U.S. National Park Service Parks Index

Parks Index

Alagnak Wild River P.O. Box 245 King Salmon, AK 99613 Park Home	The headwaters of the Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park & Preserve. Meandering west towards Bristol Bay and the Bering Sea, the Alagnak traverses the beautiful Alaska Peninsula, providing an unparalleled opportunity to experience the unique wilderness, wildlife, and cultural heritage of southwest Alaska.

Alaska Public Lands Alaska Public Lands Information Centers 605 W 4th Avenue Suite 105 Anchorage, AK 99501 Park Home	Alaska's parks, forest and refuges are rich and varied. The Alaska Centers, are inter-agency centers located in Tok, Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Ketchikan, allow visitors to stop by or write to just onespot for all the information needed to plan on an Alaskan adventure, while also educating people about Alaska's public lands, natural resources & recreational opportunities. Legacy Site

Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Ounalashka Corporation P.O. Box 149 Unalaska, AK 99685 Park Home	Perched on Mount Ballyhoo in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, the concrete remains of the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area speak silently of a time of war. This magical place was the stage for two American tragedies: here, servicemen fought both the Japanese and the extreme weather, as hundreds of native Unangan people were interned a thousand miles away, longing to return to their island homes.

Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve P.O. Box 245 King Salmon, AK 99613 Park Home	Given its remote location and notoriously bad weather, Aniakchak is one of the least visited units of the National Park System. A vibrant reminder of Alaska's location in the volcanically active "Ring of Fire," the monument is home to an impressive six-mile wide, 2,500 ft. deep caldera formed during a massive eruption 3,500 years ago.

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Bering Land Bridge National Preserve PO Box 220 Nome, AK 99762 Park Home	It was the year 1990. Only three miles across the Bering Strait, you could see the land of your friends and family, but traveling there was forbidden. You were on Little Diomede Island in the US, but they were on Big Diomede Island, in what was then known as the USSR. During the Cold War the people of Beringia were separated.

Cape Krusenstern National Monument National Park Service P.O. Box 1029 Kotzebue, AK 99752 Park Home	North of the Arctic Circle, Cape Krusenstern National Monument stretches 70 miles along the Chukchi Sea shoreline. Beach ridges provide evidence of 5000 years of human activity. Inupiat people continue to use the resources today. Vast wetlands provide food, water, and shelter for migratory birds. Hikers and boaters can see carpets of tundra wildflowers and sometimes musk oxen, moose, or caribou.

Denali National Park & Preserve Denali National Park & Preserve P.O. Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 Park Home	Denali's dynamic glaciated landscape supports a diversity of wildlife with grizzly bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep and moose. Summer slopes are graced with birds and wildflowers. Visitors enjoy sightseeing, backpacking, mountaineering, and research opportunities. Whether climbing or admiring, the crowning jewel of North America’s highest peak is the awe inspiring 20,320 foot Mount McKinley.

Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve Visitor Information P.O. Box 30 Bettles, AK 99726 Park Home	The floatplane disappears, leaving you on the lakeshore. For the next two weeks you must survive using the knowledge, skills and gear you bring with you. Traveling through this vast wilderness you will discover craggy ridges, glacier carved valleys and fragile flowers. You will walk or float through intact ecosystems where people have lived with the land for thousands of years. You will experience solitude, self reliance and nature on its own terms. Are you prepared?

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Glacier Bay National Park PO Box 140 Gustavus, AK 998260140 Park Home	The marine wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve includes tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountain ranges, ocean coastlines, deep fjords, and freshwater rivers and lakes. This diverse land and seascape hosts a mosaic of plant communities and a variety of marine and terrestrial wildlife and presents many opportunities for adventuring and learning about this unique and powerful place.

Inupiat Heritage Center Inupiat Heritage Center P.O.Box 69 Barrow, AK 99723 Park Home	On the rooftop of the world, the Iñupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska tells the story of the Iñupiat people. They thrived for thousands of years in one of the harshest climates on Earth, hunting the bowhead whale whom they call "Agviq." In the 19th century, these lonely seas swarmed with commercial whalemen from New England, who also sought the bowhead for its valuable baleen and blubber.

Katmai National Park & Preserve P.O. Box 7 King Salmon, AK 99613 Park Home	Katmai National Monument was created in 1918 to preserve the famed Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a spectacular forty square mile, 100 to 700 foot deep ash flow deposited by Novarupta Volcano. A National Park & Preserve since 1980, today Katmai is still famous for volcanoes, but also for brown bears, pristine waterways with abundant fish, remote wilderness, and a rugged coastline.

Kenai Fjords National Park Kenai Fjords National Park P.O. Box 1727 Seward, AK 99664 Park Home	At the tip of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age still lingers. In Kenai Fjords, glaciers, earthquakes, and ocean storms are the architects. Ice worms, bears and whales make their home in this land of constant change. Native Alutiiq used these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Explore this site to discover Kenai Fjords, its history, science and remote splendor.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park P.O. Box 517 Skagway, AK 99840 Park Home	Gold! Headlines read in 1897, starting the rush. Thousands, hoping to ease the woes of economic depression, sold farms, dropped businesses and boarded ships to follow their dreams north. They braved icy passes to reach the interior of Canada, only to find the gold claims staked by prospectors who preceded them. A few struck gold; many more returned home penniless, yet richer for the adventure.

