Embark on energizing outings in Michigan
With its vast freshwater coastlines and serene inland lakes, Michigan inspires outdoor activities for all ages. In the state’s Lower Peninsula, traverse Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and then take a dip in North Bar Lake. This kid-approved swimming spot is separated from Lake Michigan by strollable sand dunes.
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Amazing adventures in California
Discover mountains, deserts and varied coastlines in California’s nine national parks. The southern part of the state is home to iconic theme parks Disneyland Park and Universal Studios and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Northward, visit Monterey Bay Aquarium and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the oldest theme park in the Bay Area.
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Find summer bliss on a New York State beach
Soak up the sun on New York's beautiful beaches. From the sandy shores of the Atlantic coast to the tree-lined lakes of the Catskills Region, you'll find spectacular summer vacation spots.
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Canyon views and cowboy tales await
Roll through rugged landscapes on a Colorado train tour. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offers award-winning excursions on historic tracks. Savor scenes from the San Juan National Forest, the Rocky Mountains and the Animas River as you travel between charming old mining towns.
Pristine Gulf of Mexico in Texas
Corpus Christi is a water lover’s paradise with 160 kilometers of coastline. The USS Lexington Museum, housed in a retired aircraft carrier, has a flight simulator and 20 aircraft on board. See otters and dolphins play, feel animals in touch pools and get close to sharks at the Texas State Aquarium.
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Fast-paced fun in Louisiana’s swamps
Board an airboat for a trip that’s as exciting as it is educational. Get to know the flora and fauna of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, the country’s largest freshwater swamp. Spot egrets, alligators, birds and fish as you glide beneath striking cypress trees.
Out-of-this-world entertainment in Texas
Ponder the past and future of space exploration while touring exhibits at Space Center Houston, the visitor center at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Check out space artifacts, rockets and aircraft, and take a tram tour behind the scenes for once-in-a-lifetime views of the Saturn V rocket, the most powerful rocket ever flown into space.
This national park offers excitement for all ages
Head out in search of adventure in North Dakota’s expansive Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Take a driving tour to marvel at bison and badlands scenery, or trek along trails rated easy to strenuous. The South Unit is the park’s most popular section, where you’ll find fascinating wildlife and panoramic vistas.
