You probably drive past them every time you travel along an interstate. You may even live close to one, unaware of the treasures it holds. National Parks are dotted all over the country, and are as varied as the landscapes they posses. And although there are a few, like Yellowstone, that get all the attention, there are many others with only a small trickle of people enjoying their bounty.
National Parks make a great way to vacation with a family, since they are usually very inexpensive and full of a variety of activities. Kids love the Junior Ranger Program that most parks offer, with booklets and guided lessons, and even badges for each child.
So this summer, get out the map and find one of these buried treasures to enjoy with your family!
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Set among the mixed-grass prairies and amazing canyons, the Badlands National Park in South Dakota is home to an amazing number of incredible fossils. In the 381 square miles of rapidly eroding layers of earth, visitors can see ancestors of the modern-day cat, pig, rhinoceros, and horse and can also watch bison roam freely on the grassy terrain.
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Tennessee/Kentucky
The Cumberland Plateau in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee is home to beautiful scenic gorges, bluffs, and overlooks. Hiking, horseback riding, white water rafting and fishing make this an ideal camping destination. Families will love riding the Big South Fork Scenic Railway into a restored 1940s coal mining camp, where ghost structures provide an ideal setting for this outdoor museum.
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