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Pearl Harbor National Memorial

USS Utah Memorial

Type: Place

On December 7, 1941, Oklahoma's port (left) side was hit by eight torpedoes at the very start of the attack. In less than twelve minutes, she rolled over until her masts touched the bottom, trapping hundreds of men inside and under the water. Four hundred twenty-nine crew members died. Of those trapped inside, only 32 could be rescued.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton-Burr Duel

Type: Article

In the 18th and 19th centuries, one’s honor was critical to preserving their reputation, and therefore, suitability for interpersonal affairs and public office. On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr took the extreme step to duel.

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

The Kalaupapa Store

Type: Place

Built in the 1930s, the existing Kalaupapa store is the last remaining store that continues to provide groceries and supplies to residents within the settlement.

Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Commodore Perry's Longboat

Type: Place

A replica of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's longboat rowed between flagships in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. Mid-May through mid-October the longboat is located next to the visitor center just off the parking lot.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Kirby Nature Trail

Type: Place

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.

Chesapeake Bay

Menokin

Type: Place

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.

Dark Night, Safe Flight

Type: Article

At night, birds use the stars to find their way. But bright lights from buildings can confuse them. That's why national parks are so important - they're like bird hotels! They give birds safe places to rest and eat, especially after flying across the ocean.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Pine Lane Trailhead Information

Type: Place

Pine Lane Trailhead provides access to two of the longest trails that pass through the national park: the Buckeye and the Valley. This is a good starting point for hikers and runners who want to avoid the crowds and challenge themselves with hills.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Horseshoe Pond Trailhead Information

Type: Place

The Horseshoe Pond area was once part of the historic Bishop Farm. By the second half of the 1900s, the Bishops were planting and selling Christmas trees. Take the Tree Farm Trail to see how nature is reclaiming these old fields.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Boston Store Trailhead

Type: Place

The Village of Boston grew up alongside a canal on the east side of the Cuyahoga River and a railroad on the west side of the river. Boston Store Trailhead provides limited mobility parking on the east side. Use it to access the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and refreshments at Boston Store. This small trailhead does not accommodate over-sized vehicles.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Hanka Homestead Museum

Type: Place

The Hanka Homestead was occupied by members of the Hanka family, Finnish immigrants, from 1896 until 1966. Herman Hanka settled here with his family after he was injured in a copper mining accident. The farm was originally homesteaded at a time of mass immigration from Finland to the United States. The homestead is relatively intact and unaltered from its appearance in the 1920s. This museum is an official partner of Keweenaw National Historical Park.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw

Type: Place

The historic Carnegie Museum.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Geography of Oak Ridge

Type: Place

Why was a rural area of East Tennessee chosen for one of the largest wartime undertakings in history? The geography of Oak Ridge proved vital to the Manhattan Project’s success. Learn why General Leslie Groves selected Oak Ridge to host the massive uranium-enrichment effort.

Keweenaw National Historical Park