Philadelphia's Amazing Five Public Squares
Take a trip to America's pioneering city of Philly and discover the five public square parks that laid the foundation for the rest of American Cities.
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Assateague Island
Maryland
Virginia
Assateague Island - The Land of Horses
Discover one of the few places in America where horses roam free. Assateague Island is a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia.
Jose Molina
37°56'4.26"N, 75°22'32.44"W
Assateague Island
Maryland
Virginia
Assateague Island - The Land of Horses
Discover one of the few places in America where horses roam free. Assateague Island is a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia.
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Watkins Glen State Park
New York
Discover the Beauty of Watkins Glen State Park
Experience one of the most visited parks in the Finger Lake region of New York State.
Jose Molina
42°22'50.07"N, 76°52'24.41"W
Watkins Glen State Park
New York
Discover the Beauty of Watkins Glen State Park
Experience one of the most visited parks in the Finger Lake region of New York State.
42°54'37.14"N, 76°47'47.43"W
Women's Rights NHP
New York
Tour of Women's Rights National Historical Park
From the Statues, to the Church, and Museum, take a tour and learn about the history of Women's Rights in Seneca Falls.
Jose Molina
42°54'37.14"N, 76°47'47.43"W
Women's Rights NHP
New York
Tour of Women's Rights National Historical Park
From the Statues, to the Church, and Museum, take a tour and learn about the history of Women's Rights in Seneca Falls.
Explore Historical Parks
- 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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- France
Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial
Normandy, France, is renowned for its pivotal role in WWII, particularly the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944. The beaches—Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, and Sword—were the sites of the Allied invasion that marked the beginning of the end for Nazi occupation in Europe. The Normandy American Cemetery, located in Colleville-sur-Mer, is a solemn tribute to American soldiers who perished during World War II, particularly during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations. It was established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944, on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, and was the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. Covering 172.5 acres, it contains the graves of 9,386 military personnel and a memorial to 1,557 missing soldiers. The meticulously maintained grounds overlook Omaha Beach, one of the pivotal sites of the Allied invasion.
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- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
Fort Smith
Fort Smith National Historic Site commemorates a place of courage, survival, and despair. It spans the history of the US from the early 1800s to the end of the frontier era. The site includes the remains of two forts: Fort Smith, which was built in 1817, and Fort Gibson, which was built in 1824. The forts served as homes for troops, as well as a base for operations against Native American tribes. In addition, the forts served as judicial centers, and the gallows at Fort Smith were used to execute numerous criminals, including the notorious outlaws Belle Starr and James Bowie. The site includes the remains of two frontier forts and a new Visitor Center that tells the stories of people who lived and worked here: American Indians, judges, lawmen, outlaws, and soldiers. The forts served as places of refuge during wars and as homes for families in peace-time. The Visitor Center is located in downtown Fort Smith, just a few blocks from where the forts once stood.
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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is a special place, and not just if you like Joshua Trees. It's the third largest unit of the National Park System in the lower 48, and the largest National Preserve. The preserve was created within the Pacific West Region of the National Park Service to protect and manage a unique and diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. The Mojave Desert is a harsh and beautiful place, and the preserve encompasses some of its most iconic features, including the Kelso Dunes, the Marl Mountains and the Cima Dome, as well as volcanic formations such as Hole-in-the-Wall and the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. The preserve is also home to an abundance of plants and animals, including many that are rare or endangered. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the preserve, from hiking and camping to bird watching and stargazing.
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- Minnesota
Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota spans over a million acres of pristine lakes and forests within the Superior National Forest. Perfect for canoeing, fishing, and camping, this remote haven offers solitude and stunning natural beauty. Set aside in 1926 to preserve its primitive character and incorporated into the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1964, it lets visitors canoe, portage, and camp in the spirit of French Voyageurs from 200 years ago. Accessible from Ely or the Gunflint Trail, it’s a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Remember to secure permits, follow Leave No Trace principles, and enjoy the serenity of one of America’s most treasured public lands.
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- South Dakota
Fossil Cycad NM
Fossil Cycad National Monument was a national monument in South Dakota, established in 1922 to protect an area containing the largest and most diverse collection of fossilized cycads in the world. Originally consisting of 320 acres, and administered through Wind Cave National Park, the monument was managed by the National Park Service until 1957, when it was withdrawn as a national monument and transferred to the Bureau of Land Management. One reason the site was withdrawn was that it was relatively small and didn't meet the criteria for a separate unit of the National Park System. Additionally, the fossilized cycads that the monument was established to protect were already included within the boundaries of Badlands National Park. Finally, there were concerns about the condition of the fossilized cycads, many of which had been removed, vandalized, or damaged by weathering and erosion. Although many of the cycads excavated from that area are on display at various scientific institutions such as Yale University, the Smithsonian, and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Fossil Cycad National Monument serves as an historic example of how poor planning, poor management, lack of supervision, and non-existent federal enforcement against theft on public lands can spell disaster for an area of land intended to be preserved from development
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