Drive Giant Sand Dunes in West Michigan
Silver Lake State Park in northwest Michigan offers a lot of things to do, including camping, hiking, boating and off-roading on giant sand dunes.
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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.
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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.
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- Maryland
- West Virginia
- Washington, DC
C&O Canal NHP
The C&O Canal was once a vital link in America's transportation network, connecting the East Coast with the resources of the West. Today, it is a popular recreational destination, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the history of this country. The canal stretches for nearly 187 miles, from Cumberland, Maryland to Georgetown in Washington D.C. Along the way, it passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, including the Great Allegheny Passage and the Shenandoah Valley. The canal parallels the Potomac River and goes by the cataracts at Great Falls. The canal is also home to a wealth of plant and animal life, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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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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- Maryland
Hampton NHS
Hampton National Historic Site preserves a remnant of a vast 18th-century estate, including a Georgian manor house, gardens, grounds, and the original stone slave quarters. The estate was owned by the Ridgely family for seven generations, from 1745 to 1948. The Hampton Mansion was the largest private home in America when it was built in 1790 and remained so for almost half a century. It is an excellent example of Georgian architecture and decorative arts, with a stunning collection of furniture and paintings. The estate also has a remarkable history of slavery and freedom, as it was one of the largest slave-holding plantations in Maryland. Today, visitors can tour the mansion, grounds, and gardens, and learn about the lives of the people who lived and worked here.
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- Washington
Lake Chelan
Accessible only by floatplane or passenger ferry, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the Cascade Range of Washington is a haven for hikers, boaters, and fishermen. The remote location and lack of roads make it the perfect place to get away from it all. Boasting stunning mountain views, miles of hiking trails, and pristine waterfalls, the recreation area is a popular destination for both day trips and extended vacations. Visitors can fish for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout in the waters of Lake Chelan, or explore the many coves and inlets by boat. For those looking for a more challenging adventure, there are several hiking trails that wind through the Cascade Mountains - some of which offer overnight camping opportunities. Lake Chelan National Recreation Area spans 61,958-acres and is an adventure waiting to happen.
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- Washington
Riverside State Park
Just 9 miles from Spokane, Washington, Riverside State Park is a delightful escape with a wide range of activities. Once a gathering place for Native Americans, it now spans over 9,000 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers. In the warmer months, hikers and mountain bikers take advantage of 55 miles of trails, and the Little Spokane River is great for paddle sports. Note that pets are not allowed. In the winter the park draws snowshoers, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.
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- New York
Harriman State Park
One of the jewels of the New York park system, Harriman State Park is an amazing destination for hikers, with over 200 miles of trails - including nearly 19 miles of the Appalachian Trail. And it's all thanks to a proposed prison. In 1909, a year after the death of her railroad magnate husband, Mary Averell Harriman offered to give the state 10,000 acres and $1 million to create a park. Only condition: they'd have to scrap plans to build a prison at Bear Mountain. Today, Harriman State Park boasts over 47,000 acres and is a great escape for fishing, camping and boating.
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