Explore the Alpine Pond Trail: Your Guide to Cedar Breaks National Monument

Often overlooked in favor of its neighboring National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a hidden gem worth exploring. Perched at over 10,000 feet, this stunning monument features a captivating amphitheater that creates a unique and striking canyon. While it shares some similarities with Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks offers its own distinct charm without the…

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Exploring New Hampshire’s Stunning National Parks

New Hampshire boasts two national park units. While the state doesn’t have any major national parks, it does feature a noteworthy National Historical Site and a National Trail that runs through it. Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Established in 1964, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves the home, gardens, and studios of renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens….

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Discover the History at Golden Spike National Historical Park

One of the 19th century’s greatest milestones, the Golden Spike National Historical Park celebrates the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a pivotal moment in uniting America. Must-See Attractions Promontory Station: Promontory Station, which doubles as the Visitor Center, is where history was made in 1869. Leland Stanford celebrated the driving of the final spike, known…

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Explore the Legacy: Minuteman Missile Historic Site

Warning… Use of Deadly Force Authorized… It Was Once Classified… The Minuteman Missiles, more than 1,000 of them, were hidden in silos across the Midwest. They were always on alert, manned 24/7. The local residents harbored mixed feelings about these silent guardians—sometimes loving and hating them simultaneously. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site preserves this…

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