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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.
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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
- Illinois
Lincoln Home NHS
The Lincoln Home National Historic Site is the first and only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. It is located in Springfield, Illinois and was purchased by the Lincolns in 1844. The home consists of 12 rooms spread out over two floors. The front parlor, dining room, kitchen, and Abraham Lincoln's study are all located on the first floor. Upstairs are the family bedrooms. The home also has a basement which was used as a laundry room and storage space. Today, much of the original structure, walls, and foundations of the Lincoln Home remain. The site is open to the public for tours year-round. Visitors can explore the home and learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family.
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- New Mexico
Chaco Culture
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the US. The canyon that the Park is situated in was cut by the Chaco Wash over millions of years. Sacred to the Chacoan people, the landscape includes mountains, mesas and shrines that still have deep significance to their descendants. By 1050 Chaco was the center of a thriving economic center of the San Juan basin. It is suspected that climate change ended Chaco as the center of a widespread trading culture. The remains of massive stone architecture including elevated kivas and great houses are still visible, but many have been pillaged over the centuries. Today many of the mysteries of Chaco remain unanswered, but it is an important site to several Navajo clans.
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- New Mexico
Salinas Pueblo Missions
Once thriving Native American trade communities of Tiwa and Tompiro language-speaking Pueblo people inhabited this remote frontier area of central New Mexico. Early in the 17th century Spanish Franciscans found the area ripe for their missionary efforts. However, by the late 1670s the entire Salinas District, as the Spanish had named it, was depopulated of both Indian and Spaniard. What happened? One theory is that the Acoma people, bitter enemies of the Tiwas and Tepirous, poisoned the water supplies. Another is that a plague swept through the area. A third possibility is that the Spanish, worried about rebellion, simply massacred all of the Indians they could find. Whatever the reasons, the result was the same: a once-thriving region was suddenly abandoned and left to slowly fade into obscurity.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Utah
Natural Bridges
Natural Bridges National Monument, located in Utah, is a testament to the forces of nature over eons. It features three massive natural sandstone bridges, sculpted by the erosive power of water. Owachomo, Sipapu, and Kachina bridges are not only geological wonders but also sacred to local Native American tribes including the Navajo Nation. The park offers scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and stargazing opportunities, making it an extraordinary destination for those seeking natural beauty, cultural significance, and a connection to the ancient landscapes of the American Southwest.
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- 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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