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Memorial Day is just a few weeks away! Check out the top parks to visit over the holiday weekend and start planning your getaway now.

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While the Grand Canyon may be the most popular national park, the most visited units in the parks system is in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The park is not one continuous location, but rather a collection of areas that includes several areas of San Francisco. It contains famous tourist attractions like Muir Woods National Monument, Alcatraz, and the Presidio of San Francisco. The park is the perfect place for a hike, bike ride, picnic, or stroll with your dog. Learn more now!

While Scranton, PA may be better known for The Office, the town has some pretty historic things to offer. Next time you're in town, check out the Steamtown National Historic Site. Here you can take a trip back in time to see how original facilities looked and ran back in 1899!

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John Muir is no stranger to the national parks. His love of nature and work to preserve our lands not only created important organizations lke the Sierra Club, but also our parks! Learn about his work now and plan your visit to the John Muir National Historic Site.