Grand Teton Trip Planner
If you're planning a trip to Grand Teton, this video is for you. Learn how to get there, when to visit, what to see and do, what to pack, and more.
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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.
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
- Washington
- Oregon
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was established in 1961 to protect and preserve the fur trade history of the Pacific Northwest. The National Historic Site consists of two units, one located on the site of Fort Vancouver in modern-day Vancouver, Washington; the other being the former residence of John McLoughlin in Oregon City, Oregon. John McLoughlin was the Chief Factor, or trader, who oversaw Hudson Bay Company's fur trade activity along the Pacific from 1824 until 1845. The site is also home to a variety of cultural and natural resources. These resources include the historic fort itself, as well as a number of other buildings, structures, and archaeological sites. In addition, the site includes a vibrant living history program that interprets the fur trade era for visitors.
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- Arizona
Fort Bowie
Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army in southeastern Arizona near what is today Willcox, Arizona. Its importance was recognized as a national historic site in 1964. The fort was established by the California Volunteers in 1862, after a series of engagements between the California Column and the Chiricahua Apaches. The Battle of Apache Pass in July 1862 secured a significant victory for the Union and helped to establish their control over Arizona during the Civil War. For more than 30 years Fort Bowie and Apache Pass were the focal point of military operations eventually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886 and the banishment of the Chiricahuas to Florida and Alabama. The fort was abandoned by the Army in 1894 and soon fell into ruins. Today, visitors can hike to the site and see the remains of the adobe Fort Bowie as well as the cemetery where many of the fort's soldiers are buried.
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- Virginia
Petersburg
The Siege of Petersburg lasted for nine and a half months, making it the longest continuous military campaign of the Civil War. The siege resulted in over 70,000 casualties, and the suffering of civilians caught in the middle of the fighting was immense. Thousands of soldiers from regiments of the U. S. Colored Troops fought bravely, and the defeat of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was apparent by the end of the siege. On April 3, 1865, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant cut off all of Petersburg's supply lines, ensuring the fall of Richmond. Six days later, Lee surrendered. The Siege of Petersburg was a turning point in the Civil War, and it is now a national battlefield where visitors can learn about this significant event in American history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Michigan
Silver Lake State Park
Silver Lake State Park is home to 3 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, a modern campground, nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes, a day-use area on inland Silver Lake and the 500-acre Silver Lake ORV Area - the only sand dune riding opportunity east of the Mississippi River. The park grounds include the Little Sable Point Light on Lake Michigan and one mile of shoreline on 690-acre Silver Lake. The park originated in 1920 when 25 acres on the east side of Silver Lake were donated for park purposes by Carrie E. Mears, the daughter of lumber baron Charles Mears.
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- Michigan
Isle Royale
Isle Royale is the perfect destination for those who are looking to get away from it all. This rugged, isolated island is located far from any connected communities, and offers a variety of adventure opportunities for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Isle Royale is the fourth largest lake island in the world, and is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. The island was once a hunting ground for Chippewa and other Native American tribes, and today it is a popular destination for those seeking to experience a true wilderness adventure. There are no roads or wheeled vehicles allowed on the island, so visitors must be prepared to hike or paddle long distances. However, this isolation is part of what makes Isle Royale so special. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Isle Royale is the perfect destination for you.
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- California
Sattitla Highlands National Monument
The Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California spans over 224,000 acres of diverse habitats across the Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests. Sacred to the Pit River Tribe, Modoc Peoples, and other Indigenous communities, the area holds deep cultural significance. Anchored by the Medicine Lake Volcano, the monument features dramatic volcanic landscapes with cinder cones, lava tubes, and obsidian deposits integral to Indigenous traditions. Home to rare species like the northern spotted owl and Cascades frog, the region protects vital aquifers and lush forests. The monument preserves its cultural, ecological, and geological legacy for future generations.
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