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Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trailhead
  • Type: Place

Bright Angel Trailhead is located just west of Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, and Kolb Studio. At 6,840 feet (2,085 m), it provides access for hikers and mules to many inner canyon destinations. From the Hermit Road Interchange shuttle bus stops, it is a short walk to the east, and up a hill, on a paved footpath to the trailhead. This winter, a number of trail closures (on parts of Bright Angel Trail) are in effect. Click on the link for details.

Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trail
  • Type: Place

Bright Angel Trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous Peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering big views, morning and afternoon shade, resthouses, vault toilets, and water stations during the summer. The water is OFF at 1.5- and 3-mile resthouses. Portions of Bright Angel Trail are closed for waterline construction, Visit the link for a list of trail closures.

Grand Canyon National Park

South Kaibab Trail
  • Type: Place

This well-maintained dirt trail offering wonderful expansive views. This is a great trail for short day hiking trips into the canyon of half a day or less. During winter months foot traction and hiking poles are advised when trail surfaces are icy. There is no public parking at the South Kaibab Trailhead. Please park at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. It is a 9-minute ride from the Visitor Center to the Trailhead.

Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum
  • Type: Place

Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Nāhuku Lava Tube
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A 500-year old cave where a river of lava once flowed.

Capitol Reef National Park

Scenic Drive Stop 10
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Why is it called “Capitol Reef?”

Capitol Reef National Park

Scenic Drive Stop 7
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Summer monsoon season brings heavy rain and flash flooding to Capitol Reef. The torrents of water can be spectacularly beautiful, but also deadly.

Capitol Reef National Park

Scenic Drive Stop 1
  • Type: Place

Capitol Reef’s sedimentary rock layers tell us stories from Earth’s ancient past.

Scottish Immigration Wayside
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Wisely Chosen Ground Wayside Exhibit
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Chesapeake Bay

Menokin
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Explore Menokin, a National Historic Landmark where history, architecture, and conservation meet. See the 1769 home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, witness innovative preservation in action, and walk trails through a protected Chesapeake Bay watershed landscape. Engage with exhibits, hands-on activities, and the powerful stories of those who shaped this place. Paddle Cat Point Creek, connect with nature, and uncover the past in a truly unique setting.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Elizabeth Billings
  • Type: Person

When even the sharpest female minds were denied ranks above "amateur”, Elizabeth Billings (1871-1944) nonetheless achieved enough to impress a modern-day botanist. Her accomplishments included cultivating various gardens, experimenting in farming, managing the family estate, and cataloging hundreds of plants.

Chesapeake Bay

Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House
  • Type: Place

Explore the Lock House Museum, a historic gem on the National Register of Historic Places, where the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal’s story unfolds. Discover exhibits, including a working lock model and period-furnished rooms that bring 19th-century life to life. Step outside to walk the scenic Joe K Trail or cross the replica swing bridge, connecting you to the beautiful waterfront. Visit today and uncover the rich heritage of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Road to the Sea Wayside
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Cherry Blossom Groves
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Fort McHenry's cherry blossoms add to the scenic beauty of the park but have their own history rooted in segregation.

Homestead Era at Fort Laramie
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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Mound City Group
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Mound City Group is the smallest of the Hopewell sites in Ross County, but it very well may contain the largest stories of this remarkable culture. The site is home to the park's only visitor center. Grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk while the visitor center building maintains regular hours of operation.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
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Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion is the largest in the park, surrounded by scenic forest. Located in a secluded section of the Smokies near Gatlinburg, this pavilion is a popular place for group trips.

Chesapeake Bay

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
  • Type: Place

Explore the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the first built on the Potomac River. Discover captivating exhibits on local maritime history, WWII naval presence, and the iconic lighthouse itself. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Potomac and its rich ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed while uncovering the stories that shaped this remarkable area.

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River

Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct
  • Type: Place

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States - the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge as it is now known. Begun in 1847 as one of four suspension aqueducts on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, it was designed by and built under the supervision of John A. Roebling, future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge.