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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.
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.
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.
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
- Missouri
Ste. Genevieve NHP
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park protects a nationally significant collection of buildings that reflect the French Creole influences on the Mississippi River Valley from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. The park is located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, which was founded by French colonists in 1750 and was the first permanent European settlement west of the Missouri. The park includes several National Historic Landmarks, including the Bequette-Ribault House, which is the oldest standing building in Missouri; the Brazeau-Perier House, which is one of the best-preserved examples of French Creole architecture in North America; and the Felix Valle House State Historic Site, which is a National Historic Landmark and state historic site that interprets the life of a French Creole merchant in early 19th-century Ste. Genevieve. The park also includes a visitors center with exhibits on the history of Ste. Genevieve and the Mississippi River Valley.
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- Hawaii
Honouliuli NHS
Honouliuli National Historic Site near Waipahu on the island of Oahu, is the site of the largest and longest-operating internment camp in Hawaii. The internment camp was opened in 1943 and closed in 1946, and used to house Japanese Americans (both citizens and non-citizens), Italians, Germans, and other individuals considered to be "enemy aliens" during World War II. The park is currently closed to the public. If you would like learn more about Hono‘uli‘uli when visiting O‘ahu, you can visit the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i in Honolulu. However, the Honouliuli Preserve is open to the public for hiking and birdwatching.
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- Nebraska
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock rises from the Great Plains in western Nebraska standing 300 feet above the surrounding North Platte River valley. The peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet above sea level. The native Lakota Sioux and later migrants to the area used this as a landmark, and during the mid-19th century it marked the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. Probably the first non-natives to see Chimney Rock were eastbound from the Pacific Ocean in the Robert Stuart expedition of 1813. The trails ran along the north side of the river and passed by the base of the pillar about 1.5 miles west of present-day Bayard. At that time, the rock was known to Native Americans as "Elk Peak." It was named Chimney Rock by early settlers who thought it resembled an old-fashioned chimney. The rock is composed of clay, volcanic ash and sandstone. There is a visitor center and museum exhibit about the early pioneers.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Hawaii
Haleakalā
Haleakala National Park is one of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth. Situated on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala is home to a dormant volcano, Haleakala, as well as endangered Hawaiian geese. The Leleiwi and Kalahaku overlooks offer stunning views of the West Maui Mountains, and the rugged trails in the Summit District pass by cinder cones and lava flows. In the coastal area of Kīpahulu, visitors can find the Pools of Ohe’o, a series of freshwater pools and waterfalls that are simply breathtaking. Haleakala National Park is a must-see for anyone lucky enough to visit Maui.
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- California
Chuckwalla National Monument
The Chuckwalla National Monument protects over 624,000 acres in Southern California, preserving ecologically, culturally, and historically significant lands. Situated south of Joshua Tree National Park at the meeting point of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, it features rugged mountains, canyons, palm oases, and desert woodlands. The area holds sacred significance for Tribal Nations, encompassing ancient trails, petroglyphs, and historic sites. Home to over 50 rare species, including the chuckwalla lizard and desert tortoise, the monument enhances habitat connectivity, safeguards clean water for millions, and offers exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities while balancing conservation and renewable energy priorities.
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- Tanzania
Gombe National Park
Gombe National Park, nestled along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, is a small but ecologically significant gem. Covering just 52 square kilometers, it boasts diverse habitats, including lush forests, grasslands, and lakeside terrain. Gombe gained worldwide acclaim due to the groundbreaking research conducted by primatologist Jane Goodall, who extensively studied chimpanzees in the park. This research reshaped our understanding of these intelligent primates. Gombe is not only a sanctuary for these endangered chimpanzees but also home to various other wildlife species, including baboons, colobus monkeys, and over 200 bird species. Its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity make Gombe National Park a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
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