Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
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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
- New York
Saratoga
Saratoga National Historic Park located in Stillwater, New York, commemorates a series of battles that took place in 1777 during the American War for Independence. Known as the Battles of Saratoga, the battles were fought between American troops and a British invasion force, and resulted in the surrender of the British Army, marking the first time in world history that a British Army had ever surrendered. This crucial victory secured French recognition and support for the United States and was crucial to the eventual victory and formation of the United States. The park is located on the upper Hudson River and consists of multiple sites of historic interest, including the only war memorial in the United States, the Boot Monument, that does not bear the name of the honoree, Benedict Arnold. These historic sites are spread out but are easily accessible by car, or for the more ambitious, there is a 100-mile bike challenge. The park’s visitor center is located on the Saratoga Battlefield, where a map and orientation film explain the significance of the site.
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- New Jersey
Liberty State Park
With a two-mile promenade and a staggering view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park is a marvelous escape from the bustle of the city. You can stroll through the poignant NJ Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial and then expand your mind at the recently updated Liberty Science Center. There's also ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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- Nebraska
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock rises from the Great Plains in western Nebraska standing 300 feet above the surrounding North Platte River valley. The peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet above sea level. The native Lakota Sioux and later migrants to the area used this as a landmark, and during the mid-19th century it marked the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. Probably the first non-natives to see Chimney Rock were eastbound from the Pacific Ocean in the Robert Stuart expedition of 1813. The trails ran along the north side of the river and passed by the base of the pillar about 1.5 miles west of present-day Bayard. At that time, the rock was known to Native Americans as "Elk Peak." It was named Chimney Rock by early settlers who thought it resembled an old-fashioned chimney. The rock is composed of clay, volcanic ash and sandstone. There is a visitor center and museum exhibit about the early pioneers.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Washington, DC
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is a unique oasis spread across 700 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including lotus flowers and water lilies. The park's main attraction is its aquatic gardens, which consist of a series of interconnected ponds and pools. Visitors can wander through the gardens and observe the stunning beauty of the blooming lotus flowers, which can reach up to six feet tall. The park also offers numerous walking trails, fishing opportunities, and a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and connect with nature.
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- Namibia
Namib Skeleton Coast
The world's oldest desert meets the Atlantic Ocean on the western shores of Namibia, creating one of the world's largest game parks - home to hyenas, leopards, baboons, bat-eared foxes and many other creatures. Along with Skeleton Coast National Park to the north, the Namib-Naukluft preserves nearly the entire coastline of this African country. A popular spot for tourism is Sossusvlei, an enormous salt and clay pan ringed by high red dunes. You'll need a four-wheel drive vehicle to get there, but it's worth the trip to visit "Big Daddy," the highest dune at around 1,065 feet tall.
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- Wyoming
Fossil Butte NM
The ridges of southwestern Wyoming's windswept sagebrush desert are home to some of the world's best preserved fossils. Insects, fish, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are remarkable for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. The story they tell of ancient life in the warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake is preserved here. The fossils provide a rare glimpse into a lost world, one that was very different from the cold, dry landscape of today. The area is now known as Fossil Lake, and it is a popular destination for paleontologists and tourists alike. Thanks to the exceptional level of preservation, Fossil Lake is an important site for understanding the history of life on Earth.
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