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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- Nebraska
Homestead NHP
Homestead National Historical Park commemorates the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed any qualified person to claim up to 160 acres of federally owned land. The Act eventually transferred 270,000,000 acres from public to private ownership. The park includes 100 acres of tallgrass prairie restored to approximate the ecosystem that once covered the central plains of the United States, and it is amazing to think that it was nearly plowed into extinction by the homesteaders. There are about 2.7 miles of hiking trails through the prairie and the woodland surrounding Cub Creek, accessible via all-terrain vehicle. The park also has an original cabin built in 1867 by George Palmer and a historic schoolhouse. The Homestead National Monument is great place to begin if you want to understand 19th century Americans life on the Great Plains.
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- Kansas
Fort Larned
The Larned National Historic Site preserves the history of Fort Larned, a vital military post on the Santa Fe Trail during the 19th century. Established in 1859, the fort played a key role in protecting travelers and facilitating trade. Today, the site features well-preserved buildings, exhibits, and interpretive programs that offer visitors insight into the challenges faced by soldiers, settlers, and Native Americans in the Westward expansion era. The site serves as a window into the region's cultural and historical significance.
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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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Explore Natural Parks
- Utah
Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Dunes are prettier in pink! The striking sand in this beautiful Utah state park was created by the erosion of pink-colored Navajo Sandstone. Located southeast of Zion, it's a great place for four-wheeling and camping. Sandboarding is also a popular activity, sandboards and sand sleds can be rented directly at the park.
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- New Mexico
Gila Cliff Dwellings
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in New Mexico is home to a series of caves that were inhabited by ancient peoples. The first inhabitants were nomadic groups who used the caves as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, the Mogollon culture made the caves their home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for one or two generations. By approximately 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind. Today, the cliff dwellings are a popular tourist destination, providing a glimpse into the lives of these ancient people.
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- North Carolina
Cape Lookout
A collection of barrier islands three miles off the coast of North Carolina, Cape Lookout National Seashore is a wonderful place for bird-watching, collecting shells and fishing. It's also the first area certified as a Dark Sky Park on the Eastern Atlantic Coast, offering incredible views of the stars at night.
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