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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
- South Carolina
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park protects and interprets the sites, structures, landscapes and history associated with the first military engagements of the Civil War. The park encompasses two forts – Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the war were fired, and Fort Moultrie, where Confederate soldiers fought their first successful battle – as well as Liberty Square and Charleston Light. Located in Charleston, SC, on the banks of the Cooper River, the park also includes a Visitor Education Center that tells the story of the lead-up to the war, with exhibits on topics such as slavery and plantation culture, major figures, politics, and how the Confederate Army was formed. The Visitor Education Center is also the main departure point for tour boats heading to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.
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- Arizona
Hubbell Trading Post
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is significant as a meeting ground of two cultures, the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade. In 1878, John Lorenzo Hubbell purchased this trading post, ten years after Navajos were allowed to return to the Ganado region from their U.S.-imposed exile, what the Navajo called the Long Walk. The Navajos were forced to walk from their lands in present-day Arizona and New Mexico to a prisoner of war camp at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. During the nearly 300-mile journey, many Navajos died from starvation, exposure and disease. Those who survived the journey were imprisoned at Bosque Redondo for four years. The experience was so traumatic that it forever changed the Navajo people. Following their release from Bosque Redondo, the Navajos were allowed to return to their homeland. However, their way of life had been irrevocably changed. The Navajos had lost their herds of sheep and goats, and they were now reliant on trade for their survival. The trading post has been restored and is now a museum that houses a collection of Navajo artifacts. It is also a popular destination for hikers, as it is located near several hiking trails.
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- Washington, DC
World War I Memorial
The World War I Memorial honors the more than four million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I. More than 116,000 Americans were killed in action during the war. The principal feature of the memorial is an 80-foot-long relief sculpture by sculptor Paul Manship entitled "Spirit of America." The sculpture depicts a winged figure representing victory carrying a laurel wreath and a shield with symbols representing liberty, justice, and friendship. Inscriptions on the memorial include quotes from President Woodrow Wilson and General John J. Pershing as well as a list of American engagements during World War I.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Florida
Timucuan
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Jacksonville, Florida, protects over 46,000 acres of wetlands, waterways, and historic sites reflecting over 6,000 years of human history. Named for the Indigenous Timucua people, the preserve encompasses salt marshes, hardwood hammocks, and coastal dunes, providing habitats for diverse wildlife. Key sites include Fort Caroline National Memorial, representing early French settlement efforts, and Kingsley Plantation, showcasing the area’s complex history of slavery and plantation life in the American South.
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- Michigan
Pinckney State Recreation Area
Pinckney Recreation Area is a paradise for backpackers, mountain bikers, anglers and other recreation enthusiasts. Pinckney is known for its extensive trail system and chain of excellent fishing lakes. Over forty miles of multi-use trail with remote campsites afford a backcountry experience. Pinckney is also a short drive from the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center in Waterloo Recreation Area.
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- Michigan
Hartwick Pines
The largest state park in Michigan's lower peninsula, with nearly 10,000 acres, Hartwick Pines is a wonderful place for hiking, camping, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. Famed for its old-growth white pines, the park features four lakes and a 100-site campground. Fishing is allowed along the East Branch of the AuSable River. The park also features the Michigan Forest Visitors Center and an old-time logging camp, with summer demonstrations of crafts like carving and blacksmithing.
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