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Outside Magazine, May 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9

12 National Park Adventures Off the Beaten Path

Summer is prime time in our national parks, and that means crowds—unless you know where to go. From Washington to Maine, here are 12 adventures that will have you exploring the emptiest quarters of our most spectacular landscapes.

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Joshua Tree National Park, California Photo: fStop/Alamy

Is there a way to find fresh adventure in our most iconic (and well-traveled) wildernesses? Actually, there is—turn your next park visit into a quest. From wolf tracking to sand-dune shredding, these nine trips will get you far beyond the ranger station.

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