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Editorial package on the National Parks page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: The ultimate travel guide to Acadia National Park — This coastal Maine park delivers stunning scenery with glacier-sculpted mountains, pounding surf, tranquil ponds, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and seemingly endless outdoor recreation.; Everything you should know about Arches National Park — From sunrise hikes to stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the Southwest, this national park—one of Utah’s “Mighty 5”—dazzles with more than 2,000 natural stone arches, dramatic desert trails, and unforgettable red rock panoramas.; These Colorful, Dramatic Cliffs Are a Half Million Years Old — Badlands National Park, may not conform to everyone's idea of beauty, but nobody can deny its theatricality.; Big Bend Hosts the Most Bird Species of Any National Park — This remote Texas park is home to a remarkable diversity of life.; Everything you should know about Biscayne National Park — With the third longest coral reef system in the world, Florida’s Biscayne National Park is a watery wonder for snorkeling, boating, and diving.; Visit Some of the Most Dramatic Canyons in the U.S. — Rim drives and hikes offer plenty of opportunities for peering into Colorado's magnificent Black Canyon.