Kobuk Valley National Park PO Box 1029 Kotzebue, AK 99752 Park Home	Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current path for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.

Lake Clark National Park & Preserve 240 West 5th Avenue Suite 236 Anchorage, AK 99501 Park Home	Lake Clark National Park and Preserve was created to protect scenic beauty (volcanoes, glaciers, wild rivers and waterfalls), populations of fish and wildlife, watersheds essential for red salmon, and the traditional lifestyle of local residents. Lake Clark's spectacular scenery provides a true wilderness experience for those who visit.

Noatak National Preserve National Park Service P.O. Box 1029 Kotzebue, AK 99752 Park Home	As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs features some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plants and animals. The river is classified as a national wild and scenic river, and offers stunning wilderness float-trip opportunities - from deep in the Brooks Range to the tidewater of the Chukchi Sea.

Sitka National Historical Park Sitka National Historical Park 103 Monastery Street Sitka, AK 99835 Park Home	Alaska's oldest federally designated park was established in 1910 to commemorate the 1804 Battle of Sitka. All that remains of this last major conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives is the site of the Tlingit Fort and battlefield, located within this scenic 113 acre park in a temperate rain forest.

Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve Wrangell-St. Elias National Park PO Box 439 Copper Center, AK 99573 Park Home	The Chugach, Wrangell, and Saint Elias ranges converge here in what is often referred to as the "mountain kingdom of North America." The largest unit of the National Park System, this spectacular wilderness includes the continent's largest assemblage of glaciers, and greatest collection of peaks above 16,000 feet, including 18,008' Mount St. Elias, the second highest peak in the United States.

Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve Eagle Visitor Center P.O. Box 167 Eagle, AK 99738 Park Home	Located along the Canadian border in central Alaska, adventure begins in Yukon-Charley Rivers. Whether you choose to leisurely float the water of the mighty Yukon River in a state of the art vessel or homemade raft, or experience the premier whitewater of the Charley River in a sturdy and suitable inflatable, you will make memories to last a lifetime. Geology, cultural history, remnants of the last great gold rush, wildlife and scenery. But, best of all, solitude. Your adventure awaits.

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend NMP 11288 Horseshoe Bend Rd. Daviston, AL 36256 Park Home	In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 Upper Creek warriors on the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Upper Creeks died defending their homeland. Never before or since in the history of our country have so many American Indians lost their lives in a single battle. This 2040-acre park preserves the site of the battle.

Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Canyon National Preserve 2141 Gault Avenue North Fort Payne, AL 35967 Park Home	Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.

Russell Cave National Monument Russell Cave National Monument 3729 County Road 98 Bridgeport, AL 35740 Park Home	For more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter archaeological site contains the most complete record of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail 7002 US Highway 80 Hayneville, AL 360404612 Park Home	The Selma to Montgomery National Voting Rights Trail was established by Congress in 1996 to commemorate the events, people, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. The route is also designated as a National Scenic Byway/All-American Road.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Tuskegee Airmen NHS 1616 Chappie James Ave. Tuskegee, AL 36083 Park Home	In the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the "experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the participants as the Tuskegee Airmen. Come share their experience as depicted at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. more...

Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site 1212 West Montgomery Road Tuskegee, AL 36083 Park Home	Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site is nestled on the campus of historic Tuskegee University. The site includes the George W. Carver Museum and The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington... more...

Arkansas Post National Memorial Arkansas Post National Memorial 1741 Old Post Road Gillett, AR 72055 Park Home	Settled by the French in 1686, the remote "Post de Arkansae" was the first permanent European colony in the Mississippi River Valley and played a valuable role in the long struggle between France, Spain and England for dominance of the lucrative fur trade.

Buffalo National River Buffalo National River 402 N. Walnut, Suite 136 Harrison, AR 72601 Park Home	The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet pools for its 135-mile length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48 states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River. Explore the river by canoe or take the back roads into the pioneer history of the Buffalo River region or enjoy a hike in one of the three designated wilderness areas. Welcome Message....

Central High School National Historic Site 2120 Daisy Bates Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 Park Home	On the morning of September 23, 1957 nine African-American teenagers stood up to an angry crowd protesting integration in front of Little Rock's Central High as they entered the school for the first time. This event, broadcast around the world, made Little Rock the site of the first important test of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision.

Fort Smith National Historic Site Fort Smith National Historic Site PO Box 1406 Fort Smith, AR 72902 Park Home	At Fort Smith National Historic Site you can walk where soldiers drilled, pause along the Trail of Tears, and stand where justice was served. The park includes the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as the "hanging judge," presided over the court for 21 years.

Hot Springs National Park Hot Springs National Park 101 Reserve Street Hot Springs, AR 71901 Park Home	Water. That's what attracts people to Hot Springs. People have used the hot springs here for more than two hundred years to treat illnesses and to relax. Both rich and poor came for the baths, and a town built up around the Hot Springs Reservation to accommodate them. Together nicknamed "The American Spa," Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Pea Ridge National Military Park Pea Ridge NMP 15930 E Highway 62 Garfield, AR 72732 Park Home	On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North and South. Horse Trail is reopened as of Saturday, October 11th

National Park of American Samoa Superintendent National Park of American Samoa Pago Pago, AS 967990001 Park Home	Samoa, a chain of mountainous islands clothed in tropical rainforest, is ringed with rugged cliffs, glistening beaches, and biologically rich coral reefs. The Samoan village leaders and the U.S. Congress have set aside the finest samples of the islands' land and seascapes as a national park.

