Tag: national parks
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Exploring the National Park Sites in Kentucky
Explore every National Park Service site in Kentucky, from the world’s longest known cave system and scenic rivers to Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, Civil War history, and Appalachian landscapes. This complete guide highlights Kentucky’s remarkable natural beauty, history, and heritage.
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Gateway Arch National Park: Engineering, Expansion & the Gateway to the West {Missouri}
Gateway Arch National Park is more than an iconic monument. Explore the history, engineering, Old Courthouse, and stories behind one of America’s most unique national parks during our visit to St. Louis, Missouri.
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U.S. Geological Landscapes: Five Places That Tell the Natural History of the Earth
These are five landscapes in the United States where visitors can clearly see the forces of geology at work, from volcanic eruptions and lava flows to erosion, water, and time shaping the land.
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Celebrating America 250 : Places, History, Cultures & People
There are certain places that make you pause and think about what a country is made of. And lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the places that help tell the story of America. In a previous post, I wrote about national park sites and historic places that reflect the layered history of the country—places…
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Visiting Every National Park Site in Tennessee
Explore every National Park Service site in Tennessee, from the Great Smoky Mountains and scenic parkways to Civil War battlefields, music landmarks, and places that tell the story of the Volunteer State. This complete guide highlights Tennessee’s remarkable natural beauty, history, and culture.
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A Kid’s Guide to the National Park Junior Ranger Program
This week, the country celebrates National Park Week, with special events, programs, and fee-free days at parks across the United States. As a family, we love visiting national park sites, and at every single one, our daughter asks to complete the Junior Ranger program. In honor of National Park week, she wanted to share her…
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Five Favorites : Lesser Known U.S. National Parks
As a family, we love visiting national parks across the country. We carry our annual park pass everywhere, tuck our national park book into backpacks, and never miss a chance to collect stamps and stickers. You could say we’re committed. Over the years, we’ve explored quite a few parks, and each one leaves us in…
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The Best Things to Do on Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park{Maine}
Discover the best things to do on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, from breathtaking coastal views and scenic drives to charming seaside towns and unforgettable adventures in Maine.
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Hiking the Sigmud Thun Gorge in Hohe Tauern National Park {Austria}
Our family has a deep love for national parks. There’s something about heading out onto a trail, not quite knowing what waits around the next bend, that feels like pure adventure. Visiting a national park in another country adds an extra layer of excitement — stepping into a landscape with no expectations, no familiar landmarks,…
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Summer Beauty & Hiking Trails of Shenandoah National Park {Virginia}
With a long weekend ahead, we were looking for a quick getaway—somewhere to spend a couple of days outdoors. Logically, we probably should have stayed home to prepare for our big trip to Europe in a few weeks. But the call of a weekend escape was too strong to resist. We finally settled on Shenandoah…