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Chesapeake Bay

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
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Explore the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the first built on the Potomac River. Discover captivating exhibits on local maritime history, WWII naval presence, and the iconic lighthouse itself. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Potomac and its rich ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed while uncovering the stories that shaped this remarkable area.

Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum
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Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Elizabeth Billings
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When even the sharpest female minds were denied ranks above "amateur”, Elizabeth Billings (1871-1944) nonetheless achieved enough to impress a modern-day botanist. Her accomplishments included cultivating various gardens, experimenting in farming, managing the family estate, and cataloging hundreds of plants.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Thomas Stone
  • Type: Person

Could you willingly make a decision that could cost you, your property, your possessions, or even your life? That is the question men like Thomas Stone had to make once the decision was made to create the Declaration of Independence. It was not an easy decision to make.

Mammoth Cave National Park

The Church
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Church services once held in the cave led to the name for this cave room.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Winston Churchill
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His fame grew to the point that in 1899, the British Winston Churchill wrote to the American writer of the same name, praising his novel and promising to always use “Spencer” as his middle name to help prevent confusion going forward.

Theodore Roosevelt
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With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States (1901 - 09). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

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.

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake Gateway to Wilderness
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Interpretive signs introduce the idea of "wilderness". As you head to the western side of Jenny Lake, the developed front country area slips away into an undeveloped, primitive world.

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake & Park Orientation
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Plan your Jenny Lake and park experience by reading these informational signs.

Spotlight on LeChee Youth Intern
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The LeChee Chapter House hires teens and offers them a variety of placements in the community, such as Glen Canyon, where the youth can gain real world job skills and new experiences. Ketona Reed has been a member of this youth partnership program between Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the local LeChee Chapter House of the Navajo Nation for three years.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Creating Cuyahoga Valley National Park: 50 Moments That Tell the Story
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In honor of our 50th anniversary year in 2025, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is highlighting 50 key events that help define who and what we are. They showcase the many partners that have come together to preserve open space, create opportunities for recreation, clean up pollution, restore habitats, and save historic resources.

Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Inn
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Yellowstone National Park

Lake Hotel and Cabins
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The Lake Yellowstone Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the park. This reservable lodging facility is operated by a park partner.

Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Snow Lodge
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Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Lodge and Cabins
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Yellowstone National Park

Lake Lodge Cabins
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Lake Lodge Cabins is a reservable lodging facility operated by a park partner. It offers rocking chair view of Yellowstone Lake from the main lodge.

Yellowstone National Park

Canyon Lodge and Cabins
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Yellowstone National Park

Canyon Lodge
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Oak Ridge Wayside: Edgemoor Gate
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing the Edgemoor Gate, one of seven armed checking stations operating during and after the Manhattan Project.