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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.
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Alice Ford
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Explore Historical Parks
- Washington, DC
Frederick Douglass NHS
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site preserves the former home of Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist, orator, and writer. The site includes Douglass's Cedar Hill estate, where he lived from 1877 until his death in 1895. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored Victorian home, gaining insights into Douglass's life, achievements, and contributions to the fight against slavery. The site also offers exhibits, educational programs, and events, providing a meaningful experience that honors Douglass's legacy and the struggle for civil rights.
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- Virginia
Colonial NHP
The Colonial National Historical Park is located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The park protects and interprets several sites relating to the Colony of Virginia and the history of the United States more broadly. The sites include the Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Battlefield, and Cape Henry Memorial. The Jamestown Settlement is the site of the first landing of the English settlers who would settle at Jamestown. The Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Yorktown, which was the decisive battle in the American Revolutionary War. The Cape Henry Memorial commemorates the first landing of the English settlers at Cape Henry in 1607. The park also offers a variety of educational programs and events for visitors to learn about the history of the United States.
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- Connecticut
Weir Farm
Weir Farm National Historical Park commemorates the life and work of painter J. Alden Weir, who was a leading figure in the American Impressionist movement. Weir Farm was one of the first American Impressionist painting sites, and it served as a refuge for many artists who were looking to escape the bustling city life. Today, visitors can tour the farmhouse where Weir lived and worked, and they can also explore the sprawling grounds that feature gardens, ponds and woodlands. In addition, the park offers a variety of educational programs that teach visitors about the history of American Impressionism.
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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Carrizo Plain NM
Just a few hours from Los Angeles, Carrizo Plain offers an extraordinary escape into nature, the largest native grassland left in California. Famous for its wildflower blooms, range of wildlife and Painted Rock – which features pictographs made by the Chumash people around 2000 BC – the plain is dry most of the year. Don't expect any amenities: it's run by the Bureau of Land Management, which controversially allows cattle grazing in parts of the year. There are two very basic campgrounds, KCL and Selby, and car camping is allowed in some areas.
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- Montana
- Wyoming
Bighorn Canyon
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, which straddles the border between Wyoming and Montana, was created following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam in the 1960s by the Bureau of Reclamation. The dam, named after the famous Crow leader Robert Yellowtail--who fought against its construction--harnesses the waters of the Bighorn River, 55 miles of which lie within the national recreation area. About one third of the park unit is located on the Crow Indian Reservation. Nearly one-quarter of the Pryor Mountains Wild Horse Range is also protected within the recreation area. Bighorn Canyon provides a number of recreational opportunities including boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching.
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- New Hampshire
- Maine
White Mountain National Forest
A stunning landscape in three parts, stretching across New Hampshire and dipping into Maine, the White Mountain National Forest is a brilliant example of how nature can recover from centuries of abuse and become a recreational paradise. The forest was established in 1918, partly due to public anger over uncontrolled logging and fires. Today it covers nearly 800,000 acres of pristine hardwood forests, gorgeous mountain lakes and scenic views. You can dip into a swimming hole, try rock climbing or take a ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the tallest peak in New England. Fun fact: while drone flying is strictly forbidden in national parks, you can get your aerials on here - just make sure to check out the rules at the US Forest Service site to avoid landing in protected areas.
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