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8 national parks that are spectacular in spring Melanie Haiken © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Deserts ablaze with lupine, yarrow and paintbrush; rivers surging with snowmelt; high meadows lush with columbine and alpine sunflower; elk, moose, bear and deer venturing out of their winter hideaways, new babies in tow. These are just a few of the many reasons to make a springtime pilgrimage to one — or many — of America’s national...

There's nothing quite like winter in the desert. Crimson rock formations dusted with snow, adventure at high elevations and the right mixture of fun and relaxation are just waiting to be discovered in Cedar City. The opportunity to reset, relax, and rediscover the beauty of southern Utah is calling our name. Take in stories of the past between rock walls adorned with petroglyphs. Discover new and exciting views on a snowshoe hike into Cedar Breaks National Monument. Grab a drink, and explore Historic Downtown Cedar City, and ignite a creative spark at the Southern Utah Museum of Art. Snowshoe...

Advertisement Two grizzly bears fighting, a group of bison ploughing through a field of snow and the stars lighting a hiking trail are among the pictures selected as the 20 finalists in a photography competition showcasing images from US national parks. All 20 images were the winners of the first ever annual Nature's best Photography National Parks Photo competition and were the top 20 placed images chosen from more than 3,000 entries.  One image taken by photographer, Brian Wright of San Diego, California, showed the star trails over the Chesler Park Hiking Trail, Canyonlands National Park,...