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These 11 Florida State Parks Rival Any National Park Without The Insane Crowds

Looking for Florida state parks that match national parks for beauty? These 11 state parks offer spectacular scenery and way fewer people! 1. Myakka River State Park (Sarasota) Wa ...
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These 6 Illinois State Parks Rival Any National Park Without The Insane Crowds

Looking for state parks in Illinois that match national parks for beauty? These 6 state parks offer incredible scenery and ...
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This National Park Has the Longest-known Cave System in the World—With Over 400 Miles of Passages and a Frozen Waterfall

Here's how to plan a visit to Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, which is home to over 400 miles of underground passages, plus rivers and hiking trails.
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The Cool, Shaded Bay Area Hikes That Are Perfect for a Heat Wave

A heat wave is set to slam the Bay Area starting this weekend — but look, not all outdoorsy folk rejoice at the high temperatures. Whether you moved here for the promise of fog, adore our cool summers ...