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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.
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
- New York
General Grant Memorial
Grant's Tomb is one of the most visited mausoleums in the United States, and yet it is often overlooked. The massive granite structure, which houses the remains of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan. The tomb is a classical domed mausoleum, and its granite exterior is adorned with sculptural details. Inside, the tomb features a marble sarcophagus that bears Grant's likeness. The Grants are buried in a simple crypt beneath the floor of the tomb. Despite its impressive size and location, Grant's Tomb is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Riverside Church. Nevertheless, the tomb is a significant contribution to New York City's rich history and architectural heritage.
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- Guam
War in the Pacific NHP
The War in the Pacific National Historical Park commemorates the events of the Pacific Theater of World War II. The park was established in 1980 and covers over 75,000 acres of land, making it one of the largest national parks in the United States. The park includes three major sites: Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway and the island of Saipan. Each site has its own unique history and significance. Pearl Harbor is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, which honors the more than 2,000 individuals who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the war in the Pacific, and the island of Saipan was the site of one of the bloodiest battles in American history. Together, these three sites offer visitors a glimpse into the sacrifices made during one of the most important conflicts in American history.
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- Georgia
- Tennessee
Chickamauga and Chattanooga
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park commemorates the Union and Confederate armies which converged on Chattanooga, TN, in the fall of 1863, in a battle for control of the strategic city known as the "Gateway to the Deep South". The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September, but renewed fighting in Chattanooga that November provided Union troops with a victory and control of the city. After the fighting, a Confederate soldier ominously wrote, "This . . . is the death-knell of the Confederacy." Indeed, Chattanooga proved to be a turning point in the Civil War, as it opened up the Deep South to Union invasion and helped pave the way for Lincoln's eventual victory.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Wyoming
Fossil Butte NM
The ridges of southwestern Wyoming's windswept sagebrush desert are home to some of the world's best preserved fossils. Insects, fish, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are remarkable for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. The story they tell of ancient life in the warm, wet environment in and around a freshwater lake is preserved here. The fossils provide a rare glimpse into a lost world, one that was very different from the cold, dry landscape of today. The area is now known as Fossil Lake, and it is a popular destination for paleontologists and tourists alike. Thanks to the exceptional level of preservation, Fossil Lake is an important site for understanding the history of life on Earth.
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- California
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is the consolidated management structure for Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park in California. The two parks have been jointly administered since 1943. They have a combined size of 1,353 square miles and were designated the UNESCO Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Reserve in 1976. Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
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- South Dakota
Jewel Cave
Jewel Cave is a journey into the past with a spectacular view. Once a mining claim filed by Frank and Albert Michaud in 1900, the brothers described the entrance as a hole that was too small for human entry. After subsequent enlargement with dynamite, they entered the cave with Charles Bush, a friend of the family, discovering crawlways and an interesting formation they called The Chimney. It wasn't until 1907 that actual mining of the cave began. Although no jewels or precious minerals were found, the mineral interesting calcite crystals were discovered. The beauty of the calcite found inside Jewel Cave led to it being declared a National Monument in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Today, Jewel Cave is open to the public for tours year-round, and it's definitely worth a visit!
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