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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
- Colorado
Sand Creek Massacre
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site commemorates the slaughter of Cheyenne and Arapaho villagers on November 29, 1864. The massacre started when a group of approximately 700 cavalry troops led by Colonel John Chivington attacked a Cheyenne and Arapaho village mostly composed of women, children, and elderly men. Of the estimated 500-600 Native Americans living in the village, only 68 were killed outright while numerous others were wounded. Many of the villages' inhabitants were killed while attempting to flee the massacre site. The troops looted and burned the village before returning to their base camp at Fort Lyon. The massacre outraged both Native Americans and whites across the West and resulted in increased tensions between settlers and Plains Indians. An investigation into the massacre was conducted by a Congressional committee in 1865 but no charges were ever filed against Colonel Chivington or any other member of his command.
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- Ohio
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers NM
The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument commemorates the life of Charles Young (1864-1922), an escaped slave who rose to become a Buffalo Soldier in the US Army and its first African-American colonel. Born into slavery in Kentucky in 1864, he escaped to Ohio with his family as a child. He attended Wilberforce University, where he graduated valedictorian of his class in 1888. He served with distinction in various postings throughout his career, including as military attaché to Liberia from 1897 to 1904. Young retired from the Army in 1917, but rejoined during WWI and attained the rank of colonel. The Monument consists of Colonel Young's House and adjoining 3 acres of land.
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- Nebraska
Homestead NHP
Homestead National Historical Park commemorates the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres of federally owned land. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres from public to private ownership. The park includes 100 acres of tallgrass prairie restored to approximate the ecosystem that once covered the central plains of the United States, and it is amazing to think that it was nearly plowed into extinction by the homesteaders. There are about 2.7 miles of hiking trails through the prairie and the woodland surrounding Cub Creek, accessible via all-terrain vehicle. The park also has an original cabin built in 1867 by George Palmer and a historic schoolhouse. The Homestead National Monument is great place to begin if you want to understand 19th century Americans life on the Great Plains.
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Explore Natural Parks
- 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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- Virginia
Prince William Forest
Prince William Forest Park is a serene oasis in northern Virginia, located adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Quantico. It is the largest example of Eastern Piedmont forest in the National Park System. Established in 1936 as Chopawamsic Recreation Area, and developed by the Works Progress Administration, it served as a refuge for children's "relief" camps during the Great Depression. From 1942-45, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor to the CIA, converted the sleepy summer camps into a secret training area. For four years, thousands went there to learn the art of spying. Today it offers 37 miles of hiking trails, 21 miles of biking trails and roads, campsites, and abundant wildlife.
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- New Mexico
Bandelier NM
Bandelier National Monument is a captivating testament to the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the Southwest. Covering over 33,000 acres, this remarkable site showcases the ancestral Puebloan people's architectural prowess. Visitors are greeted by towering cliffs, picturesque canyons, and the remnants of ancestral Pueblo dwellings, including cliff dwellings and multi-story stone structures. The park's main attraction is the Frijoles Canyon, where one can explore trails leading to the stunning Alcove House and the awe-inspiring Long House.
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