National Parks

Nicodemus Historic Site preserves the only African-American established western town during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War.

Ninety Six National Historic Site marks where settlers struggled for survival, Cherokees hunted and fought, and two Revolutionary War battles were waged.

The Niobrara National Scenic River enjoys high water quality, diverse life, and fossil-filled sandstone cliffs.

Noatak National Preserve, one of North America's largest mountain-ringed river basins, features diverse flora and fauna, and offers river float-trips.

The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states – Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota – and traversing forests and farmlands, remote terrain, and communities.

Obed Wild and Scenic River stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors whitewater rafting and rock climbing.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is a prehistoric Native American site, valuable during the Paleo-Indian period for its bounty of Ice Age mammals.

Old Spanish National Historical Trail spans six Western states, tells history of New Mexican traders, and includes desert, mountains, and lakes landscapes.

Termed Oregon's Marble Halls, Oregon Caves National Monument features complex marble cave systems, rare plants and animals, and outdoor adventures.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument offers diverse plant and animal communities, rich cultural history, scenic hiking trails, and night camping.

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail expands four southern states and traces the Revolutionary War patriot militia route taken in 1780.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways protects the spring-water Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, perfect for canoeing, swimming, fishing, or boating.

Get back to nature with an unparalleled experience at the Padre Island National Seashore.