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outdoors in United States : the essentials

Gardens in Key Biscayne

Crandon Park

Crandon Park was the original Zoo Miami. Now, this abandoned Zoo is free and open to the public. Here, you'll find tons of species

Gardens in Miami

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Best part about Miami Beach Botanical Garden is the fact it is free. It's only open Tuesday - Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm and would be

Gardens in Hartford

Bushnell Park

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Ideally, Connecticut’s diverse capital city deserves at least a few days of exploration. But for travelers with less time, a visit

Nature Reserves in Miami

Barnacle Historic State Park

I have visited Barnacle State Park several times, once was even on a haunted tour of Coconut Grove. Story goes that it is haunted,

Nature Reserves in Elk Grove Village

Busse Woods

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Nature Reserves in Madison

Hammonasset Beach State Park

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Hammonasset is Connecticut’s largest public beach, encompassing over two miles of shoreline in the town of Madison, located roughl

Nature Reserves in Litchfield

Topsmead State Forest

Just minutes from the upscale, picturesque town center of Litchfield, down winding rural roads that would feel lonely if the views

Lakes in Fairfield

Candlewood Lake

Candlewood Lake isn’t just any inland body of water. The largest man-made lake in Connecticut, it covers 5,420 acres. Its 65 miles

Islands in Falmouth

Mackworth Island

Mackworth Island really is unique. Trails wrap around the island for over two miles, with a park in the center. The shore of the i

Gardens in Wheaton

Adam's Park

Adam's Park in Wheaton, IL is the former location of former president John Quincy Adam's home. After his term, President Adams pur

Nature Reserves in Warrenville

Blackwell Forest Preserve

Blackwell is located off of a busy main street in Warrenville. It is a great place to put your boat into one of the large lakes an

Gardens in Westerly

Wilcox Park

A walkable, eclectic downtown full of independent shops and restaurants help make downtown Westerly a great spot to stroll on a la

Bays in Newport

Bannister's Wharf

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Historic streets lined with cute shops in a relaxing waterfront setting are standard issue in any coastal vacation town. But Newpo

Nature Reserves in Bristol

Colt State Park

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To enter Colt State Park, on Narragansett Bay in Bristol, is to instantly relax. The road winds along the shore, offering views of

Lakes in Lac du Flambeau

Pokegama Lake

Nature Reserves in Salt Lake City

Arches N.P.

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Nature Reserves in Hillsboro

Helvetia Lavender Farm

Nestled in the hills just west of Portland, Helvetia Lavender Farm is a great summertime stop if you enjoy good views and a relaxi

Lakes in Amanda Park

Lake Quinault

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Lovely Lake Quinault on the southern edge of Washington's Olympic National Park lies in the Quinault Rainforest, which boasts the

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