Mount Ida, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake + wildlife!
We spent a gloomy day in Rocky Mountain National Park attempting a hike to Mount Ida, driving Trail Ridge Road, and eating ice cream in Grand Lake!
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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.
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.
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
- Washington, DC
Eisenhower Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial honors the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th President of the US. The memorial is located to the south of the National Mall, in a park-like plaza framed by large columns and featuring a mesh tapestry depicting the Normandy landings. The memorial was designed by famed architect Frank Gehry and completed in 2020. It has been criticized for its cost (over $150 million), its use of public funds, and its location (on federal land that was originally intended for use as a museum). Nevertheless, it stands as a testament to Eisenhower's legacy as one of the most consequential figures in American history. For better or worse, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is here to stay.
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- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
Blackstone River Valley
The Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park preserves, protects, and interprets the industrial heritage of the Blackstone River Valley and the urban, rural, and agricultural landscape of that region. The Blackstone River Valley was the site of some of the earliest successful textile mills in the US. The park includes a number of historic buildings, including mills, factories, workers' housing, and community buildings. In addition to its industrial history, the Blackstone River Valley is also home to a variety of natural resources, including rivers, streams, wetlands, forests, and meadows. It is closely related to the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and there are great opportunities for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and canoeing.
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- Virginia
Colonial Parkway
Colonial Parkway is a beautiful 23-mile scenic parkway that links the three points of Virginia's Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. It is part of the National Park Service's Colonial National Historical Park, with portions of the road built between 1930 and 1957. It is an ideal place for a leisurely drive into America’s past, and it provides a lovely shielded roadway between the three communities. The parkway is free of tolls and semi trucks. As a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road, the Colonial Parkway is also popular with tourists due to the James River and York River ends of the parkway, providing plenty of opportunities for beautiful river vistas.
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Explore Natural Parks
- North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras National Seashore preserves a 70-mile long stretch of the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. These islands are constantly changing shape due to the forces of water, wind, and storms. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here have to adapt continually. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a great place to enjoy the beach, kayak the sound, or climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. There is also a variety of wildlife to see including dolphins, sea turtles, and bald eagles. Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a great place to spend a day or a week.
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- Arkansas
Buffalo National River
Winding through the Ozark Mountains for 151 miles, the Buffalo National River became the first national river in the US in 1972. The National River designation protects natural rivers from industrial or other uses that change the natural character of the river. The river flows from west to east and passes through many different types of landscapes including hardwood and hemlock-lined gorges, towering bluffs, open pastureland and fertile farmland. Despite its location in a largely rural area, the river has come under increasing pressure from human activity in recent years, including pollution from farming and livestock operations, and efforts are underway to promote conservation practices that will protect this important resource. It's a haven for wildlife, including bald eagles, elk, and various fish species. Visitors can explore the rich cultural history of the Ozark region while immersing themselves in the natural beauty of this unique waterway.
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- Washington
Lake Sammamish
An amazing beach escape just outside of Seattle, Lake Sammamish State Park offers two lakefront beaches and forest trails where you might get a glimpse of a bald eagle or a great blue heron.
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