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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.
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.
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.
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
- Indiana
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is a United States presidential memorial located in Lincoln City, Indiana. The site preserves the farm where Abraham Lincoln lived with his family from 1816 to 1830. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and at least 27 other settlers were buried here in the Pioneer Cemetery. In 1818, the Lincolns moved to a new farmstead about 1 mile away. In 1830, they left Indiana and moved west to Illinois. The Memorial includes a Visitor Center with exhibits about Lincoln's life and the Indiana frontier. The Memorial grounds also feature a replica of the cabin that Lincoln lived in as a boy, a living history farm, and the Pioneer Cemetery.
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- Virginia
Arlington House
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, is a Greek Revival-style mansion located in Arlington, Virginia, that was once the home of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee. It overlooks the Potomac River and the National Mall in Washington, D.C. During the American Civil War, the grounds of the mansion were selected as the site of Arlington National Cemetery, and the house itself became a memorial to Lee after his death in 1870. Today, Arlington House is open to the public as a museum operated by the National Park Service.
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- Nevada
- Arizona
Hoover Dam
OK, this is not a park, but it's a must-see landmark for anyone traveling between Nevada and Arizona. Hoover Dam – originally known as Boulder Dam – was built from 1931-36 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's infrastructure projects. Engineers had to divert the Colorado River away from the construction site to clear the way for the dam's massive 726-foot high, 1,244-foot long concrete arch. In recent years the hydroelectric power it generates has declined as the levels of Lake Mead have receded, but the dam still supplies electricity to Arizona, Nevada and California. Run by the Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam draws around 7 million tourists a year to marvel at its Art Deco design and staggering scale.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Virginia
Shenandoah
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore. Take a hike on one of the many trails through the park, relax in a quiet meadow, or have a picnic lunch with a view. You can also drive the scenic Skyline Drive for stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley. No matter how you choose to spend your time in Shenandoah National Park, you're sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.
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- California
Pinnacles
Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. What remains is a unique landscape. Travelers journey through chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.
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- Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in southern Missouri, preserves the pristine beauty of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers. These clear, spring-fed rivers offer opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. The surrounding Ozark hills feature lush forests, caves, and wildlife, offering hiking and camping adventures. Rich in history, the area includes old mills and historic sites, showcasing the region's cultural heritage and natural beauty. The riverways were used by Native Americans for centuries before being explored by European settlers in the early 1800s. Today the park is home to over 200 species of birds. In addition to its natural beauty, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways also has a rich history that preserves many Native American archaeological sites, as well as the remains of two Civil War-era riverboats.
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