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Grand Canyon National Park,

Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
At this behemoth of a canyon, whitewater and

calm water rafting trips plunge along 277 river

miles, fixed-wing and helicopter tours soar
above its mile-deep maw and hikes and mule
rides cover the terrain from rim to rim.
Horseback tours operate from stables just
outside the park's south entrance.

Yosemite National Park, California

Within the nearly 1,200 square miles of one of

America's first national parks are top-notch

hiking trails to waterfalls, giant sequoia
groves, meadows and the iconic granite cliff,
Half Dome. Three stables inside the park
boundaries lead horse and mule rides that
last from two hours up to a full day.

Moab, Utah
With three scenic byways, plus Canyonlands

and Arches national parks close at hand,

Moab inspires outdoor desert adventures.
Cycle, climb or hike among sandstone cliffs
and mind-blowing rock formations, raft the
Colorado River or take a four-wheel-drive day
trip through the arid backcountry.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National

Park, California
Dramatic canyons, the world's largest trees

and the presence of Mount Whitney, the

tallest peak in the lower 48 states, create
dream terrain for hiking and backcountry
camping. In summer, stalactite-draped
Crystal Cave is open for guided tours. In the
winter, sledding, skiing and snowshoeing are
popular.

Denali National Park and Preserve, Al

aska
A single road accesses the six million acres of

wild landscape in Denali National Park, and

few private vehicles are allowed to travel it.
Instead, park shuttles transport visitors into
the wild for backpacking, wildlife spotting and
attempts to climb 20,320-foot Mount
McKinley, North America's highest peak.

Glacier National Park, Montana

More than 700 miles of trails cut through the

forests, alpine meadows and jagged peaks of

this national park near the Canadian border.
Ranger-led walks, horseback rides and boat
cruises explore the park's heritage and
geology. In winter, cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing routes delve into its wild interior.

Olympic National Park, Washington

Day hikes and camping excursions abound in

this Pacific Northwest park, taking in the Hoh

Rain Forest, nearly mile-high Hurricane Ridge
and oceanfront Rialto Beach. When the
snows fall, cross-country and downhill skiing,
tubing and snowshoeing cater to outdoor
enthusiasts of all ages.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,

Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Ashy plumes of smoke and red-hot lava

stream from the active craters in this Big

Island park, 30 miles southwest of Hilo.
Crater Rim Drive takes cyclists through
deserts and rain forests and into the caldera
of Kilauea volcano. More than 150 miles of
hiking trails cover its 333,000 acres.