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The theory of Island Biogeography, or why some islands have more species than others, originated at Everglades NP.
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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
- New Hampshire
Saint-Gaudens NHP
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire, preserves the home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Besides a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, this is the only NPS site in New Hampshire. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an American sculptor who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his public works of art, including the Shaw Memorial in Boston and the Standing Lincoln in Chicago. The park was established in 1965 to preserve Saint-Gaudens' legacy and to provide a place for people to enjoy his art. Visitors to the park can tour Saint-Gaudens' home, walk through his gardens, and see his studios where he created some of his most famous works. The park is also home to a research center and museum, which offer programs and exhibitions on Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his work.
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- New York
Hamilton Grange
Hamilton Grange National Memorial, also known as The Grange or the Hamilton Grange Mansion, was the home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton from 1802 until his death in 1804. Built in the late 18th century, the Federal-style house was successfully relocated in 2008 from its former location on Convent Avenue to its current location on West 141st Street in St. Nicholas Park. The interior rooms have been restored and the ground floor features an interactive exhibit for visitors.
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- Kansas
- Colorado
- Wyoming
- Utah
Overland Trail
The Overland Trail, also referred to as the Overland Stage Line, played a vital role in the American West during the 19th century. While parts of the trail were used by explorers and trappers since the 1820s, its significance grew in the 1860s as an alternative route to the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails through central Wyoming. The Overland Stage Company used the trail for stagecoaches, transporting mail and passengers to Salt Lake City, Utah. Beginning in Atchison, Kansas, the trail passed through Colorado before looping back to southern Wyoming, ultimately reconnecting with the Oregon Trail at Fort Bridger. Its operation ceased in 1869 with the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, rendering stagecoach mail service unnecessary.
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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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- Maryland
- Virginia
Assateague Island
Assateague Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The island is best known for its wild ponies, but it also boasts some of the best beaches on the East Coast, stretching for 37 miles. Assateague Island National Seashore offers countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can go sightseeing, kayaking, crabbing, bird watching, fishing, hunting, biking and more. It's a paradise for those who enjoy the outdoors, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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- Washington
Squak Mountain
An easy 15-minute drive from Seattle, Squak Mountain State Park is a lovely getaway for hiking, birdwatching and horseback riding. The summit, at 2,024 feet, offers a gorgeous view of Seattle. And one trail boasts an unusual landmark: the remains of a stone fireplace, all that's left of Bullitt House.
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