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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.
Explore Historical Parks
- South Carolina
Cowpens National Battlefield
Located east of Chesnee, South Carolina, Cowpens National Battlefield is a site that commemorates a major victory of the American Revolutionary War. On January 17, 1781, Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and his ragtag group of American irregulars dealt a humiliating defeat to British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton and his highly disciplined force of Redcoats. The battle was considered decisive in the war effort and was one of Morgan's most well-known triumphs. Today, the site of the battlefield is preserved as a national monument where visitors can learn about the history of the battle and see the historical marker that denotes the location of Morgan's famous triumph.
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- Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
The Gettysburg National Military Park (GNMP) was established in 1895 as a way to protect and interpret the landscape of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The GNMP properties include most of the Gettysburg Battlefield, many of the battle's support areas during the battle (e.g., reserve, supply, and hospital locations), and several other non-battle areas associated with the battle's "aftermath and commemoration", including the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Soldier's National Monument. The park has more wooded land than in 1863, and the National Park Service has an ongoing program to restore portions of the battlefield to their historical non-wooded conditions, as well as to replant historic orchards and woodlots that are now missing.
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- New York
African Burial Ground
Located in Lower Manhattan, New York City, the African Burial Ground National Monument contains the remains of more than 419 Africans buried during the late 17th and 18th centuries in a portion of what was the largest colonial-era cemetery for people of African descent, some free, most enslaved. Historians estimate there may have been as many as 10,000–20,000 burials in what was called the Negroes Burial Ground in the 18th century. The 5 to 6-acre site's excavation and study was called "the most important historic urban archaeological project in the United States." The Burial Ground site is New York's earliest known African-American cemetery; studies show an estimated 15,000 African American people were buried here.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Belarus
Polesie State Radioecological Reserve
Polesie State Radioecological Reserve is a nature reserve located in the Gomel region of Belarus, established in 1988 after the Chernobyl disaster. It covers an area of about 507 square miles and is situated in the territories contaminated by radioactive fallout from the disaster. The reserve is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species. It also serves as a research center for studying the effects of radiation on the environment and wildlife. The reserve's management has implemented measures to protect the environment and wildlife from further radiation exposure, and it is a popular destination for eco-tourists interested in learning about the effects of radiation and conservation efforts.
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- Kentucky
- Tennessee
Big South Fork
Spanning over 125,000 acres, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area preserves the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries in northeastern Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky. The Big South Fork region contains one of the highest concentrations of natural bridges in the eastern United States. Over time water action has left many unique and amazing geologic features ranging from the river gorge with its magnificent bluffs to the natural arches and unusual hoodoos. Today, the Big South Fork is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
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- California
Sequoia NP
At 404,064 acres of pristine forested mountainous terrain, Sequoia National Park is one of the most biodiverse parks in the United States. The park is home to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, as well as an array of diverse wildlife. From the soaring peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the deep canyons carved out by ancient glaciers, Sequoia National Park is truly a natural wonder. The park's dense forests provide habitat for over 60 species of mammals, including black bears, mountain lions, and redwood tree squirrels. In addition, the park is home to more than 200 species of birds, fishes, and reptiles. With so much to explore, Sequoia National Park is a must-visit for any nature lover.
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