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National Park Service: Southeastern Prehistory: Paleoindian Period
Paleoindians were great wanderers, traveling across the continent to the southeast. Read about the archaeological findings that give clues about their culture there. Be sure to click on the information on carbon dating to help understand...
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National Park Service: u.s.m.c. War Memorial
This resource offers a detailed description and historical significance of the Marine Corps War Memorial dedicated by President Eisenhower in 1954.
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National Park Service: San Antonio Missions
Read the history of the chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Links to features of these missions can be found here as well.
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National Park Service: Statue of Liberty
This site provides history and information about the Statue, including information about visiting, the statistics and measurements of the Lady, and historical background of France/U.S. relations. Be sure to click on the "Handbook" link...
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National Park Service: Ellis Island: Immigrant Stories
Read about the stories of eight different families who passed through the Ellis Island immigration processing station.
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Colorado State Parks and Wildlife
This is the official site of Colorado State Parks. Offers information on finding a State Park and how to use them. You can even reserve your campsite here.
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National Park Service: Work With Us
Learn about working for the U.S. National Park Service. Read a list of career opportunities from archaeologist to park ranger, and find out about park volunteering and internships.
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National Park Service: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The National Park Service site for the George Washington Birthplace National Monument located in Westmoreland County, VA.
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Ecotourism Guide to Venezuela: National Parks
Pick a state in Venezuela then select a National Park to learn more about.
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Usgs: Geology in the Parks
Details regarding the geology of national parks in the United States.
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Augusta Canal: Georgia National Heritage Area
Built in 1845, this industrial canal, a National Park Services National Heritage Area, is the only one still running with its original intentions in the United States. Peruse the rich history, geography, and unique ecosystem of the...
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State of Wyoming: Wyoming's E Government Site
The official State of Wyoming site highlighting business, employment, national parks, recreation, news, a kids' page, and a welcome from the governor.
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National Park Service: Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation
Read about and see pictures of the conservation legacy left to the United States by Theodore Roosevelt and his actions as president. Included are quotes and speeches that lay out Roosevelt's philosophy of conservation.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Resource provide educational student activities, teacher resources, service learning, recreation education, and living with the wildlife.
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National Park Service: Fort Davis Historic Site: Second Lieutenant Henry Flipper
An account of the life of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The article highlights not only his successess, but also the many challenges he faced as a...
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National Fire Protection Association
The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...
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Alex: Save the Forest
President Theodore Roosevelt believed in the need for conservation and was called America's first environmental president. What steps did he take to help preserve the environment and its natural resources? Today we can enjoy the beauty...
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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: Bleeding Kansas
Discusses the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. In particular, the site details incidents from the period known as "Bleeding Kansas."
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National Park Service: The Significance of the Dred Scott Trial
In this article from "The Old Courthouse" by Donald Dosch the facts of the Dred Scott decision are laid out. Read why the outcome of the case fanned the embers of the coming Civil War.
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National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Mamie Eisenhower
Online exhibition about Mamie Eisenhower describes her life in words and pictures.