National Parks

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginn…

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline o…

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams …

Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Thei…

African Burial Ground is the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for both free a…

In the early 1900s, paleontologists unearthed the Age of Mammals when they found full skeletons of extinct Mio…

Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resourc…

The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park …

Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help vis…

Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was on…

During World War II the remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, bec…

13,000 years ago, this site was well-known by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Centuries passed…

The first railroad to circumvent the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the finishing pie…

Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites…

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amist…

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise alon…

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their bu…

Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As…

Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visi…

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The…

Imagine that moment, being in that perfect spot as the sun rises, and everything comes into focus. A rocky sho…

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild,…

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomat…

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 …

Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throu…

Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his r…

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island …

Pueblo people describe this site as part of their migration journey. Today you can follow their ancient passag…

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits conta…

This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from …

Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle for women's …

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site features a reconstructed 1840s adobe fur trading post on the mountain b…

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroads that greatly influenced the distributi…

There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in …

The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the r…

On August 9, 1877 gun shots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of Nez Perce. By the time the smoke cle…

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protec…

Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life…

The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities…

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed…

Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, em…

Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, the Black Canyon of the Gunnis…

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton s…

A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-r…

The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the …

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil W…

Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 1800s Boston led the city and th…

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trail…

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, a…

The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forre…

The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools, is one of hope and …

Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anyw…

Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undamme…

Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first Eur…

Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of Califo…

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified base and supply depot during the Civil War. It became a lar…

Reflect on a pristine undeveloped shoreline, explore a historic site, or experience the rumble of a rocket soa…

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of owners and…

For nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons - longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhe…

Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by…

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles…

The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can experience it all. Sh…

English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful cro…

North of the Arctic Circle, the monument forms 70 miles of shoreline on the Chukchi Sea. More than 114 beach r…

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse w…

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger,…

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park encompasses the 100…

People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies lear…

Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of …

“I make it clear why I write as I do and why other poets write as they do. After hundreds of experiments I dec…

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above ground. Hid…

Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences o…

Explore the history and stories of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals. An Ancestral Sono…

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos N…

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton stands where New York City began, and represen…

Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada …

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great…

The Shenandoah Valley invites you to learn about its rich heritage, from Native Americans who first shaped the…

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth c…

Today the massive buildings of the Ancestral Puebloan people still testify to the organizational and engineeri…

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder …

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution, and went on to be a poli…

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt…

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft l…

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth…

NPS helps you learn about and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in North America. Here, you can vi…

In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, known as the "Gateway to the Deep Sou…

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. The 8-mile paved scenic…

Emigrants of the California Trail describe the rocks here in vivid detail as "a city of tall spires,” “steeple…

On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifica…

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacet…

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three c…

When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years…

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland…

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland …

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities o…

“…our success was complete…” -- Daniel Morgan to Nathanael Greene, January 19, 1781 A pasturing area at the ti…

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption tr…

Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We inv…

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of the bison, Native American, lo…

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine…

Curecanti National Recreation Area is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The res…

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems world…

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park exists at the heart of one of the world’s most significant, …

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made l…

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet…

This area has been cherished by people for over 12,000 years. The forests and wetlands hold fascinating natura…

Denali is home to the highest peak in North America, Denali (Mount McKinley) at 20,310 feet. The park protects…

Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relativel…

Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the park's si…

Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the…

Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, known as the Dry Tortugas. Here, Fort Jeffer…

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest Am…

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the globe. The …

The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally ass…

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjac…

Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including th…

Travel along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to experience and learn from a complicat…

Imagine the refreshment of finding water after days of dusty travel. A reliable waterhole hidden at the base o…

Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, state visitors, the press…

How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions? If …

America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose to live in Northern California at the hei…

Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare …

Here on Wall Street, George Washington took the oath of office as our first President, and this site was home …

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient mar…

First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First La…

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world po…

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacke…

April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and l…

Fort Bowie witnessed almost 25 years of conflict between the Chiricahua Apache and the US Army, and remains a …

Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. F…

Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender o…

This 376 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil W…

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled…

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederic…

Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best k…

Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Tr…

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended …

by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so…

Fort Monroe National Monument has a diverse history spanning the American story from American Indian presence,…

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This w…

From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay foll…

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas ene…

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlem…

Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of …

Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears,…

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, serve…

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Mo…

Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, amid the swales of the Santa Fe Trail, l…

Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the…

Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscap…

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry for over 200 …

Some of the world's best preserved fossils are found in the flat-topped ridges of southwestern Wyoming's cold …

These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined wha…

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as …

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nati…

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civi…

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of t…

Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jeffer…

Gates of the Arctic is the northernmost national park in the US and lies entirely above the Arctic Circle. It …

This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people hav…

This vast landscape does not contain roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have li…

The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth…

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gat…

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and…

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North A…

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 a.m., the garrison surrendered …

