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Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Mound City Group
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Mound City Group is the smallest of the Hopewell sites in Ross County, but it very well may contain the largest stories of this remarkable culture. The site is home to the park's only visitor center. Grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk while the visitor center building maintains regular hours of operation.
Grand Teton National Park
Gros Ventre Pathway Hub
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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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome Historical Society
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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!
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Fort Laramie once stood sentinel over the Oregon, California, and Mormon emigration trails; was a stop on the Pony Express route; and served as a staging ground for both peaceful and hostile dealings with Plains Indians. Its association with important figures, including Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, and historic events makes Fort Laramie an icon of the American West.
Antietam National Battlefield
Dunker Church
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Dunker Church, a meeting house for the German Baptist Brethren who lived in the Sharpsburg area, was the focal point of repeated clashes during the Battle of Antietam as both the Union and Confederate armies sought to occupy and hold the high ground around it.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Wayside: Loon Lake's Glacial Past
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War In The Pacific National Historical Park
Piti Guns Unit
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During the last months of the Imperial Japanese occupation of Guam, Japanese defenders heavily fortified the island in preparation for the coming battle. Machine guns, artillery and mortar emplacements, and coastal defense guns were installed on the high ground near the coast. Today, most of those fortifications are either gone, but in the hills overlooking the village of Piti, three Vickers-type Model 3 140mm coastal defense guns still rest silently in a mahogany forest.
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U.S. national parks are part of an international network tracking vulnerable migratory birds. They are also vital training grounds for future bird conservationists.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Sharing the shore with birds
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Each year, beginning in February and ending in late summer, the Gulf Islands National Seashore provides an important habitat for several species of ground-nesting shorebirds including, least terns, snowy plovers, Wilson’s plovers, and black skimmers.
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
A visit with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
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This May, Brye Lefler, Trail Tribal Partnerships Specialist/Cultural Anthropologist, travelled to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Ponca Community Grounds, near Niobrara, Nebraska.
Grand Canyon National Park
Trailview Overlook Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (Red) Route
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NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. A short walk down the stairs from the parking/shuttle stop is the best location for aerial views of the sinuous switchbacks on Bright Angel Trail. From the viewpoint you can see everything from where the trail starts just west of the historic village down, and down, and down to Havasupai Gardens, until the trail finally disappears into the depths of the inner gorge.
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The Pauli Murray Family Home is associated with ground-breaking civil rights activist, lawyer, educator, writer, and Episcopal priest Pauli Murray. Her scholarship and activism are nationally significant in American legal history and the women’s and civil rights movements. She served as a bridge figure between American social movements through her advocacy for both women’s and civil rights.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott in the Civil War
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Fort Scott served as an important logistical and supply center for Union troops during the Civil War. On the grounds of the site, Union soldiers were mustered into the army, received supplies, provided medical care, and were disciplined. Fort Scott saw no battles, yet it played a vital role in contributing to the survival and success of Union soldiers.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Jacobs
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We’re beyond lucky to have Tom Jacobs leading our Ellwood Volunteer Ground Force! Starting nearly 10 years ago as a volunteer, Tom's unwavering dedication has left a lasting impact on our park. From managing seasonal garden care to leading massive projects, Tom’s hard work and dedication have made a lasting impact on Ellwood.
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In partnership with Groundwork USA, NPS is thrilled to announce that five Groundwork Trusts have been awarded $430,000 to engage community members in the transformation of brownfield sites into vibrant community assets through the Land Use Innovation Initiative.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Getting Off the Ground
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Outdoor exhibit. After four years of scientific research and rigorous experimentation, and with their 1903 Flyer on the rail, the Wrights are set to fly.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution
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The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier in Rome, NY was dedicated on July 4, 1976 in honor of the Nation's Bicentennial. The remains of 8 unknown soldiers are interred within it's grounds.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Growing Pains-Kansas in Chaos
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Fort Scott is the only NPS site directly involved in the "Bleeding Kansas” era. The division between pro and anti-slavery forces is reflected by the fact that a former officers' quarters served as the Fort Scott, or "Free State" Hotel while directly across the parade ground an old infantry barracks had become the Western or "Pro Slavery" Hotel.