Why Yosemite is ACTUALLY America's First National Park
Yes, you read that right. In this video, I make the case for Yosemite to be considered America's first National Park, not Yellowstone.
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Capulin Volcano NM
New Mexico
We hiked up the extinct Capulin Volcano!
We visited Capulin Volcano National Monument and spent an entire day exploring the volcano and the surrounding hiking trails.
Ari and Jessi Adler
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Capulin Volcano NM
New Mexico
We hiked up the extinct Capulin Volcano!
We visited Capulin Volcano National Monument and spent an entire day exploring the volcano and the surrounding hiking trails.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
This is not yet a national historical park, but it should be! A campaign is underway to recognize Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools as a National Historical Park. The son of German-Jewish immigrants, Julius Rosenwald was the business genius behind Sears, Roebuck & Co., the Amazon of its day in the early 20th century. When he became rich beyond his dreams, Rosenwald teamed up first with Tuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington and then with local African American communities to build schools for their kids throughout the Jim Crow South. Over three decades, nearly 5,000 schools were built across 15 states, educating a third of Black children in the South - giving a head start to luminaries like Congressman John Lewis, writer Maya Angelou and Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson. Rosenwald also founded a fellowship program that awarded grants to a who's-who of Black achievers from Nobel Prize winner Ralph Bunche to singer Marian Anderson. For more information about the campaign, visit rosenwaldpark.org
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- New York
Home of FDR
Springwood, the estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, is preserved as the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Situated on the Hudson River in Hyde Park, New York, the house was designed in a Dutch Colonial style and built in 1799. The site includes the Roosevelt home, presidential library, and several other buildings and structures. Springwood was both the birthplace and lifelong home of Roosevelt, as well as his burial place. During his presidency, Roosevelt often hosted world leaders and dignitaries at the estate, using it as a base for diplomatic talks. The estate served as a working farm and a rural retreat for the Roosevelts. It is also where Roosevelt developed his keen interest in politics and public service. Visitors to the site can explore the home, buildings, and grounds, and learn about the life and accomplishments of one of America's most influential presidents.
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- Florida
Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas is a group of small, remote islands located 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. Accessible only by boat or seaplane and renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, it's a haven for snorkelers and divers. Garden Key is home to beaches and the beautiful 19th-century Fort Jefferson - once used as a Civil War prison. Loggerhead Key has a lighthouse and sea turtles. The Windjammer Wreck, the remains of an 1875 ship, is a popular dive site. The isolation of Dry Tortugas adds to its allure, providing a unique and pristine natural environment.
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- 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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- Arizona
Antelope Canyon
An extraordinary slot canyon in Northern Arizona, Antelope Canyon is located on private Navajo Nation land, so it is only accessible through guided tour. Waving sandstone walls sweep up to 120 feet as you hike through the Upper Antelope Canyon tour, a spectacular sight. The canyon is one of the most photographed places in the Southwest.
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