Parks Index


Alagnak River/Recreation Area Alagnak Wild River King Salmon, AK 99611 907-246-3305 Park Home	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.

Aleutian World War II Historic Park/Site Ounalashka Corporation Unalaska, AK 99685 (907) 581-1276 Park Home	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.

Aniakchak Monument/Memorial Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve King Salmon, AK 99613 907-246-3305 Park Home	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.

Bering Land Bridge Park National Park Service Nome, AK 99762 (907) 443-2522 Park Home	In the Bering Strait, only 3 miles from the Russian outpost, you see the land of your friends and family, traveling there is forbidden. You are on Little Diomede in the US, they are on Big Diomede Island, USSR. During the Cold War the people of Beringia were separated by water and political rivalry. In 1990 Beringia was reunited through a US/Russian agreement to establish an International Park

Cape Krusenstern Monument/Memorial National Park Service Kotzebue, AK 99752 907-442-3890 Park Home	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.

Denali Park Denali National Park Denali Park, AK 99755-0009 907-683-2294 Park Home	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.

Gates Of The Arctic Park Bettles Ranger Station (Field Ops) Bettles, AK 99726 907-692-5494 (BTT) Park Home	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?

Glacier Bay Park Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Gustavus, AK 99826-0140 (907) 697-2230 Park Home	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.

Inupiat Heritage Center Park Inupiat Heritage Center Barrow, AK 99723 907-852-4594 Park Home	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.

Katmai Park Katmai National Park & Preserve Headquarters King Salmon, AK 99613 (907) 246-3305 Park Home	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.

Kenai Fjords Park National Park Service Seward, AK 99664 907-224-2132 Park Home	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.

Kobuk Valley Park PO Box 1029 Kotzebue, AK 99752 907-442-3890 Park Home	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.

Lake Clark Park Field Headquarters Port Alsworth, AK 99653 (907) 271-3751 Park Home	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.

Meridian Hill , AK Park Home	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

Noatak Park National Park Service Kotzebue, AK 99752 907-442-3890 Park Home	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.

Sitka Historic Park/Site Sitka National Historical Park Sitka, AK 99835 907-747-0110 Park Home	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.

Wrangell - St Elias Park 106.8 Richardson Hwy. Copper Center, AK 99573-0439 907 822 5234 Park Home	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.

Yukon - Charley Rivers Park Eagle Ranger Station (Field Office) Eagle, AK 99738 907-547-2233 (EAA) Park Home	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.

Horseshoe Bend Battlefield/Military Park 11288 Horseshoe Bend Road Daviston, AL 36256-9751 256-234-7111 Park Home	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.

Little River Canyon Park 2141 Gault Avenue North Fort Payne, AL 35967 256-845-9605 Park Home	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.

Russell Cave Monument/Memorial 3729 County Road 98 Bridgeport, AL 35740 256-495-2672 Park Home	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.

Selma To Montgomery Trail 1212 W. Montgomery Road Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 334-727-6390 Park Home	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...

Tuskegee Airmen Historic Park/Site 1616 Chappie James Avenue Tuskegee , AL 36083 334 724 0922 Park Home	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...

Tuskegee Institute Historic Park/Site Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 334 727 3200 Park Home	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...

Arkansas Post Monument/Memorial Arkansas Post National Memorial Gillett, AR 72055 870-548-2207 Park Home	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.

Buffalo River/Recreation Area 402 N Walnut Harrison, AR 72601 (870) 439-2502 Park Home	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....

Central High School Historic Park/Site 2125 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 501-374-1957 Park Home	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.

Fort Smith Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 1406 Fort Smith, AR 72902 479-783-3961 Park Home	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.

Hot Springs Park Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs, AR 71902 501-624-2701 Park Home	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.

Pea Ridge Battlefield/Military Park 15930 Highway 62 Garfield, AR 72732 479-451-8122 Park Home	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.

National Park of American Samoa Park Superintendent Pago Pago, American Samoa, AS 96799 011-684-633-7082 Park Home	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.

Canyon De Chelly Monument/Memorial Canyon de Chelly National Monument Chinle, AZ 86503 928-674-5500 Park Home	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.

Casa Grande Ruins Monument/Memorial 1100 Ruins Drive Coolidge, AZ 85228 520 723-3172 Park Home	For over a thousand years, prehistoric farmers inhabited much of the present-day 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.

Chiricahua Monument/Memorial 13063 E. Bonita Canyon RD Willcox, AZ 85643-9737 (520) 824-3560 Park Home	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.

Coronado Monument/Memorial 4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road Hereford, AZ 85615 (520) 366-5515 Park Home	"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...

Fort Bowie Historic Park/Site 3203 South Old Fort Bowie Road Bowie, AZ 85605 520-847-2500 Park Home	Fort Bowie commemorates the story of the bitter conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military and stands as a lasting monument to the bravery and endurance of U.S. soldiers in paving the way for westward settlement and the taming of the western frontier. It also serves to provide insight into understanding a "clash of cultures," one side a young emerging nation in pursuit of its "manifest destiny," the other a valiant hunter/gatherer society fighting to preserve its existence.

Glen Canyon River/Recreation Area P.O. Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040-1507 928-608-6404 Park Home	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.

Grand Canyon Park Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 928-638-7888 Park Home	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.

Hohokam Pima Monument/Memorial c/o Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Coolidge, AZ 85228 602-723-3172 Park Home	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.

Hubbell Trading Post Historic Park/Site Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Ganado, AZ 86505-0150 (928) 755-3475 Park Home	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.

Montezuma Castle Monument/Memorial PO Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 928-567-3322 Park Home	Montezuma Well is a unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument located 11 miles from the park. Montezuma Well is a limestone sink formed long ago by the collapse of an underground cavern. Over one million gallons of water a day flow continuously. Prehistoric cultures took advantage of this source of water by irrigating their crops. The surrounding uplands provided wildlife and plants.

Navajo Monument/Memorial Navajo National Monument Tonalea, AZ 86044-9704 928-672-2700 Park Home	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.

Organ Pipe Cactus Monument/Memorial 10 Organ Pipe Drive Ajo, AZ 85321-9626 520-387-6849 Park Home	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.

Petrified Forest Park Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 (928) 524-6228 Park Home	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.

Pipe Spring Monument/Memorial HC 65 Box 5 Fredonia, AZ 86022 928-643-7105 Park Home	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).

Rainbow Bridge Monument/Memorial PO Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040-1507 928-608-6404 Park Home	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.

Saguaro Historic Park/Site Saguaro National Park-Headquarters and Rincon Mountain District Tucson, AZ 85730-5601 (520) 733-5153 Park Home	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.

Sunset Crater Volcano Monument/Memorial Flagstaff Area National Monuments - SUCR Flagstaff, AZ 86004 928-526-0502 Park Home	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.

Tonto Monument/Memorial HC02 Box 4602 Roosevelt, AZ 85545 (928) 467-2241 Park Home	Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the Sonoran Desert, these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.

Tumacácori Historic Park/Site Tumacácori National Historical Park Tumacacori, AZ 85640 520-398-2341 Park Home	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.

Tuzigoot Monument/Memorial Tuzigoot National Monument Camp Verde, AZ 86322 928-634-5564 Park Home	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.

Walnut Canyon Monument/Memorial Flagstaff Area National Monuments - WACA Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928)526-3367 Park Home	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.

Wupatki Monument/Memorial Flagstaff Area National Monuments - WUPA Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 679-2365 Park Home	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.

Alcatraz Island Historic Park/Site Golden Gate National Recreation Area San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 561-4900 Park Home	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.

Cabrillo Monument/Memorial Superintendent Terry DiMattio, San Diego, CA 92106-3601 (619) 557-5450 Park Home	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.

Channel Islands Park Channel Islands National Park Ventura, CA 93001 805-658-5730 Park Home	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.

Death Valley Park Death Valley National Park Death Valley, CA 92328 (760) 786-3200 Park Home	Hottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped 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.

Devils Postpile Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 3999 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 760-934-2289 Park Home	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 Devils Postpile 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.

Eugene O'Neill Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 280 Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-0249 Park Home	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.

Fort Point Historic Park/Site Fort Point NHS San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 556-1693 Park Home	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.

Golden Gate River/Recreation Area Golden Gate National Recreation Area San Francisco, CA 94123-0022 (415) 561-4700 Park Home	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.

John Muir Historic Park/Site 4202 Alhambra Avenue Martinez, CA 94553 (925)228-8860 Park Home	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.

Joshua Tree Park 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597 760-367-5500 Park Home

Juan Bautista de Anza Trail Pacific West Regional Office Oakland, CA 94607 510-817-1438 Park Home	"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.

Lassen Volcanic Park Lassen Volcanic National Park Mineral, CA 96063 (530) 595-4444 Park Home	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.

Lava Beds Monument/Memorial Tulelake, CA 96134 530-667-8104 Park Home	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.

Manzanar Historic Park/Site Manzanar National Historic Site Independence, CA 93526-0426 (760) 878-2932 Park Home	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.

Mojave Park Superintendent, Mojave National Preserve Barstow, CA 92311 (760)252-6100 Park Home	Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets 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.

Muir Woods Monument/Memorial Muir Woods National Monument Mill Valley, CA 94941-2696 (415) 388-2595 Park Home	"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.

Pinnacles Monument/Memorial 5000 Hwy. 146 Paicines, CA 95043 831-389-4485 Park Home	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.

Point Reyes Seashore/Lakeshore Point Reyes National Seashore Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (415) 464-5100 Park Home	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.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine Monument/Memorial National Park Service Danville, CA 94526 (925) 838-0249 Park Home	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.

Presidio of San Francisco Park Golden Gate National Recreation Area San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 561-4323 Park Home	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.

Redwood Park Redwood National and State Parks Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-6101 Park Home	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.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front Historic Park/Site 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 510 232-5050 Park Home	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.

San Francisco Maritime Historic Park/Site San Francisco Maritime NHP San Francisco, CA 94123 (415)447-5000 Park Home	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.

Santa Monica Mountains River/Recreation Area Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 370-2300 Park Home	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.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Park 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700 1-559-565-3341 Park Home	From immense mountains to sweeping foothills, deep canyons to extensive caverns... all these and the world's largest trees! These parks are monuments to nature's size, beauty, and diversity. Park activities, facilities, and landscapes vary tremendously by season and by elevation. Explore your many options using the links below.

Whiskeytown River/Recreation Area Whiskeytown NRA Whiskeytown, CA 96095 530 242-3400 Park Home	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.

Yosemite Park Superintendent Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 209-372-0200 Park Home	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.

*************************** Liz Lacy, National Park Service Fort Collins, CO 80526 202-354-6900 Park Home	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

Bent's Old Fort Historic Park/Site 35110 Highway 194 East La Junta, CO 81050-9523 719-383-5010 Park Home	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.

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison Park Park Headquarters Gunnison, CO 81230 970-641-2337 Park Home	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.

Colorado Monument/Memorial Colorado National Monument Fruita, CO 81521-0001 970-858-3617 Park Home	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.

Curecanti River/Recreation Area 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 970-641-2337 Park Home	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.

Dinosaur Monument/Memorial Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaur, CO 81610-9724 (970)374-3000 Park Home	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.

Florissant Fossil Beds Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 185 Florissant, CO 80816-0185 (719)748-3253 Park Home	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.

Great Sand Dunes Park 11500 Highway 150 Mosca, CO 81146-9798 719-378-6300 Park Home	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.

Hovenweep Monument/Memorial McElmo Route Cortez, CO 81321 (970)562-4282 Park Home	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.

Mesa Verde Park PO Box 8 Mesa Verde, CO 81330-0008 970-529-4465 Park Home	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.

Rocky Mountain Park Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO 80517-8397 970-586-1206 Park Home	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.

Sand Creek Massacre Historic Park/Site Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Eads, CO 81036 719-438-5916 Park Home	For a century and a half the Sand Creek Massacre has continued to be one of our nation's most passionate, profound, and controversial historic events. The personalities involved at Sand Creek, its various causes, its sobering realities, and now its legacy, have infatuated, absorbed, and saddened America for 142 years. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Yucca House Monument/Memorial c/o Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde, CO 81330 (970)529-4465 Park Home	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.

Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley Heritage Area Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. Putnam, CT 06260 860-963-7226 Park Home	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.

Weir Farm Historic Park/Site 735 Nod Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897 203-834-1896 Park Home	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.

Anacostia Park National Capital Parks - East Washington, DC 20020 (202) 690-5185 Park Home	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.

Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Ford's Theatre Historic Park/Site 900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024-2000 202-426-6924 Park Home	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.