Canyon De Chelly National Monument PO Box 588 Chinle, AZ 86503 Park Home	Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly include distinctive architecture, artifacts, and rock imagery while exhibiting remarkable preservation integrity that provides outstanding opportunities for study and contemplation. Canyon de Chelly also sustains a living community of Navajo people, who are connected to a landscape of great historical and spiritual significance. Canyon de Chelly is unique among National Park service units, as it is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Trust Land that remains home to the canyon community. NPS works in partnership with the Navajo Nation to manage park resources and sustain the living Navajo community.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 1100 West Ruins Drive Coolidge, AZ 85228 Park Home	Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an ancient Hohokam farming community and "Great House." Created as the nation's first archeological reserve in 1892, the site was declared a National Monument in 1918 "in order that better provision may be made for the protection, preservation and care of the ruins and the ancient buildings and other objects of prehistoric interest thereon."

Chiricahua National Monument Superintendent 12856 E. Rhyolite Creek RD Willcox, AZ 85643 Park Home	A "Wonderland of Rocks" is waiting for you to explore at Chiricahua National Monument. This forest of rock spires was eroded from layers of ash deposited by the Turkey Creek Volcano eruption 27 million years ago. The 8 mile paved scenic drive and 18 miles of day-use hiking trails provide opportunities to discover the beauty, natural sounds, and inhabitants of this 11,985 acre site. Visit the Faraway Ranch Historic District to discover more about the people who have called this area home: Chiricahua Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, Erickson and Stafford families.

Coronado National Memorial 4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road Hereford, AZ 85615 Park Home	It was a journey of exploration, filled with wonder and cruelty. Inspired by rumors of vast quantities of gold, 339 soldiers and over 1100 Indian allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They brought rich traditions and new technology into the southwest, irrevocably changing the lives of the native peoples and continuing to influence the area today. more...

Fort Bowie National Historic Site Fort Bowie National Historic Site, 3203 South Old Fort Bowie Road Bowie, AZ 85605 Park Home	Fort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. military - a lasting monument to the bravery and endurance of U.S. soldiers in paving the way for settlement and the taming of the western frontier. It provides insight into a "clash of cultures," a young nation in pursuit of "manifest destiny," and the hunter/gatherer society fighting to preserve its existence.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Glen Canyon NRA PO Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040 Park Home	Encompassing over 1.2 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.

Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon National Park P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Park Home	A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. Jump to: This Season's Trip Planning Information News Releases Special Events Fire Info

Hohokam Pima National Monument Coolidge, AZ Park Home

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Hubbell Trading Post NHS P.O. Box 150 Ganado, AZ 86505 Park Home	Feel the old wooden floor give slightly and squeak beneath your feet as you enter the oldest, continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. As your eyes adjust to the dim lighting of the "bullpen" you might catch the trader negotiating a deal with a Native American artist for their art. You will experience history first hand at Hubbell Trading Post NHS.

Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle National Monument P. O. Box 219 Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 Park Home	Gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000 year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert landscape. Marveling at this enduring legacy of the Sinagua culture reveals a people surprisingly similar to ourselves.

Navajo National Monument Superintendent, Navajo National Monument HC 71 Box 3 Tonalea, AZ 86044 Park Home	Navajo National Monument preserves three intact cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people. A visitor center, museum, three short self-guided trails, two small campgrounds, and a picnic area provide service to travelers that make the trek to this remote hamlet. Rangers guide tours to cliff dwellings. Please call 928-672-2700.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Drive Ajo, AZ 85321 Park Home	Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument celebrates the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. In this desert wilderness, you may drive a lonely road, hike a backcountry trail, camp beneath a clear desert sky, marvel at magnificent cactus, or soak in the warmth and beauty of the Southwest. We welcome you into this desert wild. It is yours to discover.

Petrified Forest National Park Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park PO Box 2217 Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 Park Home	With one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of over 200-million-year-old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science.

Pipe Spring National Monument Pipe Spring National Monument HC 65 Box 5 Fredonia, AZ 86022 Park Home	American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life: -at the Visitor Center and Museum -on guided tours of an historic fort -during living history demonstrations -on self-guided tours of the grounds (historic buildings, farm animals, an orchard, garden, and ½ mile trail).

Rainbow Bridge National Monument Rainbow Bridge NM PO Box 1507 Page, AZ 86040 Park Home	Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each year. Please visit Rainbow Bridge in a spirit that honors and respects the cultures to whom it is sacred.

Saguaro National Park Saguaro National Park 3693 South Old Spanish Trail Tucson, AZ 85730 Park Home	Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Superintendent, Flagstaff Area National Monuments 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Park Home	Sunset Crater Volcano was born in a series of eruptions sometime between 1040 and 1100. Powerful explosions profoundly affected the lives of local people and forever changed the landscape and ecology of the area. Lava flows and cinders still look as fresh and rugged as the day they formed. But among dramatic geologic features, you'll find trees, wildflowers, and signs of wildlife - life returns.

