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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
You Are Here: Poetry in Parks at Ledges Trailhead
- Type: Place
A picnic table near the Ledges Trailhead features a poem by Jean Valentine selected by the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón as part of her signature project "You Are Here: Poetry in Parks."
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Boston Store Trailhead
- Type: Place
The Village of Boston grew up alongside a canal on the east side of the Cuyahoga River and a railroad on the west side of the river. Boston Store Trailhead provides limited mobility parking on the east side. Use it to access the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and refreshments at Boston Store. This small trailhead does not accommodate over-sized vehicles.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Alphabet Housing
- Type: Place
Alphabet housing in Oak Ridge ran the gamut of style, space, and function. From Type A through H Cemesto homes- Cemesto being a mix of cement and asbestos- to Types A, B, C, S, and V Flat-Top designs, Oak Ridge’s architectural style was unique in its simplicity, form, function, and space. There are several examples still standing in Oak Ridge as private residences.
Chesapeake Bay
Menokin
- Type: Place
Explore Menokin, a National Historic Landmark where history, architecture, and conservation meet. See the 1769 home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, witness innovative preservation in action, and walk trails through a protected Chesapeake Bay watershed landscape. Engage with exhibits, hands-on activities, and the powerful stories of those who shaped this place. Paddle Cat Point Creek, connect with nature, and uncover the past in a truly unique setting.
- Type: Article
Winter weather adds difficulty to hikes and other excursions. Get pro tips to enjoying winter days outdoors.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
- Type: Place
The historic Carnegie Museum.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Geography of Oak Ridge
- Type: Place
Why was a rural area of East Tennessee chosen for one of the largest wartime undertakings in history? The geography of Oak Ridge proved vital to the Manhattan Project’s success. Learn why General Leslie Groves selected Oak Ridge to host the massive uranium-enrichment effort.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
X-10 Graphite Reactor
- Type: Place
The X-10 Graphite Reactor was the world’s first plutonium-production reactor. Operating from 1943 to 1963, it became a National Historic Landmark in 1965. Located on the secure grounds of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the reactor is not currently accessible to the public.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
New Bethel Baptist Church
- Type: Place
New Bethel Baptist Church is one of only a few pre-Manhattan Project structures remaining from Scarboro community. The church’s congregation was founded in 1851 but this structure was built in 1924. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Located on the secure Oak Ridge National Laboratory grounds, the church is not currently accessible to the public.
Grand Canyon National Park
Bright Angel Trailhead
- Type: Place
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 winter, a number of trail closures (on parts of Bright Angel Trail) are in effect. Click on the link for details.
Grand Canyon National Park
Bright Angel Trail
- Type: Place
Bright Angel Trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous Peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering big views, morning and afternoon shade, resthouses, vault toilets, and water stations during the summer. The water is OFF at 1.5- and 3-mile resthouses. Portions of Bright Angel Trail are closed for waterline construction, Visit the link for a list of trail closures.
Grand Canyon National Park
South Kaibab Trail
- Type: Place
This well-maintained dirt trail offering wonderful expansive views. This is a great trail for short day hiking trips into the canyon of half a day or less. During winter months foot traction and hiking poles are advised when trail surfaces are icy. There is no public parking at the South Kaibab Trailhead. Please park at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. It is a 9-minute ride from the Visitor Center to the Trailhead.
Historical and Future Climate Patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: Some Biological Implications
- Type: Article
Climate change has the potential to profoundly alter national parks, affecting plants, animals, and cultural resources. During this time of unusually rapid change, proactive management—planning ahead—has a better chance of success than reacting to crises after they arise. This article compares historical climate patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park with future projected conditions to help park managers proactively plan for climate change.
- Type: Place
Learn about the decade-long effort to build a Memorial House to honor George Washington at his birthplace.
Pullman National Historical Park
Rosina Corrothers Tucker
- Type: Person
A prominent advocate for labor and civil rights, Rosina Corrothers Tucker played an integral role in the creation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its International Ladies Auxiliary. She served as a leader in the Auxiliary for several decades and played a role in planning the March on Washington movement in the 1940s.
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In this issue of 3Parks3Stories, we would like to share three stories of successful conservation projects in the Mediterranean parks that were reliant upon partnerships between the NPS and one or more dedicated collaborators. In these stories, we hope you see the mutual benefits of these relationships and the value they bring in the effort to protect, preserve, and understand our national legacy.
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By using the expertise of a MAT team, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park maximized the impact of GAOA funding, demonstrating how specialized teams efficiently address critical needs in parks across the country. Learn how Palo Alto Battlefield stands ready to continue sharing its stories of courage and sacrifice, thanks to this vital project.
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The Gulf Coast I&M Network conducts vegetation monitoring fieldwork once every four years in each park. This article presents a brief project overview and key findings from the 2023 I&M vegetation monitoring event in San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (NHP), Texas, which was the second round of sampling for the park.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Wayside: Middletown Trailer Park
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing temporary trailer parks for Manhattan Project workers.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Wayside: The Hutments
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing hutments, an inferior form of housing used during the Manhattan Project.