Category: National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

Aug 21 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

An AMazing Jewel a Scenic Cave Tour in the Black Hills

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Who likes caves? There is a mysterious labyrinth beneath the earth’s surface known as Jewel Cave National Monument. Established on February 7, 1908, this is...

Jun 25 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, Wyoming

Interesting Reasons to Visit Devils Tower National Monument

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This summer, are you planning a visit to this monument or another national park? Here are some interesting reasons to visit Devils Tower National Monument....

A calm lake surrounded by forested hills under a partly cloudy sky, framed by evergreen trees.

Jun 15 2022

Badlands National Park, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, National Parks, North Dakota, South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Wind Cave National Park

Memories of a Lifetime: Exploring 8 Great Destinations in the Dakotas

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Should you be thinking about going to the Dakota’s Great 8 for your summer road trip? Any American road trip itinerary for the Black Hills...

Jun 15 2022

National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, South Dakