Hiking at Franklin Falls | North Bend, WA
We went hiking at the Franklin Falls Trail. This trail is beginner friendly and less than an hour drive from Seattle, WA.
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Shenandoah
Virginia
Thornton Gap Loop to Hull School
The Thornton Gap loop will take you to Byrd's Nest #4 for a picnic and along the Appalachian Trail down into the hollow for small water crossings.
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138°43'23.81"N, 78°19'14.86"W
Shenandoah
Virginia
Thornton Gap Loop to Hull School
The Thornton Gap loop will take you to Byrd's Nest #4 for a picnic and along the Appalachian Trail down into the hollow for small water crossings.
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Bannack State Park
Montana
How This Ghost Town Became a Montana State Park
Bannack State Park is home to one of the most well preserved ghost towns of the Montana Gold Rush, a testament to the power of historic preservation.
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Bannack State Park
Montana
How This Ghost Town Became a Montana State Park
Bannack State Park is home to one of the most well preserved ghost towns of the Montana Gold Rush, a testament to the power of historic preservation.
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Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Tennessee
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Heading to Kentucky on the Wilderness Road
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Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Tennessee
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Heading to Kentucky on the Wilderness Road
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Springfield Armory
Founded in 1777, Springfield Armory was America's first armory. For nearly two centuries, it supplied the U.S. Armed Forces with groundbreaking engineering and superior firearms. Today, Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation's first armory. It preserves and interprets the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings, and landscape. The site is a must-see for anyone interested in American history or military technology. Visitors can explore the armory's museum, which chronicles the evolution of small arms from the Revolutionary War to the present day. They can also take a self-guided tour of the buildings and grounds, which offer a unique glimpse into early American industrial architecture and engineering.
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Frederick Law Olmsted
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site is located in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The site was established in 1966 to preserve the home and workshop of Frederick Law Olmsted, who is considered to be the founder of American landscape architecture. Olmsted's work had a profound impact on the development of public parks across the United States. He is also credited with creating the first suburban residential community in America. The site includes Olmsted's home, office, and gardens, as well as a museum that chronicles his life and work. Visitors can also take walks through some of the landscapes that Olmsted designed, including the famed Emerald Necklace park system in Boston.
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Nez Perce NHP
Nez Perce National Historical Park protects a significant portion of the historic homeland of the Nez Perce tribe, as well as numerous sites that are important to the tribe's history and culture. The park encompasses more than three million acres of land in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon, and includes such features as the Big Hole National Battlefield, where the Nez Perce fought a battle against the US Army in 1877. Other notable sites in the park include the Bear Paw Battlefield, where the Nez Perce made their final stand against the US Army, and the Wallowa Lake State Park, which is sacred to the tribe. The park also provides opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. In addition to its natural and historical significance, the park is also an important cultural resource for the Nez Perce people
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Isle Royale
Isle Royale is the perfect destination for those who are looking to get away from it all. This rugged, isolated island is located far from any connected communities, and offers a variety of adventure opportunities for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Isle Royale is the fourth largest lake island in the world, and is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. The island was once a hunting ground for Chippewa and other Native American tribes, and today it is a popular destination for those seeking to experience a true wilderness adventure. There are no roads or wheeled vehicles allowed on the island, so visitors must be prepared to hike or paddle long distances. However, this isolation is part of what makes Isle Royale so special. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Isle Royale is the perfect destination for you.
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Tuzigoot
The Tuzigoot National Monument is a 2- to 3-story pueblo ruin on the summit of a limestone and sandstone ridge just east of Clarkdale, Arizona. The Tuzigoot Site is an elongated complex of stone masonry rooms that were built along the spine of a natural outcrop in the Verde Valley. The central rooms stand higher than the others and they appear to have been used for public or ceremonial purposes. The views from the top of the ridge are amazing! You can see for miles in every direction. The Tuzigoot people were a small group of agriculturalists who settled in the Verde Valley around A.D. 1000. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the ruins, hike trails through the surrounding terrain, and picnic in the shade of the ancient pueblo walls.
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Buffalo National River
Winding through the Ozark Mountains for 151 miles, the Buffalo National River is a fantastic place for hiking, kayaking and camping. It's one of the few rivers that have been left undimmed in the lower 48 states - and also a great place for stargazing when the sun sets. Located in Northern Arkansas, the Buffalo River was the first National River to be designated in the United States. The National River designation protects natural rivers from industrial uses, other uses that change the natural character of the river. The river flows from west to east originating in the highest part of the Boston Mountains of the Ozarks and ends in a wide alluvial plain bordering Crowley's Ridge. Along its journey, it passes through many different types of landscapes including hardwood and hemlock-lined gorges, towering bluffs, open pastureland and fertile farmland. Despite its location in a largely rural area, the river has come under increasing pressure from human activity in recent years. Pollution from farming and livestock operations has been a major problem, and efforts are underway to promote conservation practices that will protect this important resource.
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