All National Parks
Complete guides for all 474+ NPS units — parks, monuments, recreation areas, and historic sites.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace
KY
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the…
Acadia
ME
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the…
Adams
MA
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace…
African American Civil War Memorial
DC
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their…
African Burial Ground
NY
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for…
Agate Fossil Beds
NE
In the early 1900s, paleontologists unearthed the Age of Mammals when they found full skeletons of extinct Miocene…
Ala Kahakai
HI
Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National…
Alagnak
AK
The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park and…
Alaska Public Lands
AK
Alaska’s parks, forests, and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Public Lands Information Centers help visitors and…
Alcatraz Island
CA
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort,…
Aleutian Islands World War II
AK
The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested…
Alibates Flint Quarries
TX
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn…
Allegheny Portage Railroad
PA
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the…
Amache
CO
Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites established…
American Memorial
MP
American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of…
Amistad
TX
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad…
Anacostia
DC
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the…
Andersonville
GA
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended.…
Andrew Johnson
TN
Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and…
Aniakchak
AK
Given its remote location and challenging weather conditions, Aniakchak is one of the most wild and least visited…
Antietam
MD
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The…
Apostle Islands
WI
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a…
Appalachian
CT,GA,MA,MD,ME,NC,NH,NJ,NY,PA,TN,VA,VT,WV
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and…
Appomattox Court House
VA
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the…
Arches
UT
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000…
Arkansas Post
AR
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures…
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
VA
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his…
Assateague Island
MD,VA
Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life…
Aztec Ruins
NM
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo…
Badlands
SD
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one…
Baltimore-Washington
MD
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the…
Bandelier
NM
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into…
Belmont-Paul Women's Equality
DC
Home to the National Woman's Party for more than 90 years, this was the epicenter of the struggle…
Bent's Old Fort
CO
In the 1840s the Arkansas River was the border between territory claimed by the United States and Mexico.…
Bering Land Bridge
AK
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve lies at the continental crossroad that greatly influenced the distribution of life in…
Big Bend
TX
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve…
Big Cypress
FL
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich…
Big Hole
MT
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By…
Big South Fork
KY,TN
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing…
Big Thicket
TX
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life…
Bighorn Canyon
MT,WY
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in…
Birmingham Civil Rights
AL
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure…
Biscayne
FL
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and…
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison
CO
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some…
Blackstone River Valley
RI,MA
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning…
Blackwell School
TX
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal”…
Blue Ridge
NC,VA
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas…
Bluestone
WV
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic…
Booker T Washington
VA
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After…
Boston
MA
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American…
Boston African American
MA
Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 1800s Boston led the city…
Boston Harbor Islands
MA
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike…
Brices Cross Roads
MS
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but…
Brown v. Board of Education
KS
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming…
Bryce Canyon
UT
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on…
Buck Island Reef
VI
Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President…
Buffalo
AR
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining…
Butterfield Overland
MO,AR,OK,TX,NM,AZ,CA
In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route…
Cabrillo
CA
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to…
California
CA,CO,ID,KS,MO,NE,NV,OR,UT,WY
Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of…
Camp Nelson
KY
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3…
Canaveral
FL
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell…
Cane River Creole
LA
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of…
Canyon de Chelly
AZ
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived…
Canyonlands
UT
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The…
Cape Cod
MA
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles…
Cape Hatteras
NC
The sound of ocean waves, the starry night sky, or the calm of the salt marshes, you can…
Cape Henry Memorial
VA
English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful…
Cape Krusenstern
AK
A bridge to the past and a land for the future, Cape Krusenstern National Monument protects approximately 560,000…
Cape Lookout
NC
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse…
Capitol Hill Parks
DC
The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are…
Capitol Reef
UT
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden…
Captain John Smith Chesapeake
VA,MD,DE,DC,PA,NY