Fort Dupont Park Park National Capital Parks - East H.Q. Washington, DC 20020 (202)690-5185 Park Home	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.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Monument/Memorial Franklin Deleano Roosevelt Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Frederick Douglass Historic Park/Site 1411 W Street SE Washington, DC 20020 202-426-5961 Park Home	The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the 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.

George Mason Monument/Memorial George Mason Memorial Washinton, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Harmony Hall Harmony Hall C/O National Capital Parks-East Washington, DC 20020 (202) 690-5185 Park Home	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.

John Ericsson Monument/Memorial 900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	During his lifetime, John Ericsson revolutionized several facets of technology. 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 iron-plated 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.

Korean War Veterans Monument/Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	"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.

Lincoln Monument/Memorial Lincoln Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	"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.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House Historic Park/Site 1318 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 673-2402 Park Home	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.

National Capital Parks-East 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE Washington, DC 20020-6722 202-690-5185 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capitol 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.

National Mall Park The National Mall Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

National Mall & Memorial Parks National Mall & Memorial Parks Washington, DC 20024-2000 202.485.9880 Park Home	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.

National World War II Monument/Memorial World War II Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Old Post Office Tower Historic Park/Site Old Post Office Tower Washington, DC 20024 202-606-8691 Park Home	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.

Peirce Mill Historic Park/Site Rock Creek Parkway @ Tilden St. Washington, DC 20008 202-282-0927 Park Home	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.

Pennsylvania Avenue Historic Park/Site The National Mall Washington, DC 20024-2000 202-485-9880 Park Home	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.

President's Park (White House) Historic Park/Site President's Park Washington, DC 20242 202-208-1631 Park Home	Throughout the years President's Park has served many purposes from bosk 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.

Rock Creek Park 3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW Washington, DC 20008 202-895-6000 Park Home	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. Other sites administered by Rock Creek Park. Peirce Mill The Old Stone House Meridian Hill

Sewall-Belmont House Historic Park/Site 144 Constitution Ave., SE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 546-1210 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capitol 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.

Suitland Parkway National Capital Parks-East Washington, DC 20020 202-690-5185 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capitol 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.

The Old Stone House Historic Park/Site Old Stone House Washington, DC 20008 202-426-6851 Park Home	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.

Thomas Jefferson Monument/Memorial Thomas Jefferson Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Vietnam Veterans Monument/Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington, DC 20024 202.426.6841 Park Home	Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the Vietnam Veterans 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.”

Washington Monument/Memorial Washington Monument Washington, DC 20024-2000 202.426.6841 Park Home	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.

Big Cypress Park 33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141-1000 239-695-2000 Park Home	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.

Biscayne Park 9700 SW 328 Street Homestead, FL 33033-5634 305-230-1144 Park Home	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.

Canaveral Seashore/Lakeshore Canaveral National Seashore Titusville, FL 32796-3521 321-267-1110 Park Home	Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, inviting park highlights 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

Castillo De San Marcos Monument/Memorial One South Castillo Drive St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-829-6506 Park Home	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.

De Soto Monument/Memorial P. O. Box 15390 Bradenton, FL 34280-5390 (941) 792-0458 Park Home	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.

Dry Tortugas Park P.O. Box 6208 Key West, FL 33041 305-242-7700 Park Home	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.

Everglades Park 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034-6733 305-242-7700 Park Home	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.

Fort Caroline Monument/Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 641-7155 Park Home	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.

Fort Matanzas Monument/Memorial 8635 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 904-471-0116 Park Home	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.

Gulf Islands Seashore/Lakeshore Park Headquarters Gulf Breeze, FL 32563-5000 850-934-2600 Park Home	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.

Timucuan Park 12713 Fort Caroline Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 641-7155 Park Home	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.

Andersonville Historic Park/Site Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville, GA 31711 229-924-0343 Park Home	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.

Chattahoochee River River/Recreation Area 1978 Island Ford Parkway Atlanta, GA 30350-3400 678-538-1200 Park Home	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.

Chickamauga & Chattanooga Battlefield/Military Park Chickamauga & Chattanooga NMP Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-9241 Park Home	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.

Cumberland Island Seashore/Lakeshore P.O. Box 806 Saint Marys, GA 31558 877-860-6787 Park Home	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.

Fort Frederica Monument/Memorial 6515 Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 (912) 638-3639 Park Home	Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed 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.

Fort Pulaski Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 30757 Savannah, GA 31410-0757 (912) 786-5787 Park Home	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.

Jimmy Carter Historic Park/Site 300 North Bond Street Plains, GA 31780 (229)824-4104 Park Home	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.

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield/Military Park Ranger Activities Kennesaw, GA 30152 770-427-4686 x0 Park Home	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.

Martin Luther King Jr Historic Park/Site 450 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30312-1525 404-331-5190 Park Home	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.

Ocmulgee Monument/Memorial 1207 Emery Highway Macon, GA 31217-4399 478-752-8257 Park Home	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.

War In The Pacific Historic Park/Site War in the Pacific NHP Piti, GU 96915 671-472-7240 Park Home	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.

Ala Kahakai Trail 73-4786 Kanalani Street, #14 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (808) 326-6012 x 101 Park Home	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.

Haleakala Park Haleakala National Park Makawao, Maui, HI 96768 808.572.4400 Park Home	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.

Hawaii Volcanoes Park Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Hawai'i National Park, HI 96718-0052 808.985.6000 Park Home	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.

Kalaupapa Historic Park/Site Kalaupapa National Historical Park Kalaupapa, HI 96742 (808) 567-6802 Park Home	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.

Kaloko-Honokohau Historic Park/Site 73-4786 Kanalani St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 808.329.6881 (ext 1) Park Home	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.

Pu`uhonua O Honaunau Historic Park/Site Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Honaunau, HI 96726 808.328.2326 Park Home	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.

Puukohola Heiau Historic Park/Site Pu'ukohola Heiau NHS Kawaihae, HI 96743 808-882-7218 Park Home	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.

U S S Arizona Monument/Memorial 1 Arizona Memorial Place Honolulu, HI 96818 (808) 422-0561 Park Home	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.

Effigy Mounds Monument/Memorial 151 HWY 76 Harpers Ferry, IA 52146-7519 563-873-3491 Park Home	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.

Herbert Hoover Historic Park/Site 110 Parkside Drive West Branch, IA 52358-0607 319-643-2541 Park Home	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.

City Of Rocks Park City of Rocks National Reserve Almo, ID 83312 208-824-5519 ext. 0 Park Home	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.

Craters Of The Moon Monument/Memorial Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve P.O. Box 29, Arco, ID 83213 (208) 527-3257 Park Home	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...

Hagerman Fossil Beds Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 570 Hagerman, ID 83332 208-837-4793 Park Home	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.

Minidoka Internment Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 570 Hagerman, ID 83332 208 837-4793 Park Home	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.

Nez Perce Historic Park/Site Nez Perce National Historical Park Spalding, ID 83540-9715 (208) 843-2261 Park Home	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.

Lincoln Home Historic Park/Site Lincoln Home National Historic Site Springfield, IL 62701-1905 217-492-4241 ex.221 Park Home	"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.

George Rogers Clark Historic Park/Site 401 S. 2nd St. Vincennes, IN 47591-1001 (812) 882-1776 x110 Park Home	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.

Indiana Dunes Seashore/Lakeshore Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Porter, IN 46304 219-926-7561 x225 Park Home	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.

Lincoln Boyhood Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 1816 Lincoln City, IN 47552-1816 (812) 937-4541 Park Home	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.

Brown V Board Of Education Historic Park/Site Brown v. Board of Education NHS Topeka, KS 66612-1143 785-354-4273 Park Home	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.

Fort Larned Historic Park/Site Fort Larned NHS Larned, KS 67550-9321 620-285-6911 Park Home	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.

Fort Scott Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS 66701-0918 620-223-0310 Park Home	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.

Nicodemus Historic Park/Site Nicodemus NHS Bogue, KS 67625-3015 785-839-4233 Park Home	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.

Tallgrass Prairie Park P.O. Box 585, 226 Broadway Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 620-273-8494 Park Home	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.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Historic Park/Site Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site Hodgenville, KY 42748 (270) 358-3137 Park Home	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.

Cumberland Gap Historic Park/Site US 25E South Middlesboro, KY 40965-1848 (606)248-2817 Park Home	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.

Mammoth Cave Park P.O. Box 7 Mammoth Cave, KY 42259 270-758-2180 Park Home	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.

Cane River Heritage Area P. O. Box 1201 Natchitoches, LA 71458 318-356-5555 Park Home	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.

Cane River Creole Historic Park/Site 400 Rapides Dr. Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-352-0383 Park Home	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.

Jean Lafitte Historic Park/Site 419 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130-1035 (504)589-3882 Park Home	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

New Orleans Jazz Historic Park/Site Headquarters New Orleans, LA 70130 504-589-4806 Park Home	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.

Poverty Point Monument/Memorial Poverty Point State Historic Site Epps, LA 71237 1-888-926-5492 Park Home	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.

Adams Historic Park/Site Adams National Historical Park Quincy, MA 02169-1749 (617) 770-1175 Park Home	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.

Boston Historic Park/Site Boston National Historical Park Boston, MA 02129 617-242-5642 Park Home	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...

Boston African American Historic Park/Site Boston African American National Historic Site Boston, MA 02108 (617) 742-5415 Park Home	Come walk the Black Heritage Trail® on the north slope of Beacon Hill, and learn about the free African American community that lived here during the decades leading up to and during the Civil War. These historic buildings were the homes, businesses, schools, and churches of this thriving black community that, in the face of great opposition, fought the forces of slavery and inequality.

Boston Harbor Islands River/Recreation Area Boston Harbor Islands Partnership Boston, MA 02110-3350 617-223-8666 Park Home	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.

Cape Cod Seashore/Lakeshore 99 Marconi Station Site Road Wellfleet, MA 02667 (508)349-3785 Park Home	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.

Essex Historic Park/Site Essex National Heritage Commission, Inc. Salem, MA 01970 978-740-0444 Park Home	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.

Frederick Law Olmsted Historic Park/Site 99 Warren Street Brookline, MA 02445 (617)566-1689 Park Home	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.

John F Kennedy Historic Park/Site 83 Beals Street Brookline, MA 02446 (617)566-7937 Park Home	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."

Longfellow Historic Park/Site Longfellow National Historic Site Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)876-4491 Park Home	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.

Lowell Historic Park/Site 67 Kirk Street Lowell, MA 01852 978-970-5000 Park Home	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

Minute Man Historic Park/Site Minute Man National Historical Park Concord, MA 01742 (978) 369-6993 Park Home	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.

New Bedford Whaling Historic Park/Site New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park New Bedford, MA 02740 508-996-4095 Park Home	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 the footsteps of Herman Melville and Frederick Douglass and learn about a remarkable era.

Salem Maritime Historic Park/Site Salem Maritime National Historic Site Salem, MA 01970 (978)740-1650 Park Home	Salem Massachusetts was once one of the most important ports in the nation. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship at Salem Maritime tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War Privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the Far East to America.

Saugus Iron Works Historic Park/Site 244 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906-2107 781-233-0050 Park Home	Explore this place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Three hundred year old artifacts, working waterwheels, and mill machinery help to tell the story of a business failure destined to be a National Park.

Springfield Armory Historic Park/Site Springfield Armory National Historic Site Springfield, MA 01105-1299 (413)734-8551 Park Home	Overlooking the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, Springfield Armory National Historic Site offers the story of our Nation's first armory. Our large museum, year-round public programs, exhibits, and special events speak of nearly two centuries of pioneering American military arms manufacturing.

Antietam Battlefield/Military Park P.O. Box 158 Sharpsburg, MD 21782-0158 301-432-5124 Park Home	23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln’s issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. more...

Assateague Island Seashore/Lakeshore 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 410-641-1441 Park Home	Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, recreate and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent.

Baltimore-Washington Parkway Parkway Maintenance Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-344-3948 Park Home	Enjoy the scenic entryway into our Nation's Capital. Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. It is a part of four parkways that welcome visitors and integrate a design to convey to citizens the importance of the capital city. The NPS manages the parkway from the D.C. boundary to Fort Meade, Maryland.

Catoctin Mountain Park 6602 Foxville Road Thurmont, MD 21788-1598 301-663-9388 Park Home	Second growth forest and second chances provided a variety of recreational opportunities. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Historic Park/Site C&O; Canal NHP Headquarters Hagerstown, MD 21740-6620 301-739-4200 Park Home	Preserving America's colorful Canal era and transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of adventure. Originally, the C&O; Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and other agricultural products floated down the canal to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike the C&O; Canal each year to enjoy the natural, cultural and recreational opportunities available.

