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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Inn Garages
- Type: Place
Six years after Day's death, his daughter Marion and her husband Louis Warnes began running Dunesmobile rides out of Glen Haven. It started with a 1934 Ford which took four people out to the crest of the dunes and back. It was a thrilling 35-minute ride that took passengers to the crest of the dunes and back for 25 cents each. By the time the rides ended in 1978, there were 13 dunes wagons each carrying 14 passengers on a 12 mile, 35-minute excursion.
Joshua Tree National Park
California Riding and Hiking Trail at Geology Tour Road
- Type: Place
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.
Capitol Reef National Park
Scenic Drive Stop 8
- Type: Place
The incredible, edible pinyon pine helps many species survive in a harsh desert environment.
Nicodemus National Historic Site
St. Francis Hotel
- Type: Place
The St. Francis Hotel has lived many lives: first as a place of business operated by early settlers Zachary and Jenny Fletcher, then as private residence and restaurant of the Switzer family. The original two-story limestone structure was built in 1881 and was a successful hotel in Nicodemus. The Switzer family bought the building in 1921 and built several additions while they lived there.
Yellowstone National Park
Roosevelt Lodge
- Type: Place
Yellowstone National Park
Roosevelt Corral
- Type: Place
Grand Teton National Park
Gros Ventre Pathway Hub
- Type: Place
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.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Katie Shepard Hotel
- Type: Place
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.
- Type: Place
Following a day's journey from Fort Laramie, emigrants spent the night at Register Cliff , which rises one hundred feet above the North Platte River valley. The soft, chalky limestone rock made it easy for emigrants to inscribe their names into the cliff before continuing on their journey. The earliest signatures date to the late 1820s when trappers and fur traders passed through the area.
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Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site , also called the Guernsey Ruts, is located where the geography of the area forced the Oregon Trail to change course. At this point, the Trail was blocked from continuing along the North Platte River by a steep ridge of sandstone rock. It had to go up and over the ridge in order to continue heading west.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Welcome to Dune World!
- Type: Place
Interpretive panel illustrating the dune rides that once roamed the dune.
Boston National Historical Park
Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution
- Type: Article
April 18, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride. Participate in commemorative events across Boston.
Capitol Reef National Park
Pioneer Register
- Type: Place
Take a short hike in Capitol Gorge to see the historic Pioneer Register where early explorers and pioneers carved their names into the cliff wall. It is illegal to deface, vandalize, or add your own name to the Register.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Gertrude Quinn Slattery
- Type: Person
Gertrude Quinn was a young survivor of the Johnstown Flood.
Grand Canyon National Park
South Kaibab Trailhead Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route
- Type: Place
Just a 9-minute ride from Grand Canyon Visitor Center, this shuttle stop is the easiest way to access South Kaibab Trailhead. Running from 8 am, to just after sunset this winter, the bus will drop you off next to the water filling station and vault toilets, a short walk from the trailhead. From this location, you also can walk west along the paved Canyon Rim Trail and return to the Visitor Center, a distance of 2.3 miles/ 3.7 km. Visit the link for the current schedule.
Grand Canyon National Park
Trailer Village Bus Stop - Village (Blue) Route
- Type: Place
This shuttle bus stop serves visitors staying overnight in Trailer Village, the South Rim's RV campground with full hook-ups. If campers choose to ride the free Village (Blue) Route shuttles around the South Rim, their RVs and trailers may be left in the campground. Visit the link for the current schedule.
Grand Canyon National Park
Bright Angel Lodge
- Type: Place
Opened in 1935, Bright Angel Lodge offers several dining options: Bright Angel Fountain/Coffee and Grab and Go: 5:30 am to 6 pm daily. Fred Harvey Burger: Breakfast: 6:30 am to 10 am, Lunch: 11 am to 4 pm, Dinner: 4 pm to 9 pm daily. Fred Harvey Tavern: 11 am to 10 pm (food until 9 pm) daily. Arizona Steakhouse: . Lunch 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm to 9 pm. Bright Angel lodge is located right along the canyon's edge in the Village Historic District.
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Here at Fletchers Cove, you can picnic, fish, boat, and ride your bike. You can also visit the Fletcher's Boathouse concession stand or just sit and enjoy the scenery. You can also purchase your DC fishing license. This is a popular stop for hikers and bikers on the C&O Canal, or on the Capital Crescent Trail.
Glen Echo Park
Cuddle Up
- Type: Place
The Cuddle Up was a teacup ride that arrived in 1946 and remained popular until the park closed in 1968. Today, the pavilion is used for art classes and camp programs. The stage is ideal for performances.