Little Devils Stairs
Little Devils Stairs is not widely known but is arguably one of the BEST trails in the park. Find the map and GPS file at www.snp52.com.
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41°52'10.13"N, 87°42'27.47"W
Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
Charles Poe
41°52'10.13"N, 87°42'27.47"W
Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
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.
Explore Historical Parks
- Pennsylvania
Steamtown NHS
Steamtown National Historic Site is a 62 acre railroad museum in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former Scranton yards of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W). The museum is built around a working turntable and a roundhouse that are largely replications of the original DL&W facilities; the roundhouse, for example, has been reconditioned to appear as it did in 1952. The museum's mission is to "preserve and interpret steam railroading in America," and it offers a variety of exhibits, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. Steamtown NHS is also home to an active heritage railroad, the Steamtown Scenic Railroad, which offers passengers a chance to ride on vintage trains through the scenic Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
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- Colorado
Amache NHS
Commemorating a dark chapter in American history, the Amache National Historic Site in southeastern Colorado was one of 10 incarceration sites for Japanese Americans during World War II. From 1942-45, over 10,000 people of Japanese descent - most US citizens - were detained here under the War Relocation Authority established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In all, more than 120,000 people were yanked from their homes and moved into government-run camps while America was at war with Japan. Many endured harsh and overcrowded conditions, despite military propaganda that portrayed the camps as benign. Today, the original foundations of Amache are visible on the landscape. The site also has a cemetery and several reconstructed buildings from the camp era.
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- Idaho
Minidoka National Historic Site
The Minidoka War Relocation Center operated from 1942 to 1945 as one of ten camps at which Japanese Americans were interned during World War II. The internment was carried out under provisions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066, which excluded all persons of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast of the United States. At its peak, Minidoka housed 9,397 Japanese Americans, most of whom were citizens or resident aliens. The internees were forced to leave their homes and businesses on short notice and were given only what they could carry with them. They were housed in tar paper barracks with no plumbing or insulation and were required to perform manual labor. Despite the difficult conditions, the internees worked to maintain their dignity and community. After the war, most of the Japanese Americans who had been interned at Minidoka resettled on the West Coast. Today, the National Historic Site preserves the story of their experiences during World War II.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Puerto Rico
El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest, located in northeastern Puerto Rico, is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System. Covering 28,000 acres, it offers lush landscapes, diverse flora, and fauna. Visitors can explore trails leading to waterfalls, enjoy breathtaking vistas, and discover unique wildlife. El Yunque is a haven for biodiversity, featuring rare species and providing a crucial ecosystem for scientific research and environmental education.
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- New York
Niagara Falls
Today, the signature attraction of America’s oldest state park, the majestic Niagara Falls, is the dramatic apex of the free-flowing waters of four of the Great Lakes into the Niagara River Gorge. But that wasn’t always the case. During the Industrial Revolution of the early 19th Century, the natural beauty of Niagara Falls began to suffer as earnest industrialists built mills and factories along the river to harness its power. By the late 1860s, a small band of early environmentalists, including landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who were concerned over the river’s waning flow, founded the Free Niagara movement. The movement believed that the natural beauty of the land surrounding the Falls should be protected from commercial interests and exploitation, and remain free to the public. After more than 15 years of pressure, the Free Niagara crusaders won their battle. The Niagara Appropriations Bill was signed into law in 1885, creating the Niagara Reservation. Frederick Law Olmsted, perhaps best known for designing New York City’s Central Park, believed that parks should be places of natural beauty, where “the masses could be renewed.” This philosophy was applied throughout Olmsted’s landscape design for Niagara Falls State Park, with an entire network of footpaths through wooded areas and along the banks of the Niagara River. Today, Olmsted’s vision continues with a commitment to maintaining native vegetation, preserving its unparalleled vistas and providing public access. Visitors from around the world are entranced by the thundering wonder of Niagara Falls, a grand tribute to the men and women who fought to preserve it for all.
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- Utah
- Colorado
Dinosaur NM
This massive monument covers over 800 square miles of land in Colorado and Utah, and it's filled with fascinating geological features, incredible wildlife, and a rich history. The rocks here date back millions of years, and many of them are embedded with the fossils of dinosaurs that once roamed the earth. Today, the landscape is very different, but no less impressive. Towering mountains, wide open desert plains, and untamed rivers flowing through deep canyons all create a breathtaking backdrop for exploration. And if you're interested in the cultures that have called this place home, you'll find evidence of earlier Native American cultures in the form of petroglyphs, as well as homesteads and outlaw hideouts from more recent history.
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