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National Parks
People from all around the world visit national parks to experience
America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun. Places
like the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg are
popular destinations, but so too are the hundreds of lesser known yet
equally meaningful gems like Rosie the Riveter in California, Boston
Harbor Islands in Massachusetts, and Russell Cave in Alabama.
The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the
world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish
and manage their own protected areas.
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Name[ Alagnak
Type[ River/Recreation Area
Addr[ Alagnak Wild River
City[ King Salmon
State[ AK
Zip[ 99611
Phone[ 907-246-3305
Desc[ The headwaters of the Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian
Range of neighboring Katmai National Park & Preserve. Meandering west
towards Bristol Bay and the Bering Sea, the Alagnak traverses the beautiful
Alaska Peninsula, providing an unparalleled opportunity to experience the
unique wilderness, wildlife, and cultural heritage of southwest Alaska.
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Name[ Aleutian World War II
Type[ Historic Park/Site
Addr[ Ounalashka Corporation
City[ Alaska
State[ AK
Zip[ 99685
Phone[ (907) 581-1276
Desc[ Perched on Mount Ballyhoo in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, the concrete remains of
the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area speak silently of a time of
war. This magical place was the stage for two American tragedies: here,
servicemen fought both the Japanese and the extreme weather, as hundreds

of native Unangan people were interned a thousand miles away, longing to
return to their island homes.
]
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Name[ Aniakchak
Type[ Monument/Memorial
Addr[ Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve
City[ King Salmon
State[ AK
Zip[ 99613
Phone[ 907-246-3305
Desc[ Given its remote location and notoriously bad weather, Aniakchak is one of
the least visited units of the National Park System. A vibrant reminder of
Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," the monument is
home to an impressive six-mile wide, 2,500 ft. deep caldera formed during a
massive eruption 3,500 years ago.
]
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Name[ Bering Land Bridge
Type[ Park
Addr[ National Park Service
City[ Nome
State[ AK
Zip[ 99762
Phone[ (907) 443-2522
Desc[ It was the year 1990. Only three miles across the Bering Strait, you could see
the land of your friends and family, but traveling there was forbidden. You
were on Little Diomede Island in the US, but they were on Big Diomede
Island, in what was then known as the USSR. During the Cold War the
people of Beringia were separated.
]
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Name[ Cape Krusenstern
City[ Kotzebue
State[ AK
Zip[ 99752
Phone[ 907-442-3890
Desc[ North of the Arctic Circle, Cape Krusenstern National Monument stretches
70 miles along the Chukchi Sea shoreline. Beach ridges provide evidence of
5000 years of human activity. Inupiat people continue to use the resources
today. Vast wetlands provide food, water, and shelter for migratory birds.
Hikers and boaters can see carpets of tundra wildflowers and sometimes
musk oxen, moose, or caribou.
]
Notes[

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Name[ Denali
Type[ Park
Addr[ Denali National Park
City[ Denali Park
State[ AK
Zip[ 99755-0009
Phone[ 907-683-2294
Desc[ Denali's dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife with
grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Summer slopes are
graced with birds and wildflowers. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking,
mountaineering, and research opportunities. Whether climbing or admiring,
the crowning jewel of North America’s highest peak is the awe inspiring
20,320 foot Mount McKinley.
]
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Name[ Gates Of The Arctic
Type[ Park
Addr[ Bettles Ranger Station (Field Ops)
City[ Bettles
State[ AK
Zip[ 99726
Phone[ 907-692-5494 (BTT)
Desc[ The floatplane disappears, leaving you on the lakeshore. For the next two
weeks you must survive using the knowledge, skills and gear you bring with
you. Traveling through this vast wilderness you will discover craggy ridges,
glacier carved valleys and fragile flowers. You will walk or float through intact
ecosystems where people have lived with the land for thousands of years.
You will experience solitude, self reliance and nature on its own terms. Are
you prepared?
]
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Name[ Glacier Bay
Type[ Park
Addr[ Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
City[ Gustavus
State[ AK
Zip[ 99826-0140
Phone[ (907) 697-2230
Desc[ The marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve includes
tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, deep
fjords, and freshwater rivers and lakes. This diverse land and seascape
hosts a mosaic of plant communities and a variety of marine and terrestrial
wildlife and presents many opportunities for adventuring and learning about
this unique and powerful place.
]
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Name[ Inupiat Heritage Center
Type[ Park
Addr[ Inupiat Heritage Center
City[ Barrow
State[ AK
Zip[ 99723
Phone[ 907-852-4594
Desc[ On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska
tells the story of the Iñupiat people. They thrived for thousands of years in one
of the harshest climates on Earth, hunting the bowhead whale whom they call
"Agviq." In the 19th century, these lonely seas swarmed with commercial
whalemen from New England, who also sought the bowhead for its valuable
baleen and blubber.
]
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Name[ Katmai
Type[ Park
Addr[ Katmai National Park & Preserve Headquarters
City[ King Salmon
State[ AK
Zip[ 99613
Phone[ (907) 246-3305
Desc[ Katmai National Monument was created in 1918 to preserve the famed
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a spectacular forty square mile, 100 to 700
foot deep ash flow deposited by Novarupta Volcano. A National Park &
Preserve since 1980, today Katmai is still famous for volcanoes, but also for
brown bears, pristine waterways with abundant fish, remote wilderness, and
a rugged coastline.
]
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Name[ Kenai Fjords
Type[ Park
City[ Seward
State[ AK
Zip[ 99664
Phone[ 907-224-2132
Desc[ At the tip of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age still lingers. In
Kenai Fjords, glaciers, earthquakes, and ocean storms are the architects.
Ice worms, bears and whales make their home in this land of constant
change. Native Alutiiq used these resources to nurture a life entwined with
the sea. Explore this site to discover Kenai Fjords, its history, science and
remote splendor.
]
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Name[ Kobuk Valley
Type[ Park

Addr[ PO Box 1029
City[ Kotzebue
State[ AK
Zip[ 99752
Phone[ 907-442-3890
Desc[ Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the
facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through,
their tracks crisscrossing sculptured dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient
and current path for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to
Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that
rich tradition continues.
]
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Name[ Lake Clark
Type[ Park
Addr[ Field Headquarters
City[ Port Alsworth
State[ AK
Zip[ 99653
Phone[ (907) 271-3751
Desc[ Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was created to protect scenic
beauty (volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers and waterfalls), populations of fish
and wildlife, watersheds essential for red salmon, and the traditional lifestyle
of local residents. Lake Clark's spectacular scenery provides a true
wilderness experience for those who visit.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Meridian Hill
Type[ Park
Addr[
City[
State[ AK
Zip[
Phone[
Desc[ Meridian Hill Park is located in northwest Washington, D.C. and is bordered
by 16th, Euclid, 15th, and W Streets. It is a 12 acre site situated on an almost
perfect north-south axis. Construction of the park was begun in 1914, but it
was not until 1936 that Meridian Hill reached the full status of a formal park. In
1933 the grounds were transferred to the National Park Service. Meridian
Hill Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994, as "an
outstanding accomplishment of early 20th-century Neoclassicist park design
in the United States" Today the park is administered by Rock Creek Park
]
Notes[
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Name[ Noatak
Type[ Park

City[ Kotzebue
State[ AK
Zip[ 99752
Phone[ 907-442-3890
Desc[ As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact
ecosystem, the Noatak River environs features some of the Arctic's finest
arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a national wild and
scenic river, and offers stunning wilderness float-trip opportunities - from
deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Sitka
Addr[ Sitka National Historical Park
City[ Sitka
State[ AK
Zip[ 99835
Phone[ 907-747-0110
Desc[ Alaska's oldest federally designated park was established in 1910 to
commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka. All that remains of this last major
conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives is the site of the Tlingit Fort
and battlefield, located within this scenic 113 acre park in a temperate rain
forest.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Wrangell - St Elias
Type[ Park
Addr[ 106.8 Richardson Hwy.
City[ Copper Center
State[ AK
Zip[ 99573-0439
Phone[ 907 822 5234
Desc[ The Chugach, Wrangell, and Saint Elias ranges converge here in what is
often referred to as the "mountain kingdom of North America." The largest
unit of the National Park System, this spectacular wilderness includes the
continent's largest assemblage of glaciers, and greatest collection of peaks
above 16,000 feet, including 18,008' Mount St. Elias, the second highest
peak in the United States.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Yukon - Charley Rivers
Type[ Park
Addr[ Eagle Ranger Station (Field Office)
City[ Eagle
State[ AK
Zip[ 99738
Phone[ 907-547-2233 (EAA)

