Bay Venture Outfitters is located along the North East River in North East, Maryland, near the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 2015, this privately-owned outdoor recreation provider offers kayak, paddleboard, and bicycle rentals, along with guided and self-guided eco-tours that encourage exploration of the upper Bay’s tributaries and wetlands. As part of the Chesapeake Gateways Ne…
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Bay Venture Outfitters, North East, MD · Chesapeake Bay
Bay Venture Outfitters is located along the North East River in North East, Maryland, near the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 2015, this privately-owned outdoor recreation provider offers kayak, paddleboard, and bicycle rentals, along with guided and self-guided eco-tours that encourage exploration of the upper Bay’s tributaries and wetlands. As part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network, Bay Venture Outfitters supports public access to the Chesapeake Bay watershed while promoting responsible recreat…
Walk the Black Heritage Trail® · Boston African American National Historic Site
Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston to explore the rich history of the Black community in 1800s Beacon Hill. The Black Heritage Trail ® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, this community organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom…
Hands - On History · Fort Stanwix National Monument
Have you ever wanted to join the Continental Army? Fire a cannon? Learn how to card wool? Become a TIME TRAVELER? Througout the summer months at Fort Stanwix National Monument, their are many opportunities to do just that. Living history programs and demonstrations run every day and vary from week to week. One day, you might be able to help a campfollower with the laundry; the next a family with their chores; and the day after that be the commander of a cannon crew! Fort Stanwix is a very "hands on" park and can be…
Riverside Adventure Company Outfitter · Chesapeake Bay
Riverside Adventure Company Outfitter invites visitors to explore the Susquehanna River region through guided and self-guided paddling and cycling experiences based in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna River, the outfitter provides boats, shuttle services, and local expertise that make it easy for beginners and experienced adventurers alike to enjoy the water and surrounding landscapes. As part of the Chesapeake Gateways Network, Riverside Adventure Company supports public access and environ…
James River Batteau Company · Chesapeake Bay
James River Batteau Company offers guided river and sunset cruises that bring to life the history and culture of Virginia’s waterways within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Guests travel aboard a hand-built replica of a James River Batteau, a flat-bottomed wooden boat designed in the late 18th century to transport tobacco and other goods along Virginia’s shallow upland rivers. These vessels, and the men who navigated them, shaped commerce and settlement across the region, helping define Virginia’s role in the early A…
Bay Venture Outfitters, North East, MD
Chesapeake Bay
Bay Venture Outfitters is located along the North East River in North East, Maryland, near the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 2015, this privately-owned outdoor recreation provider offers kayak, paddleboard, and bicycle rentals, along with guided and self-guided eco-tours that encourage exploration of…
Walk the Black Heritage Trail®
Boston African American National Historic Site
Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston to explore the rich history of the Black community in 1800s Beacon Hill. The Black Heritage Trail ® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the…
Hands - On History
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Have you ever wanted to join the Continental Army? Fire a cannon? Learn how to card wool? Become a TIME TRAVELER? Througout the summer months at Fort Stanwix National Monument, their are many opportunities to do just that. Living history programs and demonstrations run every day and vary from week to week. One day, you…
Riverside Adventure Company Outfitter
Chesapeake Bay
Riverside Adventure Company Outfitter invites visitors to explore the Susquehanna River region through guided and self-guided paddling and cycling experiences based in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. Located along the Susquehanna River, the outfitter provides boats, shuttle services, and local expertise that make it easy f…
James River Batteau Company
Chesapeake Bay
James River Batteau Company offers guided river and sunset cruises that bring to life the history and culture of Virginia’s waterways within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Guests travel aboard a hand-built replica of a James River Batteau, a flat-bottomed wooden boat designed in the late 18th century to transport tobacc…
Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind
Chesapeake Bay
Step aboard the schooners Woodwind or Woodwind II for a two-hour sailing adventure on the Chesapeake Bay. Departing from Annapolis, these classic 74-foot wooden vessels invite you to help raise the sails, take the helm, or simply relax while soaking in stunning views of the Bay Bridge, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, an…
Places of Interest Related to Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Explore nearby historical sites and parks in the Washington, D.C. area related to the life and legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), and African American History. Search Civil Rights Trip Ideas • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic S…
Become a Junior Ranger at Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Explore. Learn. Protect. Junior Ranger Program The Junior Ranger Program at Pinnacles National Park is a fun and educational way for kids to explore and learn about the park’s unique ecosystems, wildlife, and geological features. Designed for children of all ages, this program encourages young visitors to engage with t…
Explore the Trails at Meadowood
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
At Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area , managed by the Bureau of Land Management, visitors can enjoy over 15 miles of trails with a variety of uses, like hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding across 800 acres. Meadowood provides three open meadows, two ponds, and hardwood forest that allows for wildli…
Visit Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
Antietam National Battlefield
The first place to go when you visit Antietam National Battlefield is the visitor center. You will find exhibits, a short film, bookstore, and most importanly you can get a map and speak with a ranger who can answers questions and provide information on the best way to see the field.
