How Death Valley Got Its Name
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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
- Pennsylvania
Point State Park
This 36-acre park in downtown Pittsburgh sits at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers merge to become the Ohio River. A towering water fountain at the center of the triangle offers views across the rivers of the sports arena and the slopes of Mt. Washington. The outlines and remains of two of the oldest structures in Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne, are also located in the park. The Fort Pitt Museum commemorates the area as a major battlefield of the French and Indian War (1754–63). The area was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 for its role in the strategic struggles between Native Americans, French colonists, and British colonists, for control of the Ohio River watershed. Today the area is a great destination for boating, hiking and biking.
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- Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson NHP
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Johnson City, Texas was established in 1969 to preserve the birthplace, home, and ranch of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the US. The park consists of three main sites: the Johnson Ranch, the Johnson Birthplace, and the Johnson Schoolhouse. The Ranch is the largest site and includes the president's boyhood home, his grandparents' home, and the beloved Texas Hill Country landscape that he so loved. The Birthplace site housed Lyndon B. Johnson's birthplace, includes his mother's home, a one-room schoolhouse, and a Visitor Center with exhibits about his life. The Schoolhouse is the site of Lyndon B. Johnson's first school and includes a replica of his one-room schoolhouse as well as a Visitor Center with exhibits about his early life and education. Each of these sites tells a different story about Lyndon B. Johnson and together they provide visitors with a unique insight into the man who would become one of America's most interesting presidents.
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- Nebraska
Homestead NHP
Homestead National Historical Park commemorates the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres of federally owned land. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres from public to private ownership. The park includes 100 acres of tallgrass prairie restored to approximate the ecosystem that once covered the central plains of the United States, and it is amazing to think that it was nearly plowed into extinction by the homesteaders. There are about 2.7 miles of hiking trails through the prairie and the woodland surrounding Cub Creek, accessible via all-terrain vehicle. The park also has an original cabin built in 1867 by George Palmer and a historic schoolhouse. The Homestead National Monument is great place to begin if you want to understand 19th century Americans life on the Great Plains.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Florida
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Orlando may be more famous for its commercial parks, but Wekiwa Springs State Park, just 16 miles from the city, could give them a run for their money in adventure. In fact it's the longest-running tourist attraction in Florida's Orange County, offering everything the wild outdoors can offer: swimming, kayaking, horseback-riding, biking, camping, bird-watching and more. Open from 8 am to sundown every day.
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- Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a natural treasure spanning 33,000 acres of woodlands, waterfalls, rolling hills and open farmland. It is the ancestral home of the Erie, Wyandot and Seneca tribes. The winding Cuyahoga River, notorious for catching fire 13 times in the 20th century due to severe pollution, has since been substantially restored, thanks to the relentless efforts of environmental activists. The Canal Exploration Center is a great place to learn about the history of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Visitors can also take a scenic train ride through the park and see Bridal Veil Falls and Brandywine Falls.
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- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Tennessee
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is a 444-mile recreational path that follows the historic Natchez Trace Parkway from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi. The trail is open to hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders, and offers a unique opportunity to experience the different landscapes of the southeastern United States. Along the way, visitors can see preserved Civil War battlefields, Native American mounds, and scenic vistas. The trail also passes through a number of small towns, each with its own history and character. Whether you're looking for an adventurous hike or a leisurely bike ride, the Natchez Trace Trail has something to offer everyone.
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