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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
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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.
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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
- Indiana
George Rogers Clark NHP
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates an important victory during the American Revolution. The park is located on the banks of the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana, at what is believed to be the site of Fort Sackville. On February 25, 1779, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark led the capture of Fort Sackville and British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton as part of the celebrated Illinois Campaign. The heroic march of Clark's men from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi River in mid-winter and the subsequent victory over the British remains one of the most memorable feats of the American Revolution. Today, visitors to the park can see a replica of Fort Sackville, tour a museum that tells the story of the Illinois Campaign, and explore hiking trails that wind through the scenic riverfront.
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- Washington, DC
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. is most famous for being the site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. The 56-year-old Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth while attending a performance of Our American Cousin at the theater. He was then carried across the street to the Petersen House, where he died the next morning. The theater and the Petersen House are now preserved together as Ford's Theatre National Historic Site. The site is open to the public for tours and educational programs. It is a somber reminder of one of the darkest moments in American history.
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- Arkansas
President Clinton Birthplace Home
This National Historic Site commemorates the life and legacy of the 42nd President of the US. When Bill Clinton was born in 1946, his father had already passed away. He was named after his father, William Jefferson Blythe III, and from a young age he was raised in rural Arkansas by his mother and grandparents. These experiences shaped Clinton's views on race relations, social justice, and public service - views that would later define his presidency. He lived in Hope, Arkansas with his mother and grandparents until he was four years old. It was during this time that he developed a deep attachment to the town, and its people have remained an important part of his life ever since. In fact, when asked where he gets his hope from, Clinton famously replied: "Hope is home." Today, Hope is a thriving community that continues to be shaped by Clinton's ideals.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Michigan
Highland Recreation Area
Highland Recreation Area offers 5,900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes in the rolling hills of Southern Michigan with 45 miles of trails to accommodate equestrian riders, mountain bikers, hikers and skiers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), which owns and operates Highland, describes the recreation area as a parcel of forest, wetland, and kettle lakes primarily operated for light camping and drive-in/drive-out recreational day use. The 721-acre Haven Hill Natural Area and National Natural Landmark is an area within the park that, according to MDNR, contains "all of southern Michigan's principal forest types within one small area, including swamp forest of tamarack, cedar, beech-maple forest, oak-hickory forest, and mixed hardwood forest." Haven Hill was the estate of auto magnate Edsel Ford, who preserved it as a natural area until his death in 1943 when MDNR took over.
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- California
Devils Postpile
The Devils Postpile is something of a mystery, but enough is known to reconstruct much of its history. Studies suggest that the Postpile was formed less than 100,000 years ago when a cooling lava flow cracked into multi-sided columns. The geological history of the area gives us a few clues of its origin. The Devils Postpile sits on top of the Sierra Nevada batholith, a massive body of granite that was once part of the earth's crust. As the batholith began to cool and solidify, it cracked into columns. When the lava flow cooled, it did the same thing, creating the impressive sight that we see today. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower up to 60 feet and display a striking symmetry.
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- Namibia
Namib Skeleton Coast
The world's oldest desert meets the Atlantic Ocean on the western shores of Namibia, creating one of the world's largest game parks - home to hyenas, leopards, baboons, bat-eared foxes and many other creatures. Along with Skeleton Coast National Park to the north, the Namib-Naukluft preserves nearly the entire coastline of this African country. A popular spot for tourism is Sossusvlei, an enormous salt and clay pan ringed by high red dunes. You'll need a four-wheel drive vehicle to get there, but it's worth the trip to visit "Big Daddy," the highest dune at around 1,065 feet tall.
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