92 parks for Scenic Driving
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National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Alabama
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pool…
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National Wild and Scenic River
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely po…
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National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural h…
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National Recreational River
Missouri National Recreational River
Nebraska, South Dakota
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination me…
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National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve
California
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experienc…
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National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield
Maryland
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influ…
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National Historic Trail
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska +2
Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by Mormons who fled Nauvoo, Illinois, to the Great Salt La…
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National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in…
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Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corrid…
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National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
West Virginia
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres…
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National Park
North Cascades National Park
Washington
Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore…
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National Historic Trail
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Arizona, California, Colorado +3
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New…
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National Historic Trail
Oregon National Historic Trail
Idaho, Kansas, Missouri +4
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles…
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National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Arizona
Look closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and…
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National Historic Trail
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee +1
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Pa…
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National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers fo…
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National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
Virginia
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the…
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National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most…
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National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Michigan
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of…
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National Historic Trail
Pony Express National Historic Trail
California, Colorado, Kansas +5
It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along th…
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National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Parks
California
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home ha…
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National Battlefield Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Michigan
River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victo…
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Park
Rock Creek Park
District of Columbia
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designat…
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National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone…
