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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.
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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
- Hawaii
Kalaupapa NHP
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is located on the island of Molokaʻi in Hawaiʻi. The park is home to a variety of historic sites, including the Kalaupapa Leper Colony and the Kalawao County Jail. The National Historic Park is a sobering reminder of the efforts taken by the government to control leprosy, or Hansen's disease. In the late 1800s, patients with severe symptoms were forcibly relocated to the isolated peninsula, cut off from the rest of society. The goal was to prevent the spread of the disease, but it also had the effect of ostracizing those who were suffering. Between 1866 and 1969, approximately 8,000 people were banished to Kalaupapa. Today, there are only a handful of Hansen's Disease patients remaining in Kalaupapa and they have chosen to remain in isolation. The National Historic Park was established in 1980 to preserve the historic culture and landscapes of Kalaupapa. Visitors can explore the sites through a variety of ranger-led tours and activities. The park also offers a variety of educational programs and events.
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- Massachusetts
Springfield Armory
Founded in 1777, Springfield Armory was America's first armory. For nearly two centuries, it supplied the U.S. Armed Forces with groundbreaking engineering and superior firearms. Today, Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation's first armory. It preserves and interprets the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings, and landscape. The site is a must-see for anyone interested in American history or military technology. Visitors can explore the armory's museum, which chronicles the evolution of small arms from the Revolutionary War to the present day. They can also take a self-guided tour of the buildings and grounds, which offer a unique glimpse into early American industrial architecture and engineering.
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- New Mexico
Fort Union
Fort Union National Monument, located near the New Mexico-Colorado border, is a historic site where the Santa Fe Trail intersected with the Old Spanish Trail. Originally designed as a symbol of American power, it later became a vital protector of settlers and trade. Beyond its military role, the fort influenced the region's culture and history through interactions with Native American and Hispanic communities. Today, the adobe wall ruins of the largest 19th century military fort in the region stand as a testament to its transformative legacy, offering visitors a glimpse into this unique chapter of American history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Washington
North Cascades
Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.
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- Pennsylvania
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
This 165-mile long National Heritage Area in eastern Pennsylvania winds through the Pocono Mountains across five counties and over one hundred municipalities. The corridor offers exquisite sightseeing along historic railroads and scenic rivers from the anthracite coal mines near Wilkes-Barre down to Philadelphia. The spine of the corridor is the Delaware and Lehigh Trail (D&L), a 140-mile biking trail that was once a bustling transportation system for the region, including for Native American tribes such as the Susquehannock, Iroquois, and Leni Lenape. Many of the original Native American villages drew European settlers to the area. Today the Corridor contains more than 100,000 acres of public lands for outdoor recreation, including many state, county, and local parks.
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- Arizona
Grand Canyon–Parashant NM
Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument is one of the driest places on earth and home to a rich history stretching back thousands of years. The first inhabitants were the Southern Paiute people, who made their home in the canyonlands and mountains. These early settlers left behind a wealth of artifacts, including pottery fragments and arrowheads. Later, homesteaders moved into the area, and their legacy can still be seen in the abandoned buildings and fence lines that dot the landscape. In more recent times, Parashant became known as a haven for cowboys and outlaws. This reputation was cemented by legends such as America's most famous outlaw, Jesse James. Today, Parashant is a place of quiet beauty and solitude, but its long history can still be seen in the landscape.
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