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Some travelers love to hike — others love to gaze upon the mountains while sitting indoors with a glass of wine. Yes, nature does that whole 'take your breath away' thing and leaves you in a puddle of wonder with its colors, shapes, and contortions of water that defy the very laws that are supposed to govern them. But for some of us, the downsides of nature — extreme heat or cold, tiny, crawly pests that tend to fly and bite — occasionally outweigh the benefits. In an effort to make the great outdoors more user-friendly, we've combed the country for national parks that have the best indoor perks and come with ways to experience the wonder from the great indoors.