Desc[ Located along the Canadian border in central Alaska, adventure begins in
Yukon-Charley Rivers. Whether you choose to leisurely float the water of the
mighty Yukon River in a state of the art vessel or homemade raft, or
experience the premier whitewater of the Charley River in a sturdy and
suitable inflatable, you will make memories to last a lifetime. Geology,
cultural history, remnants of the last great gold rush, wildlife and scenery. But,
best of all, solitude. Your adventure awaits.
]
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Name[ Horseshoe Bend
Type[ Battlefield/Military Park
Addr[ 11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
City[ Daviston
State[ AL
Zip[ 36256-9751
Phone[ 256-234-7111
Desc[ In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men
attacked 1,000 Upper Creek warriors on the Tallapoosa River. Over 800
Upper Creeks died defending their homeland. Never before or since in the
history of our country have so many American Indians lost their lives in a
single battle. This 2040-acre park preserves the site of the battle.
]
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Name[ Little River Canyon
Type[ Park
Addr[ 2141 Gault Avenue North
City[ Fort Payne
State[ AL
Zip[ 35967
Phone[ 256-845-9605
Desc[ Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout
Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims
and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of
recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together
to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern
Appalachians.
]
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Name[ Russell Cave
Addr[ 3729 County Road 98
City[ Bridgeport
State[ AL
Zip[ 35740
Phone[ 256-495-2672
Desc[ For more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric
peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North

American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter
archaeological site contains the most complete record of prehistoric cultures
in the Southeast.
]
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Name[ Selma To Montgomery
Type[ Trail
Addr[ 1212 W. Montgomery Road
City[ Tuskegee Institute
State[ AL
Zip[ 36088
Phone[ 334-727-6390
Desc[ The Selma to Montgomery National Voting Rights Trail was established by
Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the
1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a
National Scenic Byway/All-American Road. more...
]
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Name[ Tuskegee Airmen
Addr[ 1616 Chappie James Avenue
City[ Tuskegee
State[ AL
Zip[ 36083
Phone[ 334 724 0922
Desc[ In the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment"
to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the
"experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the
participants as the Tuskegee Airmen. Come share their experience as
depicted at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. more...
]
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Name[ Tuskegee Institute
Addr[ Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
City[ Tuskegee Institute
State[ AL
Zip[ 36088
Phone[ 334 727 3200
Desc[ Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is nestled on the campus of historic
Tuskegee University. The site includes the George W. Carver Museum and
The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington... more...
]
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Name[ Arkansas Post

Addr[ Arkansas Post National Memorial
City[ Gillett
State[ AR
Zip[ 72055
Phone[ 870-548-2207
Desc[ Settled by the French in 1686, the remote "Post de Arkansae" was the first
permanent European colony in the Mississippi River Valley and played a
valuable role in the long struggle between France, Spain and England for
dominance of the lucrative fur trade.
]
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Name[ Buffalo
Addr[ 402 N Walnut
City[ Harrison
State[ AR
Zip[ 72601
Phone[ (870) 439-2502
Desc[ The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet
pools for its 135-mile length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48
states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone
bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White
River. Explore the river by canoe or take the back roads into the pioneer
history of the Buffalo River region or enjoy a hike in one of the three
designated wilderness areas. Welcome Message....
]
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Name[ Central High School
Addr[ 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive
City[ Little Rock
State[ AR
Zip[ 72202
Phone[ 501-374-1957
Desc[ On the morning of September 23, 1957 nine African-American teenagers
stood up to an angry crowd protesting integration in front of Little Rock's
Central High as they entered the school for the first time. This event,
broadcast around the world, made Little Rock the site of the first important
test of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education of
Topeka decision.
]
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Name[ Fort Smith
Addr[ P.O. Box 1406
City[ Fort Smith
State[ AR

Zip[ 72902
Phone[ 479-783-3961
Desc[ At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where soldiers drilled,
pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served. The park
includes the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the
Western District of Arkansas. Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as the
"hanging judge," presided over the court for 21 years.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Hot Springs
Type[ Park
Addr[ Hot Springs National Park
City[ Hot Springs
State[ AR
Zip[ 71902
Phone[ 501-624-2701
Desc[ People have used the hot springs here for more than two hundred years to
treat illnesses and to relax. Both rich and poor came for the baths, and a
town built up around the Hot Springs Reservation to accommodate them.
Together nicknamed "The American Spa," Hot Springs National Park today
surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
]
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Name[ Pea Ridge
Addr[ 15930 Highway 62
City[ Garfield
State[ AR
Zip[ 72732
Phone[ 479-451-8122
Desc[ On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of
Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life,
North and South.
]
Notes[
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Name[ National Park of American Samoa
Type[ Park
Addr[ Superintendent
City[ Pago Pago, American Samoa
State[ AS
Zip[ 96799
Phone[ 011-684-633-7082
Desc[ Samoa, a chain of mountainous islands clothed in tropical rainforest, is
ringed with rugged cliffs, glistening beaches, and biologically rich coral reefs.
The Samoan village leaders and the U.S. Congress have set aside the finest
samples of the islands' land and seascapes as a national park.
]

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Name[ Canyon De Chelly
Addr[ Canyon de Chelly National Monument
City[ Chinle
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86503
Phone[ 928-674-5500
Desc[ Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North
America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly include distinctive
architecture, artifacts, and rock imagery while exhibiting remarkable
preservation integrity that provides outstanding opportunities for study and
contemplation. Canyon de Chelly also sustains a living community of Navajo
people, who are connected to a landscape of great historical and spiritual
significance. Canyon de Chelly is unique among National Park service units,
as it is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Trust Land that remains home to
the canyon community. NPS works in partnership with the Navajo Nation to
manage park resources and sustain the living Navajo community.
]
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Name[ Casa Grande Ruins
Addr[ 1100 Ruins Drive
City[ Coolidge
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85228
Phone[ 520 723-3172
Desc[ For over a thousand years, prehistoric farmers inhabited much of the presentday
state of Arizona. When the first Europeans arrived, all that remained of
this ancient culture were the ruins of villages, irrigation canals and various
artifacts. Among these ruins is the Casa Grande, or "Big House," one of the
largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North
America.
]
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Name[ Chiricahua
Addr[ 13063 E. Bonita Canyon RD
City[ Willcox
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85643-9737
Phone[ (520) 824-3560
Desc[ A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National
Monument. This forest of rock spires was eroded from layers of ash
deposited by the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago. The 8
mile paved scenic drive and 18 miles of day-use hiking trails provide

opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this
11,985 acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more
about the people who have called this area home: Chiricahua Apaches,
Buffalo Soldiers, Erickson and Stafford families.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Coronado
Addr[ 4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
City[ Hereford
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85615
Phone[ (520) 366-5515
Desc[ "To commemorate permanently the explorations of Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado...would be of great value in advancing the relationship of the
United States and Mexico upon a friendly basis of cultural understanding." It
would "stress the history and problems of the two countries and would
encourage cooperation for the advancement of their common interest."
more...
]
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Name[ Fort Bowie
Addr[ 3203 South Old Fort Bowie Road
City[ Bowie
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85605
Phone[ 520-847-2500
Desc[ Fort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between Chiricahua Apaches
and the U.S. military - a lasting monument to the bravery and endurance of
U.S. soldiers in paving the way for settlement and the taming of the western
frontier. It provides insight into a "clash of cultures," a young nation in pursuit
of "manifest destiny," and the hunter/gatherer society fighting to preserve its
existence.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Glen Canyon
Addr[ P.O. Box 1507
City[ Page
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86040-1507
Phone[ 928-608-6404
Desc[ Encompassing over 1.2 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation
Area (NRA) offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry
recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees
Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic

vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Grand Canyon
Type[ Park
Addr[ Grand Canyon National Park
City[ Grand Canyon
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86023
Phone[ 928-638-7888
Desc[ The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through
the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is
more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the
trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Hohokam Pima
Addr[ c/o Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
City[ Coolidge
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85228
Phone[ 602-723-3172
Desc[ Preserved are the archeological remains of the Hohokam culture. Hohokam
is a Pima Indian word meaning "those who have gone." NOT OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC Authorized Oct. 21,1972. Acreage: 1,690, all nonfederal.
]
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Name[ Hubbell Trading Post
Addr[ Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
City[ Ganado
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86505-0150
Phone[ (928) 755-3475
Desc[ Feel the old wooden floor give slightly beneath your footsteps and hear it
squeak as you enter the doors of the oldest operating trading post on the
Navajo Nation. Step back in time and experience this original 160 acre
homestead, which includes the Trading Post, Hubbell home and Visitor
Center with weavers. Hubbell Trading Post offers you a chance to become a
part of this unique slice of history.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Montezuma Castle
Addr[ PO Box 219

City[ Camp Verde
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86322
Phone[ 928-567-3322
Desc[ Montezuma Well, a unit of Montezuma Castle, is located 11 miles from the
park. Formed long ago by the collapse of a limestone cavern, over one
million gallons of water a day flows continuously into the Well. This constant
supply of warm, fresh water provides an aquatic habitat like no other in the
world, and has served as an oasis for wildlife and humans for thousands of
years.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Navajo
Addr[ Navajo National Monument
City[ Tonalea
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86044-9704
Phone[ 928-672-2700
Desc[ Navajo National Monument preserves three intact cliff dwellings of the
Ancestral Puebloan people. A visitor center, museum, three short self-guided
trails, two small campgrounds, and a picnic area provide service to travelers
that make the trek to this remote hamlet. Rangers guide tours to cliff
dwellings. Please call 928-672-2700.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Organ Pipe Cactus
Addr[ 10 Organ Pipe Drive
City[ Ajo
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85321-9626
Phone[ 520-387-6849
Desc[ Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument celebrates the life and landscape of
the Sonoran Desert. In this desert wilderness, you may drive a lonely road,
hike a backcountry trail, camp beneath a clear desert sky, marvel at
magnificent cactus, or soak in the warmth and beauty of the Southwest. We
welcome you into this desert wild. It is yours to discover.
]
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Name[ Petrified Forest
Type[ Park
Addr[ Petrified Forest National Park
City[ Petrified Forest
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86028
Phone[ (928) 524-6228

Desc[ With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified
wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures,
archeological sites, and displays of 225 million year old fossils, this is a
surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Pipe Spring
Addr[ HC 65 Box 5
City[ Fredonia
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86022
Phone[ 928-643-7105
Desc[ American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have
depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer
and Kaibab Paiute life: -at the Visitor Center and Museum -on guided tours
of an historic fort -during living history demonstrations -on self-guided tours of
the grounds (historic buildings, farm animals, an orchard, garden, and ½ mile
trail).
]
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Name[ Rainbow Bridge
Addr[ PO Box 1507
City[ Page
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86040-1507
Phone[ 928-608-6404
Desc[ Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has
undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring
American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000
people from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow
Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.
]
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Name[ Saguaro
Addr[ Saguaro National Park-Headquarters and Rincon Mountain District
City[ Tucson
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85730-5601
Phone[ (520) 733-5153
Desc[ Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant
Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these
majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States.
Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of
these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson.

