White Sands National Park is a vast field of gypsum sand dunes in the remote desert of Southern New Mexico. The White Sands Missile Range surrounds the park, and there is an Air Force base nearby. The 145,000-acre area is covered by gypsum crystal sand dunes. It may not be easy to find a place …
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Only two of the seven NPS (National Park Service) units in Idaho have ‘National Park’ in their name. Therefore, these are the only two that I consider actual national parks. At the end of this article, you will find a list of six NPS service units in Idaho. (The seventh is a trail, which is …
I live in North Carolina, and yes, even I was surprised when my 10-year-old daughter informed me about all our national parks. In quite a bit of detail, she told me about where each of the parks is located, how far a drive it is, and what she would like to see and do. I …
Just two of the seven NPS (National Park Service) units in Missouri have ‘National Park’ in their name. Therefore, these are the only two that I consider actual national parks. At the end of this article, you will find a list of all seven NPS service units in Missouri. What National Parks are in …
Katmai National Park is a unique attraction in Alaska that is rarely visited. The vast wilderness is rich in experiences that await tourists and locals alike. However, Katmai National Park isn’t easily accessible, as most national parks are. Located on the northern portion of the Alaskan Peninsula, hundreds of miles southwest from the Alaskan capitol, …