Chernobyl's Radioactive Nature Reserve
Chernobyl was the worst nuclear disaster in human history. But in tragedy was born a very interesting nature reserve...
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Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
Charles Poe
41°52'10.13"N, 87°42'27.47"W
Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
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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.
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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.
Explore Historical Parks
- Iowa
Herbert Hoover NHS
When Herbert Hoover was elected President in 1928, he became the first President from west of the Mississippi River. As a boy, Hoover had lived in the small town of West Branch, Iowa, and he often spoke fondly of his childhood there. In 1963, Hoover returned to West Branch to dedicate the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Among the buildings that now stand in the park are a blacksmith shop similar to the one owned by his father, the first West Branch schoolhouse, and the Quaker meetinghouse where the Hoover family worshiped. In the 1960s, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum first opened to maintain Hoover's presidential papers and memorabilia.
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- Colorado
Sand Creek Massacre
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site commemorates the slaughter of Cheyenne and Arapaho villagers on November 29, 1864. The massacre started when a group of approximately 700 cavalry troops led by Colonel John Chivington attacked a Cheyenne and Arapaho village mostly composed of women, children, and elderly men. Of the estimated 500-600 Native Americans living in the village, only 68 were killed outright while numerous others were wounded. Many of the villages' inhabitants were killed while attempting to flee the massacre site. The troops looted and burned the village before returning to their base camp at Fort Lyon. The massacre outraged both Native Americans and whites across the West and resulted in increased tensions between settlers and Plains Indians. An investigation into the massacre was conducted by a Congressional committee in 1865 but no charges were ever filed against Colonel Chivington or any other member of his command.
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- 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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Explore Natural Parks
- New Hampshire
- Maine
White Mountain National Forest
A stunning landscape in three parts, stretching across New Hampshire and dipping into Maine, the White Mountain National Forest is a brilliant example of how nature can recover from centuries of abuse and become a recreational paradise. The forest was established in 1918, partly due to public anger over uncontrolled logging and fires. Today it covers nearly 800,000 acres of pristine hardwood forests, gorgeous mountain lakes and scenic views. You can dip into a swimming hole, try rock climbing or take a ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the tallest peak in New England. Fun fact: while drone flying is strictly forbidden in national parks, you can get your aerials on here - just make sure to check out the rules at the US Forest Service site to avoid landing in protected areas.
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- Arkansas
Hot Springs
A magnet for Native Americans and 20th century gangsters alike, Hot Springs National Park is a great place to visit for its incredible views, its rich history, and its therapeutic hot springs. The Tunica, Quapaw, Choctaw and Caddo tribes long believed that soaking in the springs would restore health and vitality. Today you can visit nine historic bathhouses, easing into the same warm waters that drew Al Capone and Bugs Moran during the Prohibition era. The park is also a favorite for bird watchers, with a variety of song birds and raptors. Don't miss the view from the Mountain Tower, an open-air deck at 1,256 feet above sea level.
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- Texas
Big Bend NP
Big Bend National Park is a place of big skies, big views, and big adventures. The Santa Elena Canyon Trail offers visitors the chance to experience the park's 1500-foot-high stone walls up close. For those looking to relax, the 105-degree hot springs are the perfect place to soak away your cares. And don't miss the Fossil Discovery Center, where you can see a giant pterosaur, the largest flyer ever. Birdwatching is also a popular activity at Rio Grande Village, and sunset seekers will want to hike to Window View for one of the best views in the park. Finally, don't forget to canoe along the Rio Grande at Santa Elena Canyon for an unforgettable experience.
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