This national park offers excitement for all ages
Head out in search of adventure in North Dakota's expansive Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Take a driving tour to see bison, or trek along trails rated easy to strenuous. The South Unit is the park's most popular section, where you'll find fascinating wildlife and panoramic vistas.
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Amazing adventures in California
Discover mountains, deserts and varied coastlines in California's nine national parks. The southern part of the state is home to iconic theme parks Disneyland and Universal Studios and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Northward, visit Monterey Bay Aquarium and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the oldest theme park in the Bay Area.
Stay cool at expansive Orlando water parks
You'll find more than water slides at these elaborate outdoor attractions. Orlando's water parks combine immersive themes with high-tech amenities to provide thrilling aquatic experiences. Drift beneath palm trees on a looping lazy river or race down a record-breaking water thrill ride. The excitement goes on all year long in Orlando, Florida.
Fresh air and festivities in Louisiana
Riverfront Plaza, located along the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, is a gorgeous green space with walking and biking paths, water gardens and an amphitheater. The city is famous for its family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations. See parades with colorful floats and costumed dogs. Indulge in king cakes from local bakeries.
Embark on energizing outings in Michigan
With its vast freshwater coastlines and serene inland lakes, Michigan inspires outdoor activities for all ages. In the state's Lower Peninsula, traverse Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and then take a dip in North Bar Lake. This kid-approved swimming spot is separated from Lake Michigan by strollable sand dunes.
Out-of-this-world entertainment in Texas
Ponder the past and future of space exploration while touring exhibits at Space Center Houston, the visitor center at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Check out space artifacts, rockets and aircraft, and take a tram tour behind the scenes for once-in-a-lifetime views of the Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket ever flown into space.
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Canyon views and cowboy tales await
Roll through rugged landscapes on a Colorado train tour. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers award-winning excursions on historic tracks. Savor scenes from the San Juan National Forest, the Rocky Mountains and the Animas River as you travel between charming old mining towns.
Marvel at Maine's maritime treasures
Road trip along Maine's rugged shores to see historic and active lighthouses - more than 60 of them stand throughout the state. In the MidCoast region, visit Owls Head Lighthouse and tour the tower and Keeper's House Museum in season. This gem atop a dramatic bluff overlooks Penobscot Bay.