Explore Historic Annapolis on Foot
Chesapeake Bay
Stroll through centuries of history on a self-guided walking tour of downtown Annapolis, Maryland, a Chesapeake Gateways Network Experience. Much like Boston’s Freedom Trail, this route weaves together significant places that tell the city’s story as a center of political, cultural, and maritime life along the Chesapea…
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Why is there a fort on Cockspur Island? Who built it? How did they build it? What happened at this fort during the American Civil War? Join a National Park Service ranger or volunteer for a ranger talk inside Fort Pulaski to learn answers to questions like these! Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski's history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
Why is there a fort on Cockspur Island? Who built it? How did they build it? What happened at this fort during the American Civil War? Join a National Park Service ranger or volunteer for a ranger talk inside Fort Pulaski to learn answers to questions like these! Ranger talk programs last for approximately 30 minutes and cover a range of information about Fort Pulaski's history, as well as information about the natural and cultural heritage of Cockspur Island.
Explore the life of a lockkeeper and family in the 1870's time period with a guided tour of one of the C&O Canal's original lockhouses. Girl Scouts offer free tours of the lockhouse and grounds at Lock 24. In addition, there may be various Victorian Era demonstrations such as laundry, cider pressing, making lemonade, churning butter or ice cream and more. Visitors are welcome to participate in the activities and taste the results. Open every Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm, March 21 st through July 12 th and August 16 th through December 12 th . The lockhouse will be closed for bad weather.
After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to learn more about George Washington’s life, explore his dream of a canal system along the Potomac River, and discover how that vision helped to shape American expansion and commerce for over a century.
Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C&O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents, just like many other animals. Visit with a park ranger to learn about hybrid animals, what they are, and their animals superpowers. You can even create your own hybrid animals!
Free Ferry Weekend Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Georges Island! Explore Georges Island’s expansive fields and the historic Fort Warren. Catch the ferry to Georges right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free! Saturday, May 30 Sunday, May 31 Getting Tickets: Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North beginning at 8:00 AM. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast! This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult Ferry Schedule: Ferries depart from Gate 5 . Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time. Boston to Georges Island: 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM Ferries from Georges back to Boston depart the island at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center for a ranger program and learn more about the history of the C&O Canal! A ranger will present a program with accompanying hands-on learning activities on topics including 19th-century fashion, the history of National Park Service rangers, period music, and more!
The Paddle Clinic introduces park visitors to canoeing while building paddle skills and confidence. Biscayne National Park is 95% water and paddling is one of the best ways to explore the park. The trips are staff/weather dependent. Watch the weather and call (786)335-3620 the day before the trip to confirm. Know that trips can be cancelled up until the last minute. All paddlers must be 11yrs+. Non-paddlers sitting in the middle must be 6yrs+. (Indicate age when signing up anybody under the age of 18.) No experience necessary but comfortability on the water is required. This is a beginner course and is moderately strenuous. Most paddle clinics spend nearly two hours on the water and traverse two miles of shallow bay. Shoes and clothes that can get wet are required. Water bottles, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Please ensure that you’ve provided a local phone number or email address that you are able to check prior to the trip. If you need to cancel, please call (786)335-3620 as soon as possible. These trips are in high demand and others would appreciate the opening. Please arrive 30 min before scheduled departure time. Upon arrival, each participant must come to the visitor center desk to sign a waiver. You spot will be given away if you have not checked in 15 min prior to departure time.
Join us for a variety of rotating staff led activities, cool topics, and hands-on learning programs such as guided walks, science labs, nature journaling, and history presentations that encourage connection with Biscayne's resources. Drop-ins and the entire family are welcome. Programming is free. For program specifics, please visit or call the visitor center at 786-335-3620.
Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C&O Canal while also examining the people, trade, and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation, industry, and daily life, participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.
Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud, Jr., the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C&O Canal, the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business. Tour the Abner Cloud House and learn more about early 19th century farming, architecture, and the people who lived and worked on the property. The three-story, stone home is operated in parntership with The Colonial Dames of America and is open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Abner Cloud House is located at Fletchers Cove . Admission to Fletchers Cove and the Abner Cloud House is free.
Join volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park's boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home! * Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order to join the guided hike. This guided hike is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. During the guided walk, participants should maintain social distance (6 feet minimum) from those who are not a part of the group they arrived at the park with. This hike will last approximately 2 hours. Participants should wear or bring clothing that is appropriate for the day's forecasted conditions and temperature.
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175-mile corridor encompassing a network of culturally and historically significant trails. This "trail by the sea" traverses wahi pana (storied landscapes), ancient Hawaiian sites and over 200 ahupuaʻa (traditional land divisions).
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally advanced architecture, original wooden beams, and a restored Great Kiva. Aztec Ruins is a deeply sacred place to many Indigenous peoples across the American Southwest. Please visit with respect.
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is a boating, fishing, and diving destination, while others enjoy a warm breeze and peaceful scenery.
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked and where they lived. Learn how this revolution transformed the landscape of the Blackstone Valley and the United States. The Visitor Center at Old Slater Mill is closed for the winter season.
Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for Mexican and Mexican American citizens of Marfa, Texas. Built in 1909, the school serves as a significant example of how racism and cultural disparity dominated education and social systems in the United States during this period of de facto segregation from 1889-1965.
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace.
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers, secretaries, welders, ministers, and students drove their communities, and the country along with them, toward justice in a series of often unsteady turns leading to the Brown v. Board decision.
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