The highest point in Texas!
Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers visitors a chance to hike to Guadalupe Peak -- the highest point in Texas -- plus some tamer trails.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park offers visitors a chance to hike to Guadalupe Peak -- the highest point in Texas -- plus some tamer trails.
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34°4'45.61"N, 116°2'11.8"W
Joshua Tree
California
Joshua Tree NP is unique because of the quantity of Joshua Trees there, but don't miss the Cholla Cactus and the impressive rocks and vistas, too.
38°40'26.11"N, 78°19'0.02"W
Shenandoah
Virginia
Find out what what SNP's forest is facing, how they're handling it, what role you might be playing, and how you can help from SNP Botanist of 27 years
35°3'56.3"N, 109°46'55.5"W
Petrified Forest
Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona has fossilized trees that had fallen and started becoming petrified BEFORE T-Rex walked the Earth!
The Manitou Cliff Dwellings are comprised of ancestral Puebloan ruins dating back 800-1000 years. The 40-room site was originally located near McElmo Canyon, in the southwest corner of Colorado near Mesa Verde. The process of relocating these cliff dwellings began in 1904 and was completed in 1907 when the preserve was opened to the public. Virginia McClurg, the original founder of the Colorado Cliff Dwellers Association, hired William Crosby and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Ruins Company to map out the dwellings in and around Mesa Verde and McElmo Canyon. They wanted to preserve and protect the Ancestral Puebloan architecture from looters and relic pot-hunters. Prior to the 1906 Antiquities Act, the Federal Government did not get involved in protecting these historic sites. The three-story pueblo structure demonstrates the architecture of the Taos Pueblo Indians of New Mexico.
Go to park pageFort Tryon Park, situated in Upper Manhattan, New York City, is a scenic oasis spanning over 67 acres that offer breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. In 1917, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., bought the Billings mansion, which was located on the site and later burned down. He hired Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to develop the property and transform the rocky topography and soil into a manicured landscape with promenades, terraces, wooded slopes, and eight miles of pedestrian paths. Rockefeller presented the completed park as a gift to the City of New York in 1935. The park is renowned for The Met Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, housing medieval European art. With its lush gardens, walking paths, and cultural attractions, Fort Tryon Park provides a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.
Go to park pageThe Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains, and it was the finishing piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. The system was primarily used as a portage railway, hauling river boats and barges over the divide between the Ohio and the Susquehanna Rivers. It opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Allegheny Portage Railroad served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
Go to park pageHoffmaster State Park, located in Muskegon and named after Percy James Hoffmaster, sometimes considered the founder of the Michigan state parks system, is situated on 3 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline. It features the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, a modern campground, towering dunes, and 10 miles of scenic trails including 3 miles of trail that are groomed in the winter for cross-country skiing.
Go to park pageFire Island National Seashore protects a 26-mile section of Fire Island, an approximately 30-mile long and 0.5-mile wide barrier island separated from Long Island by the Great South Bay. The island has 17 private communities within the seashore including Saltaire, Fire Island Pines, and Ocean Beach. Only two bridges lead to Fire Island and the national seashore. There are no public roads within the seashore itself, and private cars are forbidden. The Robert Moses Causeway leads to Robert Moses State Park on the western end of Fire Island while the William Floyd Parkway leads to the eastern end of the island. The seashore can also be accessed by private boat or by ferry from the communities of Patchogue, Sayville, and Bay Shore on Long Island. The wilderness area of the island includes pine forests, sand dunes that serve as habitat for white-tailed deer, herons and migratory waterfowl and miles of unspoiled beaches which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can also enjoy scenic views from the many nature trails or take a leisurely stroll through one of the quaint seaside villages.
Go to park pageAssateague Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The island is best known for its wild ponies, but it also boasts some of the best beaches on the East Coast, stretching for 37 miles. Assateague Island National Seashore offers countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can go sightseeing, kayaking, crabbing, bird watching, fishing, hunting, biking and more. It's a paradise for those who enjoy the outdoors, and there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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