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Canada’s oldest national park is a place for adventure-filled getaways and stunning mountain scenery.

A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.

 With its pristine water, wooded shoreline and more than 300 islands, this New York destination earns its nickname, the “Queen of American Lakes.”

Stroll among ancient trees, wetland tours and garden displays, in this peaceful setting that offers a reprieve from urban sightseeing.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

Bring a picnic and explore the canyon and underground caves in Wasatch Mountain State Park.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

Walk a trail suspended over Johnston Creek and admire the waterfalls and dramatic cliff faces.

Explore the outdoors, from rivers and lakes to mountains and volcanoes. Here miners once came to find gold and tourists now find nature’s recreational treasures.

This tiny New Hampshire town in the shadow of Mount Monadnock shines with publishing houses, ponds and prep schools.

This tiny New Hampshire town in the shadow of Mount Monadnock shines with publishing houses, ponds and prep schools.

With the scenic beauty of the White Mountains and the retail allure of outlet malls, this New Hampshire town is popular among skiers and shoppers.

Soak in a hot spring, hike through a majestic landscape, watch a waterfall tumble into a canyon and admire the native flora and fauna in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

With the scenic beauty of the White Mountains and the retail allure of outlet malls, this New Hampshire town is popular among skiers and shoppers.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.