national park: Pinnacles
- Largest national park: Gates of the Arctic
- Smallest national park: Hot Springs
- State with the most national parks: California (nine)
- Most-visited national park: Great Smoky Mountains
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Plan Your Yellowstone Photos
What to Photograph in Yellowstone
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Press Play
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Photo Inspiration
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Want More?
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