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned…
Capulin Volcano
NM
Part of the 8,000 square mile Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, Capulin Volcano showcases the volcanic geology of northeastern New…
Carl Sandburg Home
NC
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7…
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
PA
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National…
Carlsbad Caverns
NM
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan…
Carter G. Woodson Home
DC
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of…
Casa Grande Ruins
AZ
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a…
Castillo de San Marcos
FL
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San…
Castle Clinton
NY
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and…
Castle Mountains
CA
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state…
Catoctin Mountain
MD
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great…
Cedar Breaks
UT
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep…
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove
VA
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the…
César E. Chávez
CA
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth…
Chaco Culture
NM
Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people…
Chamizal
TX
Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are…
Channel Islands
CA
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of…
Charles Pinckney
SC
Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be…
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers
OH
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism…
Chattahoochee River
GA
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display,…
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
DC,MD,WV
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating…
Chesapeake Bay
DC,DE,MD,NY,PA,VA,WV
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National…
Chickamauga & Chattanooga
GA,TN
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The…
Chickasaw
OK
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Chiricahua
AZ
Explore rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks on foot or by car. Relax at the campground under star-filled, dark…
Christiansted
VI
Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in…
City Of Rocks
ID
Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this…
Civil War Defenses of Washington
DC,MD,VA
On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications.…
Clara Barton
MD
Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and…
Colonial
VA
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures…
Colorado
CO
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much…
Coltsville
CT
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed…
Congaree
SC
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining…
Constitution Gardens
DC
Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland in the…
Coronado
AZ
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast…
Cowpens
SC
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel…
Crater Lake
OR
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the…
Craters Of The Moon
ID
Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and…
Cumberland Gap
KY,TN,VA
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans,…
Cumberland Island
GA
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests,…
Curecanti
CO
Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of…
Cuyahoga Valley
OH
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds…
Dayton Aviation Heritage
OH
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author…
De Soto
FL
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in…
Death Valley
CA,NV
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet,…
Delaware Water Gap
NJ,PA
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides…
Denali
AK
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see…
Devils Postpile
CA
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the…
Devils Tower
WY
The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It…
Dinosaur
CO,UT
150 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed here. Their fossils are still embedded in the rocks. Today, mountains, desert,…
Dry Tortugas
FL
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square…
Dwight D. Eisenhower
DC
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
Ebey's Landing
WA
This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American…
Edgar Allan Poe
PA
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years…
Effigy Mounds
IA
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian…
Eisenhower
PA
Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the…
El Camino Real de los Tejas
TX,LA
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the…
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
NM,TX
Travel along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail to experience and learn from a complicated…
El Malpais
NM
The richly diverse volcanic landscape of El Malpais (el-mal-pie-EES) offers solitude, recreation, and adventure. Explore incredible geologic features…
El Morro
NM
Imagine the refreshment of finding water after days of dusty travel. A reliable waterhole hidden at the base…
Eleanor Roosevelt
NY
Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state…
Ellis Island
NJ,NY
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration…
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
IL,MS
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered…
Eugene O'Neill
CA
America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose Northern California as his sanctuary at the pinnacle of his…
Everglades
FL
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million…
Federal Hall
NY
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United…
Fire Island
NY
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests,…
First Ladies
OH
First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First…
First State
DE,PA
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three…
Flight 93
PA
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and…
Florissant Fossil Beds
CO
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits…
Ford's Theatre
DC
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a…
Fort Bowie
AZ
For nearly 25 years, Fort Bowie stood at the crossroads of the Chiricahua Apache's fight to defend their…
