21 Things To Do in Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills
Come for Mount Rushmore, stay for the Black Hills. The Black Hills is home to 6 national park sites! There is so much to see and do!
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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.
Explore Historical Parks
- North Carolina
Guilford Courthouse
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781. This battle opened the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. The loss by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. Every year, on the anniversary of the battle, there is a reenactment of the event. Hundreds of people come to watch as actors portraying soldiers fight and die just as their ancestors did all those years ago.
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- Kansas
Fort Scott
Fort Scott National Historic Site is named after General Winfield Scott, who achieved renown during the Mexican–American War. During the middle of the 19th century, the fort served as a military base for US Army action in what was the edge of settlement in 1850. For the next decade, it would be one of the most important forts in the expanding frontier, seeing action in both the American Civil War and Plains Indian Wars. Though no battle was ever fought within its walls, Fort Scott saw plenty of violence and death, serving as a hospital and holding facility for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Although the fort was abandoned in the 1870s, some structures survived including four officer’s barracks, a dragoon’s barracks, two infantry barracks, a hospital, guardhouse and stables. Today, the fort has been restored to its original appearance, and a park of five acres of tallgrass prairie is being restored as an ecology project.
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- Georgia
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park, located near Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for its massive granite dome and picturesque landscapes. The park offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational activities, including hiking, picnicking, and a scenic train ride. However, the park is not without controversy due to the gigantic Confederate Memorial Carving on the mountain's face. Depicting Confederate leaders Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and Stonewall Jackson, the carving has sparked debates about its historical significance and its portrayal of a divisive past. As discussions continue, the park strives to balance its historical elements with a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Georgia
Cumberland Island
At 36 miles long and almost 9,000 acres in size, Cumberland Island is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles and one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands in the world. The seashore features many different ecosystems including beaches and dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes which are home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. In addition to its natural beauty, the national seashore also preserves and interprets many historic sites and structures from previous centuries. The island can only be accessed by boat and public access is limited in order to protect its fragile ecosystems. The Cumberland Island Visitor Center, Cumberland Island Museum, and ferry to the island are located in the town of St. Marys, Georgia. There are no amenities beyond restrooms and water fountains. With over 50 miles of trails and 18 miles of beach, the island offers wilderness area and undeveloped beaches, as well as historic sites and cultural ruins -- but no trash cans.
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- South Africa
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, located along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, is a vast protected area spanning 170 miles of pristine coastline. Its centerpiece is the expansive Lake St. Lucia, home to a diverse array of wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, and flamingos. This a UNESCO World Heritage Site covers an area of more than half a million acres and includes a variety of unspoiled marine, coastal, wetland, estuarine, and terrestrial environments.
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- California
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon NP is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California. It is known for its deep canyons, towering peaks, and wide variety of plant and animal life. The park is home to several hundred species of trees, as well as a variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. Kings Canyon also has a rich human history, dating back thousands of years. Today, the park is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature lovers from all over the world.
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