A Watery Wonderland in the Upper Midwest
In the wilds of northern Minnesota, explore Native American heritage in Voyageurs National Park.
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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
- California
Eugene O'Neill NHS
The Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville, California, was the home of America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill. O'Neill and his wife lived in the home from 1937 to 1944. The site includes Tao House, the Monterey Colonial hillside home that O'Neill built with the prize money he won from the Nobel Prize. O'Neill named the house after the Chinese Tao Te Ching, which he had read while living in China. The house is now a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public for tours. Visitors can see firsthand the place where O'Neill created some of his most famous works, including The Iceman Cometh and Long Day's Journey Into Night.
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- New York
Fort Stanwix
The Oneida Carrying Place was a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek and served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Europeans arrived, nations fought for control of the carry, the homelands of the Six Nations Confederacy, and the rich resources of North America. In this struggle, Fort Stanwix would play a vital role. The fort was built by the British in 1758 and was intended to be a support base for their campaigns against the French in Canada. However, it soon became embroiled in the conflict between the British and their Iroquois allies on one side, and the French and their Algonquin and Huron allies on the other. In 1768, after years of warfare, the Treaty of Fort Stanwix was signed, ceding control of the carrying place to the British. The fort would change hands several more times before finally being abandoned in 1781. Although it is now a ruins, Fort Stanwix remains an important reminder of the bloody conflict that once raged over control of this strategic location.
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- West Virginia
- Virginia
- Maryland
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in West Virginia. The park includes the historic center of Harpers Ferry, which was a key 19th-century industrial area. The museum at the park contains the most visited historic site in West Virginia, John Brown's Fort. The fort was used by Brown during the Civil War as a base of operations for his raid on the nearby Armory. The fort has been restored and is open to the public for tours. The views from Harpers Ferry are also stunning, making it a perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or go for a hike. Whether you're interested in history or just looking for a beautiful place to spend the day, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is definitely worth a visit.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Washington
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie
Home to more glaciers than any national forest outside of Alaska, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest covers more than 1.7 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
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- New York
- Pennsylvania
Upper Delaware River
The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is a protected area that spans 73 miles of the Delaware River between New York and Pennsylvania. The river is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, and it is a popular destination for canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Every year, the park attracts over 1 million visitors who come to enjoy its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. In addition to its natural beauty, the park also contains a wide variety of cultural resources, including historic buildings, Native American sites, and 19th-century canal locks. The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is a cherished place for both residents and visitors alike.
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- Florida
Biscayne
Biscayne National Park is a maritime wonderland, and its reefs and islands are only accessible by boat. The Biscayne Bay Lagoon is home to dolphins, turtles and pelicans, and the underwater Maritime Heritage Trail links dive sites, most of them shipwrecks. The Boca Chita Lighthouse on Boca Chita Key offers coastal views, and the Biscayne National Park Ranger Station is the perfect place to get your bearings before setting out into this aquatic paradise.
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