21 Things To Do in Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills
Come for Mount Rushmore, stay for the Black Hills. The Black Hills is home to 6 national park sites! There is so much to see and do!
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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
- Missouri
Harry S Truman NHS
The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site commemorates the life and legacy of America's 33rd president. The site includes the Truman Home in Independence, Missouri, as well as other properties associated with President Truman in the Kansas City area. The site houses the Presidential Library and Museum, and visitors can learn about the life and career of President Truman through a variety of exhibits and programs. Elements of Truman's childhood, his years as a farmer and businessman, and his time as a United States Senator and Vice President are recorded and displayed. Visitors can also explore the origins of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, two of the most consequential policies of the twentieth century. In addition, the site offers a glimpse into the private life of the Trumans, with exhibits on their marriage, family, and leisure activities.
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- Washington, DC
Meridian Hill Park
Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is a 12-acre urban park located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established in 1914, the park features a blend of Neoclassical and Italian Renaissance design, with its iconic 13-basin cascading fountain, grand staircases, and terraced gardens. The park is named for its location on a prime meridian line, offering panoramic views of the city. A popular spot for recreation and relaxation, it hosts weekly drum circles and other community events. It is also home to statues of historic figures, including Joan of Arc and James Buchanan.
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- Florida
Mar-a-Lago
Mar-a-Lago—from the Spanish for sea to lake—is a resort and National Historic Landmark in Palm Beach, Florida. The sprawling 62,500-square-foot estate was built in the 1920s by heiress and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post, with 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and three bomb shelters. She hosted many lavish parties there in addition to philanthropic events such as the International Red Cross Ball. It was designated Mar-a-Lago National Historic Site in 1969 and a National Historic Landmark in 1980. Upon her death in 1973, Post willed the 17-acre estate to the National Park Service as a Winter White House for presidents and visiting foreign dignitaries. However, the cost of maintaining the property exceeded the funds provided by Post’s bequeath, so Mar-a-Lago was returned to the Post Foundation in 1981. Donald Trump purchased the property in 1985 for $7 million, and after completing extensive renovations, turned it into a private club in 1994. The estate’s breathtaking architecture and picturesque gardens, coupled with its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, remains a symbol of opulence and an interesting record of a segment of the architectural, economic, and cultural history of the United States.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus NM
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in an area of wide alluvial basins separated by steep mountain ranges. Elevations range from 981 in the southwest corner of the monument to 4800 feet at the top of Mt. Ajo, the highest peak in the monument. The mountains are all volcanic in origin and make an excellent stop for students studying the geology of the Southwest. The rare springs and streams support a variety of wildlife, including many species of cactus and other desert plants. The monument is also home to a variety of animals, including several species of snakes and lizards.
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- New York
- New Jersey
Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area is a 26,607-acre park in New York City and Monmouth County, New Jersey. Despite being surrounded by the densest urban area in America, GNRA offers ocean swimming, bird watching, boating, hiking and camping. Ten million people visit Gateway annually. The National Recreation Area dots areas across Jamaica Bay in New York, Sandy Hook in New Jersey and Breezy Point in New York, the park is the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor. Fishing Access Permits are available for purchase online only through Recreation.gov.
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- Alaska
Lake Clark NP
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. The park is situated about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, and is home to many streams and lakes vital to the Bristol Bay salmon fishery, including its namesake Lake Clark. The park protects rainforests along the coastline of Cook Inlet, alpine tundra, glaciers, glacial lakes, major salmon-bearing rivers, and two volcanoes, Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna. Mount Redoubt is active, erupting in 1989 and 2009. Access to the park is only possible via boat or plane, as there is no road access. The wide variety of ecosystems in the park mean that virtually all major Alaskan animals, terrestrial and marine, may be seen in and around the park. Salmon, particularly sockeye salmon, play a major role in the ecosystem and the local economy. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, birdwatching, and much more. Lake Clark National Park is one of the most remote and most rewarding of America's treasured places.
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