Craters of the Moon is out of this world
This national monument doesn't get the attention it should. We expected to spend 1 hour, spent more than 4 and could have spent even more time there!
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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.
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.
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.
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
- 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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- Michigan
River Raisin
The River Raisin National Battlefield Park is the only national battlefield that marks a site of the War of 1812. The battlefield park preserves the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, which was a three-day battle that took place in and surrounding the Frenchtown Settlement. The area of conflict extended seven miles upstream on the River Raisin from its confluence with Lake Erie and about two miles inland from its south bank. The battlefield park is located within the present-day city limits of Monroe.
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- U.S. Virgin Islands
Christiansted NHS
Christiansted National Historic Site sits in the heart of Christiansted, the capital of the former Danish West Indies on St. Croix Island. The site commemorates the urban colonial development of the Virgin Islands. It features 18th and 19th century structures including Fort Christiansværn (constructed from 1738 to 1749), the Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Scale House (1833), Stone Warehouse (1839), Stevedore Shed (1889) and Roald Amundsen Hjemkomst Museum (replica of Amundsen's ship, Gjøa, 1901-03). It was to these Danish colonial buildings that the first enslaved Africans were brought to St. Croix in 1655, and later, it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today, visitors can explore the grounds and buildings, attend interpretive programs and take part in special events. Christiansted National Historic Site is a unique window into America's colonial past.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Arizona
Sunset Crater Volcano
The eruption that created Sunset Crater National Monument was devastating. The date is not firm but there is evidence it occurred around 1085. The eruptions formed a 1,120 foot-high cone, and covered an 810-square-mile area with a blanket of ash and lapilli. The impact of the eruption was so profound, it forced the Sinagua people to abandon their homes. Today, visitors can explore trails winding through lava flows, lava tube caves, and ponderosa pine forests, witnessing the area’s gradual ecological recovery. The monument protects both geological wonders and ancient Indigenous sites, offering insight into the cultural and natural history of the region.
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- Washington, DC
Constitution Gardens
Constitution Gardens is a park located within the boundaries of the National Mall. An oasis in the midst of a city landscape, the 50 acres of the park were originally beneath the Potomac River. Near the end of the nineteenth century, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiated a dredging project that created the land that became Potomac Park. Constitution Gardens has a small pond, which contains the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence on an island open to pedestrians.
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- Michigan
Hiawatha National Forest
Hiawatha National Forest, named after the legendary Native American figure, is a stunning natural gem in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, covering approximately 880,000 acres of diverse wilderness. According to the oral tradition of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, Hiawatha is often depicted as a wise and influential leader who helped unite the five nations—the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca—into a powerful alliance. One of the notable features of Hiawatha National Forest is its vast network of trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's pristine rivers, numerous waterfalls, and stunning shorelines on foot, bike, or horseback. The forest nestles up against the coastlines of Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan, and features six historic Michigan lighthouses. The forest is also home to a rich variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, bald eagles, and numerous bird species. There are excellent opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, and hunting. And with its abundant snowfall, the forest becomes a haven for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
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