National Parks in the History of Science: Plant Succession
The science of plant succession began in the 1890s on the sand dunes of northwestern Indiana.
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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.
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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.
Explore Historical Parks
- Virginia
Red Hill Patrick Henry
The final home of Patrick Henry, the Founding Father and orator of the American Revolution, Red Hill Plantation is located in Charlotte County, Virginia, near the Town of Brookneal. Patrick Henry bought the plantation at his retirement in 1794 and occupied it until 1799, when he died. In addition to the main house, there were other buildings on the property that Henry used for various purposes, including a law office, a store, and a gristmill. After Henry's death, his wife managed the plantation for several years before selling it to a relative. Today, Red Hill is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public for tours and events.
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- Washington, DC
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is located in Lady Bird Johnson Park in Washington, D.C. The presidential memorial consists of two parts: a granite monolith commemorative area surrounded by a serpentine pattern of walks and trails, and a grassy meadow. The Grove was closed to the public for many years due to pollution and maintenance issues, but has recently reopened. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil setting and views of the Potomac River. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove is a unique memorial that honors our 36th president.
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- Ohio
David Berger National Memorial
One of 11 athletes murdered at the 1972 Olympic Games, David Berger was an Israeli-American citizen born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He won the NCAA weightlifting title as a student at Tulane University, then a silver medal at the 1971 Asian Games before winning a spot on the Israeli Olympic team. Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum led the effort to create the memorial. Made of a type of steel that oxidizes over time, it portrays the five Olympic Rings broken in half. Each of the 11 segments represents one of the victims.
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- Arizona
Sunset Crater Volcano
The eruption that created Sunset Crater National Monument was devastating. The date is not firm but there is evidence it occurred around 1085. The eruptions formed a 1,120 foot-high cone, and covered an 810-square-mile area with a blanket of ash and lapilli. The impact of the eruption was so profound, it forced the Sinagua people to abandon their homes. Today, visitors can explore trails winding through lava flows, lava tube caves, and ponderosa pine forests, witnessing the area’s gradual ecological recovery. The monument protects both geological wonders and ancient Indigenous sites, offering insight into the cultural and natural history of the region.
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- Kentucky
- Tennessee
Big South Fork
Spanning over 125,000 acres, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area preserves the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries in northeastern Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky. The Big South Fork region contains one of the highest concentrations of natural bridges in the eastern United States. Over time water action has left many unique and amazing geologic features ranging from the river gorge with its magnificent bluffs to the natural arches and unusual hoodoos. Today, the Big South Fork is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
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- Florida
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Orlando may be more famous for its commercial parks, but Wekiwa Springs State Park, just 16 miles from the city, could give them a run for their money in adventure. In fact it's the longest-running tourist attraction in Florida's Orange County, offering everything the wild outdoors can offer: swimming, kayaking, horseback-riding, biking, camping, bird-watching and more. Open from 8 am to sundown every day.
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