Located just outside San Francisco, the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site preserves the home and grounds where America’s only Nobel Prize-winning playwright lived. This National Park Service site offers free tours for visitors to immerse...
With nearly 2,000 acres of protected land, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Texas is resplendent with fascinating wildlife and native plants. The park balances its responsibility to preserve the significant history of the first...
This unique destination allows you to experience the rich Native American heritage of the Texas Panhandle firsthand through a series of distinctive themed gardens at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, often paired with a visit to Lake...
Just a short drive outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, lies a fascinating glimpse into the past. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument protects the still-standing structures of three 1600s-era Spanish colonial missions that tell a complex story...
Escape the crowds and journey into New Mexico’s stunning desert landscapes at Petroglyph National Monument. Just 15 miles from downtown Albuquerque, this otherworldly destination transports you back through centuries of human history and natural...
“Thanks to funding from the Western National Parks Association, teachers and park interpreters across the country have new educational materials at their fingertips,” said Stephanie Wood, PhD, principal investigator of the 2019 WNPA-funded study:...
Tucked away in western Colorado lies a true natural wonder—Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. With its sheer cliffs, narrow gorges, and plunging canyons, this park offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the American West. Whether you...
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area rests within the ancestral homeland of the Wintu people, who have lived in this region of northern California for thousands of years. With towering Shasta Bally mountain, clear streams, and abundant natural...
Off the coast of southern California near the city of Ventura lies Channel Islands National Park, a hidden gem offering a peaceful escape from the noise of urban life. Consisting of five islands—Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa...
From the Sonoran Desert to the Pacific Ocean, journey through history on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. This route retraces the path of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, who in 1775-76 led an expedition to establish a...
