There are no major National Parks in Delaware. There are several sites within the State of Delaware including one official national park unit, one other site (that encompasses many other sites) as well as two national trails. National Park Units National Park Units are an odd designation. Some of the parks are part of a larger unit … [Read more...]
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Guide to Mesa Verde National Park
For more than 700 years, people lived and flourished in the mountains, valleys, and cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park, located in present day Southwestern Colorado. And then somewhere around 1300 AD, the people left. Why they left? Where did they go? That's a lot of the information that is important to learn in Mesa Verde NP. Let's explore the … [Read more...]
National Park Sites: Connecticut
No major National Parks exist in New Jersey, however the state does have a national park unit, a soon-to-be unit and 3 National Trails. Both units are National Historical Parks. National Park Units The two units in Connecticut are the two National Historical Parks listed below. One of them is still in the process of being established, … [Read more...]
Visitor’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is one of the most incredible locations yet one of the least visited of the National Parks in the US. This post is about how to visit and what to do when going to Black Canyon National Park. About Black Canyon of the Gunnison The first thing most people think of Black Canyon of the Gunnison … [Read more...]
Explore ALL National Parks in Nevada
Nevada has 4 national park administered sites across this diverse state as well as 3 national trails that pass through the state. The National Parks cover a diverse biosphere of area from high alpine to hot low desert, to fossil beds and lakes. Some of the trails explore the diverse history of the area from pioneers and more. National Parks … [Read more...]
National Parks in Colorado
Colorado has quite a few National Park Sites including 4 National Parks with some amazing amounts of diversity. From impressive peaks, cultural sites, sand dunes, canyons, the state has an abundance of incredible natural and cultural wonders to explore. Several national trails also traverse the state as well as several national monuments as well. … [Read more...]
Best Hikes in Arches National Park
You've come to Arches National Park in Utah and wondering where to go and how best to use your time. The park, while smaller than many other National Parks still has a lot of trails to explore and places to see. With over 2,000 Natural Arches, there is a lifetime of things to visit. So how to maximize your limited time? We try to compile the must … [Read more...]
Guide to Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Craters of the Moon National Monument feels like a world away. It even feels a bit extra terrestrial. So much so, that NASA actually uses Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve to train future astronauts for missions on the moon and mars. So, maybe the name is apropos. Visiting here was a highlight of my time traveling through … [Read more...]
NPS: Golden Spike National Historical Park
One of the greatest achievements of the 19th Century, the Golden Spike NHP commemorates the completion of the transcontinental railroad. The linking of the East and West lines was an important step in uniting the country together. Places to See Promontory Station Doubling as the Visitor Center, Promontory Station is the location of … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Minidoka National Historic Site
One of the saddest chapters in US history. Minidoka War Relocation Center was one of the "internment camps" constructed to house Japanese (many of whom US citizens) during World War II. Signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Executive Order 9066 ordered that all persons of Japanese Ancestry "excluded" from the West Coast of the United … [Read more...]
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Warning...Use of Deadly Force Authorized... It's Classified... Or at least it used to be. These Minuteman Missiles, numbering over 1,000 were placed in silos all across the Midwest. Always on Alert, Always manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You may have mixed feelings about these sentinels standing watch. For sure the people who's land … [Read more...]
Visiting Pullman National Monument – Illinois
Established as a National Monument in 2015, Pullman National Monument protects the historic Pullman District of Chicago. The area had it's start as a company town for the Pullman Company; a manufacturer of Railroad Cars from the mid-19th to mid-20th Century. Pullman was famous for the invention of the sleeper car. The site was originally designated … [Read more...]
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