Fort Davis
TX
Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the…
Fort Donelson
KY,TN
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of…
Fort Dupont Park
DC
This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during…
Fort Foote
MD
Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington,…
Fort Frederica
GA
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from…
Fort Laramie
WY
Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known…
Fort Larned
KS
Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe…
Fort Matanzas
FL
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to…
Fort McHenry
MD
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars...…
Fort Monroe
VA
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival…
Fort Necessity
PA
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and…
Fort Point
CA
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California's…
Fort Pulaski
GA
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However,…
Fort Raleigh
NC
Amongst the shallow blue waters of the Outer Banks lies Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island. Shaped by constant…
Fort Scott
KS
Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of…
Fort Smith
AR,OK
Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of…
Fort Stanwix
NY
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as…
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
SC
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort…
Fort Union
NM
Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, and along the eroded Santa Fe…
Fort Union Trading Post
MT,ND
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River.…
Fort Vancouver
OR,WA
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant…
Fort Washington
MD
Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years.…
Fossil Butte
WY
In the ridges of southwest Wyoming are some of the best-preserved fossils in the world. They tell the…
Frances Perkins
ME
Known as the first woman to hold a presidential cabinet position and the “Woman behind the New Deal,”…
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
DC
These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what…
Frederick Douglass
DC
Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as…
Frederick Law Olmsted
MA
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker.…
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania
VA
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax.…
Freedom Riders
AL
Friendship Hill
PA
Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson…
Gates Of The Arctic
AK
This vast landscape does not contain any roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have lived…
Gateway
NY,NJ
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park…
Gateway Arch
MO
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who…
Gauley River
WV
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic…
General Grant
NY
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in…
George Rogers Clark
IN
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison…
George Washington
DC,MD,VA
The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in…
George Washington Birthplace
VA
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of…
George Washington Carver
MO
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of…
Gettysburg
PA
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General…
Gila Cliff Dwellings
NM
For thousands of years, groups of nomads used the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek as temporary shelter. In…
Glacier
MT
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails,…
Glacier Bay
AK
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier…
Glen Canyon
AZ,UT
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation.…
Glen Echo
MD
Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly "to promote liberal and practical education." By…
Gloria Dei Church
PA
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's…
Golden Gate
CA
Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go…
Golden Spike
UT
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad…
Governors Island
NY
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social,…
Grand Canyon
AZ
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and…
Grand Canyon-Parashant
AZ
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human…
Grand Portage
MN
Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the…
Grand Teton
WY
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as…
Grant-Kohrs Ranch
MT
Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the…
Great Basin
NV
From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample…
Great Egg Harbor River
NJ
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the…
Great Falls
VA
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of…
Great Sand Dunes
CO
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine…
Great Smoky Mountains
NC,TN
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National…
Green Springs
VA
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its landscapes and structures, privately…
Greenbelt
MD
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Guadalupe Mountains
TX
Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any…
Guilford Courthouse
NC
"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles,…
Gulf Islands
FL,MS
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters,…
Hagerman Fossil Beds
ID
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a…
Haleakalā
HI
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the…
Hamilton Grange
NY
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at…
Hampton
MD
Hampton National Historic Site preserves what remains of a once 25,000-acre enslavement plantation. For hundreds of years, enslaved…
Harmony Hall
MD
The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac…
Harpers Ferry
WV,VA,MD
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee…
Harriet Tubman
NY
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself…
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
MD
Harriet Tubman was a deeply spiritual woman who lived her ideals and dedicated her life to freedom. She…
Harry S Truman
MO
President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Despite his…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes
HI
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the…
Herbert Hoover
