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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
Fort Bowie
Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army in southeastern Arizona near what is today Willcox, Arizona. Its importance was recognized as a national historic site in 1964. The fort was established by the California Volunteers in 1862, after a series of engagements between the California Column and the Chiricahua Apaches. The Battle of Apache Pass in July 1862 secured a significant victory for the Union and helped to establish their control over Arizona during the Civil War. For more than 30 years Fort Bowie and Apache Pass were the focal point of military operations eventually culminating in the surrender of Geronimo in 1886 and the banishment of the Chiricahuas to Florida and Alabama. The fort was abandoned by the Army in 1894 and soon fell into ruins. Today, visitors can hike to the site and see the remains of the adobe Fort Bowie as well as the cemetery where many of the fort's soldiers are buried.
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- Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is more than just a historical site – it's a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. In the winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge. The camp was located just outside of Philadelphia, and it quickly became clear that the area was ill-suited for such a large group of soldiers. The soldiers faced harsh conditions, including cold weather, scarce supplies and illness. Yet they persevered, continuing to fight for independence from British rule. Today, the park features 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows and woodlands commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation.
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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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- New York
Harriman State Park
One of the jewels of the New York park system, Harriman State Park is an amazing destination for hikers, with over 200 miles of trails - including nearly 19 miles of the Appalachian Trail. And it's all thanks to a proposed prison. In 1909, a year after the death of her railroad magnate husband, Mary Averell Harriman offered to give the state 10,000 acres and $1 million to create a park. Only condition: they'd have to scrap plans to build a prison at Bear Mountain. Today, Harriman State Park boasts over 47,000 acres and is a great escape for fishing, camping and boating.
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- Nevada
Tule Springs Fossil Beds
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, located near Las Vegas, Nevada, protects an ancient ecosystem and a rich fossil record dating back 200,000 years. The site is renowned for fossils of Ice Age creatures like mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and prehistoric camels, offering valuable insights into Pleistocene life in the Mojave Desert. Established in 2014, the monument spans over 22,000 acres and allows visitors to explore the desert landscape, preserving scientific resources that deepen understanding of climate and ecological changes.
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- Washington
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie
Home to more glaciers than any national forest outside of Alaska, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest covers more than 1.7 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
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