Joshua Tree National Park Spring Travel Guide
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36°46'43.35"N, 103°58'46.81"W
Capulin Volcano NM
New Mexico
We hiked up the extinct Capulin Volcano!
We visited Capulin Volcano National Monument and spent an entire day exploring the volcano and the surrounding hiking trails.
Ari and Jessi Adler
36°46'43.35"N, 103°58'46.81"W
Capulin Volcano NM
New Mexico
We hiked up the extinct Capulin Volcano!
We visited Capulin Volcano National Monument and spent an entire day exploring the volcano and the surrounding hiking trails.
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.
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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- South Dakota
Mount Rushmore
Completed in 1941, "America's Shrine to Democracy" features four mammoth, 60-foot sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Carved into the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, by Gutzon Borglum, the memorial draws more than 2 million visitors a year – but also its share of controversy. The U.S. Government in 1868 promised the Lakota Sioux they could keep the Black Hills "so long as the buffalo may range thereon," only to renege on the deal once gold was discovered. The nearby Crazy Horse Memorial was begun in 1940 to honor Native Americans, but some tribes continue to argue for the land to be returned.
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- Utah
Anasazi State Park Museum
The Anasazi State Park Museum in southern Utah displays archeological finds from an Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) village that dates from A.D. 1050 to 1200. One of the largest communities west of the Colorado River and located near the presumed border of the Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont cultures, the Coombs Village Site reflects a fascinating blend of traits from the two cultures. This intriguing fusion is evident not only in the recovered artifacts but also in the architecture found at the site. The presence of elements from various branches of the Ancestral Puebloan suggests a flourishing and expansive trade network during ancient times. Visitors can explore a life-sized, six-room replica of an ancient dwelling.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Washington
Lake Roosevelt
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area encompasses the 130-mile long Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, which was created by the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. The area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hunting, and camping. The lake is also a popular destination for houseboaters and there are several marinas and boat launch sites located around the lake. In addition to the recreational opportunities, the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is also home to several historical and cultural sites. These include the Grand Coulee Dam, Fort Spokane, and St. Paul's Mission.
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- Louisiana
Tickfaw State Park
An easy drive from New Orleans or Baton Rouge, Tickfaw State Park is a fantastic place to camp, fish or hike along boardwalks that will take you through four different ecosystems. It's a fantastic place to encounter wildlife, from American alligators and armadillos to white-tailed deer and beavers. The park has 14 cabins and 50 campsites, if you want to get on the water there are canoes for rent.
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- North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves a 70-mile long stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. These islands are constantly changing shape due to the forces of water, wind, and storms. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here have to adapt continually. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a great place to enjoy the beach, kayak the sound, or climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. There is also a variety of wildlife to see including dolphins, sea turtles, and bald eagles. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a great place to spend a day or a week.
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