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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
- New Jersey
Thomas Edison NHP
Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey, preserves Thomas Edison's laboratory and residence, Glenmont. The park is 1,109 acres and includes 21 buildings related to Edison's life and work, including his laboratory, where he invented the phonograph and developed a long-lasting light bulb filament. Edison's home, Glenmont, is a National Historic Landmark and is open to tours. A library at the site contains documents and books related to Edison and his inventions. Visitors can experience some of Edison's experiments firsthand at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. The center features interactive exhibits about science, technology, engineering, and math.
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- California
San Francisco Maritime NHP
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a fleet of historic ships, a maritime museum, and a research center. The park's fleet of historic ships includes the steam ferryboat Eureka, the steam tugboat Hercules, and the scooner Alma, and other notable survivors from the late 19th and early 20th century. The maritime museum features exhibits on the history of San Francisco Bay and its role in the development of California. The research center houses a library and archives on maritime history stretching back to the 1930s, and is the largest maritime library on the West Coast. The park also offers educational programs and public events throughout the year. The visitor center, Hyde Street Pier, and Maritime Museum are all situated adjacent to the foot of Hyde Street and at the western end of the Fisherman's Wharf district.
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- Utah
Anasazi State Park Museum
The Anasazi State Park Museum in southern Utah displays archeological finds from an Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) village that dates from A.D. 1050 to 1200. One of the largest communities west of the Colorado River and located near the presumed border of the Ancestral Puebloan and Fremont cultures, the Coombs Village Site reflects a fascinating blend of traits from the two cultures. This intriguing fusion is evident not only in the recovered artifacts but also in the architecture found at the site. The presence of elements from various branches of the Ancestral Puebloan suggests a flourishing and expansive trade network during ancient times. Visitors can explore a life-sized, six-room replica of an ancient dwelling.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Massachusetts
Boston Harbor Islands
The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area encompasses a unique archipelago of 34 islands. The oldest lighthouse in the United States is located on one of the islands, and there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, picnicking and fishing. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a great spot for birdwatching. The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area has a rich cultural history that goes back thousands of years. For those interested in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay colony this is a rich treasure trove.
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- Pennsylvania
Three Rivers Park
Three Rivers Park is a public urban waterfront park along the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The park tells the story of Pittsburgh's history through 13 miles of interconnected trails in a waterfront loop as well as 800 acres of open space. The park offers easy access to downtown Pittsburgh’s many attractions including the football and baseball stadiums, Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, and museums like the Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
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- California
Devils Postpile
The Devils Postpile is something of a mystery, but enough is known to reconstruct much of its history. Studies suggest that the Postpile was formed less than 100,000 years ago when a cooling lava flow cracked into multi-sided columns. The geological history of the area gives us a few clues of its origin. The Devils Postpile sits on top of the Sierra Nevada batholith, a massive body of granite that was once part of the earth's crust. As the batholith began to cool and solidify, it cracked into columns. When the lava flow cooled, it did the same thing, creating the impressive sight that we see today. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower up to 60 feet and display a striking symmetry.
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