A look at life on the prairie
Many different peoples lived in this area. They all had one thing in common. They had to be tough.
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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 Mexico
Chaco Culture
Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of the most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the US. The canyon that the Park is situated in was cut by the Chaco Wash over millions of years. Sacred to the Chacoan people, the landscape includes mountains, mesas and shrines that still have deep significance to their descendants. By 1050 Chaco was the center of a thriving economic center of the San Juan basin. It is suspected that climate change ended Chaco as the center of a widespread trading culture. The remains of massive stone architecture including elevated kivas and great houses are still visible, but many have been pillaged over the centuries. Today many of the mysteries of Chaco remain unanswered, but it is an important site to several Navajo clans.
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- Mississippi
Tupelo National Battlefield
Tupelo National Battlefield commemorates a key Civil War battle fought on July 14-15, 1864. Union forces, led by General A.J. Smith, and including men from the United States Colored Troops, clashed with Confederate troops under Generals Stephen D. Lee and Nathan Bedford Forrest. The Union aimed to secure railroad lines, disrupt Confederate supply chains, and protect General William T. Sherman’s supply routes during his Atlanta Campaign. Although the battle was tactically inconclusive, it helped weaken Confederate resistance, advancing Union objectives in the region. This battle was one of many in the American Civil War, but it is significant because it was one of the first times that African American troops fought in the war. Today, the site of the battle is a national battlefield, and it is a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of all those who fought in the Civil War.
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- New Jersey
Morristown NHP
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites and stories of the Continental Army's winter encampment at Morristown, New Jersey, in 1779-1780. The park includes three Constitution Island units: Jockey Hollow, Ford Mansion, and New Jersey Brigade Encampment; and three National Historic Landmarks: Washington's Headquarters, Fort Nonsense, and the Ford National Historic Site. Together, these resources embody over 250 years of American history. Visitors can explore reconstructions of the soldiers' huts and learn about the difficult conditions they endured during the coldest winter on record. They can also see where General Washington and his wife Martha stayed at Ford Mansion and visit the Museum of the American Revolution, which tells the story of the Continental Army's struggle for independence. With over 1,600 acres to explore, Morristown National Historical Park is a must-visit for anyone interested in American history.
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Explore Natural Parks
- Michigan
Hartwick Pines
The largest state park in Michigan's lower peninsula, with nearly 10,000 acres, Hartwick Pines is a wonderful place for hiking, camping, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. Famed for its old-growth white pines, the park features four lakes and a 100-site campground. Fishing is allowed along the East Branch of the AuSable River. The park also features the Michigan Forest Visitors Center and an old-time logging camp, with summer demonstrations of crafts like carving and blacksmithing.
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- Colorado
Great Sand Dunes
Great Sand Dunes is an otherworldly landscape. The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes and tundra. The area is the ancestral home of the Southern Ute Tribe and the Apache. If you're lucky enough to have a moonless night, the star-filled sky is unforgettable! The park is known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. Go sand-boarding and sledding to get the full experience.
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- California
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is a special place, and not just if you like Joshua Trees. It's the third largest unit of the National Park System in the lower 48, and the largest National Preserve. The preserve was created within the Pacific West Region of the National Park Service to protect and manage a unique and diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. The Mojave Desert is a harsh and beautiful place, and the preserve encompasses some of its most iconic features, including the Kelso Dunes, the Marl Mountains and the Cima Dome, as well as volcanic formations such as Hole-in-the-Wall and the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. The preserve is also home to an abundance of plants and animals, including many that are rare or endangered. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the preserve, from hiking and camping to bird watching and stargazing.
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