Tonto National Monument Tonto National Monument HC02 Box 4602 Roosevelt, AZ 85545 Park Home	Situated within rugged terrain in the northeastern part of the Sonoran Desert, these well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.

Tumacácori National Historical Park Superintendent P. O. Box 8067 Tumacácori, AZ 85640 Park Home	Tumacácori NHP protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins in southern Arizona: Tumacácori, Guevavi, and Calabazas. The adobe structures are on three sites, with a visitor center at Tumacácori. These missions are among more than twenty established in the Pimería Alta by Father Kino and other Jesuits, and later expanded upon by Franciscan missionaries.

Tuzigoot National Monument Tuzigoot National Monument P.O. Box 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Park Home	Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. From a roof top a child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders, who are due any day now. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? Will all of them return? From the top of the Tuzigoot Pueblo it is easy to imagine such an important moment. Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story structures. The first buildings were built around A.D. 1000. The Sinagua were agriculturalists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles. The people left the area around 1400. The site is currently comprised of 42 acres.

Walnut Canyon National Monument Superintendent, Flagstaff Area National Monuments 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Park Home	Walk in the footsteps of people who lived at Walnut Canyon more than 700 years ago. Peer into their homes, cliff dwellings built deep within canyon walls. The presence of water in a dry land made the canyon rare and valuable to its early human inhabitants. It remains valuable today as habitat for plants and animals. See for yourself on trails along the canyon rim and into the depths.

Wupatki National Monument Superintendent, Flagstaff Area National Monuments 6400 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Park Home	Less than 800 years ago, Wupatki Pueblo was the largest pueblo around. It flourished for a time as a meeting place of different cultures. Yet this was one of the warmest and driest places on the Colorado Plateau, offering little obvious food, water, or comfort. How and why did people live here? The builders of Wupatki and nearby pueblos have moved on, but their legacy remains.

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area 180 West 1st Street Suite E Yuma, AZ 85364 Park Home	Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, Yuma served as a vital crossing of the Lower Colorado River in the 19th Century and an innovator of water management and desert agriculture in the 20th Century. The Heritage Area's mission is to conserve and enhance the Colorado River, the historic downtown, but most importantly, its sense of place in a rapidly changing community.

Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation Area Fort Mason, B201 San Francisco, CA 94123 Park Home	Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Rich in history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.

Cabrillo National Monument Cabrillo National Monument 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive San Diego, CA 921063601 Park Home	Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Discovery.

Channel Islands National Park Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 Park Home	Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara) and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.

Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park P.O. Box 579 Death Valley, CA 92328 Park Home	Hottest, Driest, Lowest: A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million acres of stone wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone and to plants and animals unique to the harshest deserts. A place of legend and a place of trial. Keane Wonder Mine & Mill CLOSURE

Devils Postpile National Monument Devils Postpile National Monument P.O. Box 3999 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Park Home	Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site P.O. Box 280 Danville, CA 94526 Park Home	America's only Nobel Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose to live in Northern California at the climax of his writing career. Isolated from the world and within the walls of his home, O'Neill wrote his final and most memorable plays; The Iceman Cometh, Long Day's Journey Into Night, and A Moon for the Misbegotten. Reservations are required to visit this site.

Fort Point National Historic Site Fort Point National Historic Site Fort Mason, Building 201 San Francisco, CA 94123 Park Home	From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during & after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period. Starting October 1 the fort will be open Friday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5PM.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Golden Gate National Parks Fort Mason, Building 201 San Francisco, CA 94123 Park Home	Golden Gate National Parks chronicle two hundred years of history, from the Native American culture, the Spanish Empire frontier and the Mexican Republic, to maritime history, the California Gold Rush, the evolution of American coastal fortifications, and the growth of urban San Francisco.

John Muir National Historic Site John Muir National Historic Site 4202 Alhambra Ave. Martinez, CA 94553 Park Home	John Muir was many things, inventor, immigrant, botanist, glaciologist, writer, co-founder of the Sierra Club, fruit rancher. But it was John Muir's love of nature, and the preservation of it, that we can thank him for today. Muir convinced President Teddy Roosevelt to protect Yosemite (including Yosemite Valley), Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Grand Canyon and MT. Rainier as National Parks.

Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Park Home	Viewed from the road, this desert park only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals that make their home in this land shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place. Come see for yourself!

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail 1111 Jackson St., Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94607 Park Home	"Everyone mount up!" This became a familiar call from Spanish Captain Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for their independence in the East, Anza led almost 300 people over 1200 miles to settle Alta California. It was the first overland route established to connect New Spain with San Francisco. Walk in their footsteps from Nogales, Arizona to San Francisco, California.

Kings Canyon National Park Sequoia & Kings Canyon 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 932719700 Park Home	These two parks testify to nature's size, beauty, and diversity: Immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world's largest trees! The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Activities vary greatly by season and elevation - which ranges from 1300' to 14,494' (see Climate below).

Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park P.O. Box 100 Mineral, CA 960630100 Park Home	To visit Lassen Volcanic National Park is to witness a brief moment in the ancient battle between the earth shaping forces of creation and destruction in Northern California. Nestled within Lassen's peaceful forests and untouched wilderness, hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots still shape and change the land, evidence of Lassen's long fiery and active past.

Lava Beds National Monument 1 Indian Well Headquarters Tulelake, CA 96134 Park Home	Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, historic battlefields and campsites, and a high desert wilderness experience await you!

Manzanar National Historic Site Manzanar National Historic Site P.O. Box 426 Independence, CA 93526 Park Home	In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II.

Mojave National Preserve Mojave National Preserve 2701 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311 Park Home	Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and rock-walled military outposts. Located between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Mojave provides serenity and solitude from the crowds of major metropolitan areas.

Muir Woods National Monument Muir Woods National Monument Mill Valley, CA 949412696 Park Home	"This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world," declared conservationist John Muir when describing the majestic coast redwoods of Muir Woods.

Pinnacles National Monument Pinnacles National Monument 5000 Highway 146 Paicines, CA 950439762 Park Home	Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement.

Point Reyes National Seashore Point Reyes National Seashore 1 Bear Valley Rd. Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Park Home	From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches through its open grasslands to its brushy hillsides and forested ridges, visitors can discover over 1000 species of plants and animals. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, Point Reyes preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial P.O. Box 280 Danville, CA 94526 Park Home	On the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that cracked windows and lit up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were instantly killed when the munitions ships they were loading with ammunition for the Pacific theatre troops mysteriously blew up. Reservations are required to visit this site.

Presidio of San Francisco Presidio Interpretation Building 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123 Park Home	For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to the rise of aviation, from World Fairs to earthquakes, left their mark. Come enjoy the history and beauty of the Presidio. Explore centuries of architecture. Reflect in a national cemetery. Walk through an historic airfield, forests, or to beaches, and admire spectacular vistas.

Redwood National and State Parks Redwood National and State Parks 1111 Second Street Crescent City, CA 95531 Park Home	Stand at the base of a coast redwood and the huckleberry bushes tower over you. Watch statuesque Roosevelt elk grazing in the prairies. Observe the tail of a female Chinook salmon heave skyward as she makes a nest for her eggs. Whether a morning or night person, you can hear the endangered marbled murrelets' keer across the treetops as they fly from sea to mossy nest.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Park Home	Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and places of our nation's home front response to World War II.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park San Francisco Maritime NHP Lower Fort Mason, Bldg. E San Francisco, CA 94123 Park Home	Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area 401 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Park Home	Portraying Africa, the Amazon, and the old west? That's talent! Combining the scenic and the imagination play a big role in the movies and at this national park! Close to Hollywood, with beaches, grasslands, canyons, and oak woodlands, this coastal mountain range has star quality! Explore a rare, diverse landscape inspiring preservation and creativity. Meet the Santa Monica Mountains in person.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia & Kings Canyon 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 932719700 Park Home	These two parks testify to nature's size, beauty, and diversity: Immense mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world's largest trees! The parks lie in the southern Sierra Nevada, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Activities vary greatly by season and elevation - which ranges from 1300' to 14,494' (see Climate below).

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area P.O. Box 188 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive Whiskeytown, CA 960950188 Park Home	Starting Saturday November 1, 2008 Whiskeytown closed areas that were impacted by this summers wildfires. Over 6,244 acres burned on the rugged slopes of Shasta Bally in highly erosive soils. The potential for large scale mudslides and debris flow is high. See "more" for a list of closures and to download Closure Brochure & Map...

Yosemite National Park PO Box 577 Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 Park Home	but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site 35110 Highway 194 E. La Junta, CO 81050 Park Home	Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site features a reconstructed 1840’s adobe fur trading post on the mountain branch of the Santa Fe Trail where traders, trappers, travelers, and Plains Indian tribes came together in peaceful terms for trade. Today, living historians recreate the sights, sounds, and smells of the past with guided tours, demonstrations, and special events.

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park National Park Service 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Park Home	The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock. No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Cache La Poudre River Corridor , CO Park Home	Cache la Poudre River Corridor encompasses the flood plain of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado. This heritage area commemorates the contributions of the River to the development of water law in the Western United States, the evolution of water delivery systems, and the shaping of the region's cultural heritage. Recreational activities include hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

Colorado National Monument Colorado National Monument Fruita, CO 81521 Park Home	Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country.

Curecanti National Recreation Area National Park Service 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 Park Home	Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti. Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest body of water, and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the U.S. Morrow Point Reservoir is the beginning of the Black Canyon, and below, East Portal is the site of the Gunnison Diversion Tunnel, a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaur National Monument 4545 E. Highway 40 Dinosaur, CO 816109724 Park Home	As you explore the craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. While the main exhibit wall of dinosaur fossils is closed, some fossils can be seen by hiking ½ mile from the Temporary Visitor Center. You can also view rock art and captivating scenery, explore homestead sites, and go whitewater rafting.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument PO Box 185 Florissant, CO 80816 Park Home	Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Mosca, CO Park Home	Welcome to the official National Park Service web site for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Alpine tundra, forests, massive dunes, grasslands, and wetlands are all protected as elements of the Great Sand Dunes natural system.

