9 national parks with scenic bike trails perfect for kids and parents
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May 13, 2025

9 national parks with scenic bike trails perfect for kids and parents

By By AMANDA LUHN For the AP 

More than 330 million visitors explored national parks last year — a new record number. Parking is often at a premium in many of the most popular parks, and bikes are a smart way to skip the traffic, slow down and enjoy the scenery. May is National Bike Month, and what better way to celebrate than to get the kids out on a family bike adventure, exploring some of the best family-friendly trails in the national park system.

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