A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
In the fall of 1808 Nancy and Thomas Lincoln settled into Sinking Springs Farm and had
Abraham two months later. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before moving to land a few miles
away at Knob Creek. An early 19th century one-room cabin in which Abraham Lincoln was born has
been preserved at the site of his birth.
Acadia National Park
Atlantic coast shoreline, mixed hardwood and spruce/fir forest, mountains, and lakes, as
well as several offshore islands.
Adams National Historical Park
The park is located in Quincy, MA and encompasses 5 generations of the Adam's family. The
site includes the birthplaces of John and John Quincy,Adams, the "Old House" which was home to
4 generations of Adam's, and the Stone Library which is home to more than 14,000 historic
volumes and a collection of John Quincy Adam's books.
African American Civil War Memorial
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Located on the banks of the Niobrara River, Agate Fossil Beds and the surrounding prairie
are an important source of 19.2 million year-old Miocene epoch mammal fossils. Once part of
Captain James H. Cook's Agate Springs Ranch it,also, became a gathering place for Chief Red
Cloud and other Oglala Lakota people.
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Established in 2000 for the preservation, protection and interpretation of traditional
Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, the Ala Kahakai NHT is a 175-mile trail
corridor full of cultural and historical significance.
Alagnak Wild River
Alagnak Wild River is located in the beautiful Aleutian Range. The river provides
unparalleled opportunities to experience the wilderness of the Alaska Peninsula.
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco Bay's most popular destinations, is home to the
infamous federal prison, and the first and oldest lighthouse on the West Coast. The island
features many natural features as well - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views
beyond compare
Aleutian World War II National Historic Area
The area is located on Amaknak Island in Alaska. The fort was one of the defense posts
built to protect Dutch Harbor (the back door to the US) during WWII. Congress designated this
as a National Historic Area to inspire past and future generations to learn about the Unangan
people and the Aleutian Islands in the defense of the US in WWII.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Alibates Flint, distinctive for its varied coloration, occurs in dolomite outcrops atop
Permain Aged Redbeds in the Canadian River breaks near Amarillo and Fritch, Texas. Early
inhabitants left shallow pits as evidence and quarry activity
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
The Allegheny Portage Railroad, first constucted over the Allegheny Mtns., was an
inclined plane railroad which operated between 1834-1854. It was considered a technological
wonder and played a critical role in opening the interior of the US to trade and
settlement.
American Memorial Park
This memorial honors the 5000 American and Marianas people who gave their lives during
the Marianas Campaign of WWII.
Amistad National Recreation Area
This area once was home to over 300 generations of hunters and gatherers. They left a
record of their existence through colorful rock art panels, bits of tools and fibers preserved
for thousands of years by the arid desert climate.
Anacostia Park
With over 1200 acreas Anacostia Park is one of Washington's largest and most important
recreation areas. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworh Park and Aquatic Gardens and
Kenilworth Marsh.
Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville, or Camp Sumter as it was officially known, was one of the largest of many
Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. Today, Andersonville National
Historic Site is the only park in the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all
American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history. The 495-acre park consists of the
historic prison site and the National Cemetery.
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life and work of the nation's 17th
President and preserves his two homes, tailor shop, and grave site.
Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
The Aniakchak Caldera, is the result of a series of eruptions, the latest in 1931, and is
one of the finest examples of dry caldera in the world. Located in the volcanically active
Aleutian Mountains, the crater contains many outstanding examples of volcanic features,
including lava flows, cinder cones, and explosion pits.
Antietam National Battlefield
This site marks the end of Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North. The battle
claimed more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day, and led to
Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Antietam National Cemetery
The Battle of Antietam, or Sharpsburg, on September 17, 1862, was the tragic culmination
of Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North. The peaceful village of Sharpsburg turned into
a huge hospital and burial ground extending for miles in all directions. These graves include
veterans and their wives of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII and Korea. The
cemetery closed in 1953.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Wisconsin's northernmost landscape juts out into Lake Superior as the scenic archipelago known as the Apostle Islands. The national lakeshore includes 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland Lake Superior shoreline.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,167-mile (3,488 km) footpath along the ridge
crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to
Springer Mountain in north Georgia.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
This is the site where Robert E. Lee surrended to Ulyssses Grant which signaled the end
of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. The site includes the McLean home
(surrender site) and the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, the former county seat
for Appomattox County.
Arches National Park
Arches National Park preserves over two thousand natural sandstone arches, including the
world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and
formations. In some areas, faulting has exposed millions of years of geologic history.The
extraordinary features of the park, including balanced rocks, fins and pinnacles, are
highlighted by a striking environment of contrasting colors, landforms and textures.
Arkansas Post National Memorial
The Arkansas Post was the first trading post in the lower Mississippi River Valley. It
served as the first step in a struggle between France, Spain and England over the interior of
the North American continent. Over the years it has moved but always served as strategic
importance for the French, American, Spanish and Confederate military.
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
The Arlington House where Robert E. Lee called home for 30 years has been memorialized.
General Lee gained the repect of the people of both the North and South.
Assateague Island National Seashore
Bands of wild horses freely roam amongst plants and native animals that have adapted to a
life of sand, salt and wind.
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument preserves structures and artifacts of Ancestral Pueblo
people from the 1100's through 1200s.
Alabama Hills Recreation Management Area
American River North Middle South Forks
Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National
Arcata Recreation Management Area
Anderson Ranch Reservoir Boat Ramps
Admiralty Island National Monument
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests-Pawnee National Grassland
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge
Arrowwood Wetland Management District
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge
ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
AIW Albemarle and Ches and Dismal Swamp Canal
Albeni Falls Dam and Lake Pend Oreille
Arkansas River - Chouteau Lock and Dam
Arkansas River - Murray Lock and Dam
Arkansas River - Newt Graham Pool
Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool
Arkansas River - Rockefeller Lake
Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam
Arkansas River - Toad Suck Ferry Pool
Arkansas River - W.D. Mayo Pool
Arkansas River - Webbers Falls Pool
Patagonia
Columbia