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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.
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
- Florida
De Soto National Memorial
The De Soto National Memorial, in Manatee County, Florida, commemorates the 1539 landing of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his men. This was the first extensive organized exploration by Europeans of what is now the southern United States. The memorial site includes a museum with exhibits about de Soto's expedition and the native cultures he encountered. There is also a replica of one of the boats used by the explorers, and a walking trail through the mangrove forest. Visitors can get a sense of what de Soto's journey was like, and learn about the fascinating cultures he encountered.
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- Pennsylvania
Edgar Allan Poe NHS
The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. Poe’s humble home is now The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, a preserved home once rented by Poe and his young family. The site helps reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrates Poe’s astonishing creativity. Visitors can see furniture original to the house as well as a wide selection of first edition books by Poe. The site also hosts many events throughout the year, including lectures, performances and special exhibits.
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- New York
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site in New York City preserves the stories of immigrant families who lived at 97 and 103 Orchard Street between the 1860s and 1980s. Through guided tours of restored apartments and interactive storytelling, visitors experience what life was like for newcomers adapting to America. The museum highlights themes of immigration, housing, labor, and resilience, offering a powerful, personal window into the nation’s evolving identity.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a breathtaking and expansive protected area in southern Utah. Encompassing nearly 1.9 million acres, it boasts a landscape characterized by rugged canyons, towering cliffs, and colorful sandstone formations. It is located in the ancestral lands of the Puebloan and Fremont People, and their descendants, including people from the Hopi, Paiute, Zuni, Ute, and Navajo tribes. Some of the most remote land—and the last to be mapped—in the contiguous United States, the Monument protects the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante (Escalante River). The monument is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of the National Conservation Lands system.
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- Alaska
Yukon–Charley Rivers
Few places in the United States are as wild and remote as Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve. Located in east central Alaska, along the border with Canada, the preserve encompasses 130 miles of the Yukon River and the entire Charley River basin. The preserve protects the undeveloped Charley River and a significant portion of the upper Yukon. The area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including caribou, wolves, bears, and eagles. It is also a popular destination for rafters and canoeists seeking to explore the unspoiled wilderness. With its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve is a truly special place.
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- Arizona
Wupatki NM
The Wupatki National Monument is located in north-central Arizona, close to the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument. The monument is rich in Native American archaeological sites, which have been repeatedly plundered over the years. The major population influx began soon after the eruption of Sunset Crater in the 11th century (between 1040 and 1100), which blanketed the area with volcanic ash, improving agricultural productivity. The population reached its peak in the 12th century (between 1100 and 1150), before declining sharply due to drought and other factors. The site was abandoned by the early 13th century (between 1150 and 1200). The monument was established in 1924 to protect the ruins of the ancient pueblos. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of these ancient dwellings, as well as the crater of Sunset Crater.
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