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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. Read more

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Day 8,549
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:58 PM
☁️ 64 °F
Altitude: 587 ft
United States First Colored Baptist Church of Birmingham 33.515961, -86.81466433°30’57” N 86°48’53” W
Birmingham Civil Rights NM
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:54 PM
☁️ 70 °F
Altitude: 745 ft
United States Eulaton 33.634716, -85.90802133°38’5” N 85°54’29” W
Freedom Riders NM
October 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,546
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:44 PM
🌧 77 °F
Altitude: 33 ft
United States Cockspur Island 32.027105, -80.89061432°1’38” N 80°53’26” W
Fort Pulaski NM
October 26, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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.Read more
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Day 8,544
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 3:00 PM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 223 ft
United States Congaree National Park 33.792063, -80.74671633°47’31” N 80°44’48” W
Congaree NP
October 24, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,497
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 7:38 PM
☁️ 90 °F
Altitude: 515 ft
United States Jimmy Carter National Historic Site 32.026308, -84.43238232°1’35” N 84°25’57” W
Jimmy Carter NHS
September 7, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 1:45 PM
☁️ 95 °F
Altitude: 308 ft
United States Andersonville National Historic Site 32.19865, -84.12996932°11’55” N 84°7’48” W
Andersonville National Cemetery
September 7, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:54 AM
☀️ 88 °F
Altitude: 361 ft
United States Ocmulgee National Monument 32.837227, -83.60184432°50’14” N 83°36’7” W
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park
September 7, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,241
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 3:11 PM
❄️ 32 °F
Altitude: 7,178 ft
United States Potato Hollow 37.324741, -113.00480437°19’29” N 113°0’17” W
Zion National Park
December 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,239
Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 4:59 PM
☁️ 52 °F
Altitude: 4,593 ft
United States Grand Canyon Skywalk 36.012025, -113.81104736°0’43” N 113°48’40” W
Grand Canyon - West
December 23, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,239
Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:52 PM
☀️ 59 °F
Altitude: 1,417 ft
United States Indian Rapids 35.883757, -114.6901235°53’2” N 114°41’24” W
Lake Mead National Recreational Area
December 23, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,221
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6:25 PM
🌙 37 °F
Altitude: 433 ft
United States Shiloh National Battlefield 35.137903, -88.34215335°8’16” N 88°20’32” W
Shiloh NMP
December 5, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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 nationRead more
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Day 8,221
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6:20 PM
☁️ 32 °F
Altitude: 591 ft
United States Stones River National Battlefield 35.874962, -86.43368635°52’30” N 86°26’1” W
Stone Rivers NB
December 5, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 hereRead more
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Day 8,216
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7:19 PM
🌧 63 °F
Altitude: 433 ft
United States Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site 34.507045, -88.72840234°30’25” N 88°43’42” W
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November 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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.Read more
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Day 8,216
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7:16 PM
🌧 70 °F
Altitude: 171 ft
United States Natchez National Historical Park 31.542512, -91.38225131°32’33” N 91°22’56” W
Natchez NHP
November 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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 RiverRead more
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Day 8,216
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 6:52 PM
🌙 66 °F
Altitude: 256 ft
United States Natchez Trace Village 32.449235, -90.07157632°26’57” N 90°4’18” W
Natchez Trace Parkway
November 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 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.Read more
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Day 8,216
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 1:06 PM
🌧 64 °F
Altitude: 308 ft
United States Tupelo National Battlefield 34.255578, -88.73714434°15’20” N 88°44’14” W
Tupelo NB
November 30, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 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.Read more
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Day 8,181
Friday, October 26, 2018 at 6:40 PM
🌫 39 °F
Altitude: 3,802 ft
United States Green Knob 36.147757, -81.71509836°8’52” N 81°42’54” W
Blue Ridge Parkway
October 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 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.Read more
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Day 8,180
Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6:37 PM
☁️ 57 °F
Altitude: Sea level
United States Sheep Pen Creek 34.829183, -76.35004434°49’45” N 76°21’0” W
Cape Lookout NS
October 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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 beachesRead more
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Day 8,179
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 2:24 PM
☀️ 68 °F
Altitude: 545 ft
United States Ninety Six National Historic Site 34.142765, -82.01628234°8’34” N 82°0’59” W
Nintey Six NHS
October 24, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,120
Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 2:08 PM
☁️ 86 °F
Altitude: 810 ft
United States Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park 34.916105, -85.25133834°54’58” N 85°15’5” W
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
August 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 86 °F
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Day 8,119
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 7:35 PM
☀️ 81 °F
Altitude: 1,102 ft
United States Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park 33.953671, -84.59233533°57’13” N 84°35’32” W
Kennesaw Mountain NBP
August 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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Day 8,081
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 5:46 PM
☁️ 84 °F
Altitude: 322 ft
United States Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site 34.736937, -92.30003834°44’13” N 92°18’0” W
Little Rock Central High School
July 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,079
Monday, July 16, 2018 at 1:05 PM
☁️ 90 °F
Altitude: 423 ft
United States St. Louis Arch 38.624507, -90.18568338°37’28” N 90°11’8” W
Jefferson National Expansion
July 16, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more
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Day 8,020
Friday, May 18, 2018 at 12:03 PM
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 761 ft
United States Hot Springs Central Avenue Historical District 34.51802, -93.05294234°31’5” N 93°3’11” W
Hot Springs NP
May 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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 destinationRead more
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Day 7,848
Monday, November 27, 2017 at 3:53 PM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
United States Heron Bayou 30.39561, -88.77978230°23’44” N 88°46’47” W
Gulf Islands NS
November 27, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 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.Read more
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