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The Most Popular National Parks in the United States

The Most Popular National Parks in the United States

Last year, there was a total of 88,662,181 unique visits to the 63 national parklands in the United States. Let that staggering number sink in for a moment. If you’ve visited one of these incredible parks, that number is probably not that surprising to you. The national parklands in the United States have some of the most stunning and unique landscapes in the North America, if not the world. However, what you are probably wondering is which of these incredible parks are amongst the most popular national parks in America. If you have wondered which are the most visited national parks, you are in luck!
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New River Gorge – America’s Newest National Park

New River Gorge – America’s Newest National Park

Like myself, I am sure most of your adventure travelers could use a little bit of good news right about now. While this isn’t necessarily breaking news, I do have some very good news to share with you none-the-less. As of December 27, 2020, the United States has a brand new national park. New River Gorge in the state of West Virginia has become West Virginia’s first national parkland and the nation’s 63rd protected land to get the national park designation.
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It’s About Time – White Sands Named America’s 62nd National Park

It’s About Time – White Sands Named America’s 62nd National Park

White Sands is one of the most stunning landscapes in the United States.  Not only is it the largest collection of sand dunes in the United States, but the beautiful white, gypsum sand dunes are also some of the most unique sand dunes found anywhere in the world.  While gypsum is one of the most common minerals on the planet, because it easily dissolves in water, it is very rarely found on the surface of the ground.  These unique and amazing traits made White Sands worthy of becoming a National Monument back in 1933.
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Why National Park Fee Increases Would Not Be a Bad Thing

Why National Park Fee Increases Would Not Be a Bad Thing

The United States has recently implemented major changes to national park access, including higher fees for international visitors, expanded timed‑entry systems, and a full digital modernization of park passes. These updates reflect a broader effort to stabilize park funding, manage record visitation, and ensure that U.S. taxpayers—who already support the National Park System—continue to receive the most affordable access.
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