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Turret Arch viewed through North Window in Arches National Park in Utah.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Each year, one week in April\nis designated National Park Week<\/a>.\nThe National\nPark Service<\/a> refers to this week as a time to experience\nsome breathtaking scenery and learn about history and culture. We are feeling\nthe spirit of exploration, learning, and discovery over here and want to share\nsome unique ways to get your celebration on for National Park Week. Join us for\na virtual road trip to ten underrated\nparks and historic sites you\u2019ll want to add to your bucket list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re in the market for a family vacay idea or enjoy adding to your trivia<\/a> repertoire (Q: Which national park boasted a new-found dinosaur footprint in 2005? A: Denali National Park), check out the list below for some fresh takes on national park destinations. Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, Arches, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion–these are national park names you\u2019ve heard before and may have visited. While you can\u2019t lose with these classics, the variety of sites under the purview of the National Park Service is extensive and certainly worthy of exploration. Added bonus: a less crowded and more enjoyable experience. We\u2019ve identified a national park site to suit everyone\u2019s taste. These underrated parks are bound to impress, inform, and offer serious bragging fodder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Remembering the Ladies during National Park Week: National Parks Sites Honoring Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of national\nparks, you probably think wide open places and expansive, breathtaking scenery.\nBut the many sites under the purview of the National Park Service are so much\nmore than that and feature national historic sites and landmarks as well. If\nyou are interested in the often neglected history of 51% of the population,\nthese sites are great additions to your bucket list: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s Rights National\nHistorical Park, New York.<\/strong>\nThe Women\u2019s Rights National Historical\nPark<\/a> honors the\nstory of the first Women\u2019s Rights Convention held on July 19th and 20th, 1848\nin Seneca Falls, NY. You can follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Cady Stanton\nand the women and men who took up the mantle of women\u2019s rights over 150 years\nago. The park even hosts its own Convention Days<\/a> each year, a combination of in-person and\nonline learning dedicated to topics such as the history of abolition and\nwomen\u2019s rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home\nFront National Historical Park, California<\/strong>. Rosie the Riveter has served as a cultural\nicon for decades. The historical park<\/a> named after this cultural force tells the story\nof the labor shortage created by WWII and what that shortage meant for women\nand minorities seeking to enter the workforce. The park\u2019s robust visitor\u2019s center<\/a> offers a comprehensive history of how the homefront\nworkforce lived, worked, and faced the challenges of their day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harriet Tubman National\nHistorical Park, New York.<\/strong>\nThe Harriet Tubman National Historical\nPark<\/a> was\nestablished only a few years ago, in 2017. The park\u2019s location in Auburn, New\nYork marks the place Tubman lived and cared for her family and others seeking\nrefuge from the horrors of slavery. Visitors can spend a thoughtful moment at\nTubman\u2019s grave and the church where she worshipped. The 32-acre park definitely\ndeserves a spot on your\nbucket list and some extra visits and love during National Park Week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harriet Tubman National Historic Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Glimpses of Unique Flora and Fauna during National Park Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

National parks are great places to visit for the glimpses they offer into our natural\nworlds. If you love learning about the creatures and vegetation parks offer us,\ncelebrate National Park Week by adding these locations to your places to travel in 2022:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Channel Islands National Park California. <\/strong>If you are looking for a unique experience, add Channel Islands National Park<\/a> to your bucket list. This park includes five islands and their ocean surroundings. Referred to as the \u201cGalapagos Islands of North America\u201d, this park boasts the most endangered species of any national park. Visitors keep their peepers peeled for rare animals and plants while hiking or camping. Access to the park\u2019s islands is available only by boats so be sure to plan ahead<\/a> and make reservations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inspiration Point on Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park, California.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. <\/strong>The 800-square-acres of park within the Southern Appalachian Mountains is considered the most diverse in the National Park system. Scientists have documented more than 19,000 unique species of animals, plants, fungi, and other organisms within the park and believe there to be between 80,00 and 100,000 additional species living there. If that is not reason enough to add this park to your bucket list, the amazing scenery shifts throughout the season should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Your Fill of Urban Adventure during National Park Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

National parks are about more than the mountain ranges or great plains. They also help us celebrate the cities we love. If your bucket list could use a little dose of urban adventure, these parks are for you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gateway National Recreation Area, New York. <\/strong>Created in 1972, this park includes 27,000 acres stretching from Sandy Hook, New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City. The Gateway National Recreation Area<\/a> includes beaches, national historical sites, and greenspaces. It\u2019s also fascinating to spend time in a national park nestled into one of the most densely populated urban areas in the country! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gateway Recreation Area, New Jersey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cuyahoga Valley National\nPark, Ohio.<\/strong> Cuyahoga Valley National Park<\/a> is tucked between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio.\nThe Cuyahoga River flows through the park and was well-traveled by American\nIndians for thousands of years. Eventually, the river became incorporated into\nthe Ohio and Erie Canal. Today, the park captures a diverse history and\nfeatures a range of scenic attractions as well. Any visit must include a trek\nto Brandywine Falls, a beautiful waterfall especially resplendent amidst autumn\nfoliage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Antonio Missions National\nHistorical Park, Texas.<\/strong>\nConsisting of outposts that served as missions during the 17th and 18th\ncenturies, San Antonio Missions National\nHistorical Park<\/a>\nis a blast to the past amidst the city of San Antonio. This park is also the\nonly UNESCO world heritage site in Texas, meaning it has great cultural and\nhistorical significance. For many, the park is a place to see and understand\nhow the colonial Spanish culture and American Indian culture both collided and\ncoexisted hundreds of years ago. One of the most compelling aspects of the park\nis its collection of descendant stories. To commemorate National Park Week, check out some of these incredible stories online<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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San Antonio Missions National Historic Park in Texas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a Dose of Adrenaline during National Park Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some, a bucket\nlist of ideas featuring places to visit is an opportunity for an extreme adventure and a\nchance to challenge themselves. If that sounds like you, there is definitely a\npark for that! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acadia National Park, Maine.<\/strong> This park<\/a> boasts some of the most difficult hikes in the entire national park system. If you are feeling extreme, test your mental and physical fortitude with Precipice Loop<\/a>. The name alone can give a person chills! Precipice Loop is just over a three-mile loop but involves non-technical climbing over a few rock faces. It\u2019s not recommended for kids, those who are afraid of heights, or the faint of heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acadia National Park in Maine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gates of the Arctic National\nPark and Preserve, Alaska<\/strong>.\nThe Gates of the Arctic National Park\nand Preserve<\/a>\nis the northernmost national park in the U.S. With no roads, no trails, and no\nrecognized campsites . . . this park is off the grid. Literally. Cell phones\ndon\u2019t work in the park. If you consider yourself a serious outdoors person, and\nyou\u2019ve always wanted to try that 24 hours of sunlight thing, head to the Gates\nof the Arctic in the summer months and cross this park off your bucket list! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Happy National Park Week, everyone! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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