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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
- Washington, DC
Pennsylvania Avenue NHS
Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C has been called America’s Main Street. Established on September 30, 1965, the National Historic site is roughly bounded by Constitution Avenue, 15th Street NW, F Street NW, and 3rd Street NW. The historic district includes a number of culturally and historically significant structures and places, including Pennsylvania Avenue NW from the United States Capitol to the White House. The site was established to preserve the avenue as a scenic and historic route linking the two most important public buildings in the nation's capital. In addition to its role as a ceremonial thoroughfare, Pennsylvania Avenue has also been witness to some of the most important events in American history. From presidential inaugural parades and protests to military parades and demonstrations, the avenue has seen it all. Today, visitors to the National Historic Site can enjoy a variety of activities, including ranger-led programs, self-guided tours, and special events.
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- Arizona
Fort Bowie
Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army in southeastern Arizona near what is today Willcox, Arizona. Its importance was recognized as a national historic site in 1964. The fort was established by the California Volunteers in 1862, after a series of engagements between the California Column and the Chiricahua Apaches. The Battle of Apache Pass in July 1862 secured a significant victory for the Union and helped to establish their control over Arizona during the Civil War. For more than 30 years Fort Bowie and Apache Pass were the focal point of military operations eventually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886 and the banishment of the Chiricahuas to Florida and Alabama. The fort was abandoned by the Army in 1894 and soon fell into ruins. Today, visitors can hike to the site and see the remains of the adobe Fort Bowie as well as the cemetery where many of the fort's soldiers are buried.
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- Montana
Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS
The Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site was established in 1972 to commemorate the Western cattle industry from its 1850s inception through recent times. The original ranch was established in 1862 by a Canadian fur trader, Johnny Grant, at Cottonwood Creek, Montana (future site of Deer Lodge, Montana), along the banks of the Clark Fork river. The ranch was later expanded by a cattle baron, Conrad Kohrs, who acquired the property in 1866. Kohrs built a large mansion on the property and laid out extensive gardens and grounds. By the early 1900s, the Grant-Kohrs ranch had become one of the largest cattle operations in the West, spanning some three million acres. Today, the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves over 1,000 acres of the original ranch property, including the mansion and grounds. It is a working ranch where visitors to the site can learn about the history of the cattle industry and see firsthand how it shaped the development of the American West.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus NM
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in an area of wide alluvial basins separated by steep mountain ranges. Elevations range from 981 in the southwest corner of the monument to 4800 feet at the top of Mt. Ajo, the highest peak in the monument. The mountains are all volcanic in origin and make an excellent stop for students studying the geology of the Southwest. The rare springs and streams support a variety of wildlife, including many species of cactus and other desert plants. The monument is also home to a variety of animals, including several species of snakes and lizards.
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- Arizona
Coronado NM
The Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1540. The memorial is located in a natural setting on the Mexico–United States border on the southeast flank of the Huachuca Mountains south of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and is bordered to the north and west by Coronado National Forest. Within the memorial, visitors can learn about the expedition through an informative ranger-led program, explore a variety of hiking trails, or simply enjoy the breathtaking views. Although the Coronado Expedition was ultimately unsuccessful, it nonetheless had a significant impact on the history of the American Southwest. Today, the Coronado National Memorial serves as a reminder of both the rich cultural heritage of this region and the ongoing importance of exploration.
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- Hawaii
Haleakalā
Haleakala National Park is one of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth. Situated on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala is home to a dormant volcano, Haleakala, as well as endangered Hawaiian geese. The Leleiwi and Kalahaku overlooks offer stunning views of the West Maui Mountains, and the rugged trails in the Summit District pass by cinder cones and lava flows. In the coastal area of Kīpahulu, visitors can find the Pools of Ohe’o, a series of freshwater pools and waterfalls that are simply breathtaking. Haleakala National Park is a must-see for anyone lucky enough to visit Maui.
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