Alaska Public Lands
Alaska
Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help vis…
Alcatraz Island
California
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was on…
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Maryland
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from …
California National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of Califo…
Capitol Hill Parks
District of Columbia
The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger,…
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
NPS helps you learn about and enjoy the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in North America. Here, you can vi…
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including th…
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Travel along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to experience and learn from a complicat…
Fort Foote Park
Maryland
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled…
Glen Echo Park
Maryland
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." B…
Great Falls Park
Virginia
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks a…
Green Springs
Virginia
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its la…
Harmony Hall
Maryland
The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac Riv…
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
Washington
At the end of the last Ice Age, 18,000 to 15,000 years ago, an ice dam in northern Idaho created Glacial Lake …
John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway
Wyoming
The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway was established in 1972, to commemorate the many significant con…
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
California
"¡Vayan Subiendo!"("Everyone mount up!") was the rousing call from Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1775-76, he led s…
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
District of Columbia
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their…
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by …
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Mississippi
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-m…
National Capital Parks-East
District of Columbia
Welcome to National Capital Parks-East. We invite you to journey to the parks east of the Capitol of Washingto…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
District of Columbia
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National …
Old Spanish National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between …
Oregon National Historic Trail
New Mexico
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you …
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
South Carolina
Stretching 330 miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Vict…