IA
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he…
Historic Jamestowne
VA
Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America…
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt
NY
Home to the 32nd and longest-serving president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park…
Homestead
NE
The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including families, women, immigrants,…
Honouliuli
HI
In 2026, Honouliuli National Historic Site is commemorating the 80th year since Honouliuli Internment Camp closed with community…
Hopewell Culture
OH
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These…
Hopewell Furnace
PA
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid…
Horseshoe Bend
AL
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red…
Hot Springs
AR
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally…
Hovenweep
CO,UT
Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric sites built between 1200 and 1300 CE which may have served as ceremonial centers.…
Hubbell Trading Post
AZ
Wóshdę́ę́, please come in where the squeaky wooden floors greet your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post…
Ice Age
WI
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features,…
Ice Age Floods
WA,OR,ID,MT
At the end of the last Ice Age, 18,000 to 15,000 years ago, an ice dam in northern…
Independence
PA
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and…
Indiana Dunes
IN
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a…
Iñupiat Heritage Center
AK
On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, tells the story of the…
Isle Royale
MI
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters,…
James A Garfield
OH
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on…
Jean Lafitte
LA
In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places,…
Jewel Cave
SD
Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and…
Jimmy Carter
GA
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern…
John Day Fossil Beds
OR
Large rhino-like brontotheres roam a semitropical forest. Dog-sized, three-toed horses dart between the trees. The cat-like nimravid and…
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
MA
JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace…
John Muir
CA
John Muir’s life was a tapestry of roles—fruit rancher, family man, writer—each interwoven with his deep love for…
Johnstown Flood
PA
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated…
Joshua Tree
CA
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating…
Juan Bautista de Anza
AZ,CA
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal…
Kalaupapa
HI
When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflicted to the…
Kaloko-Honokōhau
HI
Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokōhau. This seemingly…
Katahdin Woods and Waters
ME
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its…
Katmai
AK
A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be…
Kenai Fjords
AK
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers…
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
DC
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their…
Kennesaw Mountain
GA
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of…
Keweenaw
MI
The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years.…
Kings Mountain
SC
Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October…
Klondike Gold Rush
AK
Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon…
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit
WA
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through…
Knife River Indian Villages
ND
Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri…
Kobuk Valley
AK
Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National…
Korean War Veterans Memorial
DC
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to…
Lake Clark
AK
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage,…
Lake Mead
AZ,NV
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres…
Lake Meredith
TX
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart…
Lake Roosevelt
WA
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by…
Lassen Volcanic
CA
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous…
Lava Beds
CA
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years,…
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
DC
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here…
Lewis & Clark
IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,MO,MT,NE,ND,OH,OR,PA,SD,WA,WV
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail winds nearly 4,900 miles through the homelands of more than 60…
Lewis and Clark
OR,WA
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the…
Lincoln Boyhood
IN
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of…
Lincoln Home
IL
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their economic…
Lincoln Memorial
DC
"...as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln…
Little Bighorn Battlefield
MT
This land is a place to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made here on June 25 and…
Little River Canyon
AL
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.…
Little Rock Central High School
AR
In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as…
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters
MA
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose occupants shaped our nation. It was…
Lowell
MA
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into…
Lower Delaware
PA,NJ
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages.…
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
NY
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other…
Lyndon B Johnson
TX
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until…
Maggie L Walker
VA
Maggie Lena Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era…
Maine Acadian Culture
ME
Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John…
Mammoth Cave
KY
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home…
Manassas
VA
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy…
Manhattan Project
NM,WA,TN
The Manhattan Project is one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It ushered in the…
Manzanar
CA
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes…
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller
VT
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest…
Martin Luther King, Jr.
