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  National Seashore

  Padre Island National Seashore

  Texas

  Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the U…

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  National Historical Park

  Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

  Texas

  On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. A…

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  National Military Park

  Pea Ridge National Military Park

  Arkansas

  On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre ba…

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  Memorial

  Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

  Ohio

  Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the l…

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  National Battlefield

  Petersburg National Battlefield

  Virginia

  Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the…

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  National Park

  Petrified Forest National Park

  Arizona

  A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most…

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  National Lakeshore

  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

  Michigan

  Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of…

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  National Park

  Pinnacles National Park

  California

  Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have fo…

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  National Seashore

  Point Reyes National Seashore

  California

  From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point R…

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  National Scenic Trail

  Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

  District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania +1

  The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start you…

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  National Park Service site

  Presidio of San Francisco

  California

  For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to World Fairs and earthquakes, left their mark…

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  Park

  Prince William Forest Park

  Virginia

  Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during…

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  National and State Parks

  Redwood National and State Parks

  California

  Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home ha…

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  National Battlefield Park

  River Raisin National Battlefield Park

  Michigan

  River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victo…

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  Park

  Rock Creek Park

  District of Columbia

  Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designat…

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  National Historic Site

  Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

  New York

  Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Sum…

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  National Park

  Saguaro National Park

  Arizona

  Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small p…

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  National Historical Park

  San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

  Texas

  Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and…

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  National Historical Park

  San Juan Island National Historical Park

  Washington

  San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Soun…

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  National Recreation Area

  Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

  California

  The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park…

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  National Historical Park

  Saratoga National Historical Park

  New York

  In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege,…

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  National Monument

  Scotts Bluff National Monument

  Nebraska

  Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mo…

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  National Park

  Shenandoah National Park

  Virginia

  Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers,…

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  National Military Park

  Shiloh National Military Park

  Mississippi, Tennessee

  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…