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Chesapeake Bay

BLISS Meadows

Type: Place

Discover BLISS Meadows, a 10-acre urban farm and land reclamation project in Northeast Baltimore. This unique space offers walking trails, farm animal interactions, and hands-on gardening workshops. Learn about sustainability, food justice, and the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities while enjoying fresh produce, honey, and community events. Experience nature, education, and social change in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Chesapeake Bay

Sail Selina II

Type: Place

Sail aboard a restored 1926 catboat and explore the Chesapeake Bay’s rich maritime heritage. Discover local wildlife, hands-on sailing, and stories of St. Michaels’ past while learning about the Bay’s ecology and conservation.

Death Valley National Park

Stovepipe Wells Village

Type: Place

An authorized concessionaire with the NPS, offering restaurant and bar, lodging, camping, gas, and convenience store.

Golden Spike National Historical Park

#3 Cut and Fill

Type: Place

The West Auto Tour is approximately seven miles and follows the original Transcontinental railroad grade and allows visitors to experience what passengers would have encountered on their travels through Utah Territory. A glimpse of the Great Salt Lake, wide open spaces and the iconic "10 Miles in a Day" sign await the visitor. The tour begins seven miles west of the Visitor Center via Golden Spike Drive. The West Tour is closed seasonally from late November to early June.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Sgt. William Jones

Type: Person

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.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Gauvin

Type: Article

After traveling the world with the U.S. Coast Guard, Bob Gauvin retired his sea-legs and settled in Spotsylvania County. For the past five years, he’s spent his Wednesday mornings waking up early to care for the lawn and handle general maintenance at Ellwood– part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

Grand Portage National Monument

Expanding the Ojibwe Art Collection at Grand Portage National Monument

Type: Article

In February 2025, Grand Portage National Monument added a new painting to its collection. Gichi-Onigaming Amik / Grand Portage Beaver is the title of a painting by Zhaawanoogiishik / Sam Zimmerman. Sam explains his inspiration behind this piece.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Di Salvo

Type: Article

For the past four years, Mike has shared his expertise as a dedicated volunteer at Chatham Gardens.

Branching Out: The Vital Role of an Arborist in Preserving Our National Parks

Type: Article

Meet Adam Foldesi, a dedicated Horticulturist and Board-Certified Master Arborist with the National Park Service. From safeguarding significant trees with lightning protection to the innovative efforts of cloning and transplanting historic magnolias, Adam's work showcases the diverse skills and deep commitment required to protect these national treasures. Read on for his inspiring journey and discover the fascinating intersection of horticulture, history, and public service.

Great Basin National Park

Lexington Arch Road

Type: Place

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

John Martin House

Type: Place

This property, and several of its improvements, is linked to Cherokee leader John Martin. Martin built the main house (on the opposite side of Dalton Pike) approximately 1835 after being driven out of Murray County, Georgia. Martin, who has been described as "a distinguished judge in the courts of the Cherokee Nation, and also the national treasurer," was forced to sell his property in 1837, just prior to the Cherokee Removal.

Great Basin National Park

Baker Creek Road

Type: Place

Great Basin National Park

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive

Type: Place

Homestead National Historical Park

Cupid Steward

Type: Person

In 1879, Steward submitted homesteadapplication number 9952at the Huntsville, Alabamalandoffice, requesting a patent for160and19/100 acres of land atthesouthwest quadrantof Section 14, Township3S, Range 6E in JacksonCounty, Alabama.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Perdido Key Discovery Trail

Type: Place

Take a hike around the 0.36 mile accessible boardwalk and discover a variety of habitats and wildlife.

Mount Rainier National Park

Carbon River

Type: Place

Located in the remote northwest corner of the park, Carbon River is home to temperate rainforest, Mount Rainier's lowest elevation glacier, and a dynamic river system. Hiking, bicycling, and camping opportunities abound.

Visit Parks with Spectacular Wildlife Watching

Type: Article

National parks offer so many unique experiences to see wildlife in their natural habitats. Learn seven ways to safely watch wildlife. And see just a few of our favorite places to watch wildlife in parks around the country. Can't visit a park? Check out a few wildlife watching webcams, too!

Yellowstone National Park