The Best of Jackson, Wyoming: 14 Things to Do
Jackson is an expensive place, but don't let that keep you from enjoying it! There are many free and affordable things to do around Grand Teton.
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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
- Pennsylvania
Point State Park
This 36-acre park in downtown Pittsburgh sits at the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers merge to become the Ohio River. A towering water fountain at the center of the triangle offers views across the rivers of the sports arena and the slopes of Mt. Washington. The outlines and remains of two of the oldest structures in Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne, are also located in the park. The Fort Pitt Museum commemorates the area as a major battlefield of the French and Indian War (1754–63). The area was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 for its role in the strategic struggles between Native Americans, French colonists, and British colonists, for control of the Ohio River watershed. Today the area is a great destination for boating, hiking and biking.
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- Ohio
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie that took place near Ohio's South Bass Island. The battle was a decisive victory for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and his fleet, and it is considered one of the most important naval battles of the War of 1812. The memorial is located on an isthmus on the island, and it celebrates the lasting peace between Britain, Canada, and the United States. The monument is composed of a granite shaft that rises to a height of 302 feet, making it one of the tallest monuments in the United States. The monument is open to the public, and visitors can take an elevator to the top for a panoramic view of Lake Erie.
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- Virginia
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
The Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania battlefields are some of the most well-preserved and best-interpreted in the country. Here, visitors can gain a real sense of how brutal and destructive the Civil War was. The battlefields are also excellent examples of how the war changed the American landscape forever. The town of Fredericksburg was bombarded and looted by Union troops, while farms large and small were ruined throughout the area. Thousands of refugees were forced into the countryside, and more than 85,000 men were wounded or killed in these battles. The interpretive centers at each site help to tell the stories of the people who lived through this tragic time in American history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Utah
Zion NP
Follow the paths where native Paiute people and Mormon pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
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- Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a breathtaking and expansive protected area in southern Utah. Encompassing nearly 1.9 million acres, it boasts a landscape characterized by rugged canyons, towering cliffs, and colorful sandstone formations. It is located in the ancestral lands of the Puebloan and Fremont People, and their descendants, including people from the Hopi, Paiute, Zuni, Ute, and Navajo tribes. Some of the most remote land—and the last to be mapped—in the contiguous United States, the Monument protects the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante (Escalante River). The monument is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the National Conservation Lands system.
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- Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Cape Cod National Seashore is a federally protected area that encompasses some of the most beautiful coastline in the United States. It's especially well known for the Cape Cod Canal, a man-made waterway that connects Cape Cod Bay to Buzzards Bay. However, Cape Cod National Seashore is also home to another famous route: the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts. This route was famously traced by Henry David Thoreau, and today visitors can explore it for themselves. The coastline offers stunning views of the Atlantic, as well as a chance to see some of the local wildlife. Whether you're an experienced hiker or simply looking for a pleasant walk, Cape Cod National Seashore is definitely worth a visit.
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