National parks are popular destinations in the summer, but they usually get attention for the beauty of their landscapes.
Now that it's getting hot, however, we're highlighting parks that also have amazing beaches and bodies of water.
The parks and recreation areas of the U.S. National Park Service have gorgeous beaches all the way from the Alaskan wilderness to the Caribbean Sea. Whether you prefer laying on pristine white sand, or kayaking around rocky landscapes while looking for wildlife, there is a beach on this list for you.
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