Missouri
Parks
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National Historic Trail
California
Various States, CA,CO,ID,KS,MO,NE,NV,OR,UT,WY
Follow in the footsteps of over 250,000 emigrants who traveled to the gold fields and rich farmlands of California during the 1840s and 1850s-the greatest mass migration in American history. More than 1,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen across 10 states on the California National Historic Trail.
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National Monument
George Washington Carver
Diamond, MO
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.
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National Historic Site
Harry S Truman
Independence and Grandview, MO
President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Despite his power, he never forgot where he came from. Today, visitors can experience the surroundings Truman knew as a young man of modest ambition through his political career and final years as a former president.
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National Expansion Memorial
Jefferson
St. Louis, MO
The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse. PLEASE NOTE: The Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch is TEMPORARILY CLOSED for system improvements
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National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Eleven States: ID,IL,IA,KS,MO,MT,NE,ND,OR,SD,WA
Between May 1804 and September 1806, 31 men, one woman, and a baby traveled from the plains of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific Ocean. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery. In their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean, they opened a window into the west for the young United States.
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National Historic Trail
Oregon
Various States, ID,KS,MO,NE,OR,WA,WY
Imagine yourself an emigrant headed for Oregon: would promises of lush farmlands and a new beginning lure you to leave home and walk for weeks? More than 2,000 miles of trail ruts and traces can still be seen along the Oregon National Historic Trail in six states-reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
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National Scenic Riverways
Ozark
Van Buren,Eminence,Salem,Winona, MO
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork Rivers are two of the finest floating rivers you'll find anywhere. Spring-fed, cold and clear they are a delight to canoe, swim, boat or fish. Besides these two famous rivers, the park is home to hundreds of freshwater springs, caves, trails and historic sites such as Alley Mill.
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National Historic Trail
Pony Express
Various States, CA,CO,KS,MO,NE,NV,UT,WY
It is hard to believe that young men once rode horses to carry mail from Missouri to California in the unprecedented time of only 10 days. This relay system along the Pony Express National Historic Trail in eight states was the most direct and practical means of east-west communications before the telegraph.
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National Historic Trail
Santa Fe
CO,KS,MO,NM,OK
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you!
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National Historic Trail
Trail Of Tears
AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN
Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to live in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. They traveled by foot, horse, wagon, or steamboat in 1838-1839.
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National Historic Site
Ulysses S Grant
St. Louis, MO
Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.
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National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek
Republic, MO
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek NB commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
By The Numbers
- 6 National Parks
- 3,247,219 Visitors to National Parks
- $233,900,000 Economic Benefit from National Park Tourism »
- $4,786,569,579 of Rehabilitation Projects Stimulated by Tax Incentives (since 1995) »
- $41,511,456 of Land & Water Conservation Fund Appropriated for Projects (since 1965) »
- $32,217,578 in Historic Preservation Grants (since 1969) »
- 58 Certified Local Governments »
- 49 Community Conservation & Recreation Projects (since 1987) »
- 6,346 Acres Transferred by Federal Lands to Parks for Local Parks and Recreation (since 1948) »
- 57,142 Hours Donated by Volunteers »
- 1 National Heritage Area »
- 3 National Trails Managed by NPS »
- 2,195 National Register of Historic Places Listings »
- 37 National Historic Landmarks »
- 16 National Natural Landmarks »
- 1,458 Places Recorded by Heritage Documentation Programs »
- 2,123,097 Objects in National Park Museum Collections »
- 545 Archeological Sites in National Parks »
- 5 Threatened & Endangered Species in National Parks »
- 3 Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans »
- 7 Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itineraries »
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These numbers are just a sample of the National Park Service's work. Figures are for the fiscal year that ended 9/30/2015.