Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Located near Potomac River, DC, MD, WV TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Replica Canal Boat Ride at Great Falls Tavern, C&O Canal NHP. (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a ...

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A regional land trust dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the natural, scenic, recreational, and historic qualities of the Potomac River and its surrounding watershed lands.

Minute Man National Historical Park Located in Concord, Lincoln, Lexington, MA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Hartwell Tavern (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF The events of April 19, 1775 were a turning point in the long struggle between Mother England and her American colonies. In a march of protest and petition turned independence and revolution, the fighting on ...

National Park Trust, founded in 1983, is the only land conservancy dedicated to preserving the National System of Parks by purchasing privately held properties and donating them to the park systems.

Employment Information Career Guide General Information Seasonal Employment Internships Volunteers in Parks Contacts OPM Job Announcements The National Park Service has many professional, volunteer, and trade opportunities across the country. From parks to regional offices, the Park service employs over 20, 000 individuals (permanent/temp) and receives additional support from 90, 000 volunteers.

Valley Forge National Historical Park Located in Valley Forge, PA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS ...proof of patience and obedience which, in my opinion, can scarcely be paralleled. G. Washington (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Few places evoke the spirit of patriotism and independence, represent individual and collective sacrifice, or demonstrate the resolve, ...

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park Located in Fredericksburg, VA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Hazel Grove at Chancellorsville (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Approximately 110, 000 casualties occurred during the four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, Virginia making it the bloodiest ground on the North American continent. In ...

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Page is a source of information about the 184 mile towpath running from Washington, DC to Cumberland, Maryland.

NPS Historic Photo Collection Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country s outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Today, the National Park Service encompasses more than 370 sites across the United States and in Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. There are parks of great natural beauty ...

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Located in The Blackstone Valley, MA, RI TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Slater Mill Historic Site Jim McElholm IN BRIEF The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor is a special type of national park. It is a region of nearly 400, 000 acres located within Worcester County in central Massachusetts ...

Glen Echo Park in George Washington Memorial Parkway Located in Glen Echo, MD TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS 1933 Architectural Drawing of the Spanish Ballroom Town of Glen Echo, Maryland IN BRIEF Glen Echo began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly to promote liberal and practical education, especially among the masses of the people; to teach the ...

US-Parks.com - Discover the beauty of the US National Parks through this extensive adventure travel guide to the 50 states' natural wonders. Plan a trip and customize a self-guided route with travel maps.

President's Park (White House) in National Mall Located in Washington, DC TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS The White House Photographed by P. Moreno IN BRIEF The White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, was originally constructed 1792-1800, the work of James Hoban. It was reconstructed in 1815 after being burned by British soldiers during the War of ...

Pecos National Historical Park Located in Pecos, NM TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Ruins at Pecos National Historical Park (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Pecos preserves 12, 000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos, two Spanish Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil ...

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Located in Fort Smith, MT, WY TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Devil's Canyon Overlook (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, following the construction of the Yellowtail Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. This dam, named after the famous ...

Amistad National Recreation Area Located near Del Rio, TX TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Monarch Butterflies stop briefly at Amistad NRA on their migration route to Mexico in the fall. NPS Photo IN BRIEF A splash of blue stands out against limestone cliffs. The honking of a great blue heron, interspersed with the descending trill of a canyon wren, can be ...

San Juan Island National Historical Park Located in Friday Harbor, WA TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Reenactors prepare for parade at English Camp during Encampment 2001. Ron Garner photo IN BRIEF San Juan Island NHP commemorates the peaceful resolution of the 19th century boundary dispute between Great Britain and the United States over the Oregon ...

National Park of American Samoa Located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, AS TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS Ofu Underwater Doug Cuillard IN BRIEF Two rain forest preserves and a coral reef are home to unique tropical animals including the Flying Fox, Pacific Boa, tortoises, and an array of birds and fish. The park contains paleotropical rain forests, ...

The C&O Canal Association Home Page offers information on events, activities, news, history, membership and much more.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park HOME | TRAVEL BASICS | ACTIVITIES | FACILITIES | FEES/PERMITS EVENTS | PARTNERS | PUBLICATIONS | BARROW, AK | UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN DEPTH New Bedford was the world capital of the whaling industry during the decades leading up to the Civil War. The whaling merchants of New Bedford operated a complex business network of finance, shipbuilding, barrel ...