Hiking, history and beaches in Indiana
Indiana Dunes National Park -- which was a national lakeshore until 2019 -- offers plenty of hiking, history and beaches.
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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
- Utah
Cove Fort
Cove Fort, Utah, holds significant historical value as a well-preserved relic from the pioneering era of the American West. It was constructed in 1867 on land that was previously inhabited by the Paiute and Shoshone tribes, among others. It served as a crucial waystation and protective stronghold for weary travelers navigating the harsh Utah desert along the Interstate 15 route. The fort's architecture stands as a testament to the practicality and craftsmanship of its time, characterized by sturdy volcanic rock walls and defensive bastions. Inside the fort, you can explore a wealth of historical artifacts, period rooms, and informative displays that vividly depict the fort's function and daily life during its heyday. Owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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- Virginia
Maggie L. Walker NHS
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. Walker was the first African American woman to found a bank. As a bank president, newspaper editor, and fraternal leader, Walker served as an inspiration of pride and progress. Today, Walker’s home is preserved as a National Historic Site, a tribute to her enduring legacy of vision, courage, and determination. Visitors to the site can explore the various rooms of the house, including Walker’s bedroom, kitchen, and office. The site also features a museum that tells the story of Walker’s life and work. Through exhibits and programs, the National Historic Site celebrates Walker’s accomplishments in the heart of the former capital of the Confederacy.
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- Pennsylvania
Allegheny Portage Railroad
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains, and it was the finishing piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. The system was primarily used as a portage railway, hauling river boats and barges over the divide between the Ohio and the Susquehanna Rivers. It opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Portage Railroad served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Nebraska
Scotts Bluff
Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails, to modern travelers. The two bluffs, Scotts Bluff and South Bluff, provide hikers with plenty of options to get their fill of fresh air. The north bluff of the monument is named after Hiram Scott, who was a clerk for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. The bluff served as an important landmark on the Oregon Trail, California Trail and Pony Express Trail. Over 250,000 westward emigrants passed by Scotts Bluff between 1843 and 1869. Being visible at a distance from the Mormon Trail, it was the second most important landmark for westward emigrants after Chimney Rock.
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- Arkansas
Hot Springs
A magnet for Native Americans and 20th century gangsters alike, Hot Springs National Park is a great place to visit for its incredible views, its rich history, and its therapeutic hot springs. The Tunica, Quapaw, Choctaw and Caddo tribes long believed that soaking in the springs would restore health and vitality. Today you can visit nine historic bathhouses, easing into the same warm waters that drew Al Capone and Bugs Moran during the Prohibition era. The park is also a favorite for bird watchers, with a variety of song birds and raptors. Don't miss the view from the Mountain Tower, an open-air deck at 1,256 feet above sea level.
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- Michigan
Highland Recreation Area
Highland Recreation Area offers 5,900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes in the rolling hills of Southern Michigan with 45 miles of trails to accommodate equestrian riders, mountain bikers, hikers and skiers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), which owns and operates Highland, describes the recreation area as a parcel of forest, wetland, and kettle lakes primarily operated for light camping and drive-in/drive-out recreational day use. The 721-acre Haven Hill Natural Area and National Natural Landmark is an area within the park that, according to MDNR, contains "all of southern Michigan's principal forest types within one small area, including swamp forest of tamarack, cedar, beech-maple forest, oak-hickory forest, and mixed hardwood forest." Haven Hill was the estate of auto magnate Edsel Ford, who preserved it as a natural area until his death in 1943 when MDNR took over.
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