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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18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
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18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
Alice Ford
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Alice Ford
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Explore Historical Parks
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Washington
Nez Perce NHP
Nez Perce National Historical Park protects a significant portion of the historic homeland of the Nez Perce tribe, as well as numerous sites that are important to the tribe's history and culture. The park encompasses more than three million acres of land in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, and includes such features as the Big Hole National Battlefield, where the Nez Perce fought a battle against the US Army in 1877. Other notable sites in the park include the Bear Paw Battlefield, where the Nez Perce made their final stand against the US Army, and the Wallowa Lake State Park, which is sacred to the tribe. In addition to its natural and historical significance, the park is also an important cultural resource for the Nez Perce people.
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- Alaska
Sitka
Sitka National Historical Park in Sitka, Alaska, consists of 53 acres of forest and wetland habitats. It is the oldest federally designated national park site in Alaska and was established in 1910 to preserve the site of the Battle of Sitka, which took place in 1804 between the Russian Empire and the united Tlingit tribes. The park also contains the Fortress of the Bear, a reconstruction of the original Russian fort that was destroyed in the battle. In addition to its historical significance, Sitka National Historical Park is an important wildlife habitat. The park's forests and wetlands are home to a variety of animals, including Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, brown bears, and Steller's sea lions. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, bird watching, and fishing in the park.
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- Maryland
- Washington
- D.C.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is a picturesque road that links two major metropolitan areas. The road begins at Prince George's County at the Washington, D.C. border, and continues for 32.5 miles northeast as a parkway maintained by the National Park Service to MD 175 near Fort Meade. Plans for a parkway date back to Pierre Charles L'Enfant's original layout for Washington, D.C. in the 18th century but did not fully develop until the 1920s. Major reasons surrounding the need for a parkway included high accident rates on adjacent US 1 and defense purposes before World War II. In the mid-1940s, plans for the design of the parkway were finalized and construction began in 1947 for the state-maintained portion and in 1950 for the NPS-maintained segment. The entire parkway was open to traffic in 1954. Today, the B-W Parkway is a scenic route popular with commuters and tourists alike.
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Explore Natural Parks
- California
Cabrillo NM
Cabrillo National Monument is a must-see for anyone visiting San Diego. Located at the southern tip of Point Loma Peninsula, the monument commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States. Today, the monument is a popular spot for picnicking, hiking, and enjoying sweeping views of San Diego Bay. Visitors can also learn about the history of the area at the on-site museum and take a ranger-led tour of nearby tidepools. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a beautiful place to spend an afternoon, Cabrillo National Monument is sure to disappoint.
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- Michigan
Highland Recreation Area
Highland Recreation Area offers 5,900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes in the rolling hills of Southern Michigan with 45 miles of trails to accommodate equestrian riders, mountain bikers, hikers and skiers. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), which owns and operates Highland, describes the recreation area as a parcel of forest, wetland, and kettle lakes primarily operated for light camping and drive-in/drive-out recreational day use. The 721-acre Haven Hill Natural Area and National Natural Landmark is an area within the park that, according to MDNR, contains "all of southern Michigan's principal forest types within one small area, including swamp forest of tamarack, cedar, beech-maple forest, oak-hickory forest, and mixed hardwood forest." Haven Hill was the estate of auto magnate Edsel Ford, who preserved it as a natural area until his death in 1943 when MDNR took over.
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- Georgia
Big Hammock WMA
The Big Hammock Wildlife Management Area spans over 7,000 acres and boasts a rich tapestry of ecosystems, from pine flatwoods and wetlands to hardwood forests. It offers hunting options for deer, turkey, and small game across this varied landscape. The WMA comprises around 100 acres of wildlife openings, 1,121 acres of upland hardwood hammock, and a vast 6,000 acres of bottomland hardwood and cypress forest. Visitors can enjoy activities like birdwatching, hiking, and hunting, while also appreciating the area's unique flora and fauna.
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