]
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Name[ Sunset Crater Volcano
Addr[ Flagstaff Area National Monuments - SUCR
City[ Flagstaff
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86004
Phone[ 928-526-0502
Desc[ Sunset Crater Volcano was born in a series of eruptions sometime between
1040 and 1100. Powerful explosions profoundly affected the lives of local
people and forever changed the landscape and ecology of the area. Lava
flows and cinders still look as fresh and rugged as the day they formed. But
among dramatic geologic features, you'll find trees, wildflowers, and signs of
wildlife - life returns.
]
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Name[ Tonto
Addr[ HC02 Box 4602
City[ Roosevelt
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85545
Phone[ (928) 467-2241
Desc[ Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the SonoranDesert,
these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and
early 15th centuries.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Tumacácori
Addr[ Tumacácori National Historical Park
City[ Tumacacori
State[ AZ
Zip[ 85640
Phone[ 520-398-2341
Desc[ Tumacácori NHP protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins in southern
Arizona: Tumacácori, Guevavi, and Calabazas. The adobe structures are on
three sites, with a visitor center at Tumacácori. These missions are among
more than twenty established in the Pimería Alta by Father Kino and other
Jesuits, and later expanded upon by Franciscan missionaries.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Tuzigoot
Addr[ Tuzigoot National Monument

City[ Camp Verde
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86322
Phone[ 928-634-5564
Desc[ Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. From a roof top a child scans
the desert landscape for the arrival of traders, who are due any day now.
What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? Will all of them return?
From the top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such an important
moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as
the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third
story structures. The first buildings were built around A.D. 1000. The Sinagua
were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.
The people left the area around 1400. The site is currently comprised of 42
acres.
]
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Name[ Walnut Canyon
Addr[ Flagstaff Area National Monuments - WACA
City[ Flagstaff
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86004
Phone[ (928)526-3367
Desc[ Walk in the footsteps of people who lived at Walnut Canyon more than 700
years ago. Peer into their homes, cliff dwellings built deep within canyon
walls. The presence of water in a dry land made the canyon rare and
valuable to its early human inhabitants. It remains valuable today as habitat
for plants and animals. See for yourself on trails along the canyon rim and
into the depths.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Wupatki
Addr[ Flagstaff Area National Monuments - WUPA
City[ Flagstaff
State[ AZ
Zip[ 86004
Phone[ (928) 679-2365
Desc[ Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It
flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures. Yet this was one
of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau, offering little
obvious food, water, or comfort. How and why did people live here? The
builders of Wupatki and nearby pueblos have moved on, but their legacy
remains.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Alcatraz Island

Addr[ Golden Gate National Recreation Area
City[ San Francisco
State[ CA
Zip[ 94123
Phone[ (415) 561-4900
Desc[ Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US
fort on the West Coast, an infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the
public (and despised by inmates), and the historic 18 month occupation by
Indians of All Tribes. Rich in cultural history, there is also a natural side to the
Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cabrillo
Addr[ Superintendent Terry DiMattio,
City[ San Diego
State[ CA
Zip[ 92106-3601
Phone[ (619) 557-5450
Desc[ Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West
Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century
exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources.
Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Discovery.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Channel Islands
Type[ Park
Addr[ Channel Islands National Park
City[ Ventura
State[ CA
Zip[ 93001
Phone[ 805-658-5730
Desc[ Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, Channel Islands National
Park encompasses five remarkable islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa
Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara) and their ocean environment,
preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation
over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and
archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a
place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once
was.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Death Valley
Type[ Park
Addr[ Death Valley National Park

City[ Death Valley
State[ CA
Zip[ 92328
Phone[ (760) 786-3200
Desc[ Hottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snowcapped
mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three
million acres of stone wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone and to
plants and animals unique to the harshest deserts. A place of legend and a
place of trial. Death Valley.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Devils Postpile
Addr[ P.O. Box 3999
City[ Mammoth Lakes
State[ CA
Zip[ 93546
Phone[ 760-934-2289
Desc[ Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National
Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-
foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a
rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest
examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an
unusual symmetry.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Eugene O'Neill
Addr[ P.O. Box 280
City[ Danville
State[ CA
Zip[ 94526
Phone[ (925) 838-0249
Desc[ America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose to live
in Northern California at the climax of his writing career. Isolated from the
world and within the walls of his home, O'Neill wrote his final and most
memorable plays; The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A
Moon for the Misbegotten. Reservations are required to visit this site.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Point
Addr[ Fort Point NHS
City[ San Francisco
State[ CA
Zip[ 94123
Phone[ (415) 556-1693

Desc[ From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point
protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during &
after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the
master brick mason from the Civil War period.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Golden Gate
City[ San Francisco
State[ CA
Zip[ 94123-0022
Phone[ (415) 561-4700
Desc[ Golden Gate National Parks chronicle two hundred years of history, from the
Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican
Republic, to maritime history, the California Gold Rush, the evolution of
American coastal fortifications, and the growth of urban San Francisco.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ John Muir
Addr[ 4202 Alhambra Avenue
City[ Martinez
State[ CA
Zip[ 94553
Phone[ (925)228-8860
Desc[ John Muir National Historic Site preserves the Victorian home of the noted
author and preservationist. Surrounded by almost 9 acres of fruit orchards
and 326 acres of oak woodland, the site today is just a small piece of the
original 2,600 acre ranch. The United States is forever indebted to the
"Father of the National Park Service" for helping to preserve this countries
greatest treasures.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Joshua Tree
Type[ Park
Addr[ 74485 National Park Drive
City[ Twentynine Palms
State[ CA
Zip[ 92277-3597
Phone[ 760-367-5500
Desc[
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Juan Bautista de Anza
Type[ Trail

Addr[ Pacific West Regional Office
City[ Oakland
State[ CA
Zip[ 94607
Phone[ 510-817-1438
Desc[ "Everyone mount up!" This became a familiar call from Spanish Captain
Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for their independence
in the East, Anza led almost 300 people over 1200 miles to settle Alta
California. It was the first overland route established to connect New Spain
with San Francisco. Walk in their footsteps from Nogales, Arizona to San
Francisco, California.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Lassen Volcanic
Type[ Park
Addr[ Lassen Volcanic National Park
City[ Mineral
State[ CA
Zip[ 96063
Phone[ (530) 595-4444
Desc[ To visit Lassen Volcanic National Park is to witness a brief moment in the
ancient battle between the earth shaping forces of creation and destruction
in Northern California. Nestled within Lassen's peaceful forests and
untouched wilderness, hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots still shape
and change the land, evidence of Lassen’s long fiery and active past.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Lava Beds
Addr[
City[ Tulelake
State[ CA
Zip[ 96134
Phone[ 530-667-8104
Desc[ Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and
historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine
Lake shield volcano created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by
cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters.
These lava tube caves, of which there are more than 500 in the Monument,
are a favorite underground destination for visitors to explore.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Manzanar
Addr[ Manzanar National Historic Site
City[ Independence
State[ CA

Zip[ 93526-0426
Phone[ (760) 878-2932
Desc[ In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men,
women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote,
military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten
camps where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens
were interned during World War II.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Mojave
Type[ Park
Addr[ Superintendent, Mojave National Preserve
City[ Barstow
State[ CA
Zip[ 92311
Phone[ (760)252-6100
Desc[ Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, andcarpets
of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons,
mountains and mesas will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and
rock-walled military outposts. Located between Los Angeles and Las
Vegas, Mojave provides serenity and solitude from the crowds of major
metropolitan areas.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Muir Woods
Addr[ Muir Woods National Monument
City[ Mill Valley
State[ CA
Zip[ 94941-2696
Phone[ (415) 388-2595
Desc[ "This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the
forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the
majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Pinnacles
Addr[ 5000 Hwy. 146
City[ Paicines
State[ CA
Zip[ 95043
Phone[ 831-389-4485
Desc[ Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central
California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient
volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus
passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate

movement.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Point Reyes
Type[ Seashore/Lakeshore
Addr[ Point Reyes National Seashore
City[ Point Reyes Station
State[ CA
Zip[ 94956
Phone[ (415) 464-5100
Desc[ From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and
expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides
and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and
animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes
preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes
awaits your exploration.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Port Chicago Naval Magazine
City[ Danville
State[ CA
Zip[ 94526
Phone[ (925) 838-0249
Desc[ On the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay
area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that cracked windows and lit
up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were instantly
killed when the munitions ships they were loading with ammunition for the
Pacific theatre troops mysteriously blew up. Reservations are required to
visit this site.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Presidio of San Francisco
Type[ Park
City[ San Francisco
State[ CA
Zip[ 94123
Phone[ (415) 561-4323
Desc[ For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World
and local events, from military campaigns to the rise of aviation, from World
Fairs to earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and beauty of
the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national
cemetery. Walk through an historic airfield, forests, or to beaches, and
admire spectacular vistas.
]

