Gettysburg: The First Shot
This titanic battle that ended with over 50,000 combined casualties began with a single shot on the Chambersburg Pike on the morning of July 1, 1863.
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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
- Alabama
Freedom Riders NM
The Freedom Riders National Monument commemorates the courageous efforts of civil rights activists who challenged racial segregation in interstate transportation during the 1960s. The monument marks the site of the former Greyhound Bus Station, where a violent attack against the Freedom Riders occurred in 1961. The monument stands as a tribute to those who risked their lives to advance the cause of desegregation, highlighting the importance of nonviolent protest in the struggle for equal rights.
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- Wyoming
Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie was established as a fur trading fort in 1834 and quickly became the largest and best known military post on the Northern Plains. The fort was abandoned in 1890, but it witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America’s western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories. The fort was originally established as a private fur trading fort, but it soon became a key stop on the Oregon Trail. The Fort was also the site of several important treaties between the United States and various Native American tribes, most notably the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), which guaranteed the right of free passage for settlers on the Oregon Trail. In its later years, the fort was home to several famous figures, including “Wild Bill” Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Buffalo Bill Cody. Today, the site of the fort is a National Historic Site, and visitors can explore the ruins of the old fort as well as a variety of exhibits about its history.
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- Ohio
David Berger National Memorial
One of 11 athletes murdered at the 1972 Olympic Games, David Berger was an Israeli-American citizen born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He won the NCAA weightlifting title as a student at Tulane University, then a silver medal at the 1971 Asian Games before winning a spot on the Israeli Olympic team. Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum led the effort to create the memorial. Made of a type of steel that oxidizes over time, it portrays the five Olympic Rings broken in half. Each of the 11 segments represents one of the victims.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Hawaii
Haleakalā
Haleakala National Park is one of the most unique and beautiful places on Earth. Situated on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Haleakala is home to a dormant volcano, Haleakala, as well as endangered Hawaiian geese. The Leleiwi and Kalahaku overlooks offer stunning views of the West Maui Mountains, and the rugged trails in the Summit District pass by cinder cones and lava flows. In the coastal area of Kīpahulu, visitors can find the Pools of Ohe’o, a series of freshwater pools and waterfalls that are simply breathtaking. Haleakala National Park is a must-see for anyone lucky enough to visit Maui.
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- Hawaii
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is a must-see destination for anyone interested in geology. The park is home to Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, as well as Mauna Loa, the world's largest shield volcano. Visitors can see lava flows, hike the Kilauea Iki Trail, and check out the Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot cave. The 2018 eruption cut off part of Crater Rim Drive, but it's still a spectacular trip to view and hike.
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- Alaska
Kenai Fjords
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate. Even so, this place still provides an opportunities to experience what some scientists believe our planet once was like. Join a ranger-led hike on Exit Glacier or take a cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park to see for yourself why this place is so special.
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