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There’s no doubt about it: Americans love their national parks. So much so, that grassroots U.S. national park advocacy groups are often trying to build upon “America’s best idea” by giving more ...

Temperatures are rising, school years are winding down and travelers are itching to escape their homes. Instead of a city-based summer vacation, consider a camping trip to a national park. Camping not ...