With nearly 400 national parks across the country, most of us are reasonably close to a great place to bask in nature and soak up some history. Why not explore the national parks in your area while the weather is warm? Visit nps.gov and search for parks that capture your interest. Whether you daytrip for a hike and a cookout or venture out for a week of camping, you will be recharging with time spent in nature. Here are a few outstanding parks to get you started:
National Parks in the Eastern U.S.
Acadia National Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Cape Cod National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Parks in the Midwest/Southwest
Badlands National Park
Bandelier National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Yellowstone National Park
National Parks in the Western U.S.
Death Valley National Park
Glacier National Park
Olympic National Park
Redwood National and State Parks
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Yosemite National Park