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 550…

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations…

The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate …

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. …

For thousands of years, groups of ancient nomads used caves above the Gila River as temporary shelter. In the …

Glacier Bay features tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, and deep fjords. The p…

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and de…

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and de…

Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With …

Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities f…

Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." B…

Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the chur…

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for …

One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century, the completion of the first transcontinent…

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry …

Grand Canyon National Park is a testament to the power of water over rock. This immense chasm—277 miles long, …

Take a lonely and rocky two-track road in a 4x4 to the edge of the Grand Wash Cliffs. Find a stunning solitary…

Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership of the Grand Portage Ojibwe and the Nort…

Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range sta…

Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the stron…

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the darkness of Lehman Caves and ancient bristlecone pine grove…

The River gradually widens as it picks up the waters of 17 tributaries on its way to Great Egg Harbor and the …

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks a…

Great Sand Dunes features the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising over 750 feet against the Sangre de …

Open 24/7 year round! There are no limitations or reservations to visit, but there is currently limited capaci…

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer…

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains …

Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its la…

Camp ten miles from the Washington Monument! Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, Maryland just te…

Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest pe…

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl C…

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters…

During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excell…

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between …

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton…

Once possibly the largest private home in America by 1790, the Hampton mansion serves as a grand example of la…

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac Riv…

Find yourself at the confluence of history and nature. Experience John Brown's Raid, a flash point that ignite…

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating h…

Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She is the…

President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvem…

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultura…

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultura…

Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to…

Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North Americ…

Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Pa…

The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including, families, imm…

Although not yet open to the public, Hono‘uli‘uli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceratio…

Nearly 2000 years ago, American Indians built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern O…

Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and o…

On 27 March 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Cr…

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of its historic bathhouses is equal…

Once home to over 2,500 people, Hovenweep includes six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. …

The squeaky wooden floor greets your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. When y…

At the end of the last Ice Age, 18,000 to 15,000 years ago, an ice dam in northern Idaho created Glacial Lake …

A mere 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age, much of North America lay under a huge glacier. Mammoths, saber to…

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of fre…

Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whethe…

On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, tells the story of the Iñupiat peo…

Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior…

A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For…

In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, pla…

Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 210 miles of mapped and surveyed passag…

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture …

The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway was established in 1972, to commemorate the many significant con…

Colorful rock formations at John Day Fossil Beds preserve a world class record of plant and animal evolution, …

As a boy, JFK’s parents never expected he would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned…

John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature…

The South Fork dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889 and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johns…

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fas…

"¡Vayan Subiendo!"("Everyone mount up!") was the rousing call from Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1775-76, he led s…

When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflict…

To survive in a hot and arid environment the native Hawaiians (kanaka maoli) used ancient fishing skills, incl…

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Mount Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites…

Katmai is famous for Brooks Falls, where brown bears catch salmon jumping up the waterfall. The park protects …

A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be wild. Katmai w…

A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what wildness really means. Her…

At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the weights of glaciers have up mountains, carved fjords,…

Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their…

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War ba…

From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trad…

This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, power, and time. The immense granite canyon of the Kings R…

Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th…

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world pa…

Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon T…

Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missou…

Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, and half a million acres of boreal wilderness are here. No roads cross t…

At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend…

Lake Clark features steaming volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers, and abundant salmon. The park offers excellent …

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage,…

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty where volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears gr…

Swim, boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at America’s first and largest national recreation area. With striking …

Within the dry, windswept plains of the Texas Panhandle lies a hidden oasis, a welcoming haven where wildlife …

The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by …

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain…

Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million y…

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came her…

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60 Tri…

Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people.…

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of o…

Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their ec…

"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined for…

This area memorializes the US Army's 7th Cavalry and the Lakotas and Cheyennes in one of the Indian's last arm…

Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. For…

In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the f…

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry W. Longfellow, o…

Discover the Continuing Revolution. Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including imm…

The largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, the Delaware River runs past forests, farmlands, …

The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from oth…

---Lyndon Baines Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President begi…

Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportu…

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. …

Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the world's longest known cave system and part of the Green River valley.…

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swe…

The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the nuclear …

In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes …

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes, under the shade of sugar maples and 400-year-old heml…

Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for …

A young boy grows up in a time of segregation…A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civi…

Today, Martin Van Buren is an obscure man, often little more than a footnote. In pre-Civil War America, howeve…

Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this Nationa…

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the c…

For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas, in the alcoves, and a…

The Union won a significant victory early in the Civil War at The Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling …

The Pearl Harbor attack intensified existing hostility towards Japanese Americans. As wartime hysteria mounted…

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors exp…

During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight…

In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating…

Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Misso…

Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with th…

During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their …

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores …

Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by …

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s wi…

Ascending to 14,411 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon of the Pacific Northwest. An active …

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by…

Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement…

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-m…

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly fo…

Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washingto…

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National …

The National Park of American Samoa welcomes you into the heart of the South Pacific, to a world of sights, so…