Notes[
]
Name[ Redwood
Type[ Park
Addr[ Redwood National and State Parks
City[ Crescent City
State[ CA
Zip[ 95531
Phone[ 707-464-6101
Desc[ Stand at the base of a coast redwood and even the huckleberry bushes
tower over you. Watch bronze Roosevelt elk grazing in the prairies. Observe
the tail of a female Chinook salmon heave skyward as she makes a nest for
her eggs. Whether a morning or night person, you can hear the threatened
marbled murrelets' keer across the treetops as they fly from sea to mossy
nest.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front
Addr[ 1401 Marina Way South
City[ Richmond
State[ CA
Zip[ 94804
Phone[ 510 232-5050
Desc[ Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located
in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets
the stories and places of our nation's home front response to World War II.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ San Francisco Maritime
Addr[ San Francisco Maritime NHP
City[ San Francisco
State[ CA
Zip[ 94123
Phone[ (415)447-5000
Desc[ Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in
from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood,
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds,
smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Santa Monica Mountains
Addr[ Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
City[ Thousand Oaks
State[ CA

Zip[ 91360
Phone[ (805) 370-2300
Desc[ Portraying Africa, the Amazon, and the old west? That's talent! Combining
the scenic and the imagination play a big role in the movies and at this
national park! Close to Hollywood, with beaches, grasslands, canyons, and
oak woodlands, this coastal mountain range has star quality! Explore a rare,
diverse landscape inspiring preservation and creativity. Meet the Santa
Monica Mountains in person.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Type[ Park
Addr[ 47050 Generals Highway
City[ Three Rivers
State[ CA
Zip[ 93271-9700
Phone[ 1-559-565-3341
Desc[ These twin parks hold monuments to nature's size, beauty, and diversity:
Immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns ... and the
world's largest trees! The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the
San Joaquin Valley. Activities vary greatly by season and by elevation.
Explore your many options using the links below.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Whiskeytown
Addr[ Whiskeytown NRA
City[ Whiskeytown
State[ CA
Zip[ 96095
Phone[ 530 242-3400
Desc[ Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is
located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge
of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of animal
and plant life. Some of the park's features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta
Bally (6,209 ft.) and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts
opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback
riding.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Yosemite
Type[ Park
Addr[ Superintendent
City[ Yosemite National Park
State[ CA
Zip[ 95389
Phone[ 209-372-0200

Desc[ but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the
persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. Yosemite National
Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for
its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep
valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and
much more.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cache la Poudre River Corridor
Addr[ Liz Lacy, National Park Service
City[ Fort Collins
State[ CO
Zip[ 80526
Phone[ 202-354-6900
Desc[ Cache la Poudre River Corridor encompasses the flood plain of the Cache
la Poudre River in Colorado. This heritage area commemorates the
contributions of the River to the development of water law in the Western
United States, the evolution of complex water delivery systems, and the
shaping of the region's cultural heritage. Recreational activities include
hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Bent's Old Fort
Addr[ 35110 Highway 194 East
City[ La Junta
State[ CO
Zip[ 81050-9523
Phone[ 719-383-5010
Desc[ Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site features a reconstructed 1840’s adobe
fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail where traders,
trappers, travelers, and Plains Indian tribes came together in peaceful terms
for trade. Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds, and smells of
the past with guided tours, demonstrations, and special events.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
Type[ Park
Addr[ Park Headquarters
City[ Gunnison
State[ CO
Zip[ 81230
Phone[ 970-641-2337
Desc[ The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was
formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard
Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the

narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black
Canyon of the Gunnison.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Colorado
Addr[ Colorado National Monument
City[ Fruita
State[ CO
Zip[ 81521-0001
Phone[ 970-858-3617
Desc[ Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the
American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful
formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road
reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Curecanti
Addr[ 102 Elk Creek
City[ Gunnison
State[ CO
Zip[ 81230
Phone[ 970-641-2337
Desc[ Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River,
form the heart of Curecanti. Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest body
of water, and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the U.S. Morrow Point
Reservoir is the beginning of the Black Canyon, and below, East Portal is the
site of the Gunnison Diversion Tunnel, a National Historic Civil Engineering
Landmark.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Dinosaur
Addr[ Dinosaur National Monument
City[ Dinosaur
State[ CO
Zip[ 81610-9724
Phone[ (970)374-3000
Desc[ As you explore the craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world
where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. While the
main exhibit wall of dinosaur fossils is closed, some fossils can be seen by
hiking 1/2 mile from the Temporary Visitor Center. You can also view rock art
and captivating scenery, explore homestead sites, and go whitewater rafting.
]
Notes[
]

Name[ Florissant Fossil Beds
Addr[ P.O. Box 185
City[ Florissant
State[ CO
Zip[ 80816-0185
Phone[ (719)748-3253
Desc[ Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest
and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up
to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal
the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Great Sand Dunes
Type[ Park
Addr[ 11500 Highway 150
City[ Mosca
State[ CO
Zip[ 81146-9798
Phone[ 719-378-6300
Desc[ Welcome to the official National Park Service web site for Great Sand
Dunes National Park and Preserve. In this high mountain valley are the
tallest dunes in North America, flanked by some of the highest peaks in the
Rocky Mountains. The park and preserve protects much of the Great Sand
Dunes' natural system, including alpine tundra and lakes, forests, streams,
dunes, grasslands, and wetlands.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Hovenweep
Addr[ McElmo Route
City[ Cortez
State[ CO
Zip[ 81321
Phone[ (970)562-4282
Desc[ Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era
villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along
the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and
balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of
their builders. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural
character.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Mesa Verde
Type[ Park
Addr[ PO Box 8
City[ Mesa Verde

State[ CO
Zip[ 81330-0008
Phone[ 970-529-4465
Desc[ Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives
of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years,
from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known
archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the
most notable and best preserved in the United States.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Rocky Mountain
Type[ Park
Addr[ Rocky Mountain National Park
City[ Estes Park
State[ CO
Zip[ 80517-8397
Phone[ 970-586-1206
Desc[ This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations
ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the
weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for
countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Sand Creek Massacre
Addr[ Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
City[ Eads
State[ CO
Zip[ 81036
Phone[ 719-438-5916
Desc[ Please see PHOTOS & MULTIMEDIA for pictures of the park's recent
Dedication Ceremony. For a century and a half the Sand Creek Massacre
has continued to be one of our nation's most profound historic events. The
personalities involved at Sand Creek, as well as its causes and aftermath
have been studied and debated for 143 years. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Yucca House
Addr[ c/o Mesa Verde National Park
City[ Mesa Verde
State[ CO
Zip[ 81330
Phone[ (970)529-4465
Desc[ Yucca House National Monument is a large, unexcavated Ancestral
Puebloan surface site. Yucca House is located in Southwest Colorado

between the towns of Towaoc and Cortez. Currently, there are no facilities or
fees at Yucca House.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley
Type[ Heritage Area
Addr[ Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc.
City[ Putnam
State[ CT
Zip[ 06260
Phone[ 860-963-7226
Desc[ This is a special kind of park. It embraces numerous towns, villages and a
total population of about 300,000. Quinebaug & Shetucket is not a traditional
park. Instead, citizens, businesses, nonprofit cultural and environmental
organizations, local and state governments, and the National Park Service
work together to preserve and celebrate the region's cultural, historical and
natural heritage.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Weir Farm
Addr[ 735 Nod Hill Road
City[ Wilton
State[ CT
Zip[ 06897
Phone[ 203-834-1896
Desc[ In June of 1882, painter J. Alden Weir boarded a train from New York bound
for his modest farm among the hills of Branchville, CT. Once here, Weir and
his family transformed their summer retreat into a creative refuge for friends
and fellow artists. After Weir, artists Mahonri Young and Sperry Andrews
lived and worked here, continuing the legacy of artistic expression that still
inspires today.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Anacostia
Type[ Park
Addr[ National Capital Parks - East
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020
Phone[ (202) 690-5185
Desc[ Listen! Beneath the bustle of busy Washington, DC, the sounds of friends,
families, and fun can be heard. Authorized almost a hundred years ago as a
multiple use park, Anacostia Park serves as a city playground while
protecting the natural scenery and water quality of the Anacostia River. The
park serves as an example of how far-sighted urban planning of Congress
serves today's generation as well.

