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Looking for a stress-free getaway? Want to get away from phones, e-mail, social networks, work, and basically everything? Check out these top picks for national parks offering the most solitude. You will be feeling relaxed and very zen in no time.

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Alaska's Katmai National Park & Preserve contains North America's largest population of protected brown bears. It's also pretty well-known for a particular volcanic eruption. Want to learn more? Check out this overview on Katmai now!

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Do you have a favorite park in Alaska? With the current 2012 Readers' Choice Awards, we are looking for your favorite Alaska parks. To help you get the ball rolling, check out Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. This living laboratory is a safe haven for many species, including wolves, moose, harbor seals, brown bears, black bears, humpback whales, and more! Learn more vote and remember to cast your vote!

It is time for the annual Readers' Choice Awards! Do you have a favorite East coast park? How about the West coast? Cast your vote now for your favorite national park, categorized by region, and help decide the best national parks in the country.

Nominations for About.com's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards are currently open until February 15.The top nominations in each category will go on to the final voting round February 22 - March 21. The winners will be announced on March 30.

You can stay up to date on the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards nominations, voting, and final winners by signing up for About.com National & State Parks' free weekly e-newsletter. Or 'like' About.com National & State Parks on Facebook and follow what parks are getting the votes.