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network NPS - Chesapeake Bay Program Annapolis, MD 21403 1-888-BAYWAYS Park Home	First thoughts of the Chesapeake Bay often bring up images of crabs and oysters. But, as the largest estuary in North America, the Chesapeake Bay has touched and influenced much of the American story - early settlement, commerce, the military, transportation, recreation and more. The Bay and its surrounding 64,000 square mile watershed hold a treasure trove of historic areas, natural wonders and recreational opportunities. Experience the diversity of the Chesapeake Bay through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network – a system of over 150 parks, refuges, museums, historic communities and water trails in the Bay watershed. Each of these sites tells a piece of the vast Chesapeake story. For a comprehensive guide to the Gateways Network, visit the Gateways website. The Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network is coordinated by the National Park Service, which also manages about 10 of the Network's sites. Other Gateways are managed by local, state, and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Clara Barton Historic Park/Site Clara Barton National Historic Site Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-492-6245 Park Home	Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacetime as well as during military emergencies. Glen Echo was her home the last [15] years of her life and the structure illustrates her dedication and concern for those less fortunate than herself. Clara Barton Angel of the Battlefield - Founder of the American Red Cross

Fort Foote Park 13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington , MD 20744 301-763-4600 Park Home	Fort Foote constructed on Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Fort Foote helped protect Washington, D.C. with the thunderous powerful guns of its time.

Fort McHenry Monument/Memorial 2400 East Fort Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230-5393 410/962-4290 Park Home	"O say can you see, by the dawn's early light," a large red, white and blue banner? “Whose broad stripes and bright stars . . . were so gallantly streaming!” over the star-shaped Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814. The valiant defense of the fort by 1,000 dedicated Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Fort Washington Park 13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301)763-4600 Park Home	Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry defending the Nation's Capital, for over 180 years. As technologies advanced so did Fort Washington. Fort Washington is one of the few remaining Seacoast Forts in its original designs.

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Boulevard Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-492-6229 Park Home	Begun in 1891 as an idealistic attempt to create a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education", the park became instead the area's premier amusement park from 1898-1968. Today, the park has come full circle, offering year-round educational activities, while two amusement-era destinations (the Spanish Ballroom and Dentzel Carousel) remain major attractions.

Greenbelt Park 6565 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-344-3948 Park Home	Camp or hike among 1100 acres of pine and decidious forest located just twelve miles from Washington, D.C. Discover Greenbelt Park and make plans to visit Washington, D.C. and stay at Greenbelt Park's campground for only $16. The Greenbelt campground is known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings, National Park Service hospitality and is open all year round.

Hampton Historic Park/Site Hampton National Historic Site Towson, MD 21286 410.823.1309 Park Home	Hampton is the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, industrial and agricultural workers, and owners. It is also the story of the economic and moral changes that made this kind of life obsolete. When it was finished in 1790, Hampton was the largest house in the United States. Set among beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens, it remains a showplace today.

Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm Park 6411 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-1176 Park Home	The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands on activities, living history programs, and more, you can experience farm life and how its changed overtime. Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.

Piscataway Park 13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington , MD 20744 (301) 763-4600 Park Home	Two hundred years ago, George Washington described Mount Vernon by saying, "No estate in the United America is more pleasantly situated than this."

Thomas Stone Historic Park/Site 6655 Rosehill Rd Port Tobacco, MD 20677 301-392-1776 Park Home	When Thomas Stone signed the Declaration of Independence he literally wrote himself into American history. Immerse yourself in revolutionary history. Visit the restored house and stroll the 322 acres of Haberdeventure, a "dwelling place in the winds". Purchased in 1770 by Thomas Stone this restored plantation home as been open to the public as a National Historic Site since 1997.

Acadia Park P.O. Box 177 Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0177 (207) 288-3338 Park Home	People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

Maine Acadian Culture Park Maine Acadian Heritage Council Madawaska, ME 04756 (207) 728-6826 Park Home	Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.

Roosevelt Campobello Park Executive Secretary Lubec, ME 04652 (506) 752-2922 Park Home	For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family the same active pursuits he enjoyed on the island as child. Although he visited less frequently after contracting polio, Campobello remained important to FDR. Today Roosevelt Campobello International Park serves as a memorial to FDR and a symbol of cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.

Saint Croix Island Historic Park/Site c/o Acadia National Park Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0177 (207) 288-3338 Park Home	The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the European presence in northern North America had begun.

Isle Royale Park Isle Royale National Park Houghton, MI 49931-1895 (906)482-0984 Park Home	Isle Royale's physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors come to experience this island park through hiking its trails, paddling its inland waterways, exploring its rugged coast, or venturing into the depth of its shipwrecks.

Keweenaw Historic Park/Site 25970 Red Jacket Road Calumet, MI 49913 (906) 337-3168 Park Home	From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.

Pictured Rocks Seashore/Lakeshore N8391 Sand Point Road Munising, MI 49862-0040 906.387.2607 Park Home	Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. The Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Seashore/Lakeshore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Empire, MI 49630-9797 231-326-5134 Park Home	Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Come and enjoy 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, explore North and South Manitou Islands, and of course climb the dunes! Learn about the history of shipping, logging, and agriculture of the area by visiting former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations, and Port Oneida Historic District.

Grand Portage Monument/Memorial Headquarters: Grand Marais, MN 55604-0668 218-387-2788 Park Home	For over 400 years Ojibwe families of Grand Portage have tapped maples every spring on a ridge located just off Lake Superior. During the summer, Ojibwe fishermen harvest in the same areas their forefathers have. Before the United States and Canada existed, the trading of furs, ideas and genes between the Ojibwe and French and English fur traders flourished. From 1778 until 1802, welcomed by the Grand Portage Ojibwe, the North West Company located their headquarters and western supply depot here for business and a summer rendezvous. Today, Grand Portage National Monument and Indian Reservation form a bridge between people, time and culture.

Mississippi River/Recreation Area Mississippi River Visitor Center St. Paul, MN 55102 651.293.0200 Park Home	Used by Native Americans for trade, food, and water supply long before Europeans visited the "New World," the Mississippi River and its watershed have shaped the continent and its cultures. Today, the "Father of Waters" is still a powerful force of nature. It is used by millions of people for drinking water, a playground, a shipping lane, and a political boundary. Although it is heavily influenced by human controls, it remains a haven for millions of plants, animals and other living things that thrive in its embrace.

Pipestone Monument/Memorial 36 Reservation Ave Pipestone, MN 56164-1269 507-825-5464 Park Home	Pipestone National Monument offers an opportunity to explore American Indian culture and the natural resources of the tallgrass prairie. Established by Congress in 1937 to protect the historic pipestone quarries, the site is considered sacred by many American Indians. Spanning centuries of use, American Indians continue to quarry pipestone which they carve into sacred pipes.

Voyageurs Park 3131 Highway 53 South International Falls, MN 56649-8904 218-283-9821 Park Home	Nearly 200 years ago French Canadian voyageurs paddled birch bark canoes full of animal pelts and trade goods through this place on their way to Lake Athabaska in Canada. Voyageurs is a water-based park where you must park your car and take to the water to fully experience the lakes, islands and shoreline of the park. Today motorboats, houseboats, canoes and kayaks are all used here.

George Washington Carver Monument/Memorial George Washington Carver NM Diamond, MO 64840-8314 417-325-4151 Park Home	The young boy known as the "Plant Doctor," tended his secret garden while observing the day to day operations of a successful 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his journey to becoming a renowned scientist of agriculture.

Harry S Truman Historic Park/Site 223 North Main Street Independence, MO 64050-2804 816-254-2720 Park Home	Harry Truman's story is one of hope & frustration, choice & chance. As President, he took the US from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Visitors experience the surroundings HST knew from his formative years as a 22-year-old youth of modest ambition through his retirement and death at age 88 as a former president of the United States.

Jefferson Monument/Memorial Jefferson National Expansion Memorial St. Louis, MO 63102 314-655-1700 Park Home	Thomas Jefferson's vision of the spread of freedom and democracy from "sea to shining sea" inspired Eero Saarinen’s masterpiece of modern design. The 630 foot stainless steel Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis’ role as the gateway to the West. The park is a memorial to Jefferson’s role in opening the West through the Louisiana Purchase, to the pioneers who helped shape the history of the American West, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom from slavery in the Old Courthouse.

Ozark River/Recreation Area 404 Watercress Drive Van Buren, MO 63965 573 323 4236 Park Home	Two of America's clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park area to protect a wild river system. The Current and Jacks Fork Rivers wind through a landscape of rugged hills and towering bluffs. A message from the Superintendent about efforts to control rowdy behavior on the rivers.

Ulysses S Grant Historic Park/Site 7400 Grant Road St. Louis, MO 63123 314-842-3298 Park Home	Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. Few people know about his rise to fame or his personal life. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. Today, that home commemorates their lives and loving partnership against the turbulent backdrop of the nineteenth century.

Wilson's Creek Battlefield/Military Park 6424 West Farm Road 182 Republic, MO 65738-9514 417.732.2662 Park Home	Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the scene of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in combat. Although a Southern victory, the Southerners failed to capitalize on their success. With the exception of the vegetation, the field has changed little and remains in near pristine condition.

American Memorial Park P.O. Box 5198-CHRB Saipan, MP 96950 670-234-7207 Park Home	American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. Over 5,000 names are inscribed on a memorial which was dedicated during the 50th anniversary of the Invasion of Saipan. Within the 133-acre boundary are beaches, sports fields, picnic sites, boat marinas, playgrounds, walkways, and a 30-acre wetland and mangrove forest.

Brices Cross Roads Battlefield/Military Park 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 662-680-4025 Park Home	The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent example of winning the battle, but losing the war.

Natchez Historic Park/Site 640 South Canal Street Natchez, MS 39120 (601)442-7047 Park Home	Throughout its history, Natchez has always been a place of opportunity. This is evident throughout Natchez National Historical Park. From the magnificent antebellum estate of John McMurran, to the downtown home of African-American barber and diarist William Johnson, to the French Fort Rosalie, this diverse Mississippi River town has lent itself to opportunity for hundreds of years.

Natchez Trace Trail Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 662-680-4027 Park Home	The Old Natchez Trace was a 500-mile footpath that ran through Choctaw and Chickasaw lands connecting Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. You can experience portions of that journey the way earlier travelers did - on foot. Today there are four separate trails totaling 65 miles and they are administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Natchez Trace Parkway Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804-9715 1 800 305 7417 Park Home	The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River, through Alabama, to salt licks in today's central Tennessee. Today, visitors can experience this National Scenic Byway and All-American Road through driving, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.

Tupelo Battlefield/Military Park c/o Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 662 680 4025 Park Home	In June of 1864, Maj. Gen. William Sherman successfully kept Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry corps in Mississippi at the Battle of Brices Cross Roads and away from the Federal supply line in Tennessee. To keep Forrest there in July, Sherman had to order another attack.

Vicksburg Battlefield/Military Park 3201 Clay Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 601-636-0583 Park Home	Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg. Vicksburg was a fortress located on high ground guarding the Mississippi River. Its surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, Louisiana, divided the South, and gave the North undisputed control of the Mississippi River. The Vicksburg battlefield includes 1,330 monuments and markers, a 16 mile tour road, a restored Union gunboat, and a National Cemetery.

Big Hole Battlefield/Military Park P.O. Box 237 Wisdom, MT 59761 406-689-3155 Park Home	On August 9, 1877 gun shots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of Nez Perce. Colonel John Gibbon and 163 men of the 7th Infantry and 34 Bitterroot Volunteers had orders to stop the non-treaty Nez Perce and return them to Idaho. The nearly 800 Nez Perce men, women, and children had fled their native lands when being forced onto a smaller reservation.

Bighorn Canyon River/Recreation Area Bighorn Canyon NRA Headquarters Fort Smith, MT 59035-7458 406-666-2412 Park Home	Immerse yourself in the relaxing surroundings of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The canyon offers a diversified landscape of forest, mountains, upland prairie, deep canyons, broad valleys, high desert, lake and wetlands. Since the creation of the recreation area, people have been able to find tranquil settings to better explore recreation, nature, wildlife, and history.

Glacier Park Park Headquarters West Glacier, MT 59936 (406) 888-7800 Park Home	Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, transportation, and stories of Native Americans. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.

Grant-Kohrs Ranch Historic Park/Site 266 Warren Lane Deer Lodge, MT 59722-0790 406-846-2070x226 Park Home	Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site is a working cattle ranch that preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.

Little Bighorn Battlefield Battlefield/Military Park P.O. Box 39 Crow Agency, MT 590220039 406-638-3204 Park Home	This area memorializes one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their way of life. Here in 1876, 263 soldiers and attached personnel of the U.S. Army, including Lt. Col. George A. Custer, met death at the hands of several thousand Lakota and Cheyenne warriors.

