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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.
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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.
Explore Historical Parks
- Missouri
Ulysses S. Grant NHS
The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a 9-acre site, known as White Haven, that commemorates the life, military career and presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. Five historic structures are preserved at the site, including the main house, which was Grant's home from 1854 to 1859; the Old Barn, which was used as a stable and carriage house; the Icehouse, which was used to store ice during the summer months; the cider mill, which was used to press apples into cider; and the springhouse, which was used to keep food and beverages cool. Visitors to the site can tour the main house and the other buildings, and there are also hiking trails and a picnic area. The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a great place to learn about one of America's most famous presidents.
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- Nebraska
Homestead NHP
Homestead National Historical Park commemorates the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres of federally owned land. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres from public to private ownership. The park includes 100 acres of tallgrass prairie restored to approximate the ecosystem that once covered the central plains of the United States, and it is amazing to think that it was nearly plowed into extinction by the homesteaders. There are about 2.7 miles of hiking trails through the prairie and the woodland surrounding Cub Creek, accessible via all-terrain vehicle. The park also has an original cabin built in 1867 by George Palmer and a historic schoolhouse. The Homestead National Monument is great place to begin if you want to understand 19th century Americans life on the Great Plains.
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- Indiana
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is a United States presidential memorial located in Lincoln City, Indiana. The site preserves the farm where Abraham Lincoln lived with his family from 1816 to 1830. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and at least 27 other settlers were buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. In 1818, the Lincolns moved to a new farmstead about 1 mile away. In 1830, they left Indiana and moved west to Illinois. The Memorial includes a Visitor Center with exhibits about Lincoln's life and the Indiana frontier. The Memorial grounds also feature a replica of the cabin that Lincoln lived in as a boy, a living history farm, and the Pioneer Cemetery.
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Explore Natural Parks
- West Virginia
New River Gorge
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
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- Texas
Padre Island
Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) is 70 miles long with 65.5 miles of Gulf beach. North Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The seashore hosts a variety of pristine beach, dune, and tidal flat environments, including 380 different bird species. The Laguna Madre on its west coast, is a famous site for windsurfing. Some parts of PINS are open to four-wheel-drive vehicles, and camping is available in the primitive areas of the park. The unspoiled beaches and abundant wildlife are a stark contrast to South Padre Island, which is better known for vacationing college students.
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- Alaska
Aniakchak
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is one of the least-visited places in the National Park System. Located on the Aleutian Range of southwestern Alaska, it is extraordinarily remote. But those who make the journey are rewarded with a unique and beautiful landscape. The monument consists of the region around the Aniakchak volcano, mostly barren volcanic terrain of an active caldera. The weather is notoriously difficult, but this only adds to the sense of adventure. For those looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination, Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is definitely worth a visit.
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