New Day Cafe: 10 Alternative National Parks

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The Department of the Interior recently compiled a list of 10 parks that could work as alternatives for the best known and busiest national parks.

We said #FindYourPark, and you did!

With national parks seeing an overwhelming number of visitors, we wanted to share our top 10 alternatives to popular parks. Here's some hidden gems that might be a little less busy and more your speed. https://t.co/ORWHVqEYjq pic.twitter.com/MGo78pQwcL

— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) August 2, 2021

I recommend you look at the whole list, but here’s a selection from it.

-Devil’s Postpile National Monument

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-Black Canyon at the Gunnison National Park

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-Cumberland Gap National Historic Park

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-Mojave National Preserve

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-John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

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a treat,

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