8 Best US National Parks for Spring Break 2024

1. Grand Canyon, Arizona

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2. Zion, Utah

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3. Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee/North Carolina

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4. Yosemite, California

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5. Rocky Mountain, Colorado

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6. Joshua Tree, California

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7. Arches, Utah

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8. Everglades, Florida

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