Teddy Roosevelt & Devils Tower
In 1906, under Teddy Roosevelt, we established the first national monument and it is well worth a visit.
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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.
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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- South Carolina
Ninety Six NHS
Ninety Six National Historic Site gets its unusual name from Charleston traders in the early 1700s, who thought it was the estimated remaining number of miles from here to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. By the mid-1700s, European colonists had found the area to be a favorable place to settle, and it soon became an important stronghold for British Loyalists. A stockade was constructed in the shape of “Star Fort,” and tunnels dug under the command of Colonel Tadeusz Kosciusko, a Polish military engineer. The fort became the site of two main battles during the American Revolution. Visitors can explore the Star Fort, historic paths, and learn about the lives of early settlers. It offers a glimpse into South Carolina's colonial history and the struggle for American independence.
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- Georgia
Andersonville NHS
Andersonville National Historic Site preserves the former Andersonville Prison, also known as Camp Sumter, a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the final 14 months of the American Civil War. The prison was built in February 1864 to relieve overcrowding at other Confederate prisons and held more than 45,000 Union soldiers. Almost 13,000 Union captives died from disease, malnutrition, exposure, or overcrowding, and are buried in the Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. The site also houses the National Prisoner of War Museum, a testament to the plight of prisoners of war.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Indiana
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park, located inside the boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, is a natural treasure along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The park spans over 2,000 acres and features three miles of pristine sandy beaches, rugged dunes, wetlands, and forests. The sand dunes that tower nearly 200 feet above the lake have taken thousands of years to form. The region also has a rich cultural history dating back over 10,000 years and has been home to many indigenous peoples including the Potawatomi, Miami, and Illinois. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, birdwatching, camping, and fishing. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours to help visitors learn about the unique ecosystem of the Indiana Dunes. With its stunning scenery and abundant recreational opportunities, Indiana Dunes State Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- New York
- Vermont
Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network
The Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network is a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve that covers an area of about 9,350 square kilometers and includes the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain Basin. Designated in 1989, it is managed by a partnership of local communities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies with a mission to promote sustainable development in the region by balancing the conservation of biological diversity with economic development and social well-being. The Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve is home to several indigenous communities who have lived in the region for thousands of years, including the Mohawk, Abenaki, and Huron-Wendat nations, among others. The region is also home to a diverse range of ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, lakes, and rivers, which support a variety of plant and animal species.
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- New Mexico
White Sands NP
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here. Occasionally the Dunes Drive may be closed on short notice when a missle test is scheduled. Keep an eye on the skies and check with NPS before you go.
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