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The United States is famous for its dedication to its national parks and monuments. Explore sites like the Grand Canyon and historical landmarks like the Washington Monument.

Featured Article: Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve

Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve is made up of 586000 acres of pristine Alaska wilderness. Still considered active Aniakchak is a volcanic area on which visitors can hike climb and explore the caldera's windswept plains cinder cones and lava fields. See more »

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Pinnacles National Monument

The russet spires and crags of PinnaclesNational Monument, south of the San Francisco Bay area, provide an ideal sanctuary, both for people and birds of prey. Learn more about Pinnacles National Monument.

Pipe Spring National Monument

In 1870, Brigham Young visited an oasis in the parched Arizona Strip. He quickly recognized Pipe Spring's potential as a cattle ranch made plans to build a fort to protect the valuable water supply. Read more about Pipe Spring National Monument.

Pipestone National Monument

In the western slope of the Coteau des Prairie in southwestern Minnesota are quarries of a soft stone, ranging in color from mottled pink to brick red, that is considered sacred to the Plains Indians. Check out vacations to Pipestone National Monument.

Poverty Point National Monument

Three thousand years ago, Poverty Point was the center of the most advanced civilization north of the Rio Grande, and a site of massive earthen mounds that took years to construct. Learn more about Poverty Point National Monument.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

One of the seven wonders of the world can be found in the canyon-lands of southeastern Utah. RainbowBridge is the world's largest natural bridge, standing 290 feet tall and spanning 275 feet. Check out Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park, a unit of the National Park System in the Rocky Mountains of north-central Colorado.

Russell Cave National Monument

The first nomadic bands of Native Americans arrived at Russell Cave long before the rise of the first true civilizations in Egypt and the Near East. Learn more about Russell Cave National Monument.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Rising 800 feet above the plains in Nebraska, Scotts Bluff served as a prominent landmark for early travelers. Learn about vacations to Scotts Bluff National Monument, a massive promontory that formed after the uplifting of the Rocky Mountains.

Statue Of Liberty

Liberty, Statue of, a huge statue on Liberty Island (formerly called Bedloe's Island) in New York harbor.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

The peaks, cinder cones, and lava flows of Sunset Crater represent a long period of volcanic activity. The last eruption occurred about 900 years ago, forming the cinder cone with its summit crater. Check out Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a scenic footpath used by hikers and campers. It extends more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km), from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia.

The Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway in Virginia and North Carolina. It was the first national parkway, so designated in 1936.

The National cemetery

National Cemetery, a place where military personnel, veterans, and certain of their dependents are buried.

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

High on the steep slopes of Utah's Wasatch Range, three limestone caves pierce 11,750-foot Mt. Timpanogos. Inside are a variety of intricate structures left behind from mineral deposits over millions of years. Check out Timpanogos Cave National Monument.