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Local Hikes: Southeast

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Hike these long trails in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, and paddle three days in the Everglades backcountry.

Our Backyard: Everglades National Park

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Paddle to a beach-camping paradise in the Everglades.

Zones: 6 Topographies, 18 Amazing Trips

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Whether you're looking for Coastal, Canyon, Peak, Forest, or Urban hikes, we have those. Plus some paddling (Water) trips for good measure.

Water: Ten Thousand Islands Loop, FL

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See the Everglades by boat on this 23 mile trip.

Watch It, Hike It: An Episode-by-Episode Guide to The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Ken Burns

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Catch these highlights from The National Parks: America's Best Idea, then download maps to hike to them yourself.

Rip & Go: 10,000 Islands Loop - Everglades National Park, FL

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Kayak to pocket beaches and Gulf islands at Florida's southern tip.

National Parks Confidential: Q & A with Filmmaker Ken Burns

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On the eve of his much-anticipated documentary, Ken Burns discusses the heroes and history of America's most precious wildlands–and the new challenges they face now.

Find Hikes and Trips in National Parks and Regional Parks

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Find hikes in National Parks and regional parks with our comprehensive guides.

May Close-to-Home Hikes

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Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.

The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Everglades, Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias

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What do Florida's Everglades and Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias have in common? Both face uncertain futures as temperatures rise.

Where Can I Find the Warmest Winter Campsite?

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Florida's Everglades National Park has a December high of almost 78°.

Ultimate Summer Escapes: The Best Dayhikes and Backpacking Trips Near You

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Coming soon to your city: far-out adventures that are shockingly close to home.

The Works: Paddling Florida's Wilderness Waterway

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Learn everything you'll ever need to know about swamps while canoeing the Everglades.

Paddle Florida's Wilderness Waterway

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Canoe the wildlife-filled waters of Everglades National Park

Best Backpacking In Florida

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Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Florida.

Wild Island Hiking

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Hear wild horses thunder through camp. Look for wolf tracks in the mud or eagles' nests in the cliffs high above. Cast off the workaday world and go hike an island paradise.

Everglades: Hike Florida's River Of Grass

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You don't need a canoe to reach some of the Everglades' best beachfront campsites.

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