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  National Seashore

  Assateague Island National Seashore

  Maryland, Virginia

  Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy…

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  National Seashore

  Cape Cod National Seashore

  Massachusetts

  The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands s…

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  National Park

  Capitol Reef National Park

  Utah

  Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in th…

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  National Monument

  Castle Mountains National Monument

  California

  Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,…

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  National Park

  Channel Islands National Park

  California

  Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.…

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  National Park

  Death Valley National Park

  California, Nevada

  In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks…

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  National Seashore

  Fire Island National Seashore

  New York

  Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildl…

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  National Monument

  Fort Matanzas National Monument

  Florida

  Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlemen…

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  National Recreation Area

  Gateway National Recreation Area

  New Jersey, New York

  Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gatew…

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  National Recreation Area

  Golden Gate National Recreation Area

  California

  Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the…

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  National Park & Preserve

  Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

  Colorado

  The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to…

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  National Park

  Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  Texas

  Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protec…

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  National Park

  Indiana Dunes National Park

  Indiana

  Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indi…

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  National Park

  Kobuk Valley National Park

  Alaska

  Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Thousands of caribou migrate through, their tracks criss…

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  National River & Recreation Area

  Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

  Minnesota

  In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And…

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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 Seashore

  Padre Island National Seashore

  Texas

  Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the U…

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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 Seashore

  Point Reyes National Seashore

  California

  From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point R…

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  National Park Service site

  Presidio of San Francisco

  California

  For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark…

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  National Lakeshore

  Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

  Michigan

  Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear…

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  Ecological & Historic Preserve

  Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

  Florida

  Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dune…

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  National Monument

  Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

  Nevada

  Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique…