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Alaska

11816893_10153037026636546_7127351512447025891_nThe nation’s largest state has eight national parks, including two above the Arctic Circle. One of the most accessible and underrated is Kenai Fjords, only 2 hours from Anchorage.

Photo: Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park: The jaw-dropping glaciers, icefields, and waterways of this park on the tip of Alaska’s Seward Peninsula can be explored via trails or boat tours. Read more.