These 11 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investi…

The Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo are tribes that have inhabited the canyons for centuries.…

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you …

From the Sound to the Summits: the New England Trail covers 215 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridge…

This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was establishe…

Only in New Orleans could there be a National Park for jazz! Drop by our visitor center at 419 Decatur Street …

New River Gorge preserves 53 miles of the New River, one of the oldest rivers on the continent. The park is kn…

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…

Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home t…

Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky at the end of the of post-Civil War Reconstruction period to…

Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their …

With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventu…

As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River envi…

Less than three hours from Seattle, North Cascades National Park is the place to find azure-colored lakes and …

Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams from glaciers 10…

The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its …

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where ma…

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all w…

Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between …

With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, Olympic National Park exhibits remarkable diversity.…

Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water…

Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you …

Stretching 330 miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Vict…

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-…

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jac…

Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline la…

On May 8, 1846, United States and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first…

Cotton and silk fabrics; steam locomotives; continuous rolls of paper; airplane engines. What do these things …

On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri and was a turning point of…

At the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, learn about one of the most pivotal moments in US history: the attack o…

Pecos is a cultural crossroads through which hunters and gatherers, traders, conquerors and explorers, immigra…

A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history …

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of La…

Nine and a half months, 70,000 casualties, the suffering of civilians, thousands of U. S. Colored Troops fight…

Did you know that Petrified Forest is more spectacular than ever? This is a surprising land of painted landsca…

Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs …

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to…

Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles Nat…

The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab …

For countless generations, American Indians have quarried the red pipestone found at this site. These grounds …

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement t…

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open gra…

It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprece…

On the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay area were jolted awake by a massive e…

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heri…

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading netw…

Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd Pre…

Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of t…

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military ca…

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area open…

Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of …

How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up …

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some …

Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people t…

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of …

Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the parks also protect vast prairies, oak …

The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to…

For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons…

River Raisin National Battlefield Park preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the…

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in…

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy…

Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the id…

For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family th…

Explore and honor the efforts and sacrifices of American civilians on the World War II home front. Find out ho…

Russell Cave is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Sou…

Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his dea…

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the Americ…

The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by…

Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they …

Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New…

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America's greatest sculptors lived here seasonally starting in 1885, and year-r…

Established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime Nationa…

Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three disti…

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas…

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors…

San Juan Island is well known for splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of th…

San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for cont…

The Sand Creek Massacre: profound, symbolic, spiritual, controversial, a site unlike any other in America. As …

You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons c…

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Mal…

Here, in 1777, during the American War for Independence, American troops battled and beat a British invasion f…

In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where Eur…

Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native …

‏‏‎Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, e…

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the dive…

Home to the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree by volume, Sequoia National Park also features the …

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading …

Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American tro…

On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle b…

Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flor…

For nearly two centuries, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovat…

For three years the young United States was embroiled in the War of 1812 and the Chesapeake Bay region felt th…

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the Unite…

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Cana…

You'd feel heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; you'd hear the whistle, feel the ground vibrate, an…

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil W…

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LG…

Tallgrass prairie once covered 170 million acres of North America, but within a generation most of it had been…

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant mil…

This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised in a townhouse at 28 …

As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, …

In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore…

When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was instantly captivated by the rug…

In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole inve…

Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory are a step back in time, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and m…

Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.

Choosing revolution, as Thomas Stone and many others eventually did, was not an easy or inevitable decision fo…

Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you tw…

Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history …

The Salado Phenomena, 700 years ago, blended ideas of neighboring Native American cultures to emerge a unique …

Touro Synagogue, a building of exquisite beauty and design, steeped in history and ideals, and one of the most…

Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georg…

The Tule Lake National Monument includes both the the Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most contr…

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds Natio…

Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache peopl…

In July, 1864, Union forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississ…

Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as t…

In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation an…

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is wate…

Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of th…

Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing …

About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 13-mile wide circular depression now…

Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park features …

Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's preeminent archite…

To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves togeth…

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronolo…

Virgin Islands National Park is more than just beautiful beaches. Hike to plantation ruins to learn about the …

Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected water highways. The park's four large lakes, 26 smaller interior lakes, …

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day T…

Come gaze across curved canyon walls. Among the remarkable geological formations of the canyon itself, the for…

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over …

In 1781, General Rochambeau’s French Army joined forces with General Washington’s Continental Army to fight th…

On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on …

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of…

Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear water is perhaps the most recognized feature of the park. However, water-base…

Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders—the glistening white s…

The 1847 attack on the Whitmans horrified Americans and impacted the lives of the peoples of the Columbia Plat…

High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William H…

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the …

Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and ponderosa pine forests of one of Americ…

More than a museum, the Wing is an experience. A chance to truly understand what it was - and is - to be Asian…

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park f…

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca …

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daught…

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans serv…

Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 mill…

Wrangell-St. Elias is the largest national park in the US, six times the size of Yellowstone. It features the …

Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 mill…

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after…