Hovenweep National Monument Hovenweep National Monument McElmo Route Cortez, CO 81321 Park Home	Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character.

Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National Park P.O. Box 8 Mesa Verde, CO 81330 Park Home	Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.

Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, CO 80517 Park Home	This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site PO Box 249 Eads, CO 81036 Park Home

Yucca House National Monument c/o Mesa Verde National Park P.O. Box 8 Mesa Verde, CO 81330 Park Home	Yucca House National Monument is a large, unexcavated Ancestral Puebloan surface site. Yucca House is located in Southwest Colorado between the towns of Towaoc and Cortez. Currently, there are no facilities or fees at Yucca House.

Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. 107 Providence Street Putnam, CT 06260 Park Home	This is a special kind of park. It embraces numerous towns, villages and a total population of about 300,000. Quinebaug & Shetucket is not a traditional park. Instead, citizens, businesses, nonprofit cultural and environmental organizations, local and state governments, and the National Park Service work together to preserve and celebrate the region's cultural, historical and natural heritage.

Weir Farm National Historic Site Weir Farm NHS 735 Nod Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897 Park Home	In June of 1882, painter J. Alden Weir boarded a train from New York bound for his modest farm among the hills of Branchville, CT. Once here, Weir and his family transformed their summer retreat into a creative refuge for friends and fellow artists. After Weir, artists Mahonri Young and Sperry Andrews lived and worked here, continuing the legacy of artistic expression that still inspires today.

Anacostia Park Site Manager 1900 Anacostia Dr SE WAshington, DC 20020 Park Home	Listen! Beneath the bustle of Washington, DC, the song of a meadowlark joins the sounds of friends, families, and fun. Authorized almost a hundred years ago as a multiple use park, Anacostia Park serves as a playground while protecting the natural scenery and water quality of the Anacostia River. The park serves as an example of how far-sighted urban planning serves today's generation as well.

Capitol Hill Parks National Capital Parks-East Headquarters 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE Washington, DC 200206722 Park Home	Capitol Hill Parks includes those park areas between 2nd Streets NE and SE and the Anacostia River. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, and Marion Parks, the Maryland Avenue Triangles, the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, the Eastern Market Metro Station, the Potomac Avenue Metro Station, Seward Square, Twining Square, Stanton Park, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Carter G. Woodson Home NHS c/o Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS 1318 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 20005 Park Home	Imagine a world in which people like you have no written history, or that which has been written is incomplete or distorted. Before Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson (1875-1950) began his work, there was very little information, and much of that stereotypical misinformation, about the lives and history of Americans of African descent.

Civil War Defenses of Washington Washington, DC Park Home	On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. Built by Union forces, these strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. These forts remain as windows into the past in the midst of D.C.’s urban green space, offering recreational, cultural, and natural experiences.

Constitution Gardens National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	Dedicated in 1976, Constitution Gardens serves as an oasis within the bustling city for visitors, residents and wildlife. A memorial island in the middle of an artificial lake has stones bearing the names and signatures of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Their pledge to freedom exists as a living tribute within this natural setting celebrating the U.S. Constitution.

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Fords Theatre National Historic Park 511 10th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 Park Home	Ford's Theatre is currently undergoing a major renovation. The Theatre will not be open for public access for several months. Please check back here to see when it will reopen.

Fort Dupont Park Site Manager: FODU 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	A "park for all seasons" describes the 376 rolling wooded acres that make up one of the largest parks in all of Washington. Picnics, nature walks, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, music, skating, sports, and youth programs are among the varied seasonal activities possible at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River. Among the traces of old roadways, oaks, beech, and maples that cover the hillsides. squirrels and rabbits find homes along with the night foragers - raccoons and opossums. Fort Dupont Park is named for the Civil War earthwork fort located within the park. It is one of the forts that are collectively known as the "Fort Circle Parks", or the Civil War Defenses of Washington.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." These are the words of our 32nd President, a man who embodied the meaning of the word courage. Despite being stricken with polio at age 39 and paralyzed from the waist down, he emerged as a true leader, guiding our country through some dark times: the Great Depression and World War II. The Memorial honors this man, his story, and his era.

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Frederick Douglass NHS 1411 W Street SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous 19th century African American. His life was a testament to the courage and persistence that serves as an inspiration to those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice. Visitors to the site learn about his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people.

George Mason Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	The George Mason Memorial, dedicated on April 9, 2002, honors the little known but widely felt contributions of an important founding father. The memorial is located in West Potomac Park near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Born in 1725 George Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights and later attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Harmony Hall 13551 Fort Washington Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 Park Home	A two-and-one-half story eighteenth century Georgian country house of red brick set in Flemish bond. Sixty five acres of wooded areas surround the house. Broad Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, is part of Harmony Hall's vast and varied agricultural, cultural and natural histories.

John Ericsson National Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	During his lifetime, John Ericsson revolutionized several facets of technology. The Swedish-born engineer-inventor is best known for his work during the Civil War when he transformed naval warfare through his design of the iron-plated USS Monitor. The movements of Ericsson's pencil across his drafting board were as crucial to victory as the movements of Lincoln’s armies across battlefields.

Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens Site Manager 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	In an age old dance land, water, and wind combine at Kenilworth Park, Aquatic Gardens, and Marsh. Sparkling in the sun on a breezy day, this natural area of Anacostia Park has origins in a 1926 act authorizing parks to preserve forests and natural scenery. The park reflects the history of the nation's rivers and wetlands. Come, join the dance.

Korean War Veterans Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	"Freedom is not free." Here, one finds the expression of American gratitude to those who restored freedom to South Korea. Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of faces upon a granite wall—reminders of the human cost of defending freedom. These elements all bear witness to the patriotism, devotion to duty, and courage of Korean War veterans.

Lincoln Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	"In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Beneath these words, the 16th President of the United States—the Great Emancipator and preserver of the nation during the Civil War—sits immortalized in marble. As an enduring symbol of Freedom, the Lincoln Memorial attracts anyone who seeks inspiration and hope.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS 1318 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 200053607 Park Home	Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest national and international recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, that is now this Historic Site. It was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was her last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women and the Black community.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS 1318 Vermont Ave, NW Washington, DC 200053607 Park Home	Mary McLeod Bethune achieved her greatest national and international recognition at the Washington, DC townhouse at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, that is now this Historic Site. It was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and was her last home in Washington, DC. From here, Bethune and the Council spearheaded strategies and developed programs that advanced the interests of African American women and the Black community.

Meridian Hill Park 3545 Williamsburg Ln., NW Washington, DC 20008 Park Home	Meridian Hill Park is located in northwest Washington, D.C. and is bordered by 16th, Euclid, 15th, and W Streets. It is a 12 acre site situated on an almost perfect north-south axis. Construction of the park was begun in 1914, but it was not until 1936 that Meridian Hill reached the full status of a formal park. In 1933 the grounds were transferred to the National Park Service. Meridian Hill Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994, as "an outstanding accomplishment of early 20th-century Neoclassicist park design in the United States" Today the park is administered by Rock Creek Park

National Capital Parks-East 1900 Anacostia Dr., SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.

National Mall National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	Impressive structures border it, monuments and memorials stand on it, great museums exist near it, and grand trees help shade it, yet the harmony of these things together merely enhances the concept at its very best. The Mall is the heart of the Nation's Capital and of the entire United States of America. Here, the nation celebrates, honors, and demonstrates its commitment to democracy.

National Mall & Memorial Parks Superintendent 900 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks protects some of the older park lands in the National Park System. The areas within National Mall and Memorial Parks provide visitors with ample opportunities to commemorate presidential legacies; honor the courage and sacrifice of war veterans; and celebrate the United States commitment to freedom and equality.

National World War II Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, Dc 20024 Park Home	The World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of "the greatest generation." Friedrich St.Florian's winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with a great crusade to rid the world of fascism.

Old Post Office Tower National Mall & Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	The Old Post Office, built between 1892 and 1899, is home to the Bells of Congress, which were a present from England on our Nation's Bicentennial. From the observation deck, located 270 feet above the street level, the visitor can get a spectacular view of our nation’s capital.

Peirce Mill 3545 Williamsburg Ln., NW Washington, DC 20008 Park Home	Peirce Mill was built in the 1820's, and operated commercially until 1897. The United States Government acquired the mill as part of Rock Creek Park in 1892. Currently the mill is not operating. It is being preserved and ultimately will be made operable again when sufficient funding for repairs is made available. Peirce Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	Pennsylvania Avenue is among the world's more famous streets. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history has marched, paraded, promenaded, and protested its way along the Avenue. It is no wonder that Pennsylvania Avenue is called "America's Main Street." The Avenue is more than just another city street; it is, rather, America's Ceremonial Way.

President's Park (White House) President's Park 1100 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20242 Park Home	Throughout the years President's Park has served many purposes from bosk to bivouac, from a field for infantry drills to a place for inaugural celebrations. With the White House as a back drop, President’s Park over time has played host to suffragettes, freedom riders, anti-war protestors, Easter egg rollers, and participants of festivities surrounding the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

Rock Creek Park 3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW Washington, DC 20008 Park Home	Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals, and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.

Sewall-Belmont House National Historic Site 1900 Anacostia Dr., SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.

Suitland Parkway 1900 Anacostia Dr., SE Washington, DC 20020 Park Home	Welcome to National Capital Parks-East! We invite you to journey to parks Beyond the Capital of Washington, D.C. National Capital Parks-East is 13 park sites, parkways and statuary covering more than 8,000 acres of historic, cultural, and recreational parklands from Capitol Hill to the nearby Maryland suburbs.

The Old Stone House 3545 Willamsburg Ln., NW Washington, DC 20008 Park Home	In the midst of Washington, D.C., a city of grand memorials to national leaders and significant events, stands an unassuming building commemorating the daily lives of ordinary Americans who made this city, and this nation, unique. The Old Stone House, one of the oldest known structures remaining in the nation's capital, is a simple 18th century dwelling built and inhabited by common people.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	The words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. Today, many of these impressive, stirring words adorn the interior walls of his memorial. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial stands as a symbol of liberty and endures as a site for reflection and inspiration for all citizens of the United States and the world.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served when their Nation called upon them. The designer, Maya Lin, felt that "the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives." She kept the design elegantly simple to “allow everyone to respond and remember.”

