Why Gateway Arch is a National Park (but shouldn't be)
Yep, THAT Gateway Arch is a NATIONAL PARK. Like, officially. Like, the same as Yellowstone. I break it all down in this video.
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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
- Arizona
Hubbell Trading Post
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is significant as a meeting ground of two cultures, the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade. In 1878, John Lorenzo Hubbell purchased this trading post, ten years after Navajos were allowed to return to the Ganado region from their U.S.-imposed exile, what the Navajo called the Long Walk. The Navajos were forced to walk from their lands in present-day Arizona and New Mexico to a prisoner of war camp at Bosque Redondo, New Mexico. During the nearly 300-mile journey, many Navajos died from starvation, exposure and disease. Those who survived the journey were imprisoned at Bosque Redondo for four years. The experience was so traumatic that it forever changed the Navajo people. Following their release from Bosque Redondo, the Navajos were allowed to return to their homeland. However, their way of life had been irrevocably changed. The Navajos had lost their herds of sheep and goats, and they were now reliant on trade for their survival. The trading post has been restored and is now a museum that houses a collection of Navajo artifacts. It is also a popular destination for hikers, as it is located near several hiking trails.
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- Alabama
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is the site of the last battle of the Creek War on March 27, 1814. General Andrew Jackson's Tennessee militia, aided by the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment and Cherokee and Lower Creek allies, won a decisive victory against the Upper Creek Red Stick Nation during the Battle of Horseshoe Bend at this site on the Tallapoosa River. Jackson's decisive victory at Horseshoe Bend broke the power of the Upper Creeks and opened up new territory in Alabama and Georgia for white settlement. On August 9, 1814, the Creeks signed the Treaty of Fort Jackson, which ceded 23 million acres of land in Alabama and Georgia to the United States government.
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- Montana
Little Bighorn Battlefield
The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is located in southeastern Montana, near the town of Hardin. The monument memorializes the Battle of the Little Bighorn, which was fought between a Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. The Indian victory in this battle was one of the Indians' last armed efforts to preserve their way of life. The monument consists of several different areas, including the actual battlefield, visitor center, and museum. The battlefield itself is quite extensive, and visitors can take a self-guided tour or join a ranger-led tour. There are also several hiking trails that wind through the area. The visitor center contains a number of exhibits on the battle and the history of the area. The museum is home to a collection of artifacts from the battle, as well as a number of other historical items.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Tennessee
Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile scenic drive that roughly follows the path of the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor that was used by American Indians, European settlers, slave traders, and soldiers. Its design harkens back to the way the original interweaving trails aligned as an ancient salt-lick-to-grazing-pasture migratory route of the American bison and other game that moved between grazing the pastures of central and western Mississippi. The current route closely follows the original foot passage. Its central feature is a two-lane road that extends 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. Along the way, visitors can enjoy stunning views of rolling hills, dense forests, and meandering rivers. There are also numerous opportunities to learn about the history and culture of the region. Commercial traffic is prohibited along the entire route, and the speed limit is 50 miles per hour.
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- Indiana
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park, located inside the boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, is a natural treasure along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The park spans over 2,000 acres and features three miles of pristine sandy beaches, rugged dunes, wetlands, and forests. The sand dunes that tower nearly 200 feet above the lake have taken thousands of years to form. The region also has a rich cultural history dating back over 10,000 years and has been home to many indigenous peoples including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Illinois. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, birdwatching, camping, and fishing. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours to help visitors learn about the unique ecosystem of the Indiana Dunes. With its stunning scenery and abundant recreational opportunities, Indiana Dunes State Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- New York
Green Lakes State Park
Green Lakes State Park, just outside of Syracuse, NY, is a gorgeous scenic park that lies at the base of a mile long gorge. The 1,955-acre park includes the largest stand of old growth forest in the state and two unusually green glacial lakes, Green Lake and Round Lake. The lakes are both meromictic lakes, which means the layers of water, ranging from cold and dense at the bottom to shallow warmer waters, do not mix, and the sediment on the bottom never decays. There are only a handful of these lakes in the U.S., and Green Lake is one of the most studied meromictic lakes in the world. In addition to camping, hiking, snowshoeing, swimming and boating, the park offers a “masterpiece” golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. It’s a great place to get away from the busy downtown of Syracuse and see some of the unusual geology of upstate New York.
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