Joshua Tree NP: How to Visit & What to See
The park is named for the Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia) native to the Mojave Desert.
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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
- North Carolina
Fort Raleigh
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site preserves the location of Roanoke Colony, the first English settlement in North America in 1587. The colony, which was promoted and backed by entrepreneurs led by Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh, failed after three years. There were two attempts to establish a permanent colony in Roanoke in 1585 and 1587, the latter became known as the “lost colony.” Despite its failure, the Roanoke Colony retains significance as the beginning of the British Empire. Today, visitors to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site can see remnants of the original fort built by the colonists as well as a replica of one of the colony's buildings. During the Civil War in 1862 the Union Army occupied the island, and soon enslaved refugees fleeing captivity established a camp. The freed residents established the Roanoke Island Freedmen’s Colony, and created a vibrant economy supporting the Army. A marble monument memorializes the Freedmen’s Colony.
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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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- Kansas
Nicodemus NHS
Located in northwest Kansas, the town of Nicodemus is a National Historic Site that commemorates the African American experience during westward expansion. Founded in 1877 by a group of formerly enslaved African Americans, Nicodemus was one of several all-Black towns that were established in the Great Plains during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. These communities offered African Americans a chance to experience freedom and self-sufficiency away from the Jim Crow laws and racial violence of the South. Today, Nicodemus is the only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River, and it continues to celebrate its rich history and culture. Visitors can tour the town's historic buildings, learn about its unique role in American history, and enjoy the warm hospitality of its residents.
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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon NP is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California. It is known for its deep canyons, towering peaks, and wide variety of plant and animal life. The park is home to several hundred species of trees, as well as a variety of mammals, reptiles, and birds. Kings Canyon also has a rich human history, dating back thousands of years. Today, the park is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature lovers from all over the world.
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- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Middle Delaware River
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a 70,000-acre national recreation area administered by the National Park Service in northwest New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. It is centered around a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River designated the Middle Delaware National Scenic River. At the area's southern end lays the Delaware Water Gap, a dramatic mountain pass where the river cuts between Blue Mountain and Kittatinny Mountain. More than 4 million people visit the recreation area annually, many from the nearby New York metropolitan area. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting trips down the river are popular in the summer. Other activities include hiking, rock climbing, swimming, fishing, hunting, camping, cycling, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. Worthington State Forest and High Point State Park are also located within the recreation area.
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- Colorado
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a geological marvel known for its sheer, dark cliffs and the deep, narrow gorge carved by the Gunnison River over the course of 2 million years. With depths reaching over 2,700 feet and incredibly steep walls, it offers some of the most dramatic and challenging rock climbing routes in the country. Home to a variety of wildlife including yellow-bellied marmots, mule deer and mountain cottontails, the park offers hiking, whitewater rafting and scenic drives. Whether you're looking for an adventure or a chance to simply admire nature's beauty, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is sure to impress.
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