]
Notes[
]
Name[ Constitution Gardens
Addr[ Constitution Gardens
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ Dedicated in 1976, Constitution Gardens serves as an oasis within the
bustling city for visitors, residents and wildlife. A memorial island in the
middle of an artificial lake has stones bearing the names and signatures of
the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Their pledge
to freedom exists as a living tribute within this natural setting celebrating the
U.S. Constitution.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Ford's Theatre
Addr[ 900 Ohio Drive, SW
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024-2000
Phone[ 202-426-6924
Desc[ The evening of April 14, 1865, has forever been marked with tragedy. On
that night, our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated in Ford's
Theatre by actor John Wilkes Booth. Just days after General Lee’s
Confederate troops surrendered at Appomattox, VA, a time of hope and
peace in Washington and around the country turned to a period of mourning
that America had never seen before.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Dupont Park
Type[ Park
Addr[ National Capital Parks - East H.Q.
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020
Phone[ (202)690-5185
Desc[ A "park for all seasons" describes the 376 rolling wooded acres that make
up one of the largest parks in all of Washington. Picnics, nature walks, Civil
War programs, gardening, environmental education, music, skating, sports,
and youth programs are among the varied seasonal activities possible at
this spacious area east of the Anacostia River. Among the traces of old
roadways, oaks, beech, and maples that cover the hillsides. squirrels and
rabbits find homes along with the night foragers - raccoons and opossums.
Fort Dupont Park is named for the Civil War earthwork fort located within the

park. It is one of the forts that are collectively known as the "Fort Circle
Parks", or the Civil War Defenses of Washington.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Addr[ Franklin Deleano Roosevelt Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. These are the words of our 32nd
President, a man who truly knew the meaning of the word courage. Despite,
at age 39, being stricken with polio and paralyzed from the waist down, he
emerged as a true leader, guiding our country through some of its darkest
times: the Great Depression and World War II. The FDR Memorial honors
this man and his story.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Frederick Douglass
Addr[ 1411 W Street SE
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020
Phone[ 202-426-5961
Desc[ The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preservingthe
legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a
testament to the courage and persistence that serves as an inspiration to
those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site learn
about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all
oppressed people.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ George Mason
Addr[ George Mason Memorial
City[ Washinton
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ The George Mason Memorial, dedicated on April 9, 2002, honors the little
known but widely felt contributions of an important Founding Father. The
memorial is located in East Potomac Park near the Thomas Jefferson
Memorial. Born in 1725 George Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of
Rights and later attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
]

Notes[
]
Name[ Harmony Hall
Addr[ Harmony Hall C/O National Capital Parks-East
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020
Phone[ (202) 690-5185
Desc[ A two-and-one-half story eighteenth century Georgian country house of red
brick set in Flemish bond. Sixty five acres of wooded areas surround the
house. Broad Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, is part of Harmony
Hall's vast and varied agricultural, cultural and natural histories.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ John Ericsson
Addr[ 900 Ohio Drive, SW
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ During his lifetime, John Ericsson revolutionized several facets oftechnology.
The Swedish-born engineer-inventor is best known for his work during the
Civil War when he transformed naval warfare through his design of the ironplated
USS Monitor. The movements of Ericsson's pencil across his drafting
board were as crucial to victory as the movements of Lincoln’s armies
across battlefields.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Korean War Veterans
Addr[ Korean War Veterans Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ "Freedom is not free." Here, one finds the expression of American gratitude
to those who restored freedom to South Korea. Nineteen stainless steel
sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a
granite wall—reminders of the human cost of defending freedom. These
elements all bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of
Korean War veterans.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Lincoln

Addr[ Lincoln Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union,
the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words,
the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and
preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As
an enduring symbol of Freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who
seeks inspiration and hope.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
Addr[ 1318 Vermont Avenue NW
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20005
Phone[ (202) 673-2402
Desc[ Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest national and international
recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue,
NW, that is now this Historic Site. It was the first headquarters of the National
Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was her last home in Washington,
DC. From here, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and
developed programs that advanced the interests of African American
women and the Black community.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ National Capital Parks-East
Type[ Park
Addr[ 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020-6722
Phone[ 202-690-5185
Desc[ Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks
Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13
park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of
historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby
Maryland suburbs.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ National Mall
Type[ Park
Addr[ The National Mall
City[ Washington

State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ Impressive structures border it, monuments and memorials stand near it,
great museums exist upon it, and grand trees help shade it, yet the harmony
of these things together merely enhances the concept at its very best. The
Mall is the heart of the Nation's Capital and of the entire United States of
America. Here, the nation celebrates, honors, and demonstrates its
commitment to democracy.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ National Mall & Memorial Parks
Addr[ National Mall & Memorial Parks
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024-2000
Phone[ 202.485.9880
Desc[ Officially established in 1965, National Mall & Memorial Parks contains
some of the oldest protected park lands in the National Park Service. The
areas within National Mall & Memorial Parks provides visitors with ample
opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and
sacrifice of war veterans; celebrate the United States commitment to
freedom and equality.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ National World War II
Addr[ World War II Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ The National World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and
celebrates the victory of the of the WWII generation. Friedrich St.Florian's
winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture,
harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the
legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with great
crusade to rid the world of fascism.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Old Post Office Tower
Addr[ Old Post Office Tower
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024

Phone[ 202-606-8691
Desc[ The Old Post Office, built between 1892 and 1899, is home to the Bells of
Congress, which were a present from England on our Nation's Bicentennial.
From the observation deck, located 270 feet above the street level, the
visitor can get a spectacular view of our nation’s capital.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Peirce Mill
Addr[ Rock Creek Parkway @ Tilden St.
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20008
Phone[ 202-282-0927
Desc[ Peirce Mill was built in the 1820's, and operated commercially until 1897.
The United States Government acquired the mill as part of Rock Creek Park
in 1892. Currently the mill is not operating. It is being preserved and
ultimately will be made operable again when sufficient funding for repairs is
made available. Peirce Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Pennsylvania Avenue
Addr[ The National Mall
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024-2000
Phone[ 202-485-9880
Desc[ Pennsylvania Avenue is among the world's most famous streets. It is known
the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has
marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way up and down the
Avenue. It is no wonder that Pennsylvania Avenue is called the "America's
Main Street." The Avenue is more than just another city street; it is, rather,
America's Ceremonial Way.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ President's Park (White House)
Addr[ President's Park
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20242
Phone[ 202-208-1631
Desc[ Throughout the years President's Park has served many purposes frombosk
to bivouac, from a field for infantry drills to a place for inaugural celebrations.
With the White House as a back drop, President’s Park over time has
played host to suffragettes, freedom riders, anti-war protestors, Easter egg

rollers, and participants of festivities surrounding the lighting of the National
Christmas Tree.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Rock Creek
Type[ Park
Addr[ 3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20008
Phone[ 202-895-6000
Desc[ Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an
opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature.
Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek
emanate the delicate aura of the forest. Rock Creek Park BioBlitz 2007, a
24-hour species inventory May 18,2007 to May 19, 2007 from noon until
noon. more...
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Sewall-Belmont House
Addr[ 144 Constitution Ave., SE
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20002
Phone[ (202) 546-1210
Maryland suburbs.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Suitland
Type[ Parkway
Addr[ National Capital Parks-East
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20020
Phone[ 202-690-5185
Maryland suburbs.
]
Notes[

]
Name[ The Old Stone House
Addr[ Old Stone House
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20008
Phone[ 202-426-6851
Desc[ In the midst of Washington, D.C., a city of grand memorials to national
leaders and significant events, stands an unassuming building
commemorating the daily lives of ordinary Americans who made this city,
and this nation, unique. The Old Stone House, one of the oldest known
structures remaining in the nation's capital, is a simple 18th century dwelling
built and inhabited by common people.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Thomas Jefferson
Addr[ Thomas Jefferson Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ The words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago,
have shaped American ideals. Today, many of these impressive, stirring
words adorn the interior walls of his memorial. The Thomas Jefferson
Memorial stands as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection
and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and the world.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Vietnam Veterans
Addr[ Vietnam Veterans Memorial
City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the VietnamVeterans
Memorial honors the men and women who served when their Nation called
upon them. The designer, Maya Lin, felt that "the politics had eclipsed the
veterans, their service and their lives." She kept the design elegantly simple
to “allow everyone to respond and remember.”
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Washington
Addr[ Washington Monument

City[ Washington
State[ DC
Zip[ 20024-2000
Phone[ 202.426.6841
Desc[ The Washington Monument is the most prominent, as well as one of the
older, attractions in Washington, D.C. It was built in honor of George
Washington, who led the country to independence, and then became its first
President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, 555' 5/8" high,
and averages 30 to 40 miles visibility in clear weather. It was finished on
December 6, 1884.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Big Cypress
Type[ Park
Addr[ 33100 Tamiami Trail East
City[ Ochopee
State[ FL
Zip[ 34141-1000
Phone[ 239-695-2000
Desc[ The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the
neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's
southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big
Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate
plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the
elusive Florida Panther.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Biscayne
Type[ Park
Addr[ 9700 SW 328 Street
City[ Homestead
State[ FL
Zip[ 33033-5634
Phone[ 305-230-1144
Desc[ Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare
combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled
coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from
pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors
enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a
rocking chair gazing out over the bay.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Canaveral
Addr[ Canaveral National Seashore
City[ Titusville
State[ FL

