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Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park

A remnant icefield on 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, an ancient bristlecone pine forest, 75-foot limestone Lexington Arch, and the tunnels and decorated ...
  1 review
"America's Most Neglected National Park"
Reviewed by writer on Jan 12, 2000
There are a lot of National Parks that don't get "no respect," but Great Basin National Park has to rate right . . .
Natchez National Historical Park

Natchez National Historical Park

European settlement of Natchez began with a French trading post in 1714. In the decades before the Civil War, Natchez became a commercial, cultural, ...
  2 reviews
"The Natchez Trace"
Reviewed by Rebel_Lady on Nov 13, 2000
It's so beautiful. Really breath taking. The Natchez Trace that is. If memory serves me right, it is about 400 miles of . . .
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

The Chugach, Wrangell, and St. Elias mountain ranges converge here in what is often referred to as the mountain kingdom of North America. The largest ...
  2 reviews
"Mind Expanding, Heart Warming, "Secret" Alaskan Paradise"
Reviewed by glengreen on Jun 11, 2003
I've traveled extensively, and I love this park. My only hesitation in recommending it whole heartily is that part of me wants to keep it as secret as possible.
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Discover the revolutionary generation of Bostonians who blazed a trail from colonialism to independence by walking Boston's Freedom Trail. Sixteen ...
  3 reviews
"Take a Walk on the Freedom Trail"
Reviewed by Bryan_Carey on Apr 25, 2003
Boston National Historical Park showcases some of the most important sites that were instrumental in the founding of the American Nation. It's one of our best National Parks!
Shiloh National Military Park

Shiloh National Military Park

On April 6, 1862, Confederate forces attacked unsuspecting Union troops encamped at Pittsburgh Landing. One day later, a bolstered Federal army ...
  8 reviews
"My favorite American battleground"
Reviewed by billcarr on Oct 28, 2002
Shiloh is a somber and provocative adventure for the soul. To visit here is to reflect on the price paid to preserve our Country.
Sitka National Historic Park

Sitka National Historic Park

The site of the 1804 fort and battle that marked the last major Tlingit Indian resistance to Russian colonization is preserved here. Tlingit totem ...
  1 review
"Breathtaking...and wear your boots!"
Reviewed by katykev on Mar 27, 2001
This is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever visited. I recommend the off-season September and on, to avoid cruise crowds.
Kalaupapa National Historic Park

Kalaupapa National Historic Park

This park contains the site of the Molokai Island Hansen's disease (leprosy) settlement (1886-1969), areas relating to early Hawaiian settlement, ...
  1 review
"Day Trip To Kalaupapa, Moloka’i"
Reviewed by rbinck on Feb 5, 2001
This is a truly unique place on our planet. Both in terms of scenery and history.
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

On March 27, 1814, at the horseshoe bend in the Tallapoosa River, Gen. Andrew Jackson's forces broke the power of the Upper Creek Indian Confederacy ...
  1 review
"Horseshoe Bend National Military Park"
Reviewed by WGoodson on Mar 16, 2000
I am very lucky; I only live 8 miles away from this beautiful park. This is where the final battle of the Creek Indians took . . .
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Alaska)

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Alaska)

Historic buildings in Skagway and portions of Chilkoot and White Pass Trails, all prominent in the 1898 gold rush, are included in the park. A ...
  1 review
"Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Skagway"
Reviewed by marliroo on Oct 24, 2006
Skagway is the most authentic Gold Rush era town in North America. Visitors stand in the middle of Broadway gazing up at the mountains in awe. Best weather in Alaska.
Kinzua Bridge State Park

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Kinzua Bridge, a famous Pennsylvania landmark, is designated a National Engineering Landmark. An excursion train travels through the Allegheny ...
  1 review
"Fabulous Fall Foliage"
Reviewed by annec13 on Dec 14, 2001
It's a beautiful area with scenery beyond compare, and doesn't get as crowded and stressful as more touristy attractions.
Big Oak Tree State Park

Big Oak Tree State Park

Majestic trees tower above the rich delta stretching all around Big Oak Tree State Park, a National Natural Landmark. The 1,005-acre park gets its ...
  1 review
"Big Oak Tree State Park: Some Really Big Trees Here!"
Reviewed by Ironcladd on Apr 30, 2001
Big Trees, Wildlife, Fishing, and a good time here in the bootheel of Missouri.
What You Should Know About National Parks

What You Should Know About National Parks

  1 review
"Passport to Your National Parks, All the info you may want to know."
Reviewed by popsrocks on Sep 19, 2002
Collecting Parks and sites using the Passport opens one up to more knowledge, enthusiasm, and a better understanding of the great heritage of our beautiful country.
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

The park is centered in the stretch of towering sand dunes protected by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. These dunes, many of which reach ...
  1 review
"Umpqua Lighthouse State Park: huckleberries, sand dunes, and the red lighthouse beacon."
Reviewed by gimplimp on Jan 25, 2000
Think of a State park with it's own trail surrounding a lake. Taste the huckleberries (similar to blueberries without the . . .
Rhododendron State Park

Rhododendron State Park

NH's only botanical state park featuring 16 acres of wild Rhododendrons. The flowers blossom in Mid-July. This National Natural Landmark is one of ...
  1 review
"Blooms were going, but the going was good: Rhododendron State Park"
Reviewed by rynogirl05 on Aug 26, 2004
Go in the middle of July for beauty w/ crowds. Go anytime else for natural woodland beauty. JUST GO!!
McConnell's Mill State Park

McConnell's Mill State Park

Nestled amidst striking scenery and the deep gorge of the Slippery Rock Creek, a National Natural Landmark, McConnell's Mill State Park is a great ...
  1 review
"A gorgeous state park, right in Pittsburgh's backyard (in a vast, poetic sense of course)"
Reviewed by TresCrazyDiva on Oct 22, 2001
A gorgeous, well kept park with many things to do and see, definately worth a visit!
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