Why California Redwoods Are So Tall
California Redwoods are the tallest trees on Earth. The reasons for this are multiple, and give us great insight into why they are so vital to protect
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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
- New York
General Grant Memorial
Grant's Tomb is one of the most visited mausoleums in the United States, and yet it is often overlooked. The massive granite structure, which houses the remains of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The tomb is a classical domed mausoleum, and its granite exterior is adorned with sculptural details. Inside, the tomb features a marble sarcophagus that bears Grant's likeness. The Grants are buried in a simple crypt beneath the floor of the tomb. Despite its impressive size and location, Grant's Tomb is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Riverside Church. Nevertheless, the tomb is a significant contribution to New York City's rich history and architectural heritage.
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- New York
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is a recreated brownstone at 28 East 20th Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood. It is a replica of the birthplace and childhood home of the 26th president. Roosevelt was born in the original brownstone on October 27, 1858, and lived there until he was 14 years old. The house was demolished in 1916, but in 1963, the Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association bought the lot with the intention of rebuilding the house as a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt. Plans for the replica were completed in 1971 and construction was completed that same year. The site offers exhibits, period furniture, and artifacts that reflect the Victorian-era setting of Roosevelt's youth, highlighting his journey from a frail child to a robust, dynamic public figure.
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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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Explore Natural Parks
- Washington
Ross Lake
Ross Lake National Recreation Area includes three reservoirs—Ross Lake, Diablo Lake, and Gorge Lake—which provide water access to more remote areas. It is the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park. Ringed by mountains, Ross Lake NRA has been called the American Alps and offers many outdoor recreation opportunities along the upper reaches of the Skagit River. Located just south of the Canada–US border, Ross Lake NRA follows the Skagit River corridor from the border to the western foothills of the Cascades and encompasses 117,575 acres. The lake is fed by runoff from the 300 glaciers in North Cascades National Park, and fishing on the lake is a major attraction.
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- Austria
Nationalpark Neusiedler See – Seewinkel
Nationalpark Neusiedler See – Seewinkel, located in Austria's Burgenland, is a haven for wildlife and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It encompasses the Neusiedler See, Central Europe's largest endorheic lake, and its surrounding landscapes. Rich in biodiversity, the park is a crucial stopover for migratory birds. Visitors can explore its diverse habitats through hiking and cycling trails, witnessing the mesmerizing spectacle of flamingos and other wildlife against the backdrop of serene wetlands.
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- Arizona
Saguaro NP
The giant saguaro, the nation's largest cacti, is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
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