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Drbolasky
Jan 23, 2016Explorer
Top 5? Don't think I can limit my list to that, but "must-sees" in my book are:
Yellowstone
Mt. Rushmore
Arches
Crater Lake
Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Theodore Roosevelt
Craters of the Moon
Devil's Tower
Grand Canyon
Pictured Rocks (OK, it's in the Midwest but could be on your way)
Death Valley
Sunset Crater/Wupatki
Painted Desert/Petrified Forest
Pipestone
Great Sand Dunes
The Junior Ranger programs at all the national parks are PERFECT for your 8-year-old. Don't overlook state parks or privately-held attractions like Meteor Crater, Durango & Silverton RR, etc. . Have fun planning!!
Yellowstone
Mt. Rushmore
Arches
Crater Lake
Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Theodore Roosevelt
Craters of the Moon
Devil's Tower
Grand Canyon
Pictured Rocks (OK, it's in the Midwest but could be on your way)
Death Valley
Sunset Crater/Wupatki
Painted Desert/Petrified Forest
Pipestone
Great Sand Dunes
The Junior Ranger programs at all the national parks are PERFECT for your 8-year-old. Don't overlook state parks or privately-held attractions like Meteor Crater, Durango & Silverton RR, etc. . Have fun planning!!
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