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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.
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
- Arizona
Hohokam Pima
The Hohokam Pima National Monument, located in southern Arizona, preserves the archaeological remains of the Hohokam culture. These ancient Native American people inhabited the area between 200 and 1450 AD, leaving behind extensive ruins of villages, canals, and platform mounds. The site is owned by the Gila River Indian Community, which has decided not to open the area to the public.
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- Georgia
Jimmy Carter NHP
The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park preserves the rail depot, boyhood farm, and home of President Jimmy Carter. The park was established in 1987 to promote public understanding of the life and work of our 39th president. Visitors can tour the depot, which has been restored to its original appearance, and see where President Carter's train stopped during his 1976 presidential campaign. The boyhood farm includes the farmhouse where President Carter grew up, as well as the peanut warehouse his family used for their business. The home where President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter lived after their marriage is also open for tours. Visitors can see the bedroom where President Carter was born, as well as the living room where he watched television with his family.
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- Kentucky
Mill Springs Battlefield
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument commemorates the site of a significant Civil War battle fought on January 19, 1862. This Union victory marked one of the first major successes in the Western Theater, helping to boost Northern morale. The battlefield preserves over 1,300 acres, including historical landmarks like Zollicoffer Park and the West-Metcalfe House. Visitors can explore trails, a museum, and interpretive signs that provide insight into the battle's events. Mill Springs played a key role in weakening Confederate control in Kentucky, making it a pivotal site in the region’s Civil War history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Salt River Bay
The Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve is located on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Park preserves upland watersheds, mangrove forests, and estuarine and marine environments that support threatened and endangered species. It also contains the Columbus Landing Site, a National Historic Landmark that is the only known site of Christopher Columbus' first landing in the Americas. The park is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life, including endangered species such as the green sea turtle and the Puerto Rican parrot. Visitors to the park can enjoy activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and bird watching.
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- Florida
Bahia Honda
If the Florida Keys conjure images of Jimmy Buffett and a lost shaker of salt, Bahia Honda State Park is the perfect backdrop. Inspired by a famous railroad bridge built by Henry Flagler in the early 1900s - which today is a trail famous for its sunset views - the park is a marvelous setting for all the outdoor activities you associate with Florida beaches. It's a terrific place to kayak, snorkel, or simply stroll along the beach birdwatching.
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- Washington
Lake Chelan
Accessible only by floatplane or passenger ferry, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in the Cascade Range of Washington is a haven for hikers, boaters, and fishermen. The remote location and lack of roads make it the perfect place to get away from it all. Boasting stunning mountain views, miles of hiking trails, and pristine waterfalls, the recreation area is a popular destination for both day trips and extended vacations. Visitors can fish for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout in the waters of Lake Chelan, or explore the many coves and inlets by boat. For those looking for a more challenging adventure, there are several hiking trails that wind through the Cascade Mountains - some of which offer overnight camping opportunities. Lake Chelan National Recreation Area spans 61,958-acres and is an adventure waiting to happen.
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