Antietam: Battle of South Mountain
In Maryland, Sept. 1862, the Army of Northern Virginia fights the Army of the Potomac. The legend of the Iron Brigade is born at South Mountain.
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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
- Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy NHS
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site is the birthplace and childhood home of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. The house in Brookline, Massachusetts, is where young Jack took his first steps, and where he would learn the values that would shape his life in public service. At the time of his birth on May 29, 1917, Brookline was a quiet and comfortable suburb, close to Boston but not part of the city. The Kennedys had seven of their nine children in Brookline, before moving to New York in 1927. Owned by the National Park Service, the site includes a museum with exhibits on Kennedy's life and accomplishments.
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- Hawaii
Kaloko-Honokōhau
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is located on the west coast of the island of Hawaii. The park covers an area of 1,235 acres and includes the Kaloko Fishpond, the Honokōhau Settlement, and the ancient kahiko (traditional) Hawaiian site of Hale o Kapuni Heiau. The park was established in 1978 to protect and preserve the Kaloko Fishpond, the Honokōhau Settlement, and the Hale o Kapuni Heiau. The Kaloko Fishpond is a traditional Hawaiian fishpond that was built in the 13th century. The Honokōhau Settlement is an archaeological site that contains the remains of more than 50 ancient Hawaiian buildings. The Hale o Kapuni Heiau is an ancient Hawaiian temple that was used for human sacrifice.
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- Ohio
Fallen Timbers and Fort Miamis
Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site are affiliate units of the National Park Service. The British defeat in the American Revolution left them with a problem: what to do with their vast holdings in the Old Northwest Territory, which stretched from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River. At first, they attempted to keep the area off-limits to American settlers, but the rich farmland and abundant natural resources proved too tempting. In 1787, Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance, which provided for the surveying and sale of land in the territory. The British responded by tightening their grip on the area, constructing a series of forts to protect their interests. This only served to heighten tensions, and in 1794, those tensions erupted into violence. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was the culmination of this conflict, and it resulted in a resounding victory for the Americans. The events resulted in the dispossession of American Indian tribes and a loss of colonial territory for the British military and settlers.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Florida
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Orlando may be more famous for its commercial parks, but Wekiwa Springs State Park, just 16 miles from the city, could give them a run for their money in adventure. In fact it's the longest-running tourist attraction in Florida's Orange County, offering everything the wild outdoors can offer: swimming, kayaking, horseback-riding, biking, camping, bird-watching and more. Open from 8 am to sundown every day.
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- Iowa
Effigy Mounds
The mounds preserved here offer a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the people who built them. The mounds are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley. The mounds were built by Native Americans from 350-1400 AD as part of their religious and burial ceremonies. The mounds range in size from two to 30 feet tall and are shaped in a variety of designs, including animals, birds, and humans. A visit to the site offers opportunities to learn about the different mound shapes and their meanings, as well as the history of the people who built them.
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- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita National Forest, spanning 1.8 million acres across Oklahoma and Arkansas, is the oldest and largest National Forest in the South. It offers a diverse landscape of rolling hills, lush valleys, and crystal-clear streams. Towering pine and hardwood trees provide a haven for wildlife, including black bears and bald eagles. For thousands of years the Caddo, Quapaw, Osage and Choctaw Nations inhabited this region. Today it is a haven for hikers, with scenic trails like the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. Visitors can also camp, fish, and enjoy scenic drives.
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