GA
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
DC
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom,…
Martin Van Buren
NY
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen.…
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
DC
Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse that is now this National Historic…
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home
MS
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the…
Mesa Verde
CO
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs…
Mill Springs Battlefield
KY
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore…
Minidoka
ID,WA
During World War II, over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated…
Minute Man
MA
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors…
Minuteman Missile
SD
During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in…
Mississippi
MN
In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing,…
Missouri
SD,NE
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri…
Mojave
CA
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the…
Monocacy
MD
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the…
Montezuma Castle
AZ
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This…
Moores Creek
NC
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek…
Mormon Pioneer
IL,IA,NE,UT,WY
Explore the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail across five states to see the 1,300-mile route traveled by Mormons…
Morristown
NJ
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December…
Mount Rainier
WA
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An…
Mount Rushmore
SD
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the…
Muir Woods
CA
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting…
Natchez
MS
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton…
Natchez Trace
AL,MS,TN
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile…
Natchez Trace
AL,MS,TN
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows…
National Capital Parks-East
DC
National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks,…
National Mall and Memorial Parks
DC
This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the…
National Park of American Samoa
AS
The National Park of American Samoa invites you to discover the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of the…
National Parks of New York Harbor
NY
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past…
Natural Bridges
UT
Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by…
Navajo
AZ
For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs…
New Bedford Whaling
MA
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America…
New England
MA,CT
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across…
New Jersey Pinelands
NJ
This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was…
New Orleans Jazz
LA
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of…
New Philadelphia
IL
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed…
New River Gorge
WV
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…
Nez Perce
ID,MT,OR,WA
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the…
Nicodemus
KS
Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky at the end of the post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom…
Ninety Six
SC
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two…
Niobrara
NE
With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off…
Noatak
AK
As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature…
North Cascades
WA
Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in…
North Country
MI,MN,ND,NY,OH,PA,VT,WI
Come to the North Country. Trek the hills and valleys. Stand on the shores of lakes & streams…
Obed
TN
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white…
Ocmulgee Mounds
GA
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different…
Oklahoma City
OK
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were…
Old Spanish
AZ,CA,CO,NV,NM,UT
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between…
Olympic
WA
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly…
Oregon
ID,KS,MO,NE,OR,WA,WY
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you…
Oregon Caves
OR
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping…
Organ Pipe Cactus
AZ
Look closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve,…
Overmountain Victory
NC,SC,TN,VA
Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces…
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
MD
The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on…
Ozark
MO
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and…
Padre Island
TX
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to…
Palo Alto Battlefield
TX
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was…
Paterson Great Falls
NJ
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things…
Pea Ridge
AR
On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a…
Pearl Harbor
HI
At Pearl Harbor National Memorial, we honor the lives affected by the December 7, 1941, attack. This pivotal…
Pecos
NM
Pecos is a natural and cultural crossroads through which hunters, gatherers, traders, missionaries, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and other…
Pennsylvania Avenue
DC
A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital.…
Perry's Victory & International Peace
OH
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake…
Petersburg
VA
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen.…
Petrified Forest
AZ
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands,…
Petroglyph
NM
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved…
Pictured Rocks
MI
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured…
Pinnacles
CA
Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National…
Pipe Spring
AZ
The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of…
Pipestone
MN
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used…
Piscataway
MD
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the…
Point Reyes
CA
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy…
Pony Express
CA,CO,KS,MO,NE,NV,UT,WY
It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California…
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
CA
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting…
Potomac Heritage
DC,MD,PA,VA
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your…
Poverty Point
LA
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous…
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home
AR
Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd…
Presidio of San Francisco
CA
For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from…
Prince William Forest
VA
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area…
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau
HI
Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only…
Puʻukoholā Heiau
HI
How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a…
Pullman
IL
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were…
Rainbow Bridge
UT
Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout…
Reconstruction Era
SC
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to…
Redwood
CA
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers…
Richmond
VA
The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to…
Rio Grande
TX
For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning…
River Raisin
MI
River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their…
Rock Creek
DC
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially…
Rocky Mountain
CO
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows…
Roger Williams
RI
"I acknowledge that to molest any person, Jew or Gentile, for either professing doctrine, or practicing worship meerly…
Roosevelt Campobello
ME
For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family…
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front
CA
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse…
Russell Cave
AL
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures…
Sagamore Hill
NY
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his…
Saguaro
AZ
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the…
