Why There's a National Park Dedicated to New Orleans Jazz
Who knew there was a National Park for jazz???
Parks channel tv
On now
Popular videos
The pulse of what's trending on The Parks Channel. Check out the most watched videos.
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.
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
- Virginia
George Washington Birthplace
The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is much more than just the site of the first president's birth. It encompasses the entire 550 acres of the former Popes Creek Plantation where the Washington family lived for generations. Today, visitors can explore the colonial revival farm, visit the burial ground, or take a dip in the public beach. The visitor center is also a great place to learn more about the history of the area and see artifacts from the Washington family. Whether you're looking to picnic or just take a walk in nature, the George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a great place to spend a day.
Go to park page
- Kansas
- Colorado
- Wyoming
- Utah
Overland Trail
The Overland Trail, also referred to as the Overland Stage Line, played a vital role in the American West during the 19th century. While parts of the trail were used by explorers and trappers since the 1820s, its significance grew in the 1860s as an alternative route to the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails through central Wyoming. The Overland Stage Company used the trail for stagecoaches, transporting mail and passengers to Salt Lake City, Utah. Beginning in Atchison, Kansas, the trail passed through Colorado before looping back to southern Wyoming, ultimately reconnecting with the Oregon Trail at Fort Bridger. Its operation ceased in 1869 with the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, rendering stagecoach mail service unnecessary.
Go to park page
- Alabama
Tannehill Ironworks
A time capsule back to the Civil War era, Tannehill Ironworks in Central Alabama is the site that produced much of the iron for the Confederate Army's ordnance. Along with the remains of old furnaces, you can visit the Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama, a grist mill and a cotton gin house. The furnaces were attacked and burned by Union forces on March 31, 1865. The park also has over 17 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
Go to park page
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.
Go to park page
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Delaware Water Gap
Delaware Water Gap is a natural water gap on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania where the Delaware River cuts through a large ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The area is situated within the most densely populated region of the United States and yet it offers tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. Visitors can explore over 100 miles of trails, fish for trout in crystal-clear streams, or paddle along the scenic Delaware River. The park is home to black bears, bobcats, Whitetail deer, and over 200 species of birds.
Go to park page
- Oklahoma
Chickasaw
Chickasaw National Recreation Area preserves the partially forested foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains in south-central Oklahoma. Named to honor the Chickasaw Indian Nation, who were relocated to the area from the Southeastern United States during the 1830s (and who later sold the original 640 acres of land for the park to the Federal government), the park's springs, streams, and lakes provide opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and hiking, among other activities. Part of the area was established as Sulphur Springs Reservation. The recreation area includes two former national parks: Platt National Park and Arbuckle Recreation Area. In 1983 legislation combined Platt and Arbuckle National Parks into a single recreation area administered by the National Park Service. Although commonly called a "national park", it has never been officially so named by an act of Congress.
Go to park page
Parks Channel - the first stop for your next adventure!
Watch and create
We curate videos that entertain and inform. Join our growing community of creators – or simply explore.
Explore videos
Go
Create your own profile, playlists and checklists.