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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

Backcountry Information Center

Type: Place

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.

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.

Desegregation in the "Cradle of Liberty"

Type: Article

The struggle for equal education in Boston began in the late 1780s and continued through the 1970s when turbulent protests engulfed the city. Historic sites that now comprise the National Parks of Boston served as the setting for several of the movement's most contentious moments.

Pullman National Historical Park

Rosina Corrothers Tucker

Type: Person

A prominent advocate for labor and civil rights, Rosina Corrothers Tucker played an integral role in the creation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its International Ladies Auxiliary. She served as a leader in the Auxiliary for several decades and played a role in planning the March on Washington movement in the 1940s.

Chamizal National Memorial

Spring 2025: Ballet Folklorico

Type: Article

Ballet Folklorico presents Paseo del Norte: Movement as Storytelling

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Nāhuku Lava Tube

Type: Place

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

Scottish Immigration Wayside

Type: Place

Nicodemus National Historic Site

School District Number 1

Type: Place

Nicodemus residents saw education as foundational to their community and organized School District No. 1 in 1879, the first in Graham County. After the previous 1887 schoolhouse burned down in 1916, the District No. 1 Schoolhouse was built in 1918 and used by the district until it closed in the early 1960s.

Nicodemus National Historic Site

St. Francis Hotel

Type: Place

The St. Francis Hotel has lived many lives: first as a place of business operated by early settlers Zachary and Jenny Fletcher, then as private residence and restaurant of the Switzer family. The original two-story limestone structure was built in 1881 and was a successful hotel in Nicodemus. The Switzer family bought the building in 1921 and built several additions while they lived there.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Road to Independence

Type: Place

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

Pride of Baltimore II

Type: Place

Step aboard Pride II, a reproduction Baltimore Clipper, and sail into the Chesapeake’s maritime past. Explore its history from privateering in the War of 1812 to life on the Bay today. Tour the deck or set sail for a hands-on adventure! As part of the NPS Chesapeake Gateways, Pride II offers a unique way to experience the Bay’s seafaring heritage.

Surf Ballroom

Type: Place

The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa was the site of the last concert performed by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson hours before a tragic plane accident claimed their lives in February 1959. The performance at the Surf Ballroom has entered American cultural memory and played a major role on the early development of rock 'n' roll music.

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.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Cherry Blossom Groves

Type: Place

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

Post Office at Fort Laramie

Type: Place

Independence National Historical Park

Congress Hall

Type: Place

Built as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, Congress Hall was home to the U.S. Congress from 1790-1800, when Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States. Members of the House of Representatives met on the first floor, while the Senators met upstairs.

Homestead Era at Fort Laramie

Type: Place