Chugach State Park, Alaska: With 495,000 acres, it's Alaska's largest "city park" offering diverse landscapes and outdoor activities near Anchorage.
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Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Florida: This 46,000-acre preserve in Jacksonville features wetlands, historic sites, and trails for hiking and wildlife viewing.
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McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Arizona: Renowned for wildlife conservation, it offers hiking, horseback riding, and biking trails in Scottsdale's desert habitat.
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California: Spanning 30,000 acres, it's a haven for birdwatching and hiking in the Bay Area's urban setting.
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Franklin Mountains State Park, Texas: Covering 27,000 acres near El Paso, it's ideal for hiking, rock climbing, and camping in desert mountains.
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Gateway National Recreation Area, New York: Encompassing 26,607 acres in NYC and NJ, it offers diverse outdoor activities like birding and camping.
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Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana: At 27,190 acres, it preserves marshes and bayous for wildlife viewing and hiking in New Orleans.
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South Mountain Preserve, Arizona: With over 16,000 acres near Phoenix, it offers trails for hiking and biking, with panoramic views at Dobbins Lookout.
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