Blue Ridge Parkway 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803-8686 828 298 0398 Park Home	A drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway is meant to be slow paced and relaxing. Winter seems to clear up the atmosphere, offering spectacular vistas. The Parkway meanders 469 miles between Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. With only a few facilities open this time of year, the incentive is even greater to explore the many communities along the way that make our region so special.

Cape Hatteras Seashore/Lakeshore 1401 National Park Drive Manteo, NC 27954 252-473-2111 Park Home	A haven for recreation and reflection, the islands of Cape Hatteras are constantly changed by tide, storm, current and wind. The plants, wildlife and people who live here adapt continually. You see in their daily lives and hear it in the telling of their stories. And there are many story places - sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime woods - explore them all!

Cape Lookout Seashore/Lakeshore 131 Charles St. Harkers Island, NC 28531 (252) 728-2250 Park Home	Take a boat trip three miles off-shore to the islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Here you can enjoy remote beaches, watch wild horses and other wildlife, or visit one of the historic districts. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch for the day. Going camping takes a little more planning.

Carl Sandburg Home Historic Park/Site 81 Carl Sandburg Lane Flat Rock, NC 28731-8635 (828) 693-4178 Park Home	Carl Sandburg spent a lifetime exploring what it meant to be an American and asked the eternal questions, "Who am I, where am I going and where have I been?" He did this through poetry, song, lectures, writing and lasting friendships with kindred spirits. Explore Sandburg's legacy and Experience Your America.

Fort Raleigh Historic Park/Site 1401 National Park Drive Manteo, NC 27954 252.473.5772 Park Home	Fort Raleigh National Historic Site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlements from 1584 to 1590. This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island.

Guilford Courthouse Battlefield/Military Park Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Greensboro, NC 27410-2355 336-288-1776 Park Home	"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons" -Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis The largest, most hotly-contested battle of the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign was fought at the small North Carolina backcounty hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. The battle proved to be the highwater mark of British military operations in the Revolutionary War.

Moores Creek Battlefield/Military Park 40 Patriots Hall Drive Currie, NC 28435 910-283-5591 Park Home	"King George and Broadswords! shouted loyalists as they charged across partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond the bridge nearly a 1,000 North Carolina patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This dramatic victory ended British rule in the colony forever.

Wright Brothers Monument/Memorial Wright Brothers National Memorial Manteo, NC 27954 252 441 7430 Park Home	Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where after four years of experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights in 1903. With courage and perseverance these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.

Fort Union Trading Post Historic Park/Site Fort Union Trading Post NHS Williston, ND 58801 701 572 9083 Park Home	Fort Union Trading Post was the most important fur trading post on the upper Missouri from 1828 to 1867. At this post, the Assiniboine, Crow, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfeet, Hidatsa, and other tribes traded buffalo robes and other furs for trade goods such as beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth.

Knife River Indian Villages Historic Park/Site PO Box 9 Stanton, ND 58571-0009 701-745-3300 Park Home	Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing, bags, and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life, then walk to Sakakawea Village site, where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village, alive with games, ceremonies, and trade.

Theodore Roosevelt Park Box 7 Medora, ND 58645-0007 701 623-4466 Park Home	Theodore Roosevelt first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. While here he became interested in the cattle business and invested in the Maltese Cross Ranch. He returned the next year and established the Elkhorn Ranch. Years later he stated several times, "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota."

Agate Fossil Beds Monument/Memorial 301 River Road Harrison, NE 69346-2734 (308)668-2211 Park Home	During the 1890s, scientists rediscovered what the Lakota Sioux already knew - bones preserved in one of the most complete Miocene mammal sites in the world. Yet, Agate is a landscape that reflects many players - from early animals roaming the valleys and hills, to tribal nations calling the High Plains home, to explorers and ranchers passing through or settling in the American West.

Homestead Monument/Memorial 8523 W. State Highway 4 Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 223-3514 Park Home	The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream of owning their own land. Visit the park and gain understanding on how the Act changed the lives of all Americans and the land.

Lewis & Clark Trail Lewis & Clark NHT Omaha, NE 68102 (402)661-1804 Park Home	Between May 1804 and September 1806, 32 men, one woman, and a baby traveled from the plains of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery. In their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean, they opened a window onto the west for the young United States.

Missouri River/Recreation Area HQ, Missouri National Recreational River O'Neill, NE 68763 NPS: 402-336-3970 Park Home	The Missouri has a history like no other river. Explore the great waterway of American Indians, fur trappers, Lewis and Clark, and many others. Experience the dynamic character of the river's ever-changing nature. View the natural beauty of the "rec river" along 100 miles of the Nebraska-South Dakota border. Listen for the eerie screech of the majestic bald eagle or the splash of a trophy fish.

Niobrara River/Recreation Area Headquarters O'Neill, NE 68763 (402) 336-3970 Park Home	The Niobrara River drains over 12,000 square miles of the Sandhills, one of the largest stabilized dunefields in the world. Take a leisurely float on this outstanding Great Plains river in north-central Nebraska. You'll be pleasantly surprised to see pine-clad hills and prairie, numerous waterfalls, tall sandstone cliffs and wildlife like deer, bison, elk, beaver, mink, herons and kingfishers.

Scotts Bluff Monument/Memorial Scotts Bluff National Monument Gering, NE 69341-0027 308-436-4340 Park Home	Towering eight hundred feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has been a natural landmark for many peoples, and it served as the path marker for those on the Oregon, California, Mormon, and Pony Express Trails. Scotts Bluff National Monument preserves 3,000 acres of unusual land formations which rise over the otherwise flat prairieland below.

Saint-Gaudens Historic Park/Site 139 Saint Gaudens Road Cornish, NH 03745 603-675-2175 Park Home	Discover the beautiful home, studios and gardens of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's greatest sculptors. Over 100 of his artworks can be seen in the galleries, from heroic public monuments to expressive portrait reliefs, and the gold coins which changed the look of American coinage. Enjoy summer concerts, explore nature trails, or indulge your hidden talents during a sculpture class.

Edison Historic Park/Site Main Street and Lakeside Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-0551 Park Home	Imagine your day ending at sunset. Life without music, motion pictures, radio. Life without light itself. Our modern lives began at the turn of the century in West Orange, New Jersey. The Laboratory and home of Thomas Edison, stopped in time, continue to teach a new generation.

Morristown Historic Park/Site 30 Washington Place Morristown, NJ 07960-4299 (973) 539-2016 Park Home	"The monster hunger still attended us. Here was the army starved and naked and there their country sitting still and expecting the army to do notable things." Such was the winter encampment at Morristown, New Jersey as seen by Private Joseph Plumb Martin. The village served as quarters for the Continental Army on two occasions; the winter of 1777 and again during the Hard Winter of 1779-1780.

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Trail 389 Fortescue Road Newport, NJ 08345-0568 856.447.0103 Park Home	The Trail will show you roads less traveled where you can find historic villages, migrating eagles, and boardwalks on miles of sandy beaches. This auto-trail stretches nearly 300 miles along New Jersey's shore and bays. Explore the Trail’s five regions and you’ll find the nation’s oldest operating lighthouse; the town where revolutionaries burned British tea; and the state’s official tall ship.

New Jersey Pinelands Park New Jersey Pinelands Commission New Lisbon, NJ 08064 (609) 894-7300 Park Home	This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country's first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, from hamlets to suburbs, with over 700,000 permanent residents. For more>

Aztec Ruins Monument/Memorial 84 County Road 2900 Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-6174 Park Home	Around 1100 A.D. ancestral Pueblo people embarked on an ambitious building project along the Animas River in northwestern New Mexico. In less than three decades they built a monumental "great house." Aztec West stands three-stories high, stretches longer than a football field and once had as many as 500-rooms including a ceremonial “great kiva” over 40-feet in diameter. A short trail winds through room blocks of this massive site offering visitors a uniquely intimate experience. Along the way discover original roofs intact, ponder intriguing “T” shaped and north-facing corner doors, see a reed mat left by early inhabitants and more. The trail culminates by descending into the reconstructed great kiva, a building that inherently inspires contemplation, wonder, and an ancient sense of sacredness.

Bandelier Monument/Memorial 15 Entrance Road Los Alamos, NM 87544 (505) 672-3861 x517 Park Home	The ancestors of modern Pueblo people built thriving communities in the area called Bandelier about 600 years ago. Several thousand Ancestral Pueblo dwellings are found among the pink mesas and sheer-walled canyons. The best-known archeological sites, in Frijoles Canyon near the Visitor Center, were inhabited from the 1100s into the mid-1500s.

Capulin Volcano Monument/Memorial Capulin Volcano National Monument Capulin, NM 88414 (505) 278-2201 Park Home	Mammoths, giant bison, and short-faced bears witnessed the earthquakes and firework-like explosions which hurled molten rock thousands of feet into the air. Approximately 60,000 years ago, the rain of cooling cinders formed Capulin Volcano, a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone, rising more than 1000 feet above the surrounding landscape.

Carlsbad Caverns Park 3225 National Parks Highway Carlsbad, NM 88220 (505) 785-2232 Park Home	As you pass through the Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas—filled with prickly pear, chollas, sotols and agaves—you might never guess there are more than 300 known caves beneath the surface. The park contains 113 of these caves, formed when sulfuric acid dissolved the surrounding limestone, creating some of the largest caves in North America.

Chaco Culture Historic Park/Site Chaco Culture National Historical Park Nageezi, NM 87037-0220 505-786-7014 Park Home	Chaco Culture National Historical Park preserves one of America's most significant cultural and historic areas. Chaco Canyon was a major center of Puebloan culture between AD 850 and 1250. The Chacoan sites are part of the sacred homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians of the Southwest, all of whom continue to respect and honor them. Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a very special place. Remote and isolated, it offers few amenities, so come prepared. You will find that the rewards are unlimited. More...

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail National Trails System , Santa Fe (mailing address) Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-988-6888 Park Home	Take a journey on El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to savor 300 years of heritage and culture in the Southwest.

El Malpais Monument/Memorial 123 E. Roosevelt Avenue Grants, NM 87020 505-285-4641 Park Home	El Malpais means the badlands but this volcanic area holds many surprises. Lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tubes dominate the landscape. A closer look reveals high desert environments where animals and plants thrive. Prehistoric ruins, ancient cairns, rock structures, and homesteads remind us of past times. Visitors need to be prepared for exploring this rugged place.

El Morro Monument/Memorial El Morro National Monument Ramah, NM 87321-9603 505-783-4226 Park Home	A reliable waterhole hidden at the base of a massive sandstone bluff made El Morro (the bluff) a popular campsite. Ancestral Puebloans settled on the mesa top over 700 years ago. Spanish and American travelers rested, drank from the pool and carved their signatures, dates and messages for hundreds of years. Today, El Morro National Monument protects over 2,000 inscriptions and petroglyphs, as well as Ancestral Puebloan ruins. We invite you to make El Morro a stopping point during your travels.

Fort Union Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 127 Watrous, NM 87753 (505) 425-8025 Park Home	Fort Union was established in 1851 as the guardian of the Santa Fe Trail. During it's forty-year history, three different forts were constructed close together. The third Fort Union was the largest in the American Southwest, and functioned as a military garrison, territorial arsenal, and military supply depot for the southwest. The largest visible network of Santa Fe Trail ruts can be seen here.

Gila Cliff Dwellings Monument/Memorial HC 68 Box 100 Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 536-9461 Park Home	Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived in the Gila Wilderness from the 1280s through the early 1300s. The surroundings probably look today very much like they did when the cliff dwellings were inhabited.

Old Spanish Trail National Trails System , Santa Fe (mailing address) Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 (505) 988-6888 Park Home	Take a journey across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles for history, culture, and scenic beauty.

Pecos Historic Park/Site P. O. Box 418 Pecos, NM 87552-0418 (505) 757-6414x1 Park Home	Pecos preserves 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos, Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass. For several centuries the Upper Pecos Valley, has been one of those rare places where the impact of geography on human experience is strikingly clear.

Petroglyph Monument/Memorial 6001 Unser Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 505-899-0205 Park Home	Petroglyph National Monument protects a variety of cultural and natural resources including volcanos, archeological sites and an estimated 20,000 carved images. Many of the images are recognizable as animals, people, brands and crosses; others are more complex. These images are inseparable from the cultural landscape, the spirits of the people who created, and who appreciate them.

Salinas Pueblo Missions Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 517 Mountainair, NM 87036-0517 505-847-2585 Park Home	Once, thriving American Indian trade communities of Tiwa and Tompiro speaking Puebloans inhabited this remote area of central New Mexico. Early in the 17th-century Spanish Franciscans visited the area and found it ripe for their missionary efforts. However by 1677 the entire Salinas District, was depopulated of both Indian and Spaniard alike.