Zip[ 32796-3521
Phone[ 321-267-1110
Desc[ Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, inviting parkhighlights
include pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and lagoon offering sanctuary to
an abundant blend of plants and animals. Year-round recreation includes
fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, camping,
nature and historical trails. more
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Castillo De San Marcos
Addr[ One South Castillo Drive
City[ St. Augustine
State[ FL
Zip[ 32084
Phone[ 904-829-6506
Desc[ A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and
endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between
cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant
with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible
evidence of America's grim but remarkable history.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ De Soto
Addr[ P. O. Box 15390
City[ Bradenton
State[ FL
Zip[ 34280-5390
Phone[ (941) 792-0458
Desc[ On a swelteringly hot day in May 1539, Spaniard Hernando de Soto
splashed ashore at Tampa Bay intent on capturing the riches of La Florida
by any means necessary. His army was alternately welcomed and opposed
by Native American tribes throughout what is now the Southeastern United
States in a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare,
disease, and discovery.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Dry Tortugas
Type[ Park
Addr[ P.O. Box 6208
City[ Key West
State[ FL
Zip[ 33041
Phone[ 305-242-7700
Desc[ Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands,
composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the

surrounding shoals and waters, they make up Dry Tortugas National Park.
The area is known for its famous bird and marine life, its legends of pirates
and sunken gold, and its military past.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Everglades
Type[ Park
Addr[ 40001 State Road 9336
City[ Homestead
State[ FL
Zip[ 33034-6733
Phone[ 305-242-7700
Desc[ Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United
States. The area boasts rare and endangered species, such as the
American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. It has been
designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and
a Wetland of International Importance, in recognition of its significance to all
the people of the world.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Caroline
Addr[ 12713 Fort Caroline Rd.
City[ Jacksonville
State[ FL
Zip[ 32225
Phone[ (904) 641-7155
Desc[ At the settlement of la Caroline, French settlers struggled for survival in a new
world. Many sought religious freedom in a new land, while others were
soldiers or tradesmen starting a new life. The climactic battles fought here
between the French and Spanish marked the first time that European nations
fought for control of lands in what is now the United States. It would not be
the last time.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Matanzas
Addr[ 8635 A1A South
City[ St. Augustine
State[ FL
Zip[ 32080
Phone[ 904-471-0116
Desc[ Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for
control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St.
Augustine's southern river approach. The colonial wars are over, but the
monument is still protecting—not just the historic fort, but also the wild barrier
island and the plants and animals who survive there amidst a sea of modern

development.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Gulf Islands
Addr[ Park Headquarters
City[ Gulf Breeze
State[ FL
Zip[ 32563-5000
Phone[ 850-934-2600
Desc[ Island beaches, sparkling waters, bayous, historic forts and recreational
opportunities are plentiful in Gulf Islands National Seashore, the nation's
largest. Open year-round, the Seashore is in Mississippi and Florida. Gentle
breezes, tides and hurricanes constantly reshape this dynamic landscape.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Timucuan
Type[ Park
Addr[ 12713 Fort Caroline Rd.
City[ Jacksonville
State[ FL
Zip[ 32225
Phone[ (904) 641-7155
Desc[ Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast.
Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt
marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Andersonville
Addr[ Andersonville National Historic Site
City[ Andersonville
State[ GA
Zip[ 31711
Phone[ 229-924-0343
Desc[ From the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American
prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous
courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave
Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum;
preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison); and manages
Andersonville National Cemetery.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Chattahoochee River
Addr[ 1978 Island Ford Parkway

City[ Atlanta
State[ GA
Zip[ 30350-3400
Phone[ 678-538-1200
Desc[ Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to
enjoy nature's display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish
the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday
afternoon. Experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Chickamauga & Chattanooga
Addr[ Chickamauga & Chattanooga NMP
City[ Fort Oglethorpe
State[ GA
Zip[ 30742
Phone[ 706-866-9241
Desc[ In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the
gateway to the deep south. The Confederate's were victorious at nearby
Chickamauga in September, but renewed fighting in Chattanooga in
November gave Union troops final control. Chickamauga and Chattanooga
National Military Park, the nation’s first, was created in 1890 to preserve and
commemorate these battlefields.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cumberland Island
Addr[ P.O. Box 806
City[ Saint Marys
State[ GA
Zip[ 31558
Phone[ 877-860-6787
Desc[ Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island.
Pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper
the stories of both man and nature. Come walk in the footsteps of early
natives, explorers, and wealthy industrialists. Enjoy ranger guided tours or
explore in quiet solitude. Your trip begins here.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Frederica
Addr[ 6515 Frederica Rd.
City[ St. Simons Island
State[ GA
Zip[ 31522
Phone[ (912) 638-3639
Desc[ Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forcesclashed

on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring
Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of
Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Fort Pulaski
Addr[ P.O. Box 30757
City[ Savannah
State[ GA
Zip[ 31410-0757
Phone[ (912) 786-5787
Desc[ The battle for Fort Pulaski in April 1862 marked a turning point in military
history. It featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. These
accurate, long-range weapons shattered Fort Pulaski's walls from over a
mile away. After thirty-hours of bombardment, the fort surrendered. The battle
surprised military strategists worldwide, signaling the end of masonry
fortifications.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Jimmy Carter
Addr[ 300 North Bond Street
City[ Plains
State[ GA
Zip[ 31780
Phone[ (229)824-4104
Desc[ Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter learned the importance of hard work, honesty,
virtue, love and mercy in the quaint, rural town of Plains, Georgia. Working as
full partners, the Carters have dedicated their lives to peace, human rights
and public service throughout the world. Come explore the community that
influenced and shaped the life and values of the 39th President of the United
States.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Kennesaw Mountain
Addr[ Ranger Activities
City[ Kennesaw
State[ GA
Zip[ 30152
Phone[ 770-427-4686 x0
Desc[ It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the
heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are
historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Kennesaw NBP
interprets the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the
battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864.

]
Notes[
]
Name[ Martin Luther King Jr
Addr[ 450 Auburn Avenue, NE
City[ Atlanta
State[ GA
Zip[ 30312-1525
Phone[ 404-331-5190
Desc[ Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and
Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr., in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue,
in Atlanta, Georgia. It was in these surroundings of home, church (Ebenezer
Baptist Church), and neighborhood (Sweet Auburn) that "M.L." experienced
family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws,
diligence and tolerance.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Ocmulgee
Addr[ 1207 Emery Highway
City[ Macon
State[ GA
Zip[ 31217-4399
Phone[ 478-752-8257
Desc[ Ocmulgee National Monument is a memorial to the relationship of people
and natural resources in this corner of North America. We preserve a
continuous record of human life in the Southeast from the earliest times to
the present, there is evidence here of more than 12,000 years of human
habitation. A diversity of natural and cultural resources combines to provide
an abundance of reasons to visit.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ War In The Pacific
Addr[ War in the Pacific NHP
City[ Piti
State[ GU
Zip[ 96915
Phone[ 671-472-7240
Desc[ At War in the Pacific National Historical Park the former battlefields, gun
emplacements, trenches, and historic structures all serve as silent reminders
of the bloody World War II battles that ensued on Guam. While the park is
known for its historical resources, the warm climate, sandy beaches, and
turquoise waters beckon visitors and residents to enjoy the island's natural
resources.
]
Notes[

]
Name[ Ala Kahakai
Type[ Trail
Addr[ 73-4786 Kanalani Street, #14
City[ Kailua-Kona
State[ HI
Zip[ 96740
Phone[ (808) 326-6012 x 101
Desc[ Established in 2000 for the preservation, protection and interpretation of
traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, the Ala Kahakai
NHT is a 175-mile trail corridor full of cultural and historical significance. It
traverses through hundreds of ancient Hawaiian settlement sites and through
over 200 ahupua'a, or traditional sea to mountain land divisions. Cultural
resources along the trail include several important heiau (temples), royal
centers, kahua (house site foundations), loko 'ia (fishponds) ko`a (fishing
shrines), ki'i pohaku (petroglyphs), holua (stone slide), and wahi pana
(sacred places). Natural Resources include anchialine ponds, pali
(precipices), nearshore reefs, estuarine ecosystems, coastal vegetation,
migratory birds, native sea turtle habitat, and several threatened and
endangered endemic species of plants and animals.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Haleakala
Type[ Park
Addr[ Haleakala National Park
City[ Makawao, Maui
State[ HI
Zip[ 96768
Phone[ 808.572.4400
Desc[ This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian
culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also
cares for endangered species some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit
this special place - renew your spirit of adventure amid stark volcanic
landscapes, sub-tropical rain forest and the unforgettable experience of
hiking the backcountry.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Hawaii Volcanoes
Type[ Park
Addr[ Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
City[ Hawai'i National Park
State[ HI
Zip[ 96718-0052
Phone[ 808.985.6000
Desc[ Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, displays the results of 70 million years of
volcanism, migration, and evolution — processes that thrust a bare land from
the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture.

