Tips for Hiking in Capitol Reef National Park
One of Utah's "Mighty 5," this park is often underrated for its outstanding hiking potential.
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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
- Massachusetts
Salem Maritime NHS
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, established in1938, is the first National Historic Site in the United States. The site consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global connections. The park's buildings, wharves, and sailing vessels tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionaries, merchants, privateers, fishermen, imports and exports that shaped Salem's maritime history. Visitors can explore the park on their own or take part in ranger-led programs. Salem Maritime is also home to a variety of events throughout the year, including candlelight cemetery tours, live music concerts, and historic reenactments.
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- New Jersey
Thomas Edison NHP
Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey, preserves Thomas Edison's laboratory and residence, Glenmont. The park is 1,109 acres and includes 21 buildings related to Edison's life and work, including his laboratory, where he invented the phonograph and developed a long-lasting light bulb filament. Edison's home, Glenmont, is a National Historic Landmark and is open to tours. A library at the site contains documents and books related to Edison and his inventions. Visitors can experience some of Edison's experiments firsthand at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. The center features interactive exhibits about science, technology, engineering, and math.
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- Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historical Site is a beautiful and educational destination located in Stonewall, Texas. The park, a gateway to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, is named after the 36th President of the United States who was born and raised in the nearby town of Johnson City. The park covers over 1,200 acres of land and features a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. They have a small longhorn herd and a herd of American bison. Visitors can also explore the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, which provides a glimpse into the daily lives of early German-Texan settlers. Additionally, the park houses the original ranch house of the LBJ Ranch, which has been preserved and restored to its 1960s appearance. The park offers a unique opportunity to learn about the life and legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as the rich history of the Texas Hill Country.
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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Pinnacles
Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. What remains is a unique landscape. Travelers journey through chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.
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- Michigan
Hiawatha National Forest
Hiawatha National Forest, named after the legendary Native American figure, is a stunning natural gem in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, covering approximately 880,000 acres of diverse wilderness. According to the oral tradition of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, Hiawatha is often depicted as a wise and influential leader who helped unite the five nations—the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca—into a powerful alliance. One of the notable features of Hiawatha National Forest is its vast network of trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's pristine rivers, numerous waterfalls, and stunning shorelines on foot, bike, or horseback. The forest nestles up against the coastlines of Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan, and features six historic Michigan lighthouses. The forest is also home to a rich variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, bald eagles, and numerous bird species. There are excellent opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, and hunting. And with its abundant snowfall, the forest becomes a haven for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
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- Utah
Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Dunes are prettier in pink! The striking sand in this beautiful Utah state park was created by the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone. Located southeast of Zion, it's a great place for four-wheeling and camping. Sandboarding is also a popular activity, sandboards and sand sleds can be rented directly at the park.
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