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Kenai Fjords National Park

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  Introduction Kenai Fjords National Park is located in south-central Alaska near the town of Seward. The park was founded on December 2, 1980. Kenai is a little under 700,000 acres in area. Things To Do One of the best things to do when visiting Exit Glacier. There are many trials you can walk on to see the active glacier or see the surrounding area. If hiking isn't your thing you can learn about the glacier in the nature center. Trails aren't the only thing that you can get around in Kenai Fjords. Kayaking is a great way to experience the park differently. If you arent that experienced you can hire a guide to help you explore the park. If you plan on spending the night here in Kenai there are three cabins you can stay at. One in the winter near Exit Glacier and two in the summer . Don't forget to bring extra layers for the cold Alaskan nights. The rangers here at Kenai Fjords offer a great way to learn about the park with their ranger-led programs. For example, the Pavill

Dry Tortugas National Park

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  Introduction Dry Tortugas National Park is located in the the Gulf of Mexico. It was established on January 4, 1935. Dry Tortugas is one of the few national parks that is either partially on an island or entirely on one. On the island is Fort Jefferson which is a 19th century military base that is the largest brick masonry structure in the Americas. What It Has To Offer Dry Tortuga is a great place to go if you love the water. The several small islands surrounding the area offer a great space for snorkeling and swimming. Unfortunately that is bulk of what you can do here, but you won't be complaining once you see the crystal clear water. Dry Tortuga does offer campsites which is always great to hear. You can choose from a normal one tent site to larger group sites. There are fees, but they are reasonable when you remember where you are spending the night. A great experience that the park has is the planes you can charter . You can take whole day tours of the area or a shorter hal