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. The California National Historic Trail is over 5,000 miles long and covers portions of 10 states. Step into history along more than 1,000 miles of ruts and traces from travelers and their overland wagons.
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National Reserve
City Of Rocks
Almo, ID
Emigrants of the California Trail describe the rocks here in vivid detail as "a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks," and "the silent city." Today, this backcountry byway attracts rock climbers, campers, hikers, hunters, and those with the spirit of adventure. There's inspirational scenery, exceptional opportunities for geologic study, and remnants of the Old West awaiting your discovery.
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National Monument & Preserve
Craters Of The Moon
Arco, Carey and Rupert , ID
Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow.
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National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds
Hagerman, ID
Did you know that horses evolved in North America? The Hagerman horse, Equus simplicidens, is the first true one-toed horse. It's the park's most famous fossil, but we have fossils from over two hundred other species too! From the saber-toothed cat, mastodon, bear, camel, and ground sloth, to smaller animals like rodents and frogs, the scientific study of Pliocene fossils is the key to Hagerman.
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National Geologic Trail
Ice Age Floods
WA,OR,ID,MT
"At the end of the last Ice Age, some 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, a series of cataclysmic floods occurred in what is now the northwest region of the United States, leaving a lasting mark of dramatic and distinguishing features on the landscape of parts of the States of Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon." Public Law 111-11, March 30, 2009
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National Historic Trail
Lewis & Clark
Sixteen States: IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,MO,MT,NE,ND,OH,OR,PA,SD,WA,WV
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is approximately 4,900 miles long, extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as well as the preparatory section from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Wood River, Illinois.
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National Historic Site
Minidoka
Jerome, ID,WA
The Pearl Harbor attack intensified existing hostility towards Japanese Americans. As wartime hysteria mounted, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 forcing over 120,000 West Coast persons of Japanese ancestry (Nikkei) to leave their homes, jobs, and lives behind, forcing them into one of ten prison camps spread across the nation because of their ethnicity. This is Minidoka's story.
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National Historical Park
Nez Perce
four states ID,MT,OR,WA
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the United States and adapted to a changed world. Nez Perce National Historical Park consists of 38 places important to the history and culture of the Nimiipuu. Explore these places. Learn their stories.
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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 and serve as reminders of the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs of early American settlers.
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National Park
Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, ID,MT,WY
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic wonders. While the hydrothermal features of Yellowstone continue boiling, steaming, and erupting in winter, life within the park must adapt to the seasonal changes.
By The Numbers
- 7 National Parks
- 617,646 Visitors to National Parks
- $38,600,000 Economic Benefit from National Park Tourism »
- $33,080,900 of Rehabilitation Projects Stimulated by Tax Incentives (since 1995) »
- $42,186,652 of Land & Water Conservation Fund Appropriated for Projects (since 1965) »
- 39 Certified Local Governments »
- 41 Community Conservation & Recreation Projects (since 1987) »
- 2,915 Acres Transferred by Federal Lands to Parks for Local Parks and Recreation (since 1948) »
- 5,728 Hours Donated by Volunteers »
- 3 National Trails Administered by NPS »
- 1,059 National Register of Historic Places Listings »
- 10 National Historic Landmarks »
- 11 National Natural Landmarks »
- 1 World Heritage Site »
- 382 Places Recorded by Heritage Documentation Programs »
- 570,166 Objects in National Park Museum Collections »
- 245 Archeological Sites in National Parks »
- 3 Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans »
- 8 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 9/30/2019.