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    • Zion, Utah

      How To Avoid The Crowds At Zion National Park

      I've visited Zion National Park twice this year and the experience between the two visitations were like night and day. Zion National Park is by no means a secret, and for good reason. Hikes such as the "death defying" Angels Landing, and the infamous Narrows are locations which are sought after ...
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    • New York

      New York's Top 10 Camping Adventures

      Beyond the busy city, New York's diverse terrain is a mecca for nature lovers. You’ll be amazed by the distinct experiences you can enjoy on a single camping trip. From impressive gorges and rolling hills to stunning waterfalls and blue lakes, New York has something for every camper. Check out so...
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    • Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee

      A New Perspective: The Great Smoky Mountains

      The second film from More Than Just Parks is an homage to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a park with an address in Tennessee, but that straddles the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. This park also has bragging rights as the most visited national park in the United States, according ...
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    • Washington

      Washington's 5 Most Epic Adventures

      It's important to find time to explore the outdoors as often as possible, even if it's just a short hike before work. But we all have that urge inside of us to finally go on that epic adventure. To walk through untouched forests, swim in crystal clear lakes, and stand triumphantly on the peak of ...
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    • Laguna Beach, California

      Loco Laguna: 7 Videos of Wild Adventure in Laguna Beach

      Far beyond being a sun-drenched mecca of LA fashionistas getting their photo shoot on, Laguna Beach has long been home to fantastic surf, epic mountain biking, skimboarding (including where it was invented), sea kayaking, glorious dive sites, and awesome hiking and running trails. Did we mention ...
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    • Bears Ears, Utah

      Making the Most of a Failed Attempt to Explore Bears Ears National Monument

      I'd actually never heard of Bears Ears National Monument until a month ago when all the news were talking about this place. But I decided to go to see it in person since I don't know what the fate of this place is going to be. Hopefully it can remain as a national monument instead of another ener...
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    • New Hampshire

      Our Favorite New Hampshire Adventures

      New Hampshire may be petite in size, but it packs an outsized punch when it comes to terrain worth exploring.  From the White Mountains—home to Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast—to the rolling hills and forest-trimmed lakes in the central part of the state, there's a trailhead f...
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    • Colorado

      How to Organize Your Gear Room

      My gear organization didn’t always look this way. I had spent years dreaming of someday having a well-organized gear room. During that time, I had grown accustomed to sifting through giant plastic totes, rummaging under the bed, or searching in random backpacks attempting to find that one piece ...
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    • Montana

      Climbing Montana's Tallest Mountain, Granite Peak

      The rocks below my feet shook with every step forward, the harsh surface of the granite boulders scraped my hands as I tried to grasp them. My body insisted that I crawl. I was only half a mile from basecamp, but as I forced tears back, I became apprehensive to keep going. I laid down and declare...
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    • Yosemite, California

      Pushing Boundaries in the Outdoors: The Grand Canyon of Tuolumne

      National Parks are some of my favorite places to visit in the United States. Of course, Yosemite National Park is on the top of my list, but I cannot grapple with the crowds, traffic jams, and long lines. I avoid Yosemite Valley in the summer and instead drive up Tioga Pass to Tuolumne to experie...
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    • Tennessee

      The Top 5 Winter Adventures in East Tennessee

      During the winter, it is not possible to do some of the best adventures around East Tennessee. However, there are still a few adventures that are amazing to do and there are some that are transformed during the coldest times of the year to new amazing adventures.  1. Drive the Cherohala Skyway Th...
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    • Washington

      Stehekin, Washington: The Place I Lived Next to and Never Knew About

      The trip started late August back home in Kirkland, Washington. Our last backpacking trip before we all left for school again in the fall. As my group of eight begin to plan our 3 day trip into Stehekin, only accessible through backpacking in or a boat ride from Chelan, we knew there was a strict...
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    • Wyoming

      12 Wyoming Adventures Perfect for Fishing

      Is there anything better than spending a day next to an alpine lake, casting line after line, with nothing on your mind but the task at hand? It sure is one of our favorite ways to clear our heads and spend time appreciating the treasures of the outdoors. If this sounds good to you, you'll love e...
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    • Georgia

      Catch a Sunset at the Highest Point in Georgia

      When fall makes its much-anticipated appearance in North Georgia, in-the-know leaf peepers head to one spot: Brasstown Bald near Blairsville. As the state's highest peak — 4,784 feet above sea level — Brasstown Bald is also among the first to display the season's riotous fall colors. Photo: Jason...
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    • Grand Teton, Wyoming

      Take Three Minutes to Explore Grand Teton National Park

      If you're reading this, you're probably stuck inside daydreaming about the weekend and looking forward to the next time you can get outside and fill your need for adventure. Lucky for you, the folks at More Than Just Parks know exactly what you need to forget about the work in front of you and es...
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    • South Dakota

      7 Fun Adventures in South Dakota

      From the plains of the east to the rugged mountains of the west, South Dakota is a land of surprises. South Dakota is home to the eroding landscape of Badlands National Park, the densest cave system in the world at Wind Cave National Park, and some of the prettiest forests you'll ever see in the ...
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