These National Parks are the Best in the Southeast

You may be surprised to learn about an incredible variety of parks in this part of the country. Some showcase spectacular natural landscapes, while others call attention to important historical landmarks.

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Visiting these parks makes for a fun and illuminating experience. In some cases, they are eye-opening lessons in history and science.

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We’ll see some magnificent places on our curated tour of the Southeast. We’ll also visit park service sites shedding light on tragic chapters in American history.

Mammoth Cave National Park

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Everglades National Park

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Wright Brothers National Memorial

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Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

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