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National Parks
Visiting a National Park can be a rite of passage for children, and is the best way to appreciate our heritage and natural beauty. In the age of the Internet and video games, it also offers an escape from the indoors and the opportunity to experience natures wonders and wildlife up close.
Yellowstone Park is the world's first national park and is one of the most diverse geological places on earth, abundant in natural wonders.
Grand Teton Park is just south of Yellowstone and its classic peaks and the town of Jackson make a nice complement to a visit to Yellowstone.
Glacier Park is the crown of the Rocky Mountains and a drive on the Going to the Sun Highway is one of the most stunning drives in the US.
Yosemite is just one of the many High Siera national parks and monuments, and it is filled with waterfalls, canyons and regal peaks.
The Grand Canyon is simply awe inspiring. Stand on the rim and gaze in wonder, hike down, or go whitewater rafting through the canyon.
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Pacific Northwest
This region offers an ideal combination of urban culture and energy set in an environment of ocean vistas, scenic mountains, and deep forests. In this mix of city and scenery are some of our favorite areas, such as:
Seattle; The coffee capital of the US is a cutting edge city that is known for high tech creativity, and a busy port for summer cruises.
Vancouver; OK, it is in Canada, but if you were impressed with the city during the Olympics, this is a great time to visit during the afterglow.
Willamette Valley is just south of Portland, and is an up an coming wine region of scenic beauty and charmingtowns to spend a long weekend.
San Juan Islands; North of Seattle lie this collection of islands that have a mystical quality, while offering whale watching, biking, hiking, and pure relaxation during the summer.
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New England
Crossing the continent to the east coast, the natural beauty is equally dramatic, however, you will find a more historic setting of centuries old inns and villages. The abundance of choices is overwhelming, but a few include:
Maine offers a coastal region of boundless shoreline, as well as an inland region of breathtaking mountain ranges and forests.
Vermont is ideal for travelers that enjoy hiking or biking and is a paradise of winding roads, forests, hills, and tumbling streams.
The Capes region of Massachusetts is best known for Cape Cod but also includes many seaside villages that are the essence of New England.
Rhode Island is small but the 'south county' if filled with fishing villages and beaches, and Newport has a rich sailing, seafaring, and whaling history.
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