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The Sierra mountains are located mostly in the state of California, running along the eastern edge for some 400 miles. Thousands of people enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, biking, fishing and backpacking in this awesom…
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There are three types of bears that inhabit North America. The black bear, the polar bear and the brown bear are located within this region of the world. All of these species of bears have seen their original range across North America…
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The New England states -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont -- are home to many different predatory mammal species. While there are no longer any wolves or cougars in New England, there are stil…
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North Carolina has active conservation programs, educated citizens and engaging advocate groups that help protect the diverse wildlife species that live within the state's boundaries. Distinct animal habitats--such as the coastal water…
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Created in 1885, Banff National Park is the oldest such park in Canada. It sits in Alberta, and its vast area is home to mountains, glaciers, cold clear lakes, rugged alpine terrain and deep evergreen forests. The natural wonders of th…
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Yosemite National Park is a 1,200-square-mile area that has been preserved in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was designated a national park on October 1, 1890, making it the country's third-oldest park.
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The redwood's great size and majesty make it one of the world's most striking trees. In turn that makes the parks protecting so much of the redwoods into places that capture imaginations around the word. A place so full of natural wond…
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Denali National Park is found deep in the unspoiled vastness of Alaska. The park has much to offer, but it is most famous for Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America.
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Located along a coastal stretch of northern California, Redwood National Park is one of the great natural preserves of the United States. The forest it protects is home to a wide variety of wildlife, rivers and streams that teem with f…
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Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a majority of which lie in the northern portion of the state, a place called the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Home to more than 1,500 miles of canoe routes with more than 2,000 camp…
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Sometimes referred to as "the Caribbean of the Rockies" for its unusual turquoise color (the result of a rare water chemistry), Bear Lake is a freshwater lake on the Idaho-Utah border. It's a popular fishing destination.
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Mesa Verde National Park is a park located in the southwestern portion of Colorado between the towns of Mancos and Cortez. The park is an archeological preservation of some 600 cliff dwellings in which the Pueblo people lived in until…
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Camping is an outdoor activity that is enjoyed by many. For those who camp in an RV park or with a group of family or friends---some like to make sure that the table area at the campsite is presentable and decorative. Some prefer to de…
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With many different ecosystems and challenges for outdoor adventurers, the Sierra Madre Mountains are accessible and exciting.
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Encountering a wild animal in its natural environment can create the most memorable moment of a national park vacation. Make the most of your wildlife viewing experience by following all park rules and guidelines for observing wildlife…
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