National Parks You Can Do in a Day

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White Sands National Park – New Mexico

White Sands NP: Serene beauty in simplicity. Glistening gypsum dunes, everchanging hues. Timeless escape.

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Indiana Dunes National Park – Indiana

Indiana Dunes NP: Midwest's surprising sandy beaches. Hike dunes, birdwatch, relax on Lake Michigan shores. 50 miles of trails. Close to Chicago.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park – New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns NP offers unique cave exploration, with 119 caves, main attraction Big Room, compact but surprising.

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Hot Springs National Park – Arkansas

Visit quirky Hot Springs National Park, AR, for natural hot springs, trails, and historic bathhouses. Relax and pamper yourself!

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Dry Tortugas National Park – Florida

Visit Dry Tortugas NP: Remote sun-soaked paradise. Seaplane/ferry access. Snorkel vibrant coral, explore Fort Jefferson. Underwater beauty in Gulf of Mexico.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – The Big Island, Hawaii

Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for a day of adventure: see Kilauea Volcano, enjoy guided bike tour, lunch by the ocean!

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Dakota

Teddy Roosevelt NP: Scenic Badlands, honoring Teddy's legacy. Visit Buck Hill, prairie dogs, Maltose Cabin. Perfect road trip stop near Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park – Colorado

Explore Colorado's beauty at Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP: sheer cliffs, trails, stunning views in a day trip from Denver.

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Badlands National Park – South Dakota

Explore Badlands NP: Loop Road offers stunning views & rich fossil beds. Spot wildlife, enjoy hikes. Must-see in South Dakota!

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Haleakala National Park – Maui

Haleakala National Park: Stunning volcano views, iconic sunrise, waterfalls, biking & biodiverse landscapes on Maui.

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