Drive Giant Sand Dunes in West Michigan
Silver Lake State Park in northwest Michigan offers a lot of things to do, including camping, hiking, boating and off-roading on giant sand dunes.
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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
- New Mexico
Salinas Pueblo Missions
Once thriving Native American trade communities of Tiwa and Tompiro language-speaking Pueblo people inhabited this remote frontier area of central New Mexico. Early in the 17th century Spanish Franciscans found the area ripe for their missionary efforts. However, by the late 1670s the entire Salinas District, as the Spanish had named it, was depopulated of both Indian and Spaniard. What happened? One theory is that the Acoma people, bitter enemies of the Tiwas and Tepirous, poisoned the water supplies. Another is that a plague swept through the area. A third possibility is that the Spanish, worried about rebellion, simply massacred all of the Indians they could find. Whatever the reasons, the result was the same: a once-thriving region was suddenly abandoned and left to slowly fade into obscurity.
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- New York
Saratoga
Saratoga National Historic Park located in Stillwater, New York, commemorates a series of battles that took place in 1777 during the American War for Independence. Known as the Battles of Saratoga, the battles were fought between American troops and a British invasion force, and resulted in the surrender of the British Army, marking the first time in world history that a British Army had ever surrendered. This crucial victory secured French recognition and support for the United States and was crucial to the eventual victory and formation of the United States. The park is located on the upper Hudson River and consists of multiple sites of historic interest, including the only war memorial in the United States, the Boot Monument, that does not bear the name of the honoree, Benedict Arnold. These historic sites are spread out but are easily accessible by car, or for the more ambitious, there is a 100-mile bike challenge. The park’s visitor center is located on the Saratoga Battlefield, where a map and orientation film explain the significance of the site.
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- New Jersey
Morristown NHP
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites and stories of the Continental Army's winter encampment at Morristown, New Jersey, in 1779-1780. The park includes three Constitution Island units: Jockey Hollow, Ford Mansion, and New Jersey Brigade Encampment; and three National Historic Landmarks: Washington's Headquarters, Fort Nonsense, and the Ford National Historic Site. Together, these resources embody over 250 years of American history. Visitors can explore reconstructions of the soldiers' huts and learn about the difficult conditions they endured during the coldest winter on record. They can also see where General Washington and his wife Martha stayed at Ford Mansion and visit the Museum of the American Revolution, which tells the story of the Continental Army's struggle for independence. With over 1,600 acres to explore, Morristown National Historical Park is a must-visit for anyone interested in American history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Alaska
Bering Land Bridge
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is one of the most remote areas protected by the National Park Service, and is a unique natural and cultural treasure. Spanning over 2.7 million acres, it preserves the remnants of the ancient Bering Land Bridge that once connected North America and Asia, enabling the migration of early humans. The preserve is a vital habitat for diverse wildlife, from caribou to nesting seabirds. Visitors can explore its stunning landscapes, archaeological sites, and the rich history of indigenous cultures including the Inupiaq and Yup'ik people. It stands as a living testament to Earth's dynamic past and the resilience of its ecosystems.
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- California
Carrizo Plain NM
Just a few hours from Los Angeles, Carrizo Plain offers an extraordinary escape into nature, the largest native grassland left in California. Famous for its wildflower blooms, range of wildlife and Painted Rock – which features pictographs made by the Chumash people around 2000 BC – the plain is dry most of the year. Don't expect any amenities: it's run by the Bureau of Land Management, which controversially allows cattle grazing in parts of the year. There are two very basic campgrounds, KCL and Selby, and car camping is allowed in some areas.
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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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