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From coast to coast, the United States boasts so many beautiful destinations. Here are a few, alphabet-style: A is for Arches National Park (Utah) This eye-catching park is home to over 2,000 natural arches, millions of years in the making. The Delicate Arch, an iconic massive red rock structure standing 52 feet tall, is Utah’s official state symbol. B is for Bixby Bridge (California) Big Sur’s Bixby Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in the United States and a popular road trip stop, is located on California’s famous Pacific Coast Highway. C is for Crystal Mill (Colorado) Crystal Mill, constructed in 1893 on a precarious rock outcropping, is one of the most photographed spots in Colorado. In its heyday, the mill (which…
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In 1916, the United States government established the National Park Service. It was the first organization of its kind in the world, formed to preserve and protect our landmarks and natural treasures from an increasingly commercialized world. Approximately 327 million people visited America’s National Parks in 2019. As people resume traveling, nature-lovers, history buffs and bucket-listers are making their way to the parks across the country once again. In honor of our 400+ parks around the country, we take a look at America’s most majestic playgrounds. Yellowstone Park – Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana The world’s very first national park remains the…
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