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Original Wall
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Chickahominy Bluff
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California National Historic Trail

Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum
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Jim Beckwourth, the African-American mountain man, scion of British nobility, great medicine and warrior chief in the Crow Indian Nation, US Army scout and courier, and discoverer of Beckwourth Pass and trail, settled here on his road for 7 years. He created several things we still have: Beckwourth Pass and Trail, located by Trails West markers, this cabin, and a national best seller biography, The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, 1856.

Acadia National Park

Flying Mountain Trailhead
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The Flying Mountain Trailhead is located north of Southwest Harbor, ME off State Route 102 via Fernald Point Road. It directly serves Flying Mountain and Valley Cove Trails with connections to Valley Peak Trail and Saint Sauveur Mountain Trail.

Mount Rainier National Park

Laughingwater Creek Trailhead
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Hike to Three Lakes Camp or connect to the Pacific Crest Trail along this trail that follows Laughingwater Creek through the forest.

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Ulysses S. Grant's Last Visit to St. Louis
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Ulysses S. Grant visited St. Louis 15 times between the end of the Civil War and his death in 1885. His last visit occurred in 1883, when he addressed business matters and attended a Memorial Day service hosted by the Grand Army of the Republic at Jefferson Barracks on May 30.

Mount Rainier National Park

Box Canyon
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Box Canyon is an impressive slot canyon along Stevens Canyon Road carved by the Muddy Fork of the Cowlitz River. A popular stop when touring the park by vehicle, Box Canyon includes a comfort station and picnic area.

Auto & ATV
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Over 5,000 miles of paved roads traverse the national park system including parkways and scenic drives.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Katie Shepard Hotel
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This large, one-and-a-half-story, shingle-style house was constructed in 1895 or 1896 for Mrs. William Shepard and her daughter Katherine, who was popularly known on the island as "Miss Katie." The house was allegedly designed in the style of the Shepards' residence in New Orleans. A detached kitchen and dining room was located behind the house. After the Cottage Row dining room closed around 1900, Katie Shepard converted her cottage into a summer hotel.

“This We Shall Remember:” Eisenhower and Victory in Europe
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In May 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower accepted the surrender of Germany, ending World War II in Europe. Eisenhower chose to remember Victory in Europe by actively commemorating the sacrifices and cooperation that made it possible. For Eisenhower and the Allies, the road to victory was not easy. Eisenhower believed that Victory in Europe Day--VE Day--could and should serve as a reminder of the cost of war for future generations. Explore this story further in this article.

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Series: Ten Years at Vancouver Barracks
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Since 2012, the National Park Service has cared for and invested in the historic East and South Vancouver Barracks, providing new opportunities for reuse and community engagement.

Mount Rainier National Park

Paradise Inn
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If you enjoy historic architecture, a good meal or place to relax than the Paradise Inn is the place for you! Built in 1917, the Paradise Inn is open generally from May through September and features a large dining room and gift shop.

Grand Portage National Monument

Expanding the Ojibwe Art Collection at Grand Portage National Monument
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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.

Mather High School Students Learn the Intricacies of Reconstructing Late 1700s Style Log Cabins at Morristown National Historical Park and Governors Island National Monument
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Read on to learn about how Mather high school students have been working on reconstructing late 1700s style log cabins at Morristown National Historical Park and Governors Island National Monument!

Rock Creek Park

Peirce Mill
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The most successful water-powered gristmill along Rock Creek, Peirce Mill ran commercially from the 1820s until 1897. Restored in the 1930s, 1970s, and the first decade of the 21st century, the mill today serves as an educational site connecting visitors to Rock Creek Park's rich heritage.

Rock Creek Park

Old Stone House
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Georgetown's Old Stone House is the oldest building on its original foundation in the District of Columbia, predating the establishment of the District itself.

Andersonville National Historic Site

Andersonville's Treasured Magnolias: A Story of Preservation and Renewal
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A team at Andersonville carefully transplanted three young Magnolia trees, ensuring that the legacy of a historic tree lives on. These young trees are not just any Magnolias; they are clones of an overly mature Magnolia tree that once graced the northeastern quadrant of the National Cemetery.

Grand Canyon National Park

North Kaibab Trail
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North Kaibab Trail is the least visited and most difficult of the major inner canyon corridor trails. It is challenging for day hikers as well as rim-to-rim hikers. Water at the North Kaibab TRAILHEAD water has been shut off for the winter and is expected to be turned back on May 15, when the roads open. Always carry a way to filter or treat creek water, in the event the water stations at Manzanita and Cottonwood Campground are not working.

Grand Canyon National Park

Bright Angel Trailhead
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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 spring, a number of trail closures (on parts of Bright Angel Trail) are in effect. Click on the link for details.

Winter 2025 Community Volunteer Ambassador Training
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The Winter 2025 Community Volunteer Ambassadors cohort gathered at Klondike Gold Rush – Seattle Unit National Historical Park for National Early Service Training.