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Biologists discuss ways the park keeps these trees alive and introduces new predator wasps that target EAB without chemicals! video by Luca Pfeiffer
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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
36°46'43.35"N, 103°58'46.81"W
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
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.
Explore Historical Parks
- Washington, DC
Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. is most famous for being the site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865. The 56-year-old Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth while attending a performance of Our American Cousin at the theater. He was then carried across the street to the Petersen House, where he died the next morning. The theater and the Petersen House are now preserved together as Ford's Theatre National Historic Site. The site is open to the public for tours and educational programs. It is a somber reminder of one of the darkest moments in American history.
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- Georgia
Ocmulgee Mounds
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park protects one of the largest and most complex archaeological sites in the Southeastern US. There is evidence of human habitation at the site stretching back 12,000 years. Archaeological excavations in the 1940s uncovered artifacts that show a wide trading network across the southeast. The 3,300 acre park includes the Great Temple Mound, built about 1,000 years ago, and six other mounds, as well as a Visitor Center with exhibits and a short film about the park. The mounds were built by different cultures over a period of nearly 4,000 years. The major earthworks are ceremonial mounds, burial mounds, and defensive entrenchments. The Great Temple Mound was the main ceremonial center. The mounds were abandoned about 900 years ago for reasons that are not known.
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- Nebraska
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock rises from the Great Plains in western Nebraska standing 300 feet above the surrounding North Platte River valley. The peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet above sea level. The native Lakota Sioux and later migrants to the area used this as a landmark, and during the mid-19th century it marked the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. Probably the first non-natives to see Chimney Rock were eastbound from the Pacific Ocean in the Robert Stuart expedition of 1813. The trails ran along the north side of the river and passed by the base of the pillar about 1.5 miles west of present-day Bayard. At that time, the rock was known to Native Americans as "Elk Peak." It was named Chimney Rock by early settlers who thought it resembled an old-fashioned chimney. The rock is composed of clay, volcanic ash and sandstone. There is a visitor center and museum exhibit about the early pioneers.
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Explore Natural Parks
- West Virginia
Gauley River
The Gauley River National Recreation Area is one of the most popular destinations for whitewater boaters in the eastern United States. The Gauley River, which runs through the park, is home to several class V+ rapids, making it a challenging and exciting place to boat. The park also includes a 5.5-mile segment of the Meadow River, which is perfect for those looking for a more relaxing float trip. The only area of the park that is accessible by road is the Summersville Dam, which is located at the upstream end of the park. The rest of the park can only be reached by traveling via the river, making it a truly unique destination. Because much of the national recreation area is only accessible via the river, boaters must be prepared for a long day of paddling. The park features beautiful sandstone cliffs, lush forests, and crystal-clear pools of water.
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- Washington, DC
Judiciary Park
Judiciary Square in Washington, D.C., envisioned by Pierre L’Enfant in 1791, has long been a central legal and governmental hub. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the area houses the Historic Courthouse, completed in 1820, where President Lincoln signed the DC Emancipation Act in 1862, marking a significant moment in American civil rights history. Judiciary Park, which runs along Fourth Street, NW, in the southeast corner of the Historic Courthouse property, features a fountain, trees, grass, and curving brick paths. The Darlington Memorial Fountain, which includes two bronze statutes on top of the fountain, was installed in 1923, and is one of many contributing properties to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. The park was refurbished and reopened on April 16, 2010, coinciding with DC Emancipation Day. The park commemorates Lincoln's legacy and offers a tranquil urban oasis for the community.
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- New Mexico
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most unique and exciting places in the world. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns is home to more than 100 caves. The most famous of these is the Big Room, a massive underground chamber that is adorned with stalactites clinging to its roof. In addition to the Big Room, Carlsbad Caverns also features the Walnut Canyon Desert Loop, a drive that offers stunning views of the desert landscape. And for those who want to get up close and personal with some of the park's resident reptiles, the Rattlesnake Springs wetland is a must-visit.
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