Washington Monument National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, DC 20024 Park Home	The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure, as well as one of the earlier attractions, in Washington, D.C. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555' 5 1/8" tall, and offers views in excess of thirty miles. It was finished on December 6, 1884.

World War II Memorial National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW Washington, Dc 20024 Park Home	The World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of "the greatest generation." Friedrich St.Florian's winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with a great crusade to rid the world of fascism.

Big Cypress National Preserve 33100 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141 Park Home	The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida panther.

Biscayne National Park Biscayne National Park 9700 SW 328 Street Homestead, FL 33033 Park Home	Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.

Canaveral National Seashore Canaveral National Seashore 212 S. Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796 Park Home	Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, inviting park highlights include pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and lagoon offering sanctuary to an abundant blend of plants and animals. Year-round recreation includes fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, camping, nature and historical trails. more

Castillo De San Marcos National Monument Castillo de San Marcos NM 1 South Castillo Drive St. Augustine, FL 32084 Park Home	A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America's grim but remarkable history.

De Soto National Memorial De Soto National Memorial P.O. Box 15390 Bradenton, FL 34280 Park Home	On a swelteringly hot day in May 1539, Spaniard Hernando de Soto splashed ashore at Tampa Bay intent on capturing the riches of La Florida by any means necessary. His army was alternately welcomed and opposed by Native American tribes throughout what is now the Southeastern United States in a four year, four thousand mile odyssey of intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery.

Dry Tortugas National Park P.O. Box 6208 Key West, FL 33041 Park Home	Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters, they make up Dry Tortugas National Park. The area is known for its famous bird and marine life, its legends of pirates and sunken gold, and its military past.

Everglades National Park 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 330346733 Park Home	Everglades National Park, largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world. Bienvenidos Para información en español por favor busque el enlace a la izquierda.

Fort Caroline National Memorial Jacksonville, FL Park Home	At the settlement of la Caroline, French settlers struggled for survival in a new world. Many sought religious freedom in a new land, while others were soldiers or tradesmen starting a new life. The climactic battles fought here between the French and Spanish marked the first time that European nations fought for control of lands in what is now the United States. It would not be the last time.

Fort Matanzas National Monument Fort Matanzas National Monument 8635 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Park Home	Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine's southern river approach. The colonial wars are over, but the monument is still protecting—not just the historic fort, but also the wild barrier island and the plants and animals who survive there amidst a sea of modern development.

Gulf Islands National Seashore 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 Park Home	Beautiful beaches, historic forts and recreational opportunities are plentiful. Open year-round, the Seashore is in Mississippi and Florida.

Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, FL 32225 Park Home	Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.

Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville NHS 496 Cemetery Road Andersonville, GA 31711 Park Home	From the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum; preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison); and manages Andersonville National Cemetery.

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area 1450 Greene Street, Suite 400 Augusta, GA 30901 Park Home	Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in east central Georgia interprets the August Canal story and its role in the development of the nation. Visitors can float past 200 years of Georgia history on a replica canal cargo boat, visit the award-winning Canal Interpretive Center in a restored textile mill, view the Confederate Powderworks chimney, or hike, bike or paddle along the historic waterway.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area 1978 Island Ford Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30350 Park Home	Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature's display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park P.O. Box 2128 Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 Park Home	In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to the deep south. The Confederate's were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September, but renewed fighting in Chattanooga in November gave Union troops final control. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the nation’s first, was created in 1890 to preserve and commemorate these battlefields.

Cumberland Island National Seashore P. O. Box 806 St. Marys, GA 31558 Park Home	Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature. Come walk in the footsteps of early natives, explorers, and wealthy industrialists. Enjoy ranger guided tours or explore in quiet solitude. Your trip begins here.

Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Frederica NM 6515 Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Park Home	Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

Fort Pulaski National Monument P. O. Box 30757 Savannah, GA 31410 Park Home	The Battle for Fort Pulaski in April 1862 marked a turning point in military history. It featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. These accurate, long-range weapons shattered Fort Pulaski's walls from over a mile away. After thirty-hours of bombardment, the fort surrendered. The battle surprised military strategists worldwide, signaling the end of masonry fortifications.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Jimmy Carter National Historic Site 300 North Bond Street Plains, GA 31780 Park Home	Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter learned the importance of hard work, honesty, virtue, love and mercy in the quaint, rural town of Plains, Georgia. Working as full partners, the Carters have dedicated their lives to peace, human rights and public service throughout the world. Come explore the community that influenced and shaped the life and values of the 39th President of the United States.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Ranger Activities 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152 Park Home	It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments. Interpreted here are the historic events where over 5,350 soldiers were killed in the battle fought here from June 19, 1864 through July 2, 1864.

Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site Superintendent 450 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30312 Park Home	Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr., in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. It was in these surroundings of home, church (Ebenezer Baptist Church), and neighborhood (Sweet Auburn) that "M.L." experienced family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance.

Ocmulgee National Monument Ocmulgee National Monument 1207 Emery Highway Macon, GA 31217 Park Home	Ocmulgee National Monument is a memorial to the relationship of people and natural resources in this corner of North America. We preserve a continuous record of human life in the Southeast from the earliest times to the present, there is evidence here of more than 12,000 years of human habitation. A diversity of natural and cultural resource