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My fascination with national parks was ignited on June 3, 1996, during an excursion with my best friend and her mother. This pivotal journey kindled my profound appreciation for nature, waterfalls, and the art of capturing the essence of our nation. Meer informatie

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Dag 8.549
dinsdag 29 oktober 2019 om 19:58
☁️ 64 °F
Hoogte: 587 ft
Verenigde Staten First Colored Baptist Church of Birmingham 33.515961, -86.81466433°30’57” N 86°48’53” W
Birmingham Civil Rights NM
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The Fight for Civil Rights
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dramatic scenes of violent police aggression against civil rights protesters in Birmingham, Alabama were vivid examples of segregation and racial injustice in America.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.549
dinsdag 29 oktober 2019 om 19:54
☁️ 70 °F
Hoogte: 745 ft
Verenigde Staten Eulaton 33.634716, -85.90802133°38’5” N 85°54’29” W
Freedom Riders NM
29 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The World Witnessed the Violence
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and spurring the Federal Government to issue regulations banning segregation in interstate travel.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.546
zaterdag 26 oktober 2019 om 19:44
🌧 77 °F
Hoogte: 33 ft
Verenigde Staten Cockspur Island 32.027105, -80.89061432°1’38” N 80°53’26” W
Fort Pulaski NM
26 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. It preserves Fort Pulaski, the place where the Union Army successfully tested rifled cannons in 1862, the success of which rendered brick fortifications obsolete. The fort was also used as a prisoner-of-war camp.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.544
donderdag 24 oktober 2019 om 15:00
☀️ 75 °F
Hoogte: 223 ft
Verenigde Staten Congaree National Park 33.792063, -80.74671633°47’31” N 80°44’48” W
Congaree NP
24 oktober 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Home of Champions
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.497
zaterdag 7 september 2019 om 19:38
☁️ 90 °F
Hoogte: 515 ft
Verenigde Staten Jimmy Carter National Historic Site 32.026308, -84.43238232°1’35” N 84°25’57” W
Jimmy Carter NHS
7 september 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
A Rural Beginning
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.497
zaterdag 7 september 2019 om 13:45
☁️ 95 °F
Hoogte: 308 ft
Verenigde Staten Andersonville National Historic Site 32.19865, -84.12996932°11’55” N 84°7’48” W
Andersonville National Cemetery
7 september 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 95 °F
The Deadliest Ground of the American Civil War
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.497
zaterdag 7 september 2019 om 11:54
☀️ 88 °F
Hoogte: 361 ft
Verenigde Staten Ocmulgee National Monument 32.837227, -83.60184432°50’14” N 83°36’7” W
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park
7 september 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
More Than 12,000 Years of Continuous Human Habitation
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian Period hunting Ice Age mammals. Around 900 CE, the Mississippian Period began, and people constructed mounds for their elite, which remain here today.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.241
dinsdag 25 december 2018 om 15:11
❄️ 32 °F
Hoogte: 7.178 ft
Verenigde Staten Potato Hollow 37.324741, -113.00480437°19’29” N 113°0’17” W
Zion National Park
25 december 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ❄️ 32 °F
Utah's First National Park
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience the tall, stretching walls of a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present-day adventures.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.239
zondag 23 december 2018 om 16:59
☁️ 52 °F
Hoogte: 4.593 ft
Verenigde Staten Grand Canyon Skywalk 36.012025, -113.81104736°0’43” N 113°48’40” W
Grand Canyon - West
23 december 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Grand Canyon West is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, located on the Hualapai Reservation. The population was reported as 0 at the 2020 census. Grand Canyon West is home to the tribe's Grand Canyon business operations, including the Grand Canyon West Airport and the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Typically, they are open from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., including all holidays.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.239
zondag 23 december 2018 om 14:52
☀️ 59 °F
Hoogte: 1.417 ft
Verenigde Staten Indian Rapids 35.883757, -114.6901235°53’2” N 114°41’24” W
Lake Mead National Recreational Area
23 december 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
America's First National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills amongst striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters. Hike, swim, boat, cycle, camp, fish, volunteer, and learn! This year-round national park spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. Just a stone's throw from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, this extraordinary playground beckons with a symphony of possibilities.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.221
woensdag 5 december 2018 om 18:25
🌙 37 °F
Hoogte: 433 ft
Verenigde Staten Shiloh National Battlefield 35.137903, -88.34215335°8’16” N 88°20’32” W
Shiloh NMP
5 december 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 37 °F
An Epic Contest
Visit the sites of the most epic struggle in the Western Theater of the Civil War. Nearly 110,000 American troops clashed in a bloody contest that resulted in 23,746 casualties; more casualties than in all of America's previous wars combined. Explore both the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields to discover the impact of this struggle on the soldiers and on the nationMeer informatie
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Dag 8.221
