Explore America’s Stunning National Parks and Monuments
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Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, Colorado
Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, Colorado: Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for World War II battles.
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington: A cataclysmic eruption in 1980 put the spotlight on this spectacular volcano that had been dormant for more than 120 years.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Florida: Spanning 43 miles of north Florida’s Gulf Coast, this refuge revolves around bays and bayous flanked by coastal grasslands and forest.
Nā Pali Coast, Hawaii
Nā Pali Coast, Hawaii: Sheltered by a series of contiguous state parks, natural areas and forest reserves, Nā Pali and Waimea Canyon in Kauaʻi are a haven for many rare plants and birds.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah: Devil’s Garden is easily reached by road, but this vast area holds many more opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and canyoneering.
Wood-Tikchik State Park, Alaska
Wood-Tikchik State Park, Alaska: Covering 1.6 million acres, this western Alaska reserve is the nation’s largest and most remote state park.
Baxter State Park, Maine
Baxter State Park, Maine: This state park boasts Maine’s highest peak, 5,269-foot Mount Katahdin, and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona: The Wave is one of the most visited spots in this remote wilderness in Arizona.
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho
Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho: A remote mountain region with epic wild rivers is sheltered in part in Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Lost Coast, California
Lost Coast, California: This coastal stretch in northern California offers a vision of what Big Sur would be like if Highway 1 had never existed.
