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Great Smoky Mountains (Tennessee & North Carolina)
Where is it: Southeastern United States, spanning across eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.
What to see and do: Lush forests, diverse plant and animal life (including black bears), hiking trails, scenic drives, waterfalls, historic cabins and settlements. Popular activities include hiking,backpacking,fishing,wildlife viewing,and photography.
Curiosity: Great smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, receiving over 14 million visitors in 2023. [https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/visitation.htm]
Redwood National and State Parks (California)
Where is it: Northern California, along the Pacific coast.
What to see and do: Old-growth redwood forests, rugged coastline, hiking trails, scenic drives, and opportunities for wildlife viewing.Activities include hiking, camping, kayaking, and exploring the tide pools.
Curiosity: Redwood National and State Parks are home to the tallest trees on Earth, the coast redwoods ( *Sequoia sempervirens*). The tallest known redwood,Hyperion,is located within the park,exceeding 379 feet in height. [https://www.nps.gov/redw/learn/natureculture/redwood-height.htm]
Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota)
Where is it: Northern Minnesota,bordering Canada.
what to see and do: A water-based park with interconnected lakes, islands, forests, and abundant wildlife. Activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Curiosity: Voyageurs National Park is unique as it is indeed primarily accessed by boat. It contains over 84,000 acres of water and is named after the French-Canadian voyageurs who traveled this area in the 18th and 19th centuries. [https://www.nps.gov/voyg/learn/historyculture/voyageurs.htm]