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Vicksburg
Mississippi
Louisiana
Vicksburg offers a ton of Civil War history in one location
Vicksburg NMP offers a great glimpse at a terrible time in our nation's history. Now it just needs to be kept up better!
Ari and Jessi Adler
32°21'0.42"N, 90°52'55.68"W
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Louisiana
Vicksburg offers a ton of Civil War history in one location
Vicksburg NMP offers a great glimpse at a terrible time in our nation's history. Now it just needs to be kept up better!
18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
Alice Ford
18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
Alice Ford
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
Explore Historical Parks
- Rhode Island
Roger Williams NM
The Roger Williams National Memorial was established by minister Roger Williams in 1636 and is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island. The national memorial commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and championed religious freedom. The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and College Streets, near Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. The Roger Williams National Memorial is one of the few national parks located in an urban area.
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- Washington
- Oregon
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was established in 1961 to protect and preserve the fur trade history of the Pacific Northwest. The National Historic Site consists of two units, one located on the site of Fort Vancouver in modern-day Vancouver, Washington; the other being the former residence of John McLoughlin in Oregon City, Oregon. John McLoughlin was the Chief Factor, or trader, who oversaw Hudson Bay Company's fur trade activity along the Pacific from 1824 until 1845. The site is also home to a variety of cultural and natural resources. These resources include the historic fort itself, as well as a number of other buildings, structures, and archaeological sites. In addition, the site includes a vibrant living history program that interprets the fur trade era for visitors.
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- Kansas
Fort Scott
Fort Scott National Historic Site is named after General Winfield Scott, who achieved renown during the Mexican–American War. During the middle of the 19th century, the fort served as a military base for US Army action in what was the edge of settlement in 1850. For the next decade, it would be one of the most important forts in the expanding frontier, seeing action in both the American Civil War and Plains Indian Wars. Though no battle was ever fought within its walls, Fort Scott saw plenty of violence and death, serving as a hospital and holding facility for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Although the fort was abandoned in the 1870s, some structures survived including four officer’s barracks, a dragoon’s barracks, two infantry barracks, a hospital, guardhouse and stables. Today, the fort has been restored to its original appearance, and a park of five acres of tallgrass prairie is being restored as an ecology project.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Minnesota
Voyageurs NP
With 218,055 acres, Voyageurs National Park is an adventure wonderland all year long, full of exposed rock ridges, cliffs, wetlands, forests, streams and lakes. This is a place of transition between land and aquatic ecosystems, between southern boreal and northern hardwood forests, and between wild and developed areas. Whether you are exploring by land, water or ice there is something for everyone.
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- Canada
Cape Breton Highlands NP
Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a stunning natural gem located in the northern region of Nova Scotia, Canada. The park boasts over 950 square kilometers of rugged mountains, deep valleys, and winding coastal roads that offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can explore the park's many trails, which range from easy strolls to challenging hikes, and encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including moose, bald eagles, and black bears. Cape Breton Island is also home to many vibrant communities, including the Mi'kmaq people, who have lived on the island for thousands of years. The island’s rich culture and history, vibrant arts scene, historic landmarks, and strong Gaelic heritage, make it a destination with something for everyone.
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- New Mexico
Gila Cliff Dwellings
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico is home to a series of caves that were inhabited by ancient peoples. The first inhabitants were nomadic groups who used the caves as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, the Mogollon culture made the caves their home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for one or two generations. By approximately 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind. Today, the cliff dwellings are a popular tourist destination, providing a glimpse into the lives of these ancient people.
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