1. Big Bend National Park

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• Highlights: Wildflowers & bird-watching.

From late February through March, this Texas park is blanketed in stunning bluebonnet blooms.

Birdwatchers, get your binoculars ready—over 400 species call this place home, including the rare Colima warbler, arriving in late April.

Warm days, cool nights, and endless adventures make this a springtime must-visit.

2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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• Highlights: Wildflowers galore and prime hiking weather.

Nicknamed the "Wildflower National Park," this Appalachian gem boasts over 1,500 flowering plants.

From February to April, the trails burst with violets, trillium, and rare lady slipper orchids. It’s the busiest national park in the U.S., so expect crowds.

3. Saguaro National Park

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• Highlights: Giant cacti in bloom.

Just outside Tucson, AZ, Saguaro National Park comes alive each spring as its iconic saguaro cacti, chollas, and wildflowers burst into bloom.

From March to May, the desert transforms into a vibrant kaleidoscope of color.

4. Joshua Tree National Park

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• Highlights: Possible superblooms and world-class rock climbing.

Spring turns California’s Joshua Tree into a desert wonderland, with mild temps and—if you're lucky—a wildflower superbloom!

Explore botanical trails like Barker Dam and Hidden Valley, or take on a challenge with the Ryan Mountain hike. 

5. Everglades National Park

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• Highlights: Alligators, subtropical beauty, and wildlife safaris.

Early spring is the dry season, meaning animals gather around the few remaining water sources, making them easier to spot.

With perfect temps, it's a dream for kayaking through mangrove tunnels and exploring the wetlands. 

6. Haleakala National Park

• Highlights: Spring blooms and low crowds.

In the spring, Haleakalā National Park’s volcanic terrain comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, and the mild temperatures make every hike a pleasure.

When you're ready to ditch the crowded Maui beaches, try exploring the National Park’s Kīpahulu District. 

7. Hot Springs National Park

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• Highlights: Thermal baths, an eclipse event, and spring celebrations galore!

Arkansas’s Hot Springs isn’t just a national park—it’s a spa retreat wrapped in adventure!

Soak in the historic bathhouses’ naturally heated mineral waters, then hit the scenic trails for sweeping springtime views. And the town?

It’s buzzing with springtime festivities! Catch the delightfully absurd World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, or wander through Garvan Woodland Gardens, where tulips and daffodils explode in a riot of color.

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