On March 7, 1965, 600 civil rights activists marched along Route 80 from Selma toward Montgomery.

Only six blocks later, local officials attacked the activistsas they reached the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Visitors can retrace their steps on this National Historic Trail, and pay respects to the fallen.

The road curves around the stunning Oxbow Bend during the peak of autumn in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

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Experts recommend completing it in no less than two days.

As you explore the area, keep your eyes open for the chance to see a Rocky Mountain Elk.

Consider exploring the Tuolumne Meadows area on the east side of the park for a more private experience.

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It can get windy in the dunes, so plan accordingly when setting up a campsite.

Keep your eyes open for manatees, crocodiles, or even a Florida panther.

Anglers will feel at home here, with opportunities to catch everything from acrobatic tarpon to snapper or snook.

A winding road through Denali National Park

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Visitors can find solitude while camping under the stars in the 9,800 acres of designated wilderness area.

Access to the island is by ferry out of St. Marys, Georgia.

Reservations are recommended, as the ferries do fill up.

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Many of the parks most prominent attractions can also be reached by foot or by bike.

The areas sub-surface still has high levels of volcanic and tectonic activity, so the landscape is ever-changing.

Start at the visitor center, where experts share knowledge about the areas geology and lithology.

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From there, explore Indian Tunnel and take a hike around Broken Top Loop trail.

you might also discover quaint towns and vibrant nightlife surrounding the lakeshore area.

When youre finished with the lakeshore, explore the lakeside city of Portage or artsy Chesterton.

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More than 200 of these earthworks have been preserved at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa.

From the center of this impossibly quiet, wide-open space, youll have a sense of the original America.

With over 400 miles of explored cave system, Mammoth is the longest known cave in the world.

Great sand dunes National Park landscape

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The smells, sights, and culture are distinctly Louisianan.

While here, be sure to take a boat tour through the swamps of the bayou.

From here, you’re free to be the first in the country to watch the sunrise.

A floating boardwalk across Bowley Pond and path through the dunes and marran grass at PEI’s National Park at Greenwich.

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If youre visiting during the summer, plan accordingly for traffic congestion.

This park also includes many inland lakes, meadows, wetlands, and northern hardwood and conifer forests.

Visitors can access most areas by car, but there is also no shortage of hiking trails.

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During the winter, there are exceptional opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

The blue-green waters of the gulf and 4,080 acres of designated wilderness area draw millions of visitors each year.

Exploring the area by kayak is a fairly inexpensive yet effective way to spend your time on the coast.

Beautiful landscape of a nature trail boardwalk in the Grand Cypress Preserve in the Florida Everglades.

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The journey took just 10 days.

Today, visitors can follow the footsteps of these postal pioneers on an auto road route.

Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

Nebraska is generally thought of as flat and barren.

a serene landscape and seascape with a group of red brown wild horses leisurely grazing on the white sandy beach of Cumberland Island National Seashore in diffused lighting, showing nature’s beauty and zen-like peace and tranquility.

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you could also see replica covered wagons while walking the historic Oregon Trail Pathway.

You cant miss Mt.

Washington, the tallest mountain in the Northeast.

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A day hike up Mt.

Keep your eyes open for the black bears that may be looking to enjoy the same fruits as you.

The Hudson River Valley also boasts farmers markets, upscale restaurants, and impressive art and sculpture exhibitions.

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A quarter of the nearly 10,000-acre park is covered by water.

Visitors have ample opportunities to cool down in the park’s natural springs, streams, and lakes.

Although popular and often crowded, the Little Niagara swimming hole is a great place to spend an afternoon.

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Today, visitors can almost hear the haunting cries of soldiers fighting on the preserved battlefields.

Join an educational tour at this park, or watch a reenactment of the battle.

This is a great place to bring the kids and introduce them to the nations history.

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There are also ample sites for camping, hiking, canoeing, and bird-watching.

Badlands, South Dakota

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Rushmore is by no means the only worthwhile destination in the frequently overlooked state of South Dakota.

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The Badlands Loop Road is beloved by photographers and is a perfect entry point for day hikes.

The Sage Creek Wilderness Area is well separated from the crowds.

Encompassing an impressive 801,163 acres,Big Bend National Parkhas everything from mountains to arid desert.

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While this can be a refreshing trail in the summer heat, pay close attention to the weather forecast.

Skyline Drive is a meandering scenic road that runs north to south and boasts countless scenic pull-offs.

Those interested in fishing will have an opportunity to catch a large variety of trout and salmon.

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Alpine lakes and steep summits also make it a great winter destination.

Forest of Tupelo trees (Nyssa) in swamp at Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, Louisiana, USA

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Jordan Pond seen from South Bubble Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

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Assateague Island National Seashore

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Race Point Lighthouse

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Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

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Paddleboarding at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Missouri, St. Joseph Original Pony Express Stable and Museum

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Couple hiking, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

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Great Basin, Nevada

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Appalachian Trail, New Hampshire

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Delaware Water Gap, New Jersey

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Gila Cliff Dwellings

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Beacon and the Hudson Valley from Beacon Mountain, Beacon, New York, United States, North America.

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Scenic drive at Dawn on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Peak Autumn colours, North Carolina

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Lewis and Clark Trail sign, North Dakota

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Bridal Veil Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio

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Scenic view of Lake Veteran on a beautiful day at Sulphur, Oklahoma

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Wizard Island

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Sunset at Gettysburg National Battlefield

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Falls in Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

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Congaree, South Carolina

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Amazing illumination effect in the Badlands of South Dakota. The myriad surfaces of the rocky crags reflect the golden hour illumination in many ways with nicely colored wheat in the foreground.

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Big Bend, Texas

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Zion National park

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Autumn Meadows, Stanley, Shenandoah National Park Virginia, United States

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Queets River, Olympic National Park

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New River George, West Virginia

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Swallow Point at Sand Island, Apostle Islands. Mammatus Clouds in the Sky.

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