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Grand Canyon
Arizona
The Grand Canyon is truly a wonder of the world!
While visiting Grand Canyon National Park, we hiked two main trails and explored many other spots. It's now one of our top destinations!
Ari and Jessi Adler
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
The Grand Canyon is truly a wonder of the world!
While visiting Grand Canyon National Park, we hiked two main trails and explored many other spots. It's now one of our top destinations!
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Shenandoah
Virginia
Restoring Headwaters in Shenandoah National Park
Chief of Natural & Cultural Resources talks through his current work to rebalance the pH of Meadow Run as cold-water fish habitat. vc: Luca Pfeiffer
Shenandoah National Park Trust
38°19'50.87"N, 78°34'6.28"W
Shenandoah
Virginia
Restoring Headwaters in Shenandoah National Park
Chief of Natural & Cultural Resources talks through his current work to rebalance the pH of Meadow Run as cold-water fish habitat. vc: Luca Pfeiffer
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Shenandoah
Virginia
A Day With Shenandoah's Wildlife Technicians
Ride along to protect the balance between people & wildlife in one of the east coast's biggest recreational & wilderness public lands. vc: L.Pfeiffer
Shenandoah National Park Trust
38°31'26.34"N, 78°27'43.35"W
Shenandoah
Virginia
A Day With Shenandoah's Wildlife Technicians
Ride along to protect the balance between people & wildlife in one of the east coast's biggest recreational & wilderness public lands. vc: L.Pfeiffer
Explore Historical Parks
- California
San Francisco Maritime NHP
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a fleet of historic ships, a maritime museum, and a research center. The park's fleet of historic ships includes the steam ferryboat Eureka, the steam tugboat Hercules, and the scooner Alma, and other notable survivors from the late 19th and early 20th century. The maritime museum features exhibits on the history of San Francisco Bay and its role in the development of California. The research center houses a library and archives on maritime history stretching back to the 1930s, and is the largest maritime library on the West Coast. The park also offers educational programs and public events throughout the year. The visitor center, Hyde Street Pier, and Maritime Museum are all situated adjacent to the foot of Hyde Street and at the western end of the Fisherman's Wharf district.
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- Florida
Castillo de San Marcos
The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is an impressive sight. Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, it is the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States. The Monument preserves and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections. It is a place where you can learn about the history of the Spanish colonization of America, the conflicts between the European powers, and the struggle for control of Florida. You can also see how the Native Americans, Africans and Cubans who made Florida their home have shaped its culture. The Castillo de San Marcos is a fascinating place with a rich history, and it is well worth a visit.
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- Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is more than just a historical site – it's a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. In the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge. The camp was located just outside of Philadelphia, and it quickly became clear that the area was ill-suited for such a large group of soldiers. The soldiers faced harsh conditions, including cold weather, scarce supplies and illness. Yet they persevered, continuing to fight for independence from British rule. Today, the park features 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows and woodlands commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Arizona
Petrified Forest
Nature, geology, archaeology, paleontology and even architecture meet at this high-desert park. Stretching for miles on both sides of Interstate 40 and located near the town of Holbrook in Northern Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park is a high-desert geologic treasure chest. You’ll see loads of petrified wood, not to mention eye-popping views of The Painted Desert, which sweeps through the park. Two visitor centers — the Painted Desert Visitor Center on the north and the Rainbow Forest Museum to the south — offer exhibits, books and gifts, limited food service and restrooms. Both sides of the park are connected by the 28-mile-long Main Park Road, which winds past viewpoints, trailheads and other attractions.
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- Washington
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie
Home to more glaciers than any national forest outside of Alaska, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest covers more than 1.7 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
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- Idaho
Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a truly unique landscape. Located in southern Idaho, the park is home to lava flows, cinder cones, and sagebrush steppe. Most visitors explore the trails, caves, and scenic overlooks along the park's 7-mile loop road, but there are plenty of opportunities for adventurers to get off the beaten path. The park's vast wilderness provides ample opportunity for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife watching. With so much to see and do, the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the "weird and scenic" side of the American West.
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