Driving the infamous Shafer Trail + Hiking and StarGazing
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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
- New York
Eleanor Roosevelt NHS
Once part of the larger Roosevelt family estate in Hyde Park, New York, today the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site includes the 181 acres, buildings and other historic features that Eleanor Roosevelt called Val-Kill. It is located approximately two miles east of Springwood, the Franklin D. Roosevelt home. Eleanor Roosevelt first came to the site in 1926 with friends Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook. They envisioned a retreat for active women like themselves, where they could work on political causes and host rallies and events. The group commissioned noted architect Mary Eleanor King to design a stone cottage, which was completed in 1927. Eleanor Roosevelt moved into the cottage in 1928 after her husband's election to the Presidency. In all, four cottages were built on the property; two remained standing as of 2019. Visitors can tour the stone cottage, visit the museum, and explore the grounds.
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- Washington
Ebey's Landing
A stunning day trip from Seattle, this historical reserve on Whidbey Island was home to the Skagit Indians, who had permanent villages on the shores of Penn Cove from as early as 1300. By 1790 there were more than 1,500 Native Americans living there. Most would be displaced by the Donation Land Law of 1850, which would bring a flood of homesteaders looking for free land in Oregon Territory. Today the reserve offers an intriguing mix of history and nature – great for biking, hiking and birdwatching. Pets are welcome.
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- 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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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Redwood
Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the Parks also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild rivers, and 40 miles of rugged coastline. People have lived in this verdant landscape since time immemorial. Together, the National Park Service and California State Parks are managing and restoring these lands for the inspiration, enjoyment, and education of all.
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- Washington, DC
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park and Potomac Parkway in Washington, D.C., is a 1,754-acre urban oasis, authorized in 1890 as the nation’s third national park. It offers recreation, wildlife, and rich history, with Civil War fortifications, mills, colonial houses, and a planetarium. The Parkway, built from 1923 to 1936, connects the Lincoln Memorial to Rock Creek Park and serves as a major commuter route. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features reversible lanes during rush hours for traffic management.
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- Alaska
Wrangell-St. Elias
Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest national park in the U.S. and rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 million acres, the park is the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland combined! Known for its vast glaciers, towering peaks, and rugged landscapes, the park's diverse ecosystems are home to various indigenous cultures, including the Ahtna Athabascan people, who have inhabited this region for thousands of years. The park is also a haven for rare and unique wildlife and offers a glimpse into the untamed beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.
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