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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

  Richmond National Battlefield Park

  Virginia

  The center of Confederate manufacturing fueled a modern war, one of the South’s largest hospitals gave care to the sick and wounded, and armies battled on open field…

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  Wild & Scenic River

  Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

  Texas

  For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an e…

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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 Park

  Rocky Mountain National Park

  Colorado

  Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone…

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  National Monument

  Russell Cave National Monument

  Alabama

  Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists u…

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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 Scenic Riverway

  Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

  Minnesota, Wisconsin

  Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, offering o…

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  National Historical Park

  Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

  New Hampshire

  Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. D…

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  National Monument

  Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

  New Mexico

  Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history…

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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 Historic Site

  San Juan National Historic Site

  Puerto Rico

  San Juan National Historic Site preserves stories of great ambition and aspirations. Countries fought for control of this tiny yet strategic island for centuries. Ge…

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  National Historic Site

  Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

  Colorado

  On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne people in a valley by the Big Sa…

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  National Historic Trail

  Santa Fe National Historic Trail

  Colorado, Kansas, Missouri +2

  You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, Ne…

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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 Parks

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  California

  Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore the…

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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 Historical Park

  Sitka National Historical Park

  Alaska

  On an island amid towering spruce and hemlock, Sitka National Historical Park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and Indigenous Kiks.ádi…

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  National Lakeshore

  Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

  Michigan

  Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear…