Adventure at Green Lakes State Park
Experience the rare meromictic Green Lakes of the Syracuse area. Only a few lakes in the world have this unique natural effect.
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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
- Hawaii
Kalaupapa NHP
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is located on the island of Molokaʻi in Hawaiʻi. The park is home to a variety of historic sites, including the Kalaupapa Leper Colony and the Kalawao County Jail. The National Historic Park is a sobering reminder of the efforts taken by the government to control leprosy, or Hansen's disease. In the late 1800s, patients with severe symptoms were forcibly relocated to the isolated peninsula, cut off from the rest of society. The goal was to prevent the spread of the disease, but it also had the effect of ostracizing those who were suffering. Between 1866 and 1969, approximately 8,000 people were banished to Kalaupapa. Today, there are only a handful of Hansen's Disease patients remaining in Kalaupapa and they have chosen to remain in isolation. The National Historic Park was established in 1980 to preserve the historic culture and landscapes of Kalaupapa. Visitors can explore the sites through a variety of ranger-led tours and activities. The park also offers a variety of educational programs and events.
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- Montana
Rosebud Battlefield State Park
Rosebud Battlefield State Park, a National Historic Landmark on the rolling prairie of eastern Montana, preserves the site of the June 17, 1876, battle that was a harbinger to the Battle of Little Bighorn. Also known as the Battle of Rosebud Creek, the battle was between the United States Army and its Crow and Shoshoni allies against a force consisting mostly of Lakota Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians during the Great Sioux War of 1876. Remote, quiet and undeveloped, the 3052-acre state park remains much the same as it was during the time of the battle in the 1870s, though the park does not cover the entire battle grounds. It features interpretive trails, markers, and a visitor center with exhibits and artifacts. For generations before the battle, many peoples used the Rosebud Valley for hunting and gathering, including a cliff site used as a “buffalo jump” still marked with petroglyphs.
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- New York
Erie Canal NHC
A tribute to a time when America took on big projects, the 363-mile Erie Canal runs across Upstate New York, from east to west between the Hudson River and Lake Erie. It was created to connect boat traffic between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. In 1825, when it opened, it was the second longest canal in the world after the Grand Canal in China. Today it is part of the New York State Canal System, connecting with three other canals that are mostly used for recreation. The Erie Canalway Trail is popular with cyclists – and if its 360-mile course isn't long enough, you can continue onto the Empire State Trail, which runs a total of 750 miles.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Arizona
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. A giant chasm that was carved out over millions of years by the Colorado River, it's one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world. The park is located on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, and there are many opportunities to learn about their history and culture. There are also many activities to enjoy at Grand Canyon National Park, such as hiking, camping, fishing, and more. Grand Canyon National Park is open 24 hours a day, so there's always something to do!
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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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- Florida
Biscayne
Biscayne National Park is a maritime wonderland, and its reefs and islands are only accessible by boat. The Biscayne Bay Lagoon is home to dolphins, turtles and pelicans, and the underwater Maritime Heritage Trail links dive sites, most of them shipwrecks. The Boca Chita Lighthouse on Boca Chita Key offers coastal views, and the Biscayne National Park Ranger Station is the perfect place to get your bearings before setting out into this aquatic paradise.
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