Saint Croix
WI,MN
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together…
Saint Croix Island
ME
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced…
Saint Paul's Church
NY
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north…
Saint-Gaudens
NH
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories…
Salem Maritime
MA
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical…
Salinas Pueblo Missions
NM
Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct…
Salt River Bay
VI
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from…
San Antonio Missions
TX
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in…
San Francisco Maritime
CA
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our…
San Juan
PR
San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for control of this…
San Juan Island
WA
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one…
Sand Creek Massacre
CO
On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750…
Santa Fe
CO,KS,MO,NM,OK
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to…
Santa Monica Mountains
CA
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or…
Saratoga
NY
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two…
Saugus Iron Works
MA
In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where European…
Scotts Bluff
NE
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from…
Selma To Montgomery
AL
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route…
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
CA
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes,…
Shenandoah
VA
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading…
Shiloh
TN,MS
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000…
Sitka
AK
On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle…
Sleeping Bear Dunes
MI
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora…
Springfield 1908 Race Riot
IL
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and…
Springfield Armory
MA
For nearly two centuries, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering…
Star-Spangled Banner
MD,VA,DC
The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail is a collection of sites impacted by the War of 1812. These…
Statue Of Liberty
NY
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening…
Ste. Geneviève
MO
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were…
Steamtown
PA
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from…
Stones River
TN
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest…
Stonewall
NY
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man…
Sunset Crater Volcano
AZ
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago…
Tallgrass Prairie
KS
Tallgrass prairie once covered 170 million acres of North America, but within a generation most of it had…
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
PA
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer…
The White House and President's Park
DC
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is…
Theodore Roosevelt
ND
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled…
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
NY
This is the boyhood home of the first U.S. president to be born in New York City. Raised…
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural
NY
As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US…
Theodore Roosevelt Island
DC
In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore Roosevelt Island, a memorial…
Thomas Cole
NY
In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole…
Thomas Edison
NJ
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the…
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
DC
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
Thomas Stone
MD
In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his…
Timpanogos Cave
UT
The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way…
Timucuan
FL
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history…
Tonto
AZ
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450…
Touro Synagogue
RI
Touro Synagogue, a building of exquisite beauty and design, steeped in history and ideals, and one of the…
Trail Of Tears
AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN
Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and…
Tule Lake
CA
Tule Lake National Monument includes both Tule Lake Segregation Center, the largest and most controversial of the sites…
Tule Springs Fossil Beds
NV
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National…
Tumacácori
AZ
Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people…
Tupelo
MS
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized…
Tuskegee Airmen
AL
Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as…
Tuskegee Institute
AL
In 1881, Booker T. Washington arrived in Alabama and started building Tuskegee Institute both in reputation and literally…
Tuzigoot
AZ
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is…
Ulysses S Grant
MO
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th…
Upper Delaware
NY,PA
Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly…
Valles Caldera
NM
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now…
Valley Forge
PA
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of…
Vanderbilt Mansion
NY
Built by of one of the first families of wealth in America. Designed by one of the nation's…
Vicksburg
MS,LA
To Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vicksburg was the "nailhead that holds the South's two halves together." President Abraham…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
DC
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists…
Virgin Islands
VI
Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a…
Virgin Islands Coral Reef
VI
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of…
Voyageurs
MN
Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the…
Waco Mammoth
TX
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas…
Walnut Canyon
AZ
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their…
War In The Pacific
GU
War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those participating…
Washington Monument
DC
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
MA,RI,CT,NY,NJ,PA,DE,MD,VA,DC
This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière…
Washita Battlefield
OK
On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn…
Weir Farm
CT
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps…
Whiskeytown
CA
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike…
White Sands
NM
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the…
Whitman Mission
WA
One moment can change the fate of many nations. After thousands of years of habitation by the Cayuse…
William Howard Taft
OH
High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft…
Wilson's Creek
MO
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the…
Wind Cave
SD
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a…
Wing Luke Museum
WA
More than a museum, the Wing is an experience. A chance to truly understand what it was -…
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
VA
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap…
Women's Rights
NY
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls,…
World War I Memorial
DC
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters…
World War II Memorial
DC
Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those…
Wrangell - St Elias
AK
Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008…
Wright Brothers
NC
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where,…
Wupatki
AZ
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape…
Yellowstone
ID,MT,WY
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders.…
Yorktown Battlefield
VA
Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the…
Yosemite
CA
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of…
Yucca House
CO
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between…
Yukon - Charley Rivers
AK
Located in Interior Alaska, Yukon-Charley Rivers offers exploration in a largely untouched landscape. Whether you float the mighty…
Zion
UT
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of…