113 parks for Paddling
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National Wild and Scenic River
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely po…
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National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich di…
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National River & Recreation Area
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Minnesota
In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And…
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National Recreational River
Missouri National Recreational River
Nebraska, South Dakota
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination me…
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National Battlefield
Monocacy National Battlefield
Maryland
During the summer of 1864, the Confederacy carried out a bold plan to turn the tide of the Civil War in their favor. They planned to capture Washington, DC and influ…
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National Battlefield
Moores Creek National Battlefield
North Carolina
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Car…
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National Park Service site
National Parks of New York Harbor
New York
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth o…
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National Park & Preserve
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
West Virginia
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres…
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National Historic Site
Ninety Six National Historic Site
South Carolina
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then aba…
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National Scenic River
Niobrara National Scenic River
Nebraska
With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recrea…
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National Preserve
Noatak National Preserve
Alaska
As one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins with an intact ecosystem, the Noatak River environs feature some of the Arctic's finest arrays of plan…
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National Park
North Cascades National Park
Washington
Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore…
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Wild & Scenic River
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Tennessee
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due t…
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National Park
Olympic National Park
Washington
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects…
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National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers fo…
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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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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 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 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 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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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…