The park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes, and offers
insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic
landscapes.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Kalaupapa
Addr[ Kalaupapa National Historical Park
City[ Kalaupapa
State[ HI
Zip[ 96742
Phone[ (808) 567-6802
Desc[ The primary story being told at Kalaupapa National Historical Park is the
forced isolation from 1866 until 1969 of people from Hawai'i afflicted with
Hansen's disease (leprosy) to the remote northern Kalaupapa peninsula on
the island of Molokai.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Kaloko-Honokohau
Addr[ 73-4786 Kanalani St.
City[ Kailua-Kona
State[ HI
Zip[ 96740
Phone[ 808.329.6881 (ext 1)
Desc[ Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawai'i lies the hot, rugged lava
of Kaloko-Honokohau. Some people find it difficult to understand why the
ancient Hawaiians chose to settle upon these stark lava fields. The reason
was, perhaps, a spiritual one, for there was a spirit in Kaloko-Honokohau.
The Hawaiians who first came to the area felt its presence in every rock and
tree, in the gentle waters of shallow bays and in the tradewinds that gently
swept across the lava flow. Perhaps you too will experience this spirit on
your visit to this National Historical Park.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Pu`uhonua O Honaunau
Addr[ Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
City[ Honaunau
State[ HI
Zip[ 96726
Phone[ 808.328.2326
Desc[ Step back in time to a sanctuary of Hawaii's past where traditional Hawaiian
lifestyle is preserved. Ancient temples and ki’i (wooden images) whisper
stories from the past. This place provided refuge to Hawaiians who came
here. Today, the park continues as a sanctuary for visitors seeking a
peaceful place and as a safe haven for all of the native wildlife living here.

]
Notes[
]
Name[ Puukohola Heiau
Addr[ Pu'ukohola Heiau NHS
City[ Kawaihae
State[ HI
Zip[ 96743
Phone[ 808-882-7218
Desc[ Built between 1790-91 by Kamehameha I, Pu'ukohola Heiau displays the
skill of chiefs, men, women, and children under the astute leadership of
Kamehameha I. With the assistance of two stranded European sailors, John
Young and Isaac Davis, Kamehameha I extended his reign over all Hawaiian
Islands. The remains of John Young's homestead may be toured at the site.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ U S S Arizona
Addr[ 1 Arizona Memorial Place
City[ Honolulu
State[ HI
Zip[ 96818
Phone[ (808) 422-0561
Desc[ The USS Arizona Memorial is the final resting place for many of the
battleship's 1,177 crew members who lost their lives on December 7, 1941.
The national memorial commemorates the site where World War II began for
the United States. Experience history through the national memorial's
program tour, museum, and wayside exhibits.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Effigy Mounds
Addr[ 151 HWY 76
City[ Harpers Ferry
State[ IA
Zip[ 52146-7519
Phone[ 563-873-3491
Desc[ Before Europeans arrived, a unique American Indian "Effigy Mound" culture
developed in the upper Midwest building thousands of earthen mounds in the
shape of animals across the landscape. Today, over two-hundred mounds
are preserved intact here; thirty-one are effigies in the shape of bears and
birds found along hiking trails offering magnificent views of the Mississippi
River.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Herbert Hoover

Addr[ 110 Parkside Drive
City[ West Branch
State[ IA
Zip[ 52358-0607
Phone[ 319-643-2541
Desc[ Herbert Hoover exemplified the ideal of individualism and the self-made
man. His expertise as a mining engineer made him a millionaire by age 40.
Having been raised in the Quaker traditions of humanity and generosity,
Hoover then embarked on a course of public service for the rest of his life.
The Blacksmith Shop is temporarily closed.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ City Of Rocks
Type[ Park
Addr[ City of Rocks National Reserve
City[ Almo
State[ ID
Zip[ 83312
Phone[ 208-824-5519 ext. 0
Desc[ This unique geologic area became a landmark in 1843 for California-bound
emigrants. They left wagon ruts across the landscape and their signatures in
axle grease on Register Rock, Camp Rock and many others. A few granite
pinnacles and monoliths are in excess of sixty stories tall and 2.5 billion
years old. The smooth granite faces offer exceptional rock climbing. Today,
over 500 climbing routes have been identified. The Reserve is managed by
the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation under a cooperative
agreement with the National Park Service.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Craters Of The Moon
Addr[ Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve
City[ P.O. Box 29, Arco
State[ ID
Zip[ 83213
Phone[ (208) 527-3257
Desc[ is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and
sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape"
where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow...
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Hagerman Fossil Beds
Addr[ P.O. Box 570
City[ Hagerman
State[ ID

Zip[ 83332
Phone[ 208-837-4793
Desc[ Hagerman Fossil Beds NM contains the largest concentration of Hagerman
Horse fossils in North America. The Monument is internationally significant
because it protects the world's richest known fossil deposits from a time
period called the late Pliocene epoch, 3.5 million years ago. These plants
and animals represent the last glimpse of time that existed before the Ice
Age, and the earliest appearances of modern flora and fauna.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Minidoka Internment
Addr[ P.O. Box 570
City[ Hagerman
State[ ID
Zip[ 83332
Phone[ 208 837-4793
Desc[ The Pearl Harbor attack intensified hostility towards Japanese Americans.
As wartime hysteria mounted, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order
9066 causing over 120,000 West Coast persons of Japanese ancestry
(Nikkei) to leave their homes, jobs, and lives behind to move to one of ten
Relocation Camps. This constituted the single largest forced relocation in
U.S. history. Minidoka is the story of one Camp.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Nez Perce
Addr[ Nez Perce National Historical Park
City[ Spalding
State[ ID
Zip[ 83540-9715
Phone[ (208) 843-2261
Desc[ Since time immemorial, the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce have lived among the
rivers, canyons and prairies of the inland northwest. Despite the cataclysmic
change of the past two centuries, the Nez Perce are still here. Join us in
experiencing the story of a people who are still part of this landscape.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Lincoln Home
Addr[ Lincoln Home National Historic Site
City[ Springfield
State[ IL
Zip[ 62701-1905
Phone[ 217-492-4241 ex.221
Desc[ "I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task
before me greater than that which rested upon Washington." Abraham

Lincoln left his home of seventeen years to serve as president of a nation on
the verge of Civil War. The Lincoln home has been restored to its 1860
appearance, revealing Lincoln as husband, father, and politician and is open
to the public for guided tours.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ George Rogers Clark
Addr[ 401 S. 2nd St.
City[ Vincennes
State[ IN
Zip[ 47591-1001
Phone[ (812) 882-1776 x110
Desc[ The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At
10 a.m., the garrison surrendered to American Col. George Rogers Clark.
His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had
marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort's capture
assured United States claims to the frontier, an area nearly as large as the
original 13 states.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Indiana Dunes
Addr[ Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
City[ Porter
State[ IN
Zip[ 46304
Phone[ 219-926-7561 x225
Desc[ Experience these sights at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Waves
crashing on sandy beaches, Karner Blue butterflies landing on wild lupines,
Sweaty draft horses working the Chellberg Farm fields, Peaceful silence
lingering along winter trails, and Bank swallows flying from their nest inside
the dunes.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Lincoln Boyhood
Addr[ P.O. Box 1816
City[ Lincoln City
State[ IN
Zip[ 47552-1816
Phone[ (812) 937-4541
Desc[ Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site of the farm where
Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to
21. He and his family moved to Indiana in 1816 and stayed until 1830 when
they moved on to Illinois.
]

Notes[
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Name[ Brown V Board Of Education
Addr[ Brown v. Board of Education NHS
City[ Topeka
State[ KS
Zip[ 66612-1143
Phone[ 785-354-4273
Desc[ The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in
public schools, is one of hope and courage. When the people agreed to be
plaintiffs in the case, they never knew they would change history. The people
who make up this story were ordinary people. They were teachers,
secretaries, welders, ministers and students who simply wanted to be
treated equally.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Fort Larned
Addr[ Fort Larned NHS
City[ Larned
State[ KS
Zip[ 67550-9321
Phone[ 620-285-6911
Desc[ With nine beautifully restored buildings Fort Larned NHS gives you a chance
to experience military life on the Santa Fe Trail. Established on the vast
prairie in western Kansas, troops stationed at Fort Larned protected mail
coaches, freighters and other Trail traffic. As the site of an Indian Agency,
Fort Larned also was instrumental in maintaining friendly relations with Plains
Indians.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Fort Scott
Addr[ P.O. Box 918
City[ Fort Scott
State[ KS
Zip[ 66701-0918
Phone[ 620-223-0310
Desc[ Promises made and broken! A town attacked at dawn! Thousands made
homeless by war! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of these stories is a link in
the chain of events that encircled Fort Scott from 1842-73. All of the site's
structures, its parade ground, and its tallgrass prairie bear witness to this era
when the country was forged from a young republic into a united
transcontinental nation.
]
Notes[
]

