Vicksburg offers a ton of Civil War history in one location
Vicksburg NMP offers a great glimpse at a terrible time in our nation's history. Now it just needs to be kept up better!
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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
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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.
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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.
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- Colorado
Camp Hale
The first national monument designated by President Joe Biden in October 2022, Camp Hale was the World War II training ground of the US Army's 10th Mountain Division. A large, open valley with easy access to features for rock climbing, skiing and other winter warfare training, Camp Hale once held more than 1,000 buildings and hosted around 15,000 troops. The monument encompasses more than 53,800 acres and includes the Tenmile Range, a popular area for hikers and rock climbers. Visitors beware - there is still some live ordinance lurking in the area.
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- Washington
- Oregon
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was established in 1961 to protect and preserve the fur trade history of the Pacific Northwest. The National Historic Site consists of two units, one located on the site of Fort Vancouver in modern-day Vancouver, Washington; the other being the former residence of John McLoughlin in Oregon City, Oregon. John McLoughlin was the Chief Factor, or trader, who oversaw Hudson Bay Company's fur trade activity along the Pacific from 1824 until 1845. The site is also home to a variety of cultural and natural resources. These resources include the historic fort itself, as well as a number of other buildings, structures, and archaeological sites. In addition, the site includes a vibrant living history program that interprets the fur trade era for visitors.
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- Maryland
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park honors the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery around 1822, she emerged as a courageous abolitionist and humanitarian. After escaping slavery in 1849, Tubman returned to the South numerous times, leading over 70 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. The park encompasses key locations associated with Tubman's life, including her birthplace and the landscape she traversed while leading enslaved individuals to freedom. Visitors can engage with exhibits, trails, and interpretive programs, gaining a profound understanding of Tubman's extraordinary contributions to the abolitionist movement and her role in shaping American history.
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- Utah
Timpanogos Cave
The Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a spelunker's paradise. This cave system, located on Mount Timpanogos in American Fork Canyon, offers three distinct caves to explore. The 1.5-mile trail to the caves is steep, but paved and fairly wide, making them accessible to most visitors. The first cave, appropriately named Timpanogos Cave, is well known for its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites. The second cave, called Hansen Cave, is notable for its beautiful calcite formations. And the third cave, called Middle Cave, features stunning helictites. Whether you're a seasoned spelunker or a first-time explorer, the Timpanogos Cave National Monument is sure to impress.
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- Washington
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie
Home to more glaciers than any national forest outside of Alaska, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest covers more than 1.7 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
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- Montana
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Custer Gallatin National Forest is a stunning wilderness area located in southwestern Montana, traditionally the land of the Crow, Shoshone, and Blackfeet tribes. With over 3 million acres of breathtaking landscapes, it is a nature lover's paradise. The forest is named after General George Armstrong Custer and Albert Gallatin, Treasury Secretary under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and a scholar of Native American languages and cultures. The forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, elk, and mountain goats. There are six separate mountain ranges within the forest including the Gallatin, Madison, Bridger, Crazy, Absaroka, and Beartooth Ranges. With its spectacular natural beauty and abundant resources, the Custer Gallatin National Forest is truly a treasure of the American West.
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