 Saguaro National Park is made up of two separate areas, the Tuscon Mountain District and the Rincon Mountain District. Both are located just 10 miles from Tucson. They preserve the Sonoran Desert landscape including the giant saguaro cacti that can live for over 150 years.
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 Everglades National Park protects a network of wetlands and forests that make up the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. It, along with 25 other national parks are now included in the Duckwyn Travel app.
 Badlands National Park is located in southwestern South Dakota. The park was originally the reservation of the Oglala Sioux Indians. Today, the park protect the natural buttes & grasslands of the area along with the sacred Native American sites.
 Visit the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah and enjoy the colorful canyons, ridges, and buttes that reside in the park's desert landscape. The park features unique dome formations that resemble those on capitol buildings, giving the park its name.
 Fanad Head Lighthouse in Ireland was first lit back in 1866. The 22 meter (72 feet) tall masonry tower sits on top of the Fanad peninsula. Visit it with your Duckwyn Travel Passport to collect this new sticker.
 The Kermorvan Lighthouse was built back in 1849. This still active lighthouse is located on the westernmost point of France in the town of Le Conquet. Use your Duckwyn Travel Passport to add this new sticker to your collection.
 Diamond Head Lighthouse was constructed in 1898. It was featured over 100 years later on the June 2007 U.S. postage stamp. This beautiful lighthouse on the island of Oahu is now part of the Duckwyn Lighthouse Series.
 Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui is great for those who enjoy hiking in unique terrain or for those who love to enjoy a beautiful sunrise. While you're there, watch for Nēnēs to see these Hawaiian geese in their natural habitat.
 Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada is the largest national park in the contiguous United States. The park's Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. Don't let the park's harsh environment keep you away. It might be the hottest, driest, and lowest of all the US national parks but it's these unique conditions that make one of the most popular to visit.
 Mount Rainier became the 5th national park in the United States in 1899. The mountain itself is a 14,411-foot tall stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range. Within the park are 2 large glaciers. The Carbon Glacier is the largest in the contiguous United States by volume and the Emmons Glacier is the largest by area (wikipedia). The new badge is now available to collect with your Duckwyn Travel Passport.
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