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Chesapeake Bay

Essex County Museum & Historical Society
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The Essex County Museum tells the story of the Rappahannock River and Essex County’s rich history. Explore exhibits on early American exploration, the Revolutionary War, local river traditions, and the Pirates of the Chesapeake. See a scale model of Fort Lowry, boat models, and a 16-foot pictorial map of the river. Visitors can also enjoy the charming courtyard with a NASA Moon Tree and find unique artifacts from the steamboat era.

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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The Battle of Baltimore, fought September 12-14, 1814, was the defining moment in the War of 1812. Following the burning of Washington D.C., British forces came to Baltimore, the third largest city in the United States. American forces, fighting against the great military force in the world at the time, held their ground. The epic event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the U.S. national anthem.

The Archway
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The Archway is a unique trail-themed building that spans the emigrant trails, now part of Interstate 80. The facility tells this story of 170 years of westward movement with detailed displays, family activities, education programs, and more.

Grand Portage National Monument

Potatoes to Feed the Fur Trade
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Nearly every North West Company post from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to Fort George on the Pacific coast grew potatoes. The potatoes grown at Grand Portage were likely brought from Montreal, Michilimackinac, or possibly England as seed potatoes.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Sgt. William Jones
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William Jones joined the Continental Army at the outset of the American Revolution. He was stationed at the American Fort Schuyler/Stanwix during the Siege of 1777 and saw combat at the 1779 Battle of New Town. Despite having served well for three years, Jones eventually left the new United States for Canada, never returning to the original nation he sided with.

The Fry and the Flow
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It’s officially that time of year when the young coho, chinook, and steelhead have started emerging from their gravel nests (redds) in the streams monitored by the San Francisco Bay Area Network in Marin County, California. We’ve seen some of these little fry doing well during special winter surveys in Muir Woods National Monument. Hopefully, our summer surveys will show high survival despite challenges like big winter storms.

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument
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Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Charles Hall Museum and Heritage Center
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This non-profit history museum features interpretive panels and maps that tell the story of over 3000 North Carolina Cherokee prisoners in several detachments who camped and walked through Tellico Plains on the first leg of their journey to live in Indian Territory (Oklahoma). Visitors can view display cabinets of stone and clay tools and relics the local Overhill Cherokee used for farming, cooking, hunting, weapons and games.

Yellowstone National Park

West Yellowstone VIC Backcountry Office
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Yellowstone National Park

Tower Backcountry Office
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Yellowstone National Park

Grant Village Backcountry Office
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Sitka National Historical Park

Russian Religion and Education Exhibit
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Sitka National Historical Park

Supplying the Colony Exhibit
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Grand Canyon National Park

Backcountry Information Center
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The Backcountry Info Center is open daily from 8 am–noon; and 1 pm–5 pm, and provides information, permits, and trip planning assistance about day and overnight hikes into the canyon. The building is located in the village by Parking Lot D, and across the railroad tracks from Maswik Lodge. Park in Lot D, then take the free, early morning Hikers' Express bus from Backcountry Info Center to South Kaibab Trailhead.

California National Historic Trail

Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum
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Jim Beckwourth, the African-American mountain man, scion of British nobility, great medicine and warrior chief in the Crow Indian Nation, US Army scout and courier, and discoverer of Beckwourth Pass and trail, settled here on his road for 7 years. He created several things we still have: Beckwourth Pass and Trail, located by Trails West markers, this cabin, and a national best seller biography, The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, 1856.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Wisely Chosen Ground Wayside
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Mount Rainier National Park

Box Canyon
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Box Canyon is an impressive slot canyon along Stevens Canyon Road carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. A popular stop when touring the park by vehicle, Box Canyon includes a comfort station and picnic area.

National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fort Washington Marina
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The NPS is seeking an operator that will continue to attract an array of boating and recreation visitors and serve the surrounding community. Potential operators are invited to submit their proposals through September 5, 2023.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Katie Shepard Hotel
  • Type: Place

This large, one-and-a-half-story, shingle-style house was constructed in 1895 or 1896 for Mrs. William Shepard and her daughter Katherine, who was popularly known on the island as "Miss Katie." The house was allegedly designed in the style of the Shepards' residence in New Orleans. A detached kitchen and dining room was located behind the house. After the Cottage Row dining room closed around 1900, Katie Shepard converted her cottage into a summer hotel.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Series: Ten Years at Vancouver Barracks
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Since 2012, the National Park Service has cared for and invested in the historic East and South Vancouver Barracks, providing new opportunities for reuse and community engagement.