How San Francisco Stole Hetch Hetchy
John Muir said of the Hetch Hetchy Valley that "no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the heart of man." Then they drowned it underwater...
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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
- Georgia
Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw Battlefield Park is a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. It also contains Kennesaw Mountain. On June 27, 1864, Union troops launched an unsuccessful assault on Confederate positions atop Kennesaw Mountain. Despite the defeat, Sherman continued his march towards Atlanta, which he captured on September 2, 1864. Today, visitors to Kennesaw Battlefield Park can hike to the top of Kennesaw Mountain and see the remains of earthworks built by both Confederate and Union soldiers. The park also features a museum with exhibits on the Civil War and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.
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- Washington
Klondike Gold Rush (Seattle)
A companion to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska, this park reveals a fascinating chapter in the history of Seattle, when it became the "Gateway to the Gold Fields." In July 1897, a ship carrying "a ton of gold" arrived in Seattle, sparking a rush of prospectors to the Yukon Territory of Canada. Over the next year, 70,000 prospectors flooded into Seattle en route to the Yukon. The park's Kerr gallery, named for a beloved Klondike ranger named Ruth Kerr, offers rotating exhibits throughout the year.
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- Missouri
George Washington Carver NM
George Washington Carver, known as the "Plant Doctor" was one of the most significant scientists and inventors of his time. Born into slavery in Missouri in 1864, he became an accomplished agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian. His accomplishments were due in part to his observation of the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm while tending his secret garden as a young child. This exposure to both nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education and career path. In 1943, the first unit of the National Park Service dedicated to an African American was named in honor of George Washington Carver's legacy.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Colorado
Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes is an otherworldly landscape. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes and tundra. The area is the ancestral home of the Southern Ute Tribe and the Apache. If you're lucky enough to have a moonless night, the star-filled sky is unforgettable! The park is known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. Go sand-boarding and sledding to get the full experience.
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- Michigan
Muskegon State Park
Muskegon State Park is home to 3 miles of breathtaking shoreline (2 miles along Lake Michigan and 1 mile on Muskegon Lake), Snug Harbor, forested dunes, two campgrounds, picnic areas, multiple trails and more. One of the park's popular features is the blockhouse that was originally built by the CCC in the 1930s to provide opportunities for visitors to see in all directions. It sits on the highest point in Muskegon County. The year-round Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park boasts an Olympian-designed luge track, an ice-skating trail, a sledding hill, cross-country ski trails, a 1,300-foot dual zip line, a one-of-a-kind summer luge track, an archery range and much more.
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- Arizona
Sunset Crater Volcano
The eruption that created Sunset Crater National Monument was devastating. The date is not firm but there is evidence it occurred around 1085. The eruptions formed a 1,120 foot-high cone, and covered an 810-square-mile area with a blanket of ash and lapilli. The impact of the eruption was so profound, it forced the Sinagua people to abandon their homes. Today, visitors can explore trails winding through lava flows, lava tube caves, and ponderosa pine forests, witnessing the area’s gradual ecological recovery. The monument protects both geological wonders and ancient Indigenous sites, offering insight into the cultural and natural history of the region.
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