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What are some good places to go hiking near my home?
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Some of the best places to go hiking near your home include national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon; state parks like Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado or Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina; local nature preserves such as the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Pennsylvania; and other outdoor recreation areas such as beaches, lakeshores, and forests.