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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.
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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
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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.
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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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- Rhode Island
Touro Synagogue
The Touro Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. It is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States, the only surviving synagogue building in the U.S. dating to the colonial era, and the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America. It was built in 1763 by members of Congregation Jeshuat Israel, a Jewish congregation formed in 1658 by Portuguese Marrano immigrants. The congregation had previously worshipped in private homes and rented quarters, but the growing size of the community led them to commission a permanent building. Since its restoration after damage sustained during the 18th century, it has been in continuous use as a house of worship by members of Newport's Jewish community. The synagogue was designed in the Georgian style by Peter Harrison, a noted architect who also designed Trinity Church in Boston. In 1790, George Washington visited Newport and attended services at the Touro Synagogue; his visit was widely publicized and helped solidify support for religious tolerance at a time when such views were not universal. In 1822, President James Monroe also visited Newport and attended services at Touro Synagogue; his visit reaffirmed support for religious freedom as an American ideal. In 1883, Congregation Jeshuat Israel merged with another local Jewish congregation, creating Congregation Shearith Israel. Together they continued to worship at the Touro Synagogue until 1896 when they moved to a new building on Farewell Street. The Touro Synagogue fell into disrepair after its abandonment, but was restored and reopened as a museum in 1947. Today, it is one of Newport's most popular tourist attractions and is regularly used for religious services and celebrations. It is open to the public daily for tours (except on Saturdays when Shabbat services are held) and hosts weekly educational programs.
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- South Carolina
Reconstruction Era NHP
The Reconstruction Era National Historic Park commemorates the period of American history known as Reconstruction, which lasted from 1865 to 1877. The park, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, tells the story of how the United States rebuilt itself after the devastating Civil War. The park includes a number of historic buildings, including the bricks offices of Union general Alfred Terry and Freedman's Bureau agent Benjamin F. Randolph. Visitors can also see the remains of the Beaufort Arsenal, where African American soldiers were trained during Reconstruction. In addition to its physical exhibits, the park also offers a variety of educational programs that help bring the history of Reconstruction to life. The Reconstruction Era National Historic Park is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- Arizona
Tumacácori
Tumacácori National Historical Park in southern Arizona preserves three Spanish mission sites that trace the region's colonial history and the interactions between Indigenous peoples and Spanish settlers. Native American, European and Mexican peoples all converged in this area, and the 360-acre park is a testimony to their interactions with some of the best-preserved examples of Spanish Mission architecture in the United States. The park's centerpiece, Mission San José de Tumacácori, dates back to the 1690s and showcases adobe architecture, decorative remnants, and artifacts. Visitors can explore the restored mission grounds, museum, and orchard while learning about the Franciscan and Jesuit missions. Tumacácori stands as a testament to the cultural blending that shaped early Southwestern history.
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- California
Boulder Park
Boulder Park is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, with a roadside attraction called Desert View Tower. The stone lookout, built in the 1920s, is 70’ high and offers views of miles of moon-like desert terrain. Boulder Park is fun for kids and adults alike, where found object art sculptures and rocks painted like animals and mythical creatures await as you walk through cave-like corridors. This folk art site is well worth the visit and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
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- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Middle Delaware River
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a 70,000-acre national recreation area administered by the National Park Service in northwest New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. It is centered around a 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River designated the Middle Delaware National Scenic River. At the area's southern end lays the Delaware Water Gap, a dramatic mountain pass where the river cuts between Blue Mountain and Kittatinny Mountain. More than 4 million people visit the recreation area annually, many from the nearby New York metropolitan area. Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting trips down the river are popular in the summer. Other activities include hiking, rock climbing, swimming, fishing, hunting, camping, cycling, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. Worthington State Forest and High Point State Park are also located within the recreation area.
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- New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most unique and exciting places in the world. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns is home to more than 100 caves. The most famous of these is the Big Room, a massive underground chamber that is adorned with stalactites clinging to its roof. In addition to the Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns also features the Walnut Canyon Desert Loop, a drive that offers stunning views of the desert landscape. And for those who want to get up close and personal with some of the park's resident reptiles, the Rattlesnake Springs wetland is a must-visit.
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