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Natural Wonders: Blowholes, Salmon Runs, & Wine Country

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Hawaii's Nakalele blowhole rivals Old Faithful. Plus: Trek to Oregon's salmon run and California's wine country.

The Peak: Mt. Greylock

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Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit, while your there enjoy a local cocktail a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.

Rip & Go: Iron Mountain Loop - Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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Lose the leaf-peeping crowds on this quiet ramble above Virginia's loftiest canopies of color.

Rip & Go: Sage Creek Loop - Badlands National Park, SD

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Explore off-trail in a wilderness with more bison than boot prints.

Rip & Go: Badwater Basin to Gold Valley - Death Valley National Park, CA

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Don't waste winter: Tackle this cross-country canyon trek in the Lower 48's largest national park.

National Parks Hall of Fame

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The all-time best. That's what every hiker wants on a national park trek, and that's what you'll get if you tackle one of these 25 trips.

National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Dayhike

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Beat the crowds by tackling this classic dayhike by moonlight.

National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Canyon

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The Tanner Trail in the grandest of U.S. canyons is a camping classic.

National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Wildlife

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Who ever said out of sight, out of mind was certainly not referring to the wealth of wildlife that are making some big noise in Thorofare Valley.

National Parks Hall of Fame: Best Cross-Country Adventure

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Traverse alongside delicate ecosystem, open tundra and hit nine summits on this "grand slam" of cross-country treks.