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When I was pregnant with our first child, my husband and I went on a whirlwind road trip that saw us visit 11 states in a ridiculously short time frame. While we, inevitably, missed a great many sites we did ensure we visited many National Parks. I was determined to cross a few must-see locations from my bucket list: the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, and Zion National Park. It was amazing! In light of recent developments, it\u2019s time to take a virtual tour of some U.S. National Parks, thanks to Google! The exhibit features a number of parks you may never travel to, as a park ranger guides you through each park. Find more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

US National Park Virtual Tours:<\/h2>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.artsandculture.withgoogle.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looking for more tips on how to keep your kids occupied during the COVID-19 crisis? Find our best ideas, activities and inspiration\u00a0here!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When I was pregnant with our first child, my husband and I went on a whirlwind road trip that saw us visit 11 states in a ridiculously short time frame. While we, inevitably, missed a great many sites we did ensure we visited many National Parks. I was determined to
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