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One woman’s story of the importance of engaging local communities with nearby conservation areas. A film from the 2021 Jackson Wild Media Lab.
One woman’s story of the importance of engaging local communities with nearby conservation areas. A film from the 2021 Jackson Wild Media Lab.
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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 George Washington Memorial Parkway, colloquially the G.W. Parkway, is a 25-mile-long parkway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, Virginia, northwest to McLean, Virginia, and is maintained by the National Park Service. It is located almost entirely within Virginia, except for a short portion of the parkway northwest of the Arlington Memorial Bridge that passes over Columbia Island within the District of Columbia. In 1989, the Maryland and DC portions of the parkway were renamed Clara Barton Parkway to overcome motorist confusion. The parkway also administers other National Park Service features and areas in the vicinity including Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Glen Echo Park, Great Falls Park, and Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial.
Go to park pageA time capsule back to the Civil War era, Tannehill Ironworks in Central Alabama is the site that produced much of the iron for the Confederate Army's ordnance. Along with the remains of old furnaces, you can visit the Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama, a grist mill and a cotton gin house. The furnaces were attacked and burned by Union forces on March 31, 1865. The park also has over 17 miles of trails for hiking and biking.
Go to park pagePu'ukoholā Heiau is a National Historic Site like no other. Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, it is the only site in America where you can walk in the footsteps of a king. The stranded sailor who rose up to become a great chief over an entire island is just one of the many stories that make Pu'ukoholā Heiau so special. The heiau (temple) was built in the 13th century by King Kamehameha I, who unified the Hawaiian Islands. The site is also significant for its role in the Law of Kapu, which regulated all aspects of Hawaiian life. This law was eventually broken by Queen Lili'uokalani, which led to her overthrow by American forces in 1893. Today, visitors to Pu'ukoholā Heiau can see the temple ruins, as well as the Shark deity Kuʻula-o-milomilo, who is said to protect fishermen and sailors. The site is also a popular spot for watching sharks swim over a submerged temple.
Go to park pageYucca House National Monument is located at the foot of Sleeping Ute Mountain, in Montezuma County, Colorado between the towns of Towaoc and Cortez, Colorado. Yucca House is a large, unexcavated Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site. The site is one of many Ancestral Pueblo village sites located in the Montezuma Valley occupied between AD 1100 and 1300 by 13,000 people. The site was first identified by cowboys in the late 1800s who reported finding "potsherds, human bones, and other artifacts". In the early 1900s, more extensive excavations were conducted by J.W. Fewkes and Sylvanus Morley of the Smithsonian Institution.
Go to park pageA stunning landscape in three parts, stretching across New Hampshire and dipping into Maine, the White Mountain National Forest is a brilliant example of how nature can recover from centuries of abuse and become a recreational paradise. The forest was established in 1918, partly due to public anger over uncontrolled logging and fires. Today it covers nearly 800,000 acres of pristine hardwood forests, gorgeous mountain lakes and scenic views. You can dip into a swimming hole, try rock climbing or take a ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the tallest peak in New England. Fun fact: while drone flying is strictly forbidden in national parks, you can get your aerials on here - just make sure to check out the rules at the US Forest Service site to avoid landing in protected areas.
Go to park pageJust 9 miles from Spokane, Washington, Riverside State Park is a delightful escape with a wide range of activities. Once a gathering place for Native Americans, it now spans over 9,000 acres along the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers. In the warmer months, hikers and mountain bikers take advantage of 55 miles of trails, and the Little Spokane River is great for paddle sports. Note that pets are not allowed. In the winter the park draws snowshoers, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.
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