- California - U. S. National Park Service
National Monument Cabrillo San Diego, CA In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources Join us and embark on your own Voyage of
- California - List View - U. S. National Park Service
National Monument Cabrillo San Diego, CA Climbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States In addition to telling the story of 16th century exploration, the park is home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration
- Benjamin Banneker and the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia
View yon majestic concave of the sky! Contemplate well, those glorious orbs on high— There Constellations shine, and Comets blaze; Each glitt’ring world the Godhead’s pow’r displays! -Banneker’s Almanac for 1794 Benjamin Banneker was one of the most famous black men in colonial America He was a farmer, a mathematician, an inventor, an astronomer, a writer, a surveyor, a scientist
- Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (U. S. National Park Service)
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two ships loading ammunition for Pacific troops exploded, resulting in the worst home front disaster of WWII The aftermath illuminated the issues of segregation and racial inequality in the military
- Arizona - U. S. National Park Service
National Monument Casa Grande Ruins Coolidge, AZ An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site Explore the history and stories of an extended network of
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- Driving Directions - Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks (U. S . . .
Driving in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Parks Roads here are steep, winding, and narrow Vehicle length limits and advisories are in place on many park roads, including the Generals Highway from the foothills to Giant Forest No gasoline is available in the national parks, though nearby national forests have gas stations During snowy weather, tire chains may be required to drive park roads
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Discover America's stories Plan your visit and explore the diverse landscapes, national parks, and cultural treasures managed by the National Park Service
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