Santa Fe Trail National Trails System , Santa Fe (mailing address) Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 (505) 988-6888 Park Home	Take a journey between western Missouri and Santa Fe on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. You'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you!

Trail Of Tears Trail National Trails System, Santa Fe (mailing address) Santa Fe, NM 87504-0728 (505) 988-6888 Park Home	Rounded up and forcibly removed to Oklahoma from their homes in the southeast, the Cherokee nevertheless survived with language and culture intact.

White Sands Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 1086 Holloman AFB, NM 88330 (505) 679-2599 Park Home	Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert and created the world's largest gypsum dune field. White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dune field, along with the plants and animals that have successfully adapted to this constantly changing environment.

Great Basin Park Great Basin National Park Baker, NV 89311 (775) 234-7331 Park Home	In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves. Far from a wasteland, the Great Basin is a diverse region that awaits your discovery.

Lake Mead River/Recreation Area 601 Nevada Way Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-8907 Park Home	Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive in an extreme place where rain is scarce and temperatures soar.

Castle Clinton Monument/Memorial 1 Bowling Green New York, NY 10004 (212)344-7220 Park Home	Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton represents not only the growth of New York City, the the growth of a Nation. First intended to keep out a British invasion in 1812, the Castle has transformed over the years to welcome theater goers, immigrants, sightseers and now millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Park/Site 4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845 229-9115 Park Home	"The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again," Eleanor Roosevelt This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Come and be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill.

Ellis Island Monument/Memorial Statue of Liberty National Monument New York, NY 10004 (212)363-3200 Park Home	Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. In operation until 1954, the station processed over 12 million immigrant steamship passengers. The main building was restored after 30 years of abandonment and opened as a museum on September 10, 1990. Today, over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.

Erie Canalway Erie Canalway (U.S.Postal Service)) Waterford, NY 12188 518-237-8643 x.3272 Park Home	The official Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor website provides a unified venue for information from Corridor sites on many levels --federal, state, local, and private. General information on the Corridor is provided here. For more detailed information, it can be found on the official website.

Federal Hall Monument/Memorial 26 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 825-6888 Park Home	Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home to the first Congress, Supreme Court, and Executive Branch offices. The current structure, a Customs House, later served as part of the US Sub-Treasury. Now, the building serves as a museum and memorial to our first President and the beginnings of the United States of America.

Fire Island Seashore/Lakeshore Fire Island National Seashore Patchogue, NY 11772 631/289-4810 Park Home	Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife—Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the sounds and pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore's dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude and camaraderie, and spiritual renewal to civilization-weary people.

Fort Stanwix Monument/Memorial 112 East Park Street Rome, NY 13440 315-336-2090 Park Home	Discover how people endured harsh conditions along the Oneida Carrying Place. Learn how the American victory at this frontier fort directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York. Follow in the paths of the people who made history in the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolutionary War.

Gateway River/Recreation Area Public Affairs Office Staten Island, NY 10305 (718) 338-3988 Park Home	Gateway provides abundant recreational and learning opportunities, from swimming, boating and fishing to team sports, bicycling and nature study. The nation's oldest operating lighthouse, forts that defended America, and sites that trace aviation’s early days tell significant stories. The living world can be explored in a wildlife refuge, holly forest, ocean dunes and coastal uplands.

General Grant Monument/Memorial Riverside Drive and 122nd St. New York, NY 10027 (212) 666-1640 Park Home	Overlooking the Hudson River from the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan, General Grant National Memorial is the largest tomb in North America. Grant's Tomb (as it is commonly called) is not only the final resting place of the General, but a memorial to his life and acomplishments.

Governors Island Monument/Memorial Governors Island National Monument New York, NY 10004-1900 212-825-3051 Park Home	For more than two centuries, the military communities on Governors Island were woven into the intricate social, political and economic tapestry that is New York City. From 1776-1996, Governors Island stood as a silent sentinel in New York Harbor, and provided protection of the ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty across the Bay. We invite you to explore the Island's history as it evolved from colonial outpost to regional administrative center for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard.

Hamilton Grange Monument/Memorial 287 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10005 (212) 283-5154 Park Home	Hamilton Grange National Memorial is closed at this time.

Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt Historic Park/Site 4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845 229-9115 Park Home	"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" FDR This quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved & the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum Historic Park/Site 90 Orchard Street New York, NY 10002 (212) 431-0233 Park Home	The heart of the museum is the historic tenement, home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935. Tour the tenement's cramped living spaces. Learn about the lives of past residents and the history of the Lower East Side. Throughout the year, take part in programs such as walking tours, plays, art exhibits, and readings that represent the immigrant experience.

Manhattan Sites 26 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 212-825-6888 Park Home	You can discover some of the most fascinating people in American history at the Manhattan Sites. Visit the homes of Alexander Hamilton and Theodore Roosevelt, the tomb of Ulysses Grant, a Revolutionary War church, a fort from the War of 1812, and the place where George Washington became President.

Martin Van Buren Historic Park/Site 1013 Old Post Road Kinderhook, NY 12106 518-758-9689 Park Home	Politics before the Civil War was a whirlwind of opposing interest groups. Martin Van Buren was able to unite those groups becoming president in 1837, but he was unable to gain a second term. As frustration and violence over the extension of slavery grew in the 1840's, Van Buren ran for the presidency twice more from this house. He hoped for re-election but failed, ultimately, just as the union.

National Parks of New York Harbor Maria Burks, Commissioner Staten Island, NY 10305 718-354-4551 Park Home	You may be surprised to learn that there are 10 National Parks with 23 unique destinations in New York City and northern New Jersey. The National Parks of New York Harbor includes nearly 27,000 acres and welcomes more than 12 million visitors each year. Your Parks offer year-round public programs, curriculum-based education, recreational opportunities, natural habitats, historic buildings and museum collections. There are also many opportunities to become involved in volunteer and stewardship activities.

Sagamore Hill Historic Park/Site 20 Sagamore Hill Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1809 516-922-4788 Park Home	Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. From 1902 to 1908 his "Summer White House" in Oyster Bay, New York was the focus of international attention. Otherwise, it was the home of a most remarkable fellow and his interesting family. Today, Sagamore Hill is furnished as it was during Roosevelt's busy lifetime.

Saint Paul's Church Historic Park/Site 897 South Columbus Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 667-4116 Park Home	St. Paul's Church helps to tell the story of the development of colonial society and the road to the American Revolution. It consists of an 18th century stone church that was used as a Revolutionary War hospital, a cemetery with burial stones dating to 1704 and the remnant of a Village Green that was the scene of the famous Election of 1733 which raised issues of Freedom of Religion and the Press.

Saratoga Historic Park/Site 648 Rt. 32 Stillwater, NY 12170 518-664-9821 ext.224 Park Home	Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.

Statue Of Liberty Monument/Memorial Statue of Liberty National Monument New York, NY 10004 (212) 363-3200 Park Home	Located on a 12 acre island, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Historic Park/Site 28 East 20th Street New York, NY 10003 (212) 260-1616 Park Home	Not all Presidents were born in log cabins. One was actually born in a New York City brownstone! Visit the birthplace and boyhood home of Teddy Roosevelt and see what it was like to grow up in the "gilded age".

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historic Park/Site Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural NHS Buffalo, NY 14202 716-884-0095 Park Home	As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the United States a major force in international affairs. Yet one of the most important presidencies in America's history nearly didn't happen. See the place where a brief, emotional, and improvised ceremony in Buffalo, NY brought TR into office, and forever altered the nation.

Vanderbilt Mansion Historic Park/Site 4097 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, NY 12538 845 229-9115 Park Home	Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, in terms of architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War.

Women's Rights Historic Park/Site 136 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-568-2991 Park Home	In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and four other women invited the public to the First Women's Rights Convention to discuss expanding the role of women in America. At the end of the two days, 100 people made a public commitment to work together to improve women's quality of life. While women have achieved greater equality with the vote, property rights, and education, the revolution continues today.

Cuyahoga Valley Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville, OH 44141 (216) 524-1497 Park Home	Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

David Berger Monument/Memorial Mayfield Jewish Community Center Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-382-4000 Park Home	This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.

Dayton Aviation Heritage Historic Park/Site 22 South Williams Street Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 225-7705 Park Home	Three exceptional men from Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar, found their creative outlet here through accomplishments and failures, and finally success. However, these men offered the world something far greater, they offered the world hope, and the ability to take a dream and make it a reality.

First Ladies Historic Park/Site 331 Market Avenue South Canton, OH 44702 330-452-0876 Park Home	Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven-story 1895 City National Bank Building, are preserved at this site, which honors the lives and accomplishments of First Ladies throughout history. The site is managed by the National Park Service and operated by the National First Ladies' Library.

Hopewell Culture Historic Park/Site 16062 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601-8694 740-774-1125 Park Home	Mounds of various shapes and enclosures often built in geometric patterns dot the landscape of the Ohio River Valley. These earthen structures were doubtless the work of many human hands. Evidence suggests that Hopewell earthworks were used for a variety of ceremonial and social activities between 200 BC to AD 500. Come learn about these sacred spaces and reflect upon the lives of their builders.

James A Garfield Historic Park/Site 8095 Mentor Avenue Mentor, OH 44060 440-255-8722 Park Home	James A. Garfield acquired this home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. Named Lawnfield by reporters it was the site of the first successful front porch campaign which saw Garfield elected as 20th President of the United States in 1880. Following Garfield's assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield and her family - setting the precedent for presidential libraries.

Perry's Victory & International Peace Monument/Memorial 93 Delaware Ave Put-in-Bay, OH 43456-0549 419-285-2184 Park Home	Established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the war of 1812, but in equal part it is here to celebrate the long-lasting peace between Britain, Canada and the U.S. Situated 5 miles from the longest undefended boarder in the world. Monument Construction began in October 1912, opened to the public on June 13 1915, and became a National Park Service Memorial in 1936.

William Howard Taft Historic Park/Site 2038 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-684-3262 Park Home	From the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation, William Howard Taft lived here, surrounded by family and what his mother called "inspiration to everything that was good."

Chickasaw River/Recreation Area 1008 West Second Street Sulphur, OK 73086 580-622-3161 Park Home	The "Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters" appropriately describes Chickasaw National Recreation Area, known for its many mineral springs, cool water, flora, fauna, and wildlife. Here one's mind may wander back in time to when the early American Indian came to this area to rest, relax at the water’s edge, and hunt for their food from the abundant wildlife.

Oklahoma City Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 676 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0676 405-235-3313 Park Home	Oklahoma City National Memorial honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. The outdoor Symbolic Memorial, which consists of the following segments on 3.3 acres, can be visited: The Gates of Time: Monumental twin gates frame the moment of destruction - 9:02 - and mark the formal entrances to the Memorial.

Washita Battlefield Battlefield/Military Park PO Box 890 Cheyenne, OK 73628 580-497-2742 Park Home	The Historic Site protects and interprets the Southern Cheyenne village of Peace Chief Black Kettle that was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry, under Lt. Col. George A. Custer, just before dawn on November 27, 1868 during the era of the Plains and Indian Wars. The events that occurred along the banks of the Washita River are interwoven with the fabric of history tied to other NPS Units: Sand Creek Massacre, Bent's Old Fort, Ft. Larned and Little Bighorn Battlefield.

Crater Lake Park P.O. Box 7 Crater Lake, OR 97604 541-594-3100 Park Home	Crater Lake has inspired people for hundreds of years. No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of immeasurable beauty, and an outstanding outdoor laboratory and classroom. Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption. Generous amounts of winter snow, averaging 533 inches (1,354 cm) per year, supply the lake with water. There are no inlets or outlets to the lake. Crater Lake, at 1,943 feet (592 meters) deep, is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States. Evaporation and seepage prevent the lake from becoming any deeper.

John Day Fossil Beds Monument/Memorial 32651 Highway 19 Kimberly, OR 97848-9701 541-987-2333 Park Home	A visit to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is like taking a journey into ancient Oregon. Whether you tour the museum at Sheep Rock, hike a trail at the Painted Hills, or picnic at Clarno, Oregon's exciting past will be revealed.

Lewis and Clark Historic Park/Site 92343 Fort Clatsop Rd Astoria, OR 97103-9197 503-861-2471 Park Home	The Park is made up of 12 park sites located on a 40-mile stretch of the Pacific coast from Long Beach, WA to Cannon Beach, OR. Visit the sites in any order you wish; we recommend starting at Fort Clatsop or the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment. Both offer rangers, gift shops and exhibits on the region. Fort Clatsop Special Events \| Calendar

Oregon Caves Monument/Memorial 19000 Caves Highway Cave Junction, OR 97523 541 592-2100 x232 Park Home	"The wondrous marble halls of Oregon," Joaquin Miller, 1909*. Oregon Caves National Monument offers family focused opportunities to explore a marble cave, visit a National Historic Landmark (the Oregon Caves Chateau), hike trails through ancient forests, and earn a Junior Ranger Badge.

Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Park/Site 110 Federal Park Road Gallitzin, PA 16641 814-886-6150 Park Home	The Allegheny Portage Railroad was a great achievement in early travel. Charles Dickens, Jenny Linn, and Ulysses S. Grant traveled over the Allegheny Mountains. They braved a system that injured passengers on a weekly basis. A system of inclined planes and a nine hundred foot tunnel carved through solid rock by Welsh coalminers made this feat possible. For twenty years, it was the fastest way to transgress the rough and wild terrain of Pennsylvania.

Delaware River/Recreation Area Middle Delaware National Scenic River HQ River Rd off Rt 209 Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 588-2451 taped Park Home	Middle Delaware National Scenic River is a 40-mile stretch of river entirely located within, and entirely administered by, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. In additon to the Middle Delaware, the Delaware River is part of four additional national park units:

Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Area Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Easton, PA 18042 610.923.3548 Park Home	Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. You will find something for everyone. Follow a history trail marked with stories about hearty lumberjacks, coal miners, lock tenders, and railroaders. Explore quiet canal paths, challenging bike trails and the rippling waters of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers.

Delaware Water Gap River/Recreation Area Delaware Water Gap Natl Recreation Area Bushkill, PA 18324 (570) 588-2435 Park Home	For 40 miles the Middle Delaware River passes between low forested mountains with barely a house in sight. Then the river cuts through the mountain ridge to form the famed "Water Gap." Exiting the park, the river will run 200 miles more to Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean at Wilmington, Delaware.

Deshler-Morris House 5442 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-596-1748 Park Home	The oldest official presidential residence, the Germantown White House, (Deshler-Morris House) twice sheltered George Washington. In October 1793, he found refuge during the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Continuing the business of government, he held four cabinet meetings here. The next summer, it was a welcome retreat for him and his family near Philadelphia, the Federal Capital.

Edgar Allan Poe Historic Park/Site 532 N. Seventh Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 597-8780 Park Home	"For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen," so begins Poe's famous short story “The Black Cat,” written while living in this house with his family. Writer, editor, popular poet and inventor of the detective story, Edgar Allan Poe still thrills readers today. Come imagine Poe’s life on Seventh Street, his only surviving residence in Philadelphia.

Eisenhower Historic Park/Site 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804 (717) 338-9114 Park Home	Eisenhower National Historic Site is the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the farm served the President as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

Flight 93 Monument/Memorial National Park Service Somerset, PA 15501-2035 (814) 443-4557 Park Home	On September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital. Flight 93 National Memorial will be a permanent memorial to the heroes on that plane.

Fort Necessity Battlefield/Military Park One Washington Parkway Farmington, PA 15437 724-329-5512 Park Home	The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.

Friendship Hill Historic Park/Site 223 New Geneva Road Point Marion, PA 15474 724-725-9190 Park Home	Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. In that time he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted in his restored country estate, Friendship Hill.

Gettysburg Battlefield/Military Park 97 Taneytown Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804 717-334-1124 Park Home	The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory in the summer of 1863 that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy", it was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It also provided President Abraham Lincoln with the setting for his most famous address.

Gloria Dei Church Historic Park/Site Columbus Boulevard and Christian Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215)389-1513 Park Home	Before William Penn, the Swedes were here, building log homes and a brick church, GLORIA DEI. Imagine the transformation - town becomes city - 13 colonies become a nation - Swedish Lutheran church becomes Episcopalian. Re-discover Patriots and ordinary citizens buried in the cemetery. Enter Pennsylvania's oldest church and feel 300 years of history welcoming you.

Great Egg Harbor River Mary Vavra, National Park Service Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-597-9175 Park Home	Starting as a trickle near Berlin, NJ, the River gradually widens as it picks up the waters of 17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Established by Congress in 1992, nearly all of this 129-mile river system rests within the Pinelands National Reserve. This National Park Service unit is unusual in that local jurisdictions continue to administer the lands.

Hopewell Furnace Historic Park/Site 2 Mark Bird Lane Elverson, PA 19520 610-582-8773 Park Home	Hot, smoky, noisy --- these words describe how Hopewell Furnace looked from 1771 to 1883. Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundations for America's iron and steel industry. Today, the site stands as an example of America's development during the industrial revolution. The historic buildings stand, open and inviting -- testaments to the strength and endurance of Hopewell's people.

Independence Historic Park/Site 143 South Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 965-2305 Park Home	The old cracked Bell still proclaims Liberty and Independence Hall echoes the words, "We the People." Explore Franklin's Philadelphia and learn about the past and America's continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders' Declaration that "all men are created equal."

Johnstown Flood Monument/Memorial 733 Lake Road South Fork, PA 15956 814-495-4643 Park Home	There was no larger news story in the latter nineteenth century after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The story of the Johnstown Flood has everything to interest the modern mind: a wealthy resort, an intense storm, an unfortunate failure of a dam, the destruction of a working class city, and an inspiring relief effort.

Steamtown Historic Park/Site Park MAILING Address: Scranton, PA 18503-2018 (570) 340-5200 Park Home	Feel the heat from the firebox. Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. Feel the ground vibrate under your feet. See the one ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff-chuff of the smokestack. Today, you can relive the era of steam as the engines come back to life. The cinders, grease, oil, steam, people and stories of railroading have returned.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument/Memorial 301 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 597-9618 Park Home	Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson, who said he was "as pure a son of liberty, as I have ever known..."

Upper Delaware River/Recreation Area 274 River Road Beach Lake, PA 18405 570-729-7134 Park Home	Rolling hills, riverfront villages, and bald eagles perched on trees form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River snakes gracefully through the rural countryside. But the story of the Upper Delaware is more than just a collection of beautiful pictures. We enjoy the river's recreational opportunities while it supports a healthy ecosystem for wildlife and provides water for over 17 million people.

Valley Forge Historic Park/Site 1400 North Outerline Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-783-1077 Park Home	The men and women of the Continental Army were ordinary, like many of us, but these ordinary people were thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation -- it honors the ability of citizens and their leaders to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.

San Juan Historic Park/Site San Juan National Historic Site San Juan, PR 00901 787-729-6777 Park Home	San Juan National Historic Site includes forts San Cristóbal, San Felipe del Morro, and San Juan de la Cruz also called El Cañuelo, plus bastions, powder houses, and three fourths of the city wall. All these defensive fortifications surround the old, colonial portion of San Juan, Puerto Rico. El Cañuelo Fort is located at Isla de Cabras at the western end of the entrance to the San Juan Bay. These magnificent historic forts were built by Spanish troops beginning in 1539 with a tower at El Morro and La Fortaleza and took more that 250 years. Most of the walls we see today were added later in a period of tremendous construction from the 1760's -1780's.

Blackstone River Valley Heritage Area One Depot Square Woonsocket, RI 02895 4017620250 Park Home	The Blackstone River runs from Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. Its waters powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, America's first successful textile mill. This creative spark began the nation's transformation from Farm to Factory. Today, the Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park - a living landscape containing thousands of natural, cultural and historic treasures.

Roger Williams Monument/Memorial 282 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903 401-521-7266 Park Home	Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state.

Touro Synagogue Historic Park/Site Offices and administrative center: 85 Touro Street Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4794 Park Home	The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.

Charles Pinckney Historic Park/Site 1214 Middle Street Sullivans Island, SC 29482 843-881-5516 Park Home	Charles Pinckney was a principal author and a signer of the United States Constitution. This remnant of his coastal plantation is preserved to tell the story of a "forgotten founder," his life of public service, the lives of enslaved African Americans on South Carolina Lowcountry plantations and their influences on Charles Pinckney.

Congaree Park Congaree National Park Hopkins, SC 29061-9118 803-776-4396 Park Home	Enter the Redwoods of the east. To walk here is to walk among ancient trees of record size. A storehouse of diversity, the forest includes hundreds of species of plants and animals. Beauty and tranquility reign supreme in the midst of this natural treasure.

Cowpens Battlefield/Military Park Mailing address Chesnee, SC 29323 864-461-2828 Park Home	"…our success was complete…" Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781 A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, was one of only few in history.

Fort Moultrie Monument/Memorial 1214 Middle Street Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 843-883-3123 Park Home	Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back.

Fort Sumter Monument/Memorial 1214 Middle Street Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 843-883-3123 Park Home	Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back.

Kings Mountain Battlefield/Military Park 2625 Park Rd. Blacksburg, SC 29702 864-936-7921 Park Home	Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle. Here visitors can learn about the battle and enjoy outdoor activities.

Ninety Six Historic Park/Site Post Office Box 496 Ninety Six, SC 29666 (864) 543-4068 Park Home	Here settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive, Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land, two towns and a trading post were formed and abandoned to the elements, and two Revolutionary War battles that claimed over 100 lives took place here.

Overmountain Victory Trail 2635 Park Road Blacksburg, SC 29702 864-936-3477 Park Home	The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail travels through VA, TN, NC & SC, retracing the route of patriot militia as they tracked down the British. Eventually the two forces clashed, ending in patriot victory at the battle of Kings Mountain. The trail is still under development through partnerships, but the public has many places to visit and walk today.

Badlands Park Badlands National Park Interior, SD 57750 (605) 433-5361 Park Home	Containing the world's richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds, dating 37-28 million years old, the evolutionary stories of mammals such as the horse and rhinoceros arise from the 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires. Bison, bighorn sheep, endangered black-footed ferrets, and swift fox roam one of the largest, protected mixed-grass prairies in the United States.

Jewel Cave Monument/Memorial 11149 Bldg B12 Custer, SD 57730 605-673-2288 Park Home	At 138 miles, Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world. It is filled with calcite crystals and other wonders that make up the "jewels" of Jewel Cave National Monument. The current length of Jewel Cave is: 138.83 miles. From February 16-19, 2007 explorers spent 4 days underground and discovered 5,384.65 feet of cave passages. Check this site frequently to keep up-to-date!

Minuteman Missile Historic Park/Site Minuteman Missile NHS Philip, SD 57567 605-433-5552 Park Home	Here you will find remnants of the Cold War, including an underground launch control center and a missile silo. Minuteman missiles held the destructive power to destroy civilization as we know it. Yet the same destructive force acted as a deterrent which kept the peace for three decades. Minuteman Missile makes it possible to revisit a time when the threat of nuclear war haunted the world.

Mount Rushmore Monument/Memorial 13000 Highway 244 Keystone, SD 57751-0268 605-574-2523 Park Home	"A monument's dimensions should be determined by the importance to civilization of the events commemorated. We are not here trying to carve an epic, portray a moonlight scene, or write a sonnet; neither are we dealing with mystery or tragedy, but rather the constructive and dramatic moments or crises in our amazing history." Gutzon Borglum

Wind Cave Park RR 1 Box 190 Hot Springs, SD 57747-9430 605-745-4600 Park Home	One of the world's longest and most complex caves and 28,295 acres of mixed-grass prairie, ponderosa pine forest, and associated wildlife are the main features of the park. The cave is well known for its outstanding display of boxwork, an unusual cave formation composed of thin calcite fins resembling honeycombs. The park's mixed-grass prairie is one of the few remaining and is home to native wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs.

Andrew Johnson Historic Park/Site 121 Monument Ave. Greeneville, TN 37743-5552 (423) 638-3551 Park Home	The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson's presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation torn by civil war. His presidency shaped the future of the United States and his influences continue today.

Big South Fork River/Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, TN 37841 (423) 569-9778 Park Home	Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

Fort Donelson Battlefield/Military Park P.O. Box 434 Dover, TN 37058-0434 (931)232-5348 Park Home	Unconditional surrender of Fort Donelson created jubilation throughout the North and silence in Dixie. It was the North's first major victory of the Civil War, opening the way into the very heart of the Confederacy.

Great Smoky Mountains Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-1200 Park Home	Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.

Obed River/Recreation Area P.O. Box 429 Wartburg, TN 37887 (423) 346-6294 Park Home	The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Shiloh Battlefield/Military Park Shiloh National Military Park Shiloh, TN 38376 731 689 5696 Park Home	"No soldier who took part in the two day's engagement at Shiloh ever spoiled for a fight again," recalled one Union veteran. “We wanted a square, stand-up fight [and] got all we wanted of it.” Besides preserving the site of the bloody April 1862 battle in Tennessee, the park commemorates the subsequent siege, battle, and occupation of the key railroad junction at nearby Corinth, Mississippi.

Stones River Battlefield/Military Park 3501 Old Nashville Highway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 893-9501 Park Home	The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.

Alibates Flint Quarries Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 1460 Fritch, TX 79036 (806) 857-3151 Park Home	Imagine yourself standing where an ancient civilization once lived, surrounded by colorful flint that was used to make weapons and tools. Alibates flint is a beautiful multi-colored stone with the ability to hold a sharp edge. The only exposed source of Alibates flint is found in and around the park. The 736 largely unexcavated quarry pits located within the park reflect a long story of continuous excavation and use. Due to its unique colors and its ability to be chipped (or knapped) into sharp cutting edges, Alibates flint was highly prized and traded extensively throughout much of North America.

Amistad River/Recreation Area NPS Admistration Del Rio, TX 78840-9350 (830)775-7491 Park Home	Amistad NRA is known primarily for excellent water-based recreation including: boating, fishing, swimming, and water-skiing. The park also provides opportunities for picnicking, camping and hunting. The reservoir, formed at the confluence of the Rio Grande, Devils and Pecos rivers, is surrounded by a landscape rich in archeology and rock art, as well as a wide variety of plant and animal life.

Big Bend Park Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 432-477-2251 Park Home	Sometimes considered "three parks in one," Big Bend includes mountain, desert, and river environments. An hour's drive can take you from the banks of the Rio Grande to a mountain basin nearly a mile high. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience unmatched sights, sounds, and solitude.

Big Thicket Park Headquarters Beaumont, TX 77701-4724 409-951-6725 Park Home	Strands of sun, soil, and air are woven into a beautifully connected patchwork of plants and animals. The last Ice Age pushed plants from other parts of the country into a close neighborhood. An amazing diversity of plants and animals from many parts of North America live in the Big Thicket region of southeastern Texas.

Chamizal Monument/Memorial Chamizal National Memorial El Paso, TX 79905 (915) 532-7273 Park Home	The Chamizal Convention of 1963 was a milestone in diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States. Chamizal National Memorial was established to commemorate this treaty which resulted in the peaceful settlement of a century-long boundary dispute. The Memorial provides visitors with an opportunity to better understand the culture of our borderland.

Fort Davis Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 1379 Fort Davis, TX 79734 (432) 426-3224 x20 Park Home	Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located to protect emigrants, mail coaches, and freight wagons on the Trans-Pecos portion of the San Antonio-El Paso Road and on the Chihuahua Trail. more

Guadalupe Mountains Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park Salt Flat, TX 79847-9400 (915) 828-3251 Park Home	Guadalupe Mountains National Park safeguards the world's finest example of a fossilized reef, a surprisingly complex and unique assemblage of flora and fauna, and West Texas' only legally designated wilderness. Here, one can experience solitude, tranquility, and the joy of finding plants and animals whose mastery of survival renews our sense of wonder.

Lake Meredith River/Recreation Area P.O. Box 1460 Fritch, TX 79036 (806) 857-3151 Park Home	Contrasting spectacularly with its surroundings, Lake Meredith lies on the dry and windswept High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. Dramatic 200 foot canyons carved by the Canadian River surround this 10,000-acre reservoir. The lake was created to supply water for 11 Panhandle cities and to create recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, waterskiing, sailing, sail-boarding, scuba diving, and swimming. The backcountry surrounding the lake provides areas for hunting, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and hiking.

Lyndon B Johnson Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 329 Johnson City, TX 78636 830 868 7128 ext.244 Park Home	Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of an American president.

Padre Island Seashore/Lakeshore Superintendent Corpus Christi, TX 78480-1300 (361) 949-8173 Park Home	Padre Island National Seashore, encompassing 130,434 acres, is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, and offers a wide variety of flora and fauna as well as recreation. As a unit of the National Park Service, our mission is, as stated in the Federal Organic Act of 1916,: "...to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

Palo Alto Battlefield Historic Park/Site 1623 Central Boulevard, Rm 213 Brownsville, TX 78520-8326 956-541-2785 Park Home	On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long conflict that changed the map of North America. Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the site of this notable battle and provides an understanding of the causes, events, and consequences of the first war between independent Republics.

Rio Grande River/Recreation Area Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River - c/o Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 432-477-2251 Park Home	The Rio Grande flows from its headwaters in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado for 1,865 miles to the Gulf of Mexico near Brownsville, Texas. For 1,250 miles, the Rio Grande is the boundary between the United States and Mexico. In a remote stretch in west Texas, the river makes a curve to the northeast to form the "big bend." It is here that the wild character of the river lives on.

San Antonio Missions Historic Park/Site 2202 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio, TX 78210-4919 (210)534-8833 Park Home	in 1718 Franciscans and Spanish representatives established the first mission. Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions' purpose? To acculturate and Christianize the native population and make them Spanish citizens. Today, visitors can retrace the footsteps of the mission Indians and friars. And, possibly, meet descendants of those first inhabitants.

Arches Park PO Box 907 Moab, UT 84532-0907 (435)719-2299 Park Home	Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history. The extraordinary features of the park create a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures that is unlike any other in the world.

Bryce Canyon Park PO Box 170001 Bryce Canyon, UT 84717-0001 (435)834-5322 Park Home	Bryce Canyon, famous for very unique geology, consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.

California Trail National Trails System Office - SLC Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0155 (801) 741-1012 Park Home	The road to California carried over 250,000 gold-seekers & farmers to the gold fields & rich farmlands of California during the 1840's and 1850's - the greatest mass migration in American history. More than 1,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen in the vast undeveloped west – reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American travelers and settlers.

Canyonlands Park 2282 S. West Resource Blvd. Moab, UT 84532-3298 (435)719-2313 Park Home	Canyonlands preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River and its tributaries. The rivers divide the park into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. While these areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character and offers different opportunities for exploration.

Capitol Reef Park HC 70 Box 15 Torrey, UT 84775-9602 435-425-3791 Park Home	The Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell). Capitol Reef National Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique natural and cultural history found in the area.

Cedar Breaks Monument/Memorial Cedar Breaks National Monument Cedar City, UT 84720-4151 (435) 586-9451 Park Home	Resting on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation, this breathtaking view awaits. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion are carving out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles, and is more than 2000 feet deep. Due to minerals that have been deposited over time, the cliffs of Cedar Breaks National Monument display an amazing rainbow of warm hues.

Golden Spike Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 897 Brigham City, UT 84302-0897 (435) 471-2209 Park Home	May 10, 1869, two railroad companies, Union Pacific and Central Pacific, joined 1,776 miles of rail at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory. This event sparked unforetold consequences still reflected in our great nation today. Golden Spike National Historic Site commemorates this incredible accomplishment of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad.

Mormon Pioneer Trail National Trails System Office - SLC Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0155 (801) 741-1012 Park Home	Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70,000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established a route from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah, covering about 1,300 miles that would include construction of new ferries and bridges, and the placement of markers for others to follow.

Natural Bridges Monument/Memorial HC 60 Box 1 Lake Powell, UT 84533-0101 (435)692-1234 Park Home	Natural Bridges preserves some of the finest examples of natural stone architecture in the southwest. On a tree-covered mesa next to deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed when meandering streams slowly cut through the canyon walls. In honor of the Native Americans that made this area their home, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu."

Oregon Trail National Trails System Office - SLC Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0155 (801) 741-1012 Park Home	As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others. Today, more than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen in the vast undeveloped western lands - reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American travelers and settlers.

Parashant Monument/Memorial 345 E. Riverside Drive St. George, UT 84790 (435) 688-3246 Park Home	Grand Canyon Parashant's natural splendor provides a sense of solitude to those who venture into its isolated domain. Located on the edge of one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Grand Canyon, the Monument's expansive landscape encompasses a chronicle of natural and cultural history.

Pony Express Trail National Trails System Office - SLC Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0155 (801) 741-1012 Park Home	The Pony Express NHT was used by young men on fast horses to carry the nation's mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only ten days. The relay system became the nation's most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph, and it played a vital role in aligning California with the Union in the years just before the Civil War.

Timpanogos Cave Monument/Memorial R.R. 3, Box 200 American Fork, UT 84003-9803 801-756-5238 Park Home	Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.

Zion Park Zion National Park Springdale, UT 84767-1099 (435) 772-3256 Park Home	Massive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They could be described as sand castles crowning desert canyons.

Appomattox Court House Historic Park/Site Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Appomattox, VA 24522 434-352-8987 x 26 Park Home	On Palm Sunday, 1865 General R. E. Lee surrendered to Lt. General U. S. Grant signaling the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. The surrender set the stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal government. In a sense the struggle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, in Philadelphia, over how much power the central government would hold had finally been settled. The end of the war led directly to the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution - ending slavery, providing citizenship and male suffrage.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Monument/Memorial George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean, VA 22101 703-235-1530 Park Home	Arlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for thirty years and is uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families. George Washington Parke Custis built the house to be his home and a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather. It is now preserved as a memorial to General Lee, who gained the respect of Americans in both the North and the South.

Booker T Washington Monument/Memorial 12130 Booker T. Washington Highway Hardy, VA 24101 540-721-2094 Park Home	On April 5, 1856, Booker T. Washington was born a slave on the 207-arce farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became founder and first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace.

Cape Henry Memorial Monument/Memorial Colonial National Historical Park Yorktown, VA 23690 757-898-2410 Park Home	HERE AT CAPE HENRY FIRST LANDED IN AMERICA, UPON 26 APRIL 1607, THOSE ENGLISH COLONISTS WHO, UPON 13 MAY 1607, ESTABLISHED AT JAMESTOWN VIRGINIA, THE FIRST PERMANENT ENGLISH SETTLEMENT IN AMERICA. Upon this inscription rest the granite cross erected by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists on April 26, 1935, memorializing the wooden cross erected near this spot by the English colonist in 1607.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove Historic Park/Site Cedar Creek and Belle Grove NHP Middletown, VA 22645 540-868-9176 Park Home	Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park preserves and interprets key historical sites and the rich cultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley. At present there are no National Park Service operated visitor facilities. Instead, almost all park lands and buildings are owned and administered by the park's partners: local landowners, county governments, and nonprofit organizations.

Claude Moore Colonial Farm 6310 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101 (703) 442-7557 Park Home	Step back in time and experience life on a small farm in northern Virginia. Living history programs and demonstrations offer a glimpse of what life was like for a poor farm family, just before the Revolutionary War.

Colonial Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 210 Yorktown, VA 23690 757-898-3400 Park Home	It began on the swampy marshes of Jamestown in 1607. It ended on the battle scarred landscape of Yorktown in 1781. It was one hundred and seventy-four years of hope, frustration, adventure, discovery, growth, and development that saw a lonely settlement of 104 men and boys grow into a nation of 13 colonies of 3 million people, of many races and many beliefs. Jamestown and Yorktown mark the beginning and end of English Colonial America.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania Battlefield/Military Park 120 Chatham Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22405-2508 540 373-4510 Park Home	Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania - more than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed. No place more vividly reflects the Civil War's tragic cost, in all its forms. These places reveal the trials of a community and nation at war.

George Washington Parkway George Washington Memorial Parkway Headquarters McLean, VA 22101 703-289-2500 Park Home	This is the "Road to Adventure" - originally designed as a grand gateway and greenway to the Nation's Capital. Here, you can learn about the First President and the development of America. As an oasis amid urban development, the Parkway has a variety of park sites that provide opportunities for everything from quiet contemplation to nature exploration to active recreation.

George Washington Birthplace Monument/Memorial George Washington Birthplace NM Colonial Beach, VA 22443-5115 804-224-1732 Park Home	George Washington, America's first and greatest hero, was crucial to the establishment of the United States as a nation founded on the principles of liberty. George Washington Birthplace preserves the heart of the Washington lands and a memorial plantation. Here, in the peace and beauty of this place untouched by time, the staunch character of our hero comes to the imagination.

Great Falls Park George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean, VA 22101 703-285-2965 Park Home	At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800 acre park only fifteen miles from the Nation's Capital.

Green Springs Green Springs National Historic Landmark District Luray, VA 22835 540-999-3402 Park Home	Green Springs National Historic Landmark District encompasses over 14,000 acres in the piedmont of central Virginia. The homes and farms are a continuum of Virginia rural vernacular architecture, reflective and respectful of their location, preserved in their original context with little alteration. Here the landscape has been enhanced, rather than despoiled, by the presence of civilization.

Jamestown Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 210 Yorktown, VA 23690 757-898-3400 Park Home	Come, walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas as we explore America's beginnings. Here is where the successful English colonization of North America began. Here is where the first English representative government met and where the first arrival of Africans to English North American was recorded in 1619. Jamestown, the Beginning of America.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac Monument/Memorial George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean, VA 22101 703-289-2500 Park Home	Formerly known as Columbia Island, this park was renamed in honor of Lady Bird Johnson and her campaign to beautify Washington D.C. The Grove, a site chosen by Lady Bird herself, is the site that the Johnsons often stopped to admire the city. Today, the Grove is relaxing spot for people to watch the river, view Washington D.C., and to recreate.

Maggie L Walker Historic Park/Site Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Richmond, VA 23223 (804)771-2017 Park Home	Richmond, VA. is home to many famous Americans including one of the nation's great entrepreneurial spirits, Maggie Lena Walker. Come visit her home in the Jackson Ward community. Through exhibits and guided tours you will experience the life of this great African American woman, who was born during slavery and achieved success despite segregation and the limited opportunities offered to her race.

Manassas Battlefield/Military Park 12521 Lee Highway Manassas, VA 20109-2005 703-361-1339 Park Home	In the summer of 1861, enthusiastic volunteers in colorful uniforms gathered to fight the first major land battle of the war. Confident that their foes would turn and run, neither side anticipated the smoke, din and death of battle. Nearly one year later, both sides met again on the same battlefield with the Confederates winning a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.

Petersburg Battlefield/Military Park Petersburg National Battlefield Petersburg, VA 23803-4721 (804) 732-3531 Park Home	"Dear Mother, we remained in the broiling sun in little pits the size of a common grave though not half so well furnished. There we lay and everytime a man Show his head Zip would come a minnie." This pressure was central to a soldier's experience in a siege 292 days and 37 miles long. Here, Union forces slowly cut off Petersburg from the world and brought the fall of the Confederacy.

Prince William Forest Park 18100 Park Headquarters Road Triangle, VA 22172 703-221-4706 Park Home	Prince William Forest Park is an oasis of natural beauty and human history located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC. 37 miles of hiking trails and 21 miles of bicycle-accessible roads and trails traverse this 15,000 acre piedmont forest. Beneath its canopy lies evidence of human history reaching back to 8,000 B.C.

Richmond Battlefield/Military Park Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond, VA 23223 (804)226-1981 Park Home	Richmond's story is not just the tale of one large Civil War battle, nor even one important campaign. Instead, the park's resources include a naval battle, a key industrial complex, the Confederacy's largest hospital, dozens of miles of elaborate original fortifications, and the evocative spots where determined soldiers stood paces apart and fought with rifles, reaping a staggering human cost.

Shenandoah Park 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East Luray, VA 22835-9036 540-999-3500 Park Home	Gazing across the horizon from the peaks of Shenandoah National Park it's hard to believe you are just 75 miles from the bustle of our nation’s capital. Take Skyline Drive along the crest of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas. Hike in the shade of oak trees along the Appalachian Trail, discover the stories from Shenandoah’s past, or just relax in the wonder of wilderness.

Theodore Roosevelt Island Park Geo. Washington Memorial Parkway McLean, VA 22101 (703) 289-2500 Park Home	One of Theodore Roosevelt's greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands as a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Park Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, VA 22182-1643 703-255-1800 Park Home	Musicals, Opera, Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Country, Dance and other performing arts are an important part of our American culture. At the only National Park dedicated to live performing arts, no matter what your age or taste in shows, you’ll find what you’re looking for onstage at Wolf Trap. A good time to explore the beauty and history of this former Virginia farmstead is October - March.

Yorktown Cemetery P.O. Box 210 Yorktown, VA 23690 (757) 898-2410 Park Home	On October 19, 1781, a British army under General Charles Lord Cornwallis was forced to surrender to General Washington's combined American and French army. Upon hearing of their defeat, British Prime Minister Frederick Lord North is reputed to have said, "Oh God, it's all over." And it was. The victory secured independence for the United States and significantly changed the course of world history.

Buck Island Reef Monument/Memorial Danish Custom House, Kings Wharf Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820-4611 340-773-1460 Park Home	Buck Island Reef National Monument was established to preserve "one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea." The park is one of a few fully marine protected areas in the National Park System. The 176-acre island and surrounding coral reef ecosystem support a large variety of native flora and fauna, including the hawksbill turtle and brown pelican.

Christiansted Historic Park/Site 2100 Church St. #100 Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820 340-773-1460 Park Home	Christiansted National Historic Site is located on the island of St Croix in the Virgin Islands. This park has 5 preserved historic structures and interprets the Danish economy and way of life in existence there from 1733 to 1917. We invite you to explore this unique part of America's heritage!

Salt River Bay Historic Park/Site c/o Christiansted National Historic Site Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820-4611 340 773 1460 Park Home	Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a dynamic, tropical ecosystem with Prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins. It is home to some of the largest mango forests in the Virgin Islands as well as coral reefs and a submarine canyon. Experience the beauty, sanctity and spirit of this place.

Virgin Islands Park Virgin Islands National Park St. John, VI 00830 340 776 6201 Park Home	Virgin Islands National Park's hills, valleys and beaches are breath-taking. However, within its 7,000 plus acres on the island of St. John is the complex history of civilizations - both free and enslaved - dating back more nearly a thousand years, all who utilized the land and the sea for survival.

Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument/Memorial Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument St. John, VI 00830 (340) 776-6201 Park Home	Virgin Islands Coral Reef Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3 mile belt off of the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs, and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and segrass beds that contribute to their health and survival.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller Historic Park/Site 54 Elm Street Woodstock, VT 05091 (802) 457-3368 Park Home	Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes, under the shade of sugar maples and 400-year-old hemlocks, across covered bridges and alongside rambling stone walls. This is a landscape of loss, recovery, and conservation. This is a story of stewardship, of people taking care of places - sharing an enduring connection to land and a sense of hope for the future.

Ebey's Landing Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 774 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-6084 Park Home	Within the fast growing Puget Sound region, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve provides a vivid historical record where Pacific Northwest history is still clearly visible in the landscape. Historical features of the reserve appear to today's visitors much as they did a century ago, when New England sea captains were drawn to Penn Cove.

Fort Vancouver Historic Park/Site 612 E. Reserve St. Vancouver, WA 98661-3897 (360)696-7655 ex. 10 Park Home	Nestled snugly today in the Vancouver/Portland metropolitan area and enveloped by its highway, rail, air, and maritime commercial networks, Fort Vancouver is a gem of a park whose story as an economic and cultural center - told, in part, through engaging programs and a world-class archaeology collection - fascinatingly portends that of the modern-day Pacific Northwest.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit Historic Park/Site Klondike Gold Rush NHP - Seattle Unit Seattle, WA 98104 (206)553-7220, ext 0 Park Home	Gold! read the headlines in July of 1897. After years of struggling through a depression, the people of the nation were intrigued by the possibility of riches. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park preserves the story of the 1897-98 stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle's role in this event. The park offers a glimpse at the stories of adventure and hardship of the gold rush.

Lake Chelan River/Recreation Area c/o North Cascades National Park Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1239 360/856-5700 Park Home	Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers adorn the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Three park units in this mountainous region are managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. These complementary protected lands are united by a contiguous overlay of Stephen Mather Wilderness.

Lake Roosevelt River/Recreation Area 1008 Crest Drive Coulee Dam, WA 99116 509-633-9441 Park Home	The mighty Columbia River has drawn people to its waters for over 9,000 years. Historically the rich fishery of the river was used for survival and prosperity. Today Lake Roosevelt's visitors continue to enjoy the river’s recreational offerings of fishing, camping, hunting and boating. Visit Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and experience life on the river past and present.

Mount Rainier Park Tahoma Woods, Star Route Ashford, WA 98304-9751 360-569-2211 Park Home	Mount Rainier is an active Cascade volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and glacial ice. The 14,410' mountain is surrounded by lush old growth forests, spectacular subalpine meadows and a National Historic Landmark District that showcases the "NPS Rustic" style architecture of the 1920s and 1930s. Paradise Construction An online tour and summary of this year's work.

North Cascades Park North Cascades National Park Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1239 360/856-5700 Park Home	Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers adorn the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Three park units in this mountainous region are managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. These complementary protected lands are united by a contiguous overlay of Stephen Mather Wilderness.

Olympic Park 600 East Park Avenue Port Angeles, WA 98362-6798 (360) 565-3130 Park Home	Here you will find Pacific Ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but the heart of Olympic is wilderness; a primeval sanctuary for humans and wild creatures alike.

Ross Lake River/Recreation Area c/o North Cascades National Park Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1239 360/856-5700 Park Home	Jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and over 300 glaciers adorn the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Three park units in this mountainous region are managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. These complementary protected lands are united by a contiguous overlay of Stephen Mather Wilderness.

San Juan Island Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 429 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360)378-2240 Park Home	San Juan Island is well known for splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands and orca whales. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over a dead pig.

Whitman Mission Historic Park/Site 328 Whitman Mission Road Walla Walla, WA 99362 509-522-6360 Park Home	The 1847 Whitman "Massacre" horrified Americans and impacted the lives of the peoples of the Columbia Plateau for decades afterwards. Was killing the Whitmans justified legal retribution, an act of revenge, or some combination of both?The circumstances that surround this tragic event resonate with modern issues of cultural interaction and differing perspectives.

Apostle Islands Seashore/Lakeshore 415 Washington Avenue Bayfield, WI 54814 715-779-3398 Park Home	Along windswept beaches and cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources. Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas. Visitors can hike, paddle, sail, or cruise to experience these Jewels of Lake Superior.

North Country Trail 700 Rayovac Drive, Suite 100 Madison, WI 53711 608-441-5610 Park Home	Hiking Adventures in Seven States The North Country National Scenic Trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas in seven states. When completed, through the efforts of many people, the trail will be the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States. The trail allows hikers to experience a variety of northern landscapes. Come and experience your America, at a walking pace.

Saint Croix River/Recreation Area 401 Hamilton Street Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3284 Park Home	The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers offer 252 miles of clean water gliding past a lush green landscape, with glimpses of a human presence. Choose to canoe and camp amid the northwoods, or boat and fish surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns. This river corridor provides a wealth of scenic views and a haven for wildlife near a major metropolitan area.

Appalachian Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail NPS Park Office Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 304-535-6331 (ATC) Park Home	The People's Path, and America's First National Scenic Trail "The body of the Trail is provided by the lands it traverses, and its soul is in the living stewardship of the volunteers and workers of the Appalachian Trail community." -from the Appalachian Trail Management Principles, and the A.T. Comprehensive Plan

Bluestone River/Recreation Area P. O. Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 304-465-0508 Park Home	Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in Southern West Virginia.

Gauley River River/Recreation Area P. O. Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 304-465-0508 Park Home	The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. The Gauley River National Recreation Area is managed by New River Gorge National River. For more information about National Park Service lands and facilities in the area, visit the New River Gorge National River web site.

Harpers Ferry Historic Park/Site P.O. Box 65 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 304-535-6029 Park Home	A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Whether you stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields, Harpers Ferry offers a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages. Discover Harpers Ferry and see if you agree with Thomas Jefferson who wrote, the scene is worth a voyage across the Atlantic.

New River Gorge River/Recreation Area P. O. Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 304-465-0508 Park Home	A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Potomac Heritage Trail Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 202-619-7222 Park Home	The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a partnership to develop and maintain a network of locally-managed trails for recreation, education, transportation and health in a 425-mile corridor between the Chesapeake Bay and the Allegheny Highlands. The NPS is responsible for administration of the Trail corridor designation and assists various Trail interests with coordination.

Devils Tower Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 10 Devils Tower, WY 82714-0010 (307) 467-5283 Park Home	Devils Tower rises 1267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. Once hidden, erosion has revealed Devils Tower. This 1347 acre park is covered with pine forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are seen. Also known as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site for many American Indians. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906.

Fort Laramie Historic Park/Site 965 Gray Rocks Road Fort Laramie, WY 82212 307-837-2221 Park Home	This "grand old post," established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, witnessed the entire sweeping saga of America's western expansion and Indian resistance to encroachment on their territories. Indians, trappers, traders, missionaries, emigrants, gold seekers, soldiers, cowboys and homesteaders would leave their mark on a place that would become famous in the American West. more...

Fossil Butte Monument/Memorial P.O. Box 592 Kemmerer, WY 83101-0592 307-877-4455 Park Home	Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold sagebrush desert. Fossilized fish, insects, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals are exceptional for their abundance, variety, and detail of preservation. Most remarkable is the story they tell of ancient life in a sub-tropical landscape.

Grand Teton Park PO Drawer 170 Moose, WY 83012-0170 (307) 739-3300 Park Home	Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per year.

John D Rockefeller Jr Parkway PO Drawer 170 Moose, WY 83012 307-739-3300 Park Home	Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per year.

Yellowstone Park P.O. Box 168 Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190-0168 307-344-7381 Park Home	Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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