woensdag 5 december 2018 om 18:20
☁️ 32 °F
Hoogte: 591 ft
Verenigde Staten Stones River National Battlefield 35.874962, -86.43368635°52’30” N 86°26’1” W
Stone Rivers NB
5 december 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
A Hard Earned Victory
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought hereMeer informatie
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Dag 8.216
vrijdag 30 november 2018 om 19:19
🌧 63 °F
Hoogte: 433 ft
Verenigde Staten Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site 34.507045, -88.72840234°30’25” N 88°43’42” W
Brices Cross Roads NBD
30 november 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
Winning the Battle, Losing the War
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent example of winning the battle, but losing the war.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.216
vrijdag 30 november 2018 om 19:16
🌧 70 °F
Hoogte: 171 ft
Verenigde Staten Natchez National Historical Park 31.542512, -91.38225131°32’33” N 91°22’56” W
Natchez NHP
30 november 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
The Richest History On the Mississippi River
Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights struggle on the lower Mississippi RiverMeer informatie
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Dag 8.216
vrijdag 30 november 2018 om 18:52
🌙 66 °F
Hoogte: 256 ft
Verenigde Staten Natchez Trace Village 32.449235, -90.07157632°26’57” N 90°4’18” W
Natchez Trace Parkway
30 november 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
A Drive through 10,000 Years of History
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.216
vrijdag 30 november 2018 om 13:06
🌧 64 °F
Hoogte: 308 ft
Verenigde Staten Tupelo National Battlefield 34.255578, -88.73714434°15’20” N 88°44’14” W
Tupelo NB
30 november 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌧 64 °F
Tupelo National Battlefield
In July, 1864, Union forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main goal: keeping the Confederates away from Union railroads in Tennessee.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.181
vrijdag 26 oktober 2018 om 18:40
🌫 39 °F
Hoogte: 3.802 ft
Verenigde Staten Green Knob 36.147757, -81.71509836°8’52” N 81°42’54” W
Blue Ridge Parkway
26 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌫 39 °F
America's Favorite Drive
A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.180
donderdag 25 oktober 2018 om 18:37
☁️ 57 °F
Hoogte: Zeeniveau
Verenigde Staten Sheep Pen Creek 34.829183, -76.35004434°49’45” N 76°21’0” W
Cape Lookout NS
25 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Explore the Undeveloped Islands of Cape Lookout
A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Horse watching, shelling, fishing, birding, camping, lighthouse climbing, and touring historic villages--there’s something for everyone at Cape Lookout. Be sure to bring all the food, water, and supplies you need (and carry your trash out of the park) when visiting these remote beachesMeer informatie
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Dag 8.179
woensdag 24 oktober 2018 om 14:24
☀️ 68 °F
Hoogte: 545 ft
Verenigde Staten Ninety Six National Historic Site 34.142765, -82.01628234°8’34” N 82°0’59” W
Nintey Six NHS
24 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Walk Where Battles Were Fought and Heroes Were Forged
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.120
zondag 26 augustus 2018 om 14:08
☁️ 86 °F
Hoogte: 810 ft
Verenigde Staten Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park 34.916105, -85.25133834°54’58” N 85°15’5” W
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
26 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
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Dag 8.119
zaterdag 25 augustus 2018 om 19:35
☀️ 81 °F
Hoogte: 1.102 ft
Verenigde Staten Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park 33.953671, -84.59233533°57’13” N 84°35’32” W
Kennesaw Mountain NBP
25 augustus 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Dag 8.081
woensdag 18 juli 2018 om 17:46
☁️ 84 °F
Hoogte: 322 ft
Verenigde Staten Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site 34.736937, -92.30003834°44’13” N 92°18’0” W
Little Rock Central High School
18 juli 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
"Mob rule cannot be allowed to override the decisions of our courts."
In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the fundamental test for the United States to enforce African American civil rights following Brown v. Board of Education. Learn how the sacrifice and struggle endured by the Little Rock Nine have provided opportunities and opened doors for those seeking equality and education around the world.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.079
maandag 16 juli 2018 om 13:05
☁️ 90 °F
Hoogte: 423 ft
Verenigde Staten St. Louis Arch 38.624507, -90.18568338°37’28” N 90°11’8” W
Jefferson National Expansion
16 juli 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Gateway to the West
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.Meer informatie
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Dag 8.020
vrijdag 18 mei 2018 om 12:03
☀️ 82 °F
Hoogte: 761 ft
Verenigde Staten Hot Springs Central Avenue Historical District 34.51802, -93.05294234°31’5” N 93°3’11” W
Hot Springs NP
18 mei 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant creeks – all in the middle of town – make Hot Springs National Park a unique and beautiful destinationMeer informatie
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Dag 7.848
maandag 27 november 2017 om 15:53
☀️ 63 °F
Hoogte: 56 ft
Verenigde Staten Heron Bayou 30.39561, -88.77978230°23’44” N 88°46’47” W
Gulf Islands NS
27 november 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
The Lure of the Islands in the Gulf of Mexico
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of Mexico for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes.Meer informatie
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