7 Best US National Parks for Spring Break 2024

1. Grand Canyon National Park

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2. Yosemite National Park

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3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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4. Zion National Park

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5. Arches National Park

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6. Joshua Tree National Park

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7. Everglades National Park

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