Name[ Nicodemus
Addr[ Nicodemus NHS
City[ Bogue
State[ KS
Zip[ 67625-3015
Phone[ 785-839-4233
Desc[ An all Black Town settled by former slaves fleeing the south in 1877 after the
Reconstruction Period had ended following the Civil war is located in the
Northwest corner of Kansas. This living community is the only remaining all
Black Town west of the Mississippi River that was settled in the 1800's on
the western plains by former slaves. The families of the original settlers
continue to carry on their sense of hard work.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Tallgrass Prairie
Type[ Park
Addr[ P.O. Box 585, 226 Broadway
City[ Cottonwood Falls
State[ KS
Zip[ 66845
Phone[ 620-273-8494
Desc[ Tallgrass prairie once covered 400,000 square miles of North America.
Less than 4 % remains, mostly in the Flint Hills of Kansas. On November 12,
1996, legislation created the 10,894 acre preserve, which protects a
nationally significant example of the once vast tallgrass prairie ecosystem,
while containing a unique collection of natural and cultural features from the
American Indian to present.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
Addr[ Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
City[ Hodgenville
State[ KY
Zip[ 42748
Phone[ (270) 358-3137
Desc[ The Site focuses on Lincoln's life in Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit
demonstrates his humble beginnings with a symbolic birth cabin enshrined
within a neo-classic Memorial Building. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob
Creek Farm was home to Lincoln during his formative years. Events in
Kentucky helped mold a young boy into the man who became the nation’s
sixteenth President.
]
Notes[
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Name[ Cumberland Gap

Addr[ US 25E South
City[ Middlesboro
State[ KY
Zip[ 40965-1848
Phone[ (606)248-2817
Desc[ At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the
Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through
the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and
travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and
scenic features found in the park.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Mammoth Cave
Type[ Park
Addr[ P.O. Box 7
City[ Mammoth Cave
State[ KY
Zip[ 42259
Phone[ 270-758-2180
Desc[ Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the
Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the
world's longest cave system, with more than 365 miles explored. Early guide
Stephen Bishop called the cave a "grand, gloomy and peculiar place," but its
vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name: Mammoth.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cane River
Type[ Heritage Area
Addr[ P. O. Box 1201
City[ Natchitoches
State[ LA
Zip[ 71458
Phone[ 318-356-5555
Desc[ Cane River National Heritage Area is a place where many cultures -
American Indian, French, Spanish, African, Creole, and later American -
came together to create a way of life dependent on the land, the river, and
each other.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cane River Creole
Addr[ 400 Rapides Dr.
City[ Natchitoches
State[ LA
Zip[ 71457
Phone[ 318-352-0383
Desc[ Wander thoughtfully through the grounds of Oakland and Magnolia

Plantations. While admiring a hand-wrought door hinge or a cleverly-worked
wooden gate, we might reflect on the social and agricultural practices that
built these tenant houses, pigeonniers, carpenter and blacksmith shops. The
hand-hewn cypress beams, ancient bousillage walls, and weathered
fencerows may remind us of the people who not only left us this legacy of
rural landscapes and farm buildings, but also labored to bring the United
States to the country it is today.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Jean Lafitte
Addr[ 419 Decatur Street
City[ New Orleans
State[ LA
Zip[ 70130-1035
Phone[ (504)589-3882
Desc[ Slow the pace a bit and waltz into the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in
Eunice. Listen (or even dance) to the lively sounds of a local Cajun band.
Sample gumbo, sauce piquant, or crawfish etouffee during weekly cooking
demonstrations. Discover the past and present lives of Louisiana's prairie
Acadians (Cajuns) through exhibits, artifacts, and films. The center sponsors
Rendez-vous des Cajuns every Saturday night at the Liberty Theater next
door, an evening of live Cajun and zydeco music known locally as "the Cajun
Grand Ole Opry." The center also hosts demonstrations of spinning and
weaving, musical instrument-making, and other local crafts. Completed craft
items are periodically on display as are exhibits of art and historical
documents. A wide assortment of publications, recorded music, children's
books, and craft items are available for purchase. Park rangers are on duty
daily to answer visitor questions; special talks and educational programs are
available by reservation. For program listings for specific dates, see
schedule of events. For directions to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center,
see map. 250 West Park Avenue, Eunice 337-457-7700 Open Tuesday-
Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed December
25
]
Notes[
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Name[ New Orleans Jazz
Addr[ Headquarters
City[ New Orleans
State[ LA
Zip[ 70130
Phone[ 504-589-4806
Desc[ A story rich with innovation, experimentation, controversy and emotion, the
park provides an ideal setting to share the cultural history of the people and
places that helped shape the development and progression of jazz in New
Orleans.

]
Notes[
]
Name[ Poverty Point
Addr[ Poverty Point State Historic Site
City[ Epps
State[ LA
Zip[ 71237
Phone[ 1-888-926-5492
Desc[ Located in northeastern Louisiana, Poverty Point commemorates a culture
that thrived during the first and second millennia B.C. This site, which
contains some of the largest prehistoric earth works in North America, is
managed by the state of Louisiana. These state park facilities are open to
the public. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO FEDERAL FACILITIES.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Adams
Addr[ Adams National Historical Park
City[ Quincy
State[ MA
Zip[ 02169-1749
Phone[ (617) 770-1175
Desc[ Adams National Historical Park tells the story of four generations of the
Adams family (from 1720 to 1927). The park has two main sites: the
Birthplaces of 2nd U.S. President John Adams and 6th U.S. President John
Quincy Adams, and Peacefield including the "Old House," home to four
generations of the Adams family, and the Stone Library which contains more
than 14,000 historic volumes.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Boston
Addr[ Boston National Historical Park
City[ Boston
State[ MA
Zip[ 02129
Phone[ 617-242-5642
Desc[ Bostonians blazed a trail of freedom from colony to independence. They met
in town meetings to argue contemporary issues, they spoke against
excessive taxes, and they were among the leaders in organizing a defense
against British dominion. Today the sites of Boston National Historical Park
symbolize the accomplishments of that revolutionary generation...
]
Notes[
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Name[ Boston African American

Addr[ Boston African American National Historic Site
City[ Boston
State[ MA
Zip[ 02108
Phone[ (617) 742-5415
Desc[ One of the strongest abolitionist communities in America was the free black
community that lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill in downtown Boston.
The Black Heritage Trail highlights the history of Boston's antebellum free
black community and their leadership in the abolition movement and
Underground Railroad. Discover this unique history by taking an online tour
of the Black Heritage Trail.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Boston Harbor Islands
Addr[ Boston Harbor Islands Partnership
City[ Boston
State[ MA
Zip[ 02110-3350
Phone[ 617-223-8666
Desc[ The Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area includes 34 islands within
Boston Harbor. Imagine a place where you can walk through a Civil War era
fort, explore tide pools, climb our nation's most historic lighthouse, hike lush
trails and salt marshes, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing,
picnicking or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Cape Cod
Addr[ 99 Marconi Station Site Road
City[ Wellfleet
State[ MA
Zip[ 02667
Phone[ (508)349-3785
Desc[ The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected
within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes,
ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural
landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past
and continuing ways of life. Swimming beaches and walking and biking trails
beckon today's visitors.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Essex
Addr[ Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc.
City[ Salem

State[ MA
Zip[ 01970
Phone[ 978-740-0444
Desc[ The Essex National Heritage Area begins just 10 miles north of Boston and
covers 500 square miles of eastern Massachusetts to the New Hampshire
border. The Area includes hundreds of historical sites, miles of intact
landscapes, glistening coastal regions and lifetimes of rich experiences that
chronicle the history of our region and of our nation.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Frederick Law Olmsted
Addr[ 99 Warren Street
City[ Brookline
State[ MA
Zip[ 02445
Phone[ (617)566-1689
Desc[ Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of
American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker.
Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the
world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design.
During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted's
design ideals, philosophy, and influence.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ John F Kennedy
Addr[ 83 Beals Street
City[ Brookline
State[ MA
Zip[ 02446
Phone[ (617)566-7937
Desc[ John F. Kennedy NHS preserves the birthplace of America's 35th president.
In 1967, the president’s mother returned here, where Kennedy spent his
boyhood, and restored the house to her recollection of its 1917 appearance.
Each year, thousands of visitors join NPS staff to share Mrs. Kennedy’s
memories in a tour of the house and neighborhood that, in her words, hold
"many happy memories."
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Longfellow
Addr[ Longfellow National Historic Site
City[ Cambridge
State[ MA
Zip[ 02138
Phone[ (617)876-4491

Desc[ Longfellow National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, one of the world's foremost 19th century poets. The house also
served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of
Boston, July 1775 - April 1776. In addition to its rich history, the site offers
unique opportunities to explore the themes of 19th century literature and the
arts.
]
Notes[
]
Name[ Lowell
Addr[ 67 Kirk Street
City[ Lowell
State[ MA
Zip[ 01852
Phone[ 978-970-5000
Desc[ The early story of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated at Lowell
National Historical Park in the midst of this lively city. The Park offers visitors
an in-depth look into the past that brought the 19th century textile industry to
tap the waterpower of the Merrimack River while also revealing cultural
connections to the present and visions for the future. Positions Available
]
Notes[
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Name[ Minute Man
Addr[ Minute Man National Historical Park
City[ Concord
State[ MA
Zip[ 01742
Phone[ (978) 369-6993
Desc[ On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began at Lexington and
Concord with a clash of arms known to history as "the shot heard round the
world." At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the
Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and witness
the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.
]
Notes[
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Name[ New Bedford Whaling
Addr[ New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
City[ New Bedford
State[ MA
Zip[ 02740
Phone[ 508-996-4095
Desc[ New Bedford was the mid 19th century's preeminent whaling port and for a
time "the richest city in the world." Come stroll down cobblestone streets,
visit the world’s largest whaling museum, tour a whaling merchant’s home
and whaleman's chapel, and walk a 19th century schooner’s decks. Walk in

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