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The United States established Yellowstone National Park as the country's first national park back in the 1800s. Other wilderness areas came under federal protection over the years, and the National Park Service was established in 1916 to protect and care for these wilderness areas. The list of national parks expanded, and the federal agency now safeguards nearly 400 places, including battlefields, historic homes and national monuments.

In the first few months of the new year, college students are getting back into gear after the holiday break by hitting the books, studying hard and looking ahead to end-of-semester finals. Just kidding. Most of them are making spring break plans, and a lot of them will be hitting the sugar-sand beaches of Florida's Panhandle for Panama City spring break. Panama City Beach remains a popular spring break destination not only because of those beautiful beaches but also because of its proximity to many Southern, Midwestern and Northern colleges and universities.

Artists, honeymooners, and sightseers agree --there are so many things to do in Paris, France it's hard to know where to start. While vacationing in Paris, it is impossible to not be romanced by the countless cultural institutions and the array of architecture in the city. It seems as if everywhere you look there is a recognizable building or meaningful reminder of Europe's history. To make sure you don't miss a beat -- or a photo opportunity -- we have pulled together a list of the six most famous things to do in Paris. Check out these Paris attractions and be inspired to compose a list of your own.

Maui, with tweens in tow, equals plenty of fun for the whole family, with its powdery beaches, easy hikes and thundering waterfalls.

Charlottesville is one of the most beautiful and fun cities in Virginia and an easy drive from the Washington, D.C. area. Whether you live in D.C. or are visiting our nation's capital, a day trip to Charlottesville, Va., is a must for a family vacation with teens.

Charlottesville is home to Thomas Jefferson's University of Virginia, which is the one of the most classic-looking universities in this country. With the stark contrast of red brick to white domes, columns and trim, teens will fall in love with the school at first sight. However, the beauty of the university is not skin-deep, and there are plenty of things to do in Charlottesville, so let's get started!