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National Parks near Las Vegas to visit

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National Parks near Las Vegas to Visit , Nevada Near Las Vegas you can explore some of the national parks of the southwestern United States. There are several great destinations within driving distance of the Las Vegas Strip. The national parks of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, California and Nevada offer magnificent views, trails and nature tours. Also places to camp and many entertainment opportunities on the way from Las Vegas. When planning your Las Vegas vacation, remember there are many ways …

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20 Most Visited Parks in the United States

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Most Visited Parks in the United States  These 20 most visited parks in the United States , by number of recreational visitors, according to the statistics of the National Park Service   Rank Park Recreation Visits % of Total 1 Golden Gate NRA 15,002,227 4.58% 2 Blue Ridge PKWY 14,976,085 4.57% 3 Great Smoky Mountains NP 12,547,743 3.83% 4 Gateway NRA 9,405,622 2.87% 5 Lincoln Memorial 7,808,182 2.38% 6 Lake Mead NRA 7,499,049 2.29% 7 George Washington MEM PKWY 7,487,265 …

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National Park Shenandoah

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  Shenandoah National Park  Shenandoah National Park:  Just 75 miles outside of Washington DC is a peaceful and quiet national park. It has huge mountains, majestic forests, and breathtaking views. It looks like a small slice of wild paradise, filled with wildflowers in the spring, incredible foliage in the fall, and opportunities for bird and wildlife watching. Much of Shenandoah consisted of farmland and growth forests used for logging. Today, it is not possible to know where there was agriculture, …

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America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads

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America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads All the scenic and tourist routes compiled by  Federal Highway Administration.  Follow the link of each title for more information. US Scenic Roads for  vacations. A1A Scenic Road & Historic Coastal Byway (Florida) This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breath-taking views. This environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement …

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