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War In The Pacific National Historical Park

Mabini Monuments
  • Type: Place

Two monuments to Apolinario Mabini stand along the Asan Beach Trail. Mabini was the Prime Minister and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the first Philippine Republic from January 23, 1899 – May 7, 1899. When the United States acquired the Philippines from Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1899, Mabini and his followers refused to take an oath of allegiance to the United States and were exiled to Guam.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Historic Turnpike Crossing
  • Type: Place

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.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Depot
  • Type: Place

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot witnessed the early stages of mob violence against a small group of nonviolent Freedom Riders in May of 1961.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Mural
  • Type: Place

This mural, titled "Could You Get on the Bus?", commemorates the Freedom Riders attacked in Anniston on May 14, 1961 at the Greyhound Bus Depot. The mural faces the alleyway where the attack began.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Burning Site
  • Type: Place

On this site in May of 1961, a small group of nonviolent activists called Freedom Riders were attacked by a white mob.

War In The Pacific National Historical Park

Assan through the Ages
  • Type: Article

Assan Beach, the 2,500-yard shoreline stretching between Punta Adilok (Adelup Point) and Punta Assan (Asan Point), which the Marines in World War II called a "pair of devil horns," is a poignant symbol of the Guam's complex history, blending indigenous CHamoru traditions, wartime struggle, and ongoing military presence. In many ways, the story of Guam can be read through the story of Assan Beach. Talk a walk through history at Assan Beach.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston Trailways Station
  • Type: Place

The Trailways Station in downtown Anniston was the site of violence and intimidation of Freedom Riders in route to Birmingham on May 14, 1961.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Noble Street Park
  • Type: Place

Located in the heart of the Downtown Anniston Historic District, this street corner provides a welcome resting place during an afternoon of exploration in downtown Anniston.

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Port Royal State Historic Park
  • Type: Place

“...the people…are moving not from choice to an unknown region not desired by them.” Elijah Hicks wrote these words to Chief John Ross while camped at Port Royal, Tennessee in October 1838. Port Royal was the last place over 10,000 Cherokees slept in Tennessee before crossing into Kentucky. They were travelling along the Great Western Road, part of the Northern Route, which ran from Nashville, Tennessee to Missouri. Visitors can walk about a 1/4 mile of that historic roadbed.

Greenwich Village Historic District
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Greenwich Village Historic District’s reputation for dynamism can be attributed to its history of emerging artists and writers as well as the political unrest and activism of its inhabitants. With the rise of the counterculture movement during the 1960s, Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park became a hub for writers and musicians. In 1969, LGB residents of Greenwich Village pushed back against police harassment at the Stonewall Inn.

The Positive Impacts of Policy Implementation on Wintertime Air Quality in Yellowstone National Park through 2024
  • Type: Article

Motorized access to Yellowstone National Park during the winter season has been historically contentious, with continual concerns regarding potentially affected resources, including air quality. The culmination of the air quality monitoring aimed at understanding the impacts of OSVs in Yellowstone National Park provides an excellent example of how balancing policy and public interests can result in positive environmental impacts. NPS, Intermountain Park Science, 2025.

Grand Teton National Park

Gros Ventre Pathway Hub
  • Type: Place

The Gros Ventre Pathway Hub is one of many locations where you can start or end your bike ride along the multi-use pathway. Enjoy over 20 miles of paved pathway in Grand Teton.

Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Medical Clinic
  • Type: Place

Located at Mammoth Hot Springs, the Mammoth Medical Clinic is open to the public and equipped for most medical emergencies, as well as for routine care.

Yellowstone National Park

Lake Medical Clinic
  • Type: Place

Located at Lake Village, Lake Medical Clinic is open to the public and equipped for most medical emergencies, as well as for routine care.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Rome Historical Society
  • Type: Place

The Rome Historical Society - Friends of the Fort sits next to the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. This free museum has exhibits related to the historic fort, the Erie Canal, the history of Rome, NY, and more!

Yellowstone National Park

Bear Aware (Old Faithful)
  • Type: Place

Bear spray is available for rent at the Yurt near the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center at Old Faithful.

Yellowstone National Park

Bear Aware (Canyon)
  • Type: Place

Bear spray is available for rent at the Bear Aware rental kiosk at the northwest corner of the visitor center plaza, 20 yards from the main entrance.

Glacier National Park

Waterton-Glacier BioBlitz! A Fun-filled Day of Hands-on-Science
  • Type: Article

During the summer of 2017, the CCRLC hosted two BioBlitz events: the Waterton-Glacier Mushroom BioBlitz and the Waterton-Glacier Butterfly BioBlitz. Nearly 150 participants joined in helping resource managers gather data on the diverse array of fungus and butterfly species found in Glacier National Park.

Gettysburg: the Power of Partnership
  • Type: Article

For 28 years the Gettysburg Foundation has stood with the National Park Service (NPS) as the steward of preservation, restoration, and education at Gettysburg National Military Park, assisting with ongoing preservation needs of the battlefield, the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, and the Eisenhower National Historic Site.

Yellowstone National Park

Bridge Bay Marina Store
  • Type: Place

Located on Yellowstone Lake, this store has supplies for boaters, anglers, campers, and boat tour passengers.