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National Park Service: Muir Woods National Monument
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument is nestled in San Francisco, California. Declared a national monument in 1908 and inhabited by the Miwok Indians originally, this redwood forest is filled...
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National Park Service: Oregon Caves
Explore the Oregon caves when you visit this informative site. This resource features links to facts, kid's activities, and more.
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National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Pinnacles National Monument, an ancient volcano, encompasses 26,000 acres of California land. The National Park Services feature this monument and work to preserve it while offering its rich history, wildlife, and more to site seeking...
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National Park Service: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Official information about the Vietnam War Memorial (the Wall) from the National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Women's Rights: How Five Women Changed the World
This site introduces the Women's Rights National Historical Park. Touches on information about the Seneca Falls Convention and the signing of the Declaration of Sentiments. Hyperlinks lead to additional information.
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National Park Service: Yellowstone National Park
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Yellowstone National Park through this National Park website. This site provides links to historical facts, planning a trip, maps and more.
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National Park Service: Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Beginning in Illinois in 1846 Brigham Young led a large group of Mormoms to Salt Lake City to avoid persecution. The trail they followed is now known as the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. National Park Services provides the...
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National Park Service: Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
National Park Services provides an overview of the Trail of Tears, a nine state wide stretch of America the Cherokee Indians were pushed across by the Federal government in the 1830s.
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National Park Service: National Historic Site: Edgar Allan Poe
This resource provides photos of Edgar Allan Poe's historic home in Philadelphia, read a biography and a chronology of his life, and visit links to other Poe-related websites.
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National Park Service: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California hot spot Lassen Volcanic National Park consists of thirty volcanic peaks. The park boasts of its hydrothermal features and offers historical, cultural, and scientific information.
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National Park Service: Big Thicket National Preserve
Not too far northeast from Houston lies over one hundred thousand acres that make up Big Thicket National Preserve. The National Park Services boasts an incredible example of biodiversity within this Preserve.
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National Park Service: Big Thicket National Preserve
Not too far northeast from Houston lies over one hundred thousand acres that make up Big Thicket National Preserve. The National Park Services boasts an incredible example of biodiversity within this Preserve.
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National Park Service: Fort Davis National Historic Site
Discover the historical Fort Davis, a critical military fort during Indian Wars and the Civil War in Southwest Texas. Fort Davis served to protect many people passing by the area between 1854-1891.
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National Park Service: Fort Davis National Historic Site
Discover the historical Fort Davis, a critical military fort during Indian Wars and the Civil War in Southwest Texas. Fort Davis served to protect many people passing by the area between 1854-1891.
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National Park Service: Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Uncover the brief history and geology of the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. For further information, this resource will lead to Big Bend's National Park.
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National Park Service: Acadia National Park: Animals of Acadia [Pdf]
Discover the various types of animal habitats located in Acadia National Park. Learn about the special features that allow them to live in their habitat.
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National Park Service: Rice Cultivation in Georgetown County
Describes the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and preparing rice in the antebellum South. Contains review questions.
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National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...
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National Park Service: Stories of the Westward Expansion: Exodus to Freedom
Contains an article written on the African American exodus to Kansas to farm in the late 19th century.
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National Park Service: Olympic National Park: Temperate Rain Forests
General information on the temperate rain forest of the Olympic National Forest. Click on topics on the left to find out about the plants and animals in a temperate rain forest.
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National Park Service: Resource Study: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site [Pdf]
A scholarly publication which examines the archaeological findings of Snee Farm, the plantation and house owned by Charles Pinckney, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from South Carolina. Click on "Table of Contents" to get a...
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National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change
This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
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National Park Service: American Visionaries: Booker T. Washington
This site provides a web exhibit that celebrates the incredible achievements of Booker T. Washington. Includes photos and biographical information about this extraordinary African American.
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National Park Service: The Ohio & Erie Canal
This site begins with a story to introduce the Ohio & Erie Canal. Following the story is an extensive lesson plan for young scholars to learn about the canal's structure, use, and much more. Included in the lesson are links to maps,...