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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.
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus Newsletter March 2025
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This is the March 2025 edition of Nicodemus National Historic Site's newsletter, highlighting 2024 accomplishments and events and sharing plans for 2025.
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Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
St. Francois County Jail Museum
- Type: Place
The St. Francois County Jail Museum is located in Historic Downtown Farmington, Missouri, along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. It was constructed in 1870 and used as a jail until the early 1990's. The building is now used as a history museum and houses artifacts from the Farmington area, as well as interpreting the history of the trail. Find more information on how to plan a visit.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Welcome to Dune World!
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Interpretive panel illustrating the dune rides that once roamed the dune.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Stanley Abbott
- Type: Person
Stanley Abbott was the lead designer of the Blue Ridge Parkway. His vision of an environmentally sensitive design plan that preserved the cultural history of the route, guided the creation of a parkway that remains one of the most significant examples of landscape architecture in the country.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
The Port Royal Experiment
- Type: Article
A few weeks after the Battle of Port Royal, US soldiers and sailors came ashore around Beaufort and found thousands of now formerly enslaved people in control of the region. The military had no real plan yet for what to do with these people or even their legal status.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Wayside: S-50 Thermal Diffusion Plant
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing the S-50 Plant, one of three uranium enrichment facilities that operated during the Manhattan Project.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Series: The Port Royal Experiment
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In the fall of 1861 after the Battle of Port Royal, the US military came ashore around Beaufort and found thousands of now formerly enslaved people in control of the region. The military had no real plan yet for what to do with these people or even their legal status. Newly freed Black South Carolinians were active participants. They demanded access to programs to support labor reforms, land redistribution, quality education, and military service.
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Alexander Leslie, a British Army officer, served throughout the American Revolution, playing significant roles in battles during the British capture of New York. He later oversaw the British evacuation of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina in 1782 as the war neared its conclusion.
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Mead Museum
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The Mead Cultural Education Center, located in Yankton, South Dakota, was constructed in 1909 by Dr. Leonard C. Mead. Originally serving as part of the women’s ward for the Dakota Hospital for the Insane, the building was in use until the 1980s. Today, however, it houses the Dakota Territorial Museum and is upkept by the Yankton County Historical Society.
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For the first time at Big Cypress National Preserve, researchers used tree rings (growth rings) to study tree ages and which environmental/climate factors influence tree growth. One finding was that standing water levels—in this landscape shaped by water—are key. Researchers were also reminded that “you can’t always judge a book by its cover,” as some of the smallest trees measured were also the oldest.
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Best known today for his military campaigns against the Indians before and after the Civil War, George Crook rose from the command of the 36th Ohio Infantry to the command of a cavalry division which fought in Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. During the war he became friends with future president Rutherford B. Hayes.
Grand Canyon National Park
Yavapai Geology Museum
- Type: Place
Open daily: 8 am - 7 pm. Yavapai Geology Museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of Grand Canyon geology. The building is right on the very edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point, The Museum Features: a bookstore and museum shop, large picture windows for viewing the canyon, and a variety of exhibits about the geology of Grand Canyon. Restrooms are in a separate building adjacent to the parking lot. The shuttle bus stop is also on the parking lot.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Deer Creek Beach
- Type: Place
Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Deer Creek Beach covers 1,241 acres and boasts over two miles of pristine coastline. This newly-acquired federal land offers scenic views, diverse uplands, riparian areas, and coastal bluffs. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, it’s perfect for wildlife and nature lovers. Note: There are no amenities on-site, so plan for a rugged experience.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Wayside: Life Under the Ice
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Wayside: What Does Sleeping Bear Dunes Mean to You?
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The Columbia Sensitive Resource Zone in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a case study in trying to find a sustainable balance between resource conservation and recreation. Learn more about the sensitive resource zone and how park visitors can engage in shared stewardship.
Grand Teton National Park
Discovery Spot: Gopher/Marten
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Welcome to the Discovery Trail. As you travel down this path, use all of your senses to detect the plants and animals that make this place their home. Observe all that you discover, inducing clues to animal presence such as tracks and burrows. Linger at each of the benches along the path and try to unravel the stories of plant and animal interconnections.
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Designed to prepare youth for careers in conservation and environmental planning, the Cultural Landscape Apprentice program matches young adults with opportunities to learn about cultural landscape management in a hands-on environment alongside National Park Service (NPS) employees at San Antonio Missions. Dijonta, DariAnn and Daniela’s 8-month long apprenticeship just ended at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and we asked them to share what they gained.