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  National Park

  Everglades National Park

  Florida

  Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habit…

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  National Historical Park

  First State National Historical Park

  Delaware, Pennsylvania

  Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this be…

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  National Park Service site

  Fort Dupont Park

  District of Columbia

  This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and e…

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  National Monument

  Fort Frederica National Monument

  Georgia

  War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates…

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  National Monument and Historic Shrine

  Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

  Maryland

  by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant d…

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  National Monument

  Fort Monroe National Monument

  Virginia

  Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Afr…

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  National Monument

  Fort Pulaski National Monument

  Georgia

  For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology pro…

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  National Monument

  Fort Stanwix National Monument

  New York

  For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the…

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  National Historic Site

  Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

  Oregon, Washington

  Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier…

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  National Military Park

  Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

  Virginia

  Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividl…

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  National Park

  Gateway Arch National Park

  Missouri

  Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. L…

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  National Recreation Area

  Gateway National Recreation Area

  New Jersey, New York

  Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gatew…

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  Memorial Parkway

  George Washington Memorial Parkway

  District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

  The George Washington Memorial Parkway was designed for recreational driving. It links sites that commemorate important episodes in American history and preserve hab…

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  National Military Park

  Gettysburg National Military Park

  Pennsylvania

  The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North.…

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  National Park

  Glacier National Park

  Montana

  A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors…

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  National Recreation Area

  Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

  Arizona, Utah

  Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation…

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  National Recreation Area

  Golden Gate National Recreation Area

  California

  Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the…

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  National Monument

  Governors Island National Monument

  New York

  From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then serve…

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  National Park

  Grand Canyon National Park

  Arizona

  Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 pr…

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  National Monument

  Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

  Arizona

  Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally…

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  National Park

  Grand Teton National Park

  Wyoming

  Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 1…

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  National Park

  Great Basin National Park

  Nevada

  From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Gr…

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  National Park Service site

  Great Egg Harbor River

  New Jersey

  Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as…

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  National Park & Preserve

  Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

  Colorado

  The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to…