National Parks

The first national park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park offers hiking, biking, camping, breathtaking views of jagged coastlines, and pristine lakes.

Learn about America's history through the eyes of John Adams and his family. Opportunity abounds for history and nature buffs alike at this Massachusetts park.

This monument in Manhattan honors African Americans and offers an education on the hardship they endured in early America.

History buffs, train enthusiasts, and National Park Foundation supporters wander this Pennsylvania historic site to learn about our nation’s railroad history.

Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is on many serious hiker's bucket list, but the AT also has great day hikes and campgrounds for hikers of all levels.

History comes to life at this historic park. Plan a national park trip to the scene of the end of the Civil War and experience history with your family.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is often described as the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.

Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for plants and animals.

Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised of the largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in the United States.

The Boston Harbor Islands National Park unit includes 34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline, where visitors can see a Civil War era fort.

Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution, including many sites found along the Freedom Trail.

Castle Clinton National Monument was one of more than a dozen forts built to defend New York Harbor at the time of the War of 1812.

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park preserves and interprets key historical sites and the rich cultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley.