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National Parks in Minnesota

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Grand Portage National Monument In 1951, the Grand Portage National Monument was declared a historical site. It is located in Northeastern Minnesota, North Shore of Lake Superior. It holds the cultural stories of the American-Indians Ojibwe. In Ojibwa, the location is called Kitchi Onigaming, which translates to Great Carrying Place. Also, as one of the … Read more

National Parks in Michigan

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Isle Royale National Park According to a study on soundscapes, Isle Royale is one of America’s quietest national parks. This park is quite remote and it takes a long time to get there which in a way explains why it’s rarely visited. The island boasts dense forests, lakes, waterways, and animals like moose and wolves … Read more

National Parks in Alabama

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Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Named a monument under President Barack Obama in 2017, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument was established to preserve the Civil Rights Movement. Many key events, including the Birmingham Campaign happened on this site and currently, this park is governed by the US National Park Service. One of the major sites … Read more

The Best Quotes about the Everglades in Florida

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There are no other Everglades in the world.  -Marjory Stoneman Douglas I’ll talk about the Everglades at the drop of a hat.  -Marjory Stoneman Douglas If the devil ever raised a garden, the Everglades was it.  -James Carlos Blake Since 1972, I’ve been going around making speeches on the Everglades.  -Marjory Stoneman Douglas The Everglades … Read more

National Parks in South Carolina

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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is a unit of the National Park Service of the United States which maintains a part of the Snee Farm plantation and country estate belonging to Charles Pinckney. A prominent South Carolina native, revolutionary war veteran, signatory to the … Read more

National Parks in North Carolina

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail This North Carolina National park, popularly known as the Appalachian Trail, covers approximately 3,500 km. It spans across the Eastern United States, going through Mount Katahdin in Maine and Springer Mountain in Georgia. Appalachian National Scenic Trail idea initially came about in 1921; however, the trail was fully established in 1937. … Read more

National Parks in Georgia

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Anderson National Historic Site The Anderson National Historic Site is home to the former Confederate prisoner-of-war camp, Camp Sumter. The prison operated from February 1864 until April 1865. The Andersonville National Cemetery, which is still used today, and the National Prisoner of War Museum are also located on the site. Visit the museum and start … Read more

National Parks in Tennessee

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site This particular Historic site was authorized by congress to become a U.S national Monument in 1935 and was later established in1942. Andrew Johnson National Historic site commemorates the 17th president of the United States of America, Andrew Johnson. It showcases the late president’s humble beginning, upon his arrival in Tennessee … Read more

The 11 National Parks in Florida: Why + How to See Each One!

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Big Cyprus National Preserve Located about 45 miles west of Miami lies Big Cyprus National Reserve. At over 720,000 acres, this reserve became one of the first two national preserves in the United States National Park System on October 11, 1974. Drawing a large crowd of approximately one million visitors a year, this reserve offers … Read more