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Blackwater Highways
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Moores Creek National Battlefield

Road to Independence
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Wayside Exhibit focused on the leadup to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.

Moores Creek Bridge Monument
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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.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Picnicking at George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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Relax and enjoy a meal at the park's Picnic Area overlooking the beautiful Popes Creek.

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.

Return of the Coho! 2024-2025 Spawner Surveys Exceed Expectations
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As the San Francisco Bay Area Network coho and steelhead monitoring crew wraps up the 2024-2025 spawner season, we are looking back at one of the busiest winters since the beginning of this monitoring program! We observed increased coho spawning in all three creeks we monitor—Olema, Pine Gulch, and Redwood Creeks. Olema took the cake with the strongest cohort of all.

Northern Neck National Heritage Area
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Just a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities, the Northern Neck National Heritage Area offers a journey back in time. Whether for a day, weekend, or week, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore history, enjoy coastal charm, and experience natural beauty. From historic sites to scenic byways, there’s always something new to discover in this unique corner of Virginia.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Turkey Creek Trail: Gore Store Road Southbound
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14 miles one-way | This is one of several trailheads for the Turkey Creek Trail. Head south from here to reach the Sandhill Loop Trail.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Turkey Creek Trail: Gore Store Road Northbound
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14 miles one-way | This is one of several trailheads for the Turkey Creek Trail.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Turkey Creek Trail: FM 1943
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14 miles one-way | This is the northern terminus of the Turkey Creek Trail. The trail heads south from here and roughly follows the course of Turkey Creek.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Kirby Nature Trail
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1½ to 2½ miles roundtrip | Experience the Big Thicket on a gentle loop hike through different kinds of forest. See majestic bald cypress trees and knees and Village Creek.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Birdwatchers Trail
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¾ mile roundtrip | This short hike leads to views of Menard Creek and the Trinity River, an important migration route for birds.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Historic Turnpike Crossing
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The Valley Turnpike was the main transportation route through the Shenandoah Valley in the early 1800s. During the Civil War both US and Confederate armies used it. The armies contested the crossing at Cedar Creek during the campaigns of 1862 and 1864, with the bridge burned and rebuilt several times.

Juvenile Olema Creek Coho Aid Regional Coho Salmon Recovery Effort
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In early October, biologists with the San Francisco Bay Area Network Coho & Steelhead Monitoring Program assisted the California Department of Fish & Wildlife in collecting 40 juvenile coho salmon from Olema Creek. Now, these fish are living in the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery located at Lake Sonoma in Sonoma County.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

128th New York Monument
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Veterans of New York's 128th Infantry Regiment dedicated a monument in memory of their comrades who died at the Battle of Cedar Creek. The monument marks the left end of the U.S. 19th Corps' position during the battle.

Halfway Creek Paddling Trail
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The Halfway Creek and Loop Trails are accessible from the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City or from the Big Cypress Welcome Center on Sea Grape Drive off of US 41. The Creek is 7.3 miles long from the Big Cypress Welcome Center to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center. The upper loop is an additional 3.7 miles. From the Gulf Coast Visitor Center, the Halfway Creek-Left Hand Turner-Turner River loop is 11 miles. Allow 4-8 hours for these trails.

Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trail
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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.

Acadia National Park

Access: Otter Creek Cove Parking
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An accessible description and transcript of Otter Creek Cove parking in Acadia National Park. (February 2025)