. . .Few places on earth have so much natural beauty packed into so small a space. . .
Tag: historical significance
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument is in Nebraska where several tall, rocky bluffs overlook the vast flat landscape. . .
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
One of the dark times in U.S. history occurred at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. . .
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site is where a black homesteading community was located during westward expansion. . .
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
The only home that Lincoln ever owned was this one in Springfield, Illinois. . .
Fort Larned National Historic Site
An army post during the Indian Wars, Fort Larned National Historic Site sits in a prominent spot along the Santa Fe Trail. . .
El Morro National Monument
El Morro National Monument is a wealth of history written on a canyon wall. . .
Chimney Rock National Historic Site
. . .This one is in Nebraska and is a famous landmark along the Oregon, Mormon, and California Trails. . .
Oil Creek State Park, PA
Oil Creek State Park celebrates the world’s first commercial oil well and the early history of the petroleum industry. . .
Point State Park, PA
An urban park in the heart of Pittsburgh, Point State Park features a riverfront walk with views of the stadium and the three rivers. . .