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Top Five Family-Friendly National Parks

By Lauren Himiak, About.com

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Biscayne National Park, Florida

Underwater adventures get families up close and personal with the wildlife.

Underwater adventures get families up close and personal with the wildlife.

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How do you know this one is for families? For starters, the park actually has a “[a url=http://www.nps.gov/bisc/forkids/familyfunfest.htm]Family Fun Fest.” From January through May, Biscayne offers the free program that highlights a different aspect of the part with fun and educational activities each month

Biscayne is truly the best park for families seeking time away together. Not only is it easy to get to (whether you drive or fly, Florida is a pretty inexpensive destination), but the ideal time to visit is when your kids are on Spring Break. And that weather is ideal for the aquatic activities Biscayne offers. Take the kids snorkeling to get see colorful wildlife up close. Or try your sea legs at scuba diving – the park has one of the only wall dives in the Florida Keys. Families can also choose from a variety of activities ranging from canoeing and lobstering to camping and ranger talks.

Kids not convinced yet? Point out that they can see dolphins, manatees, and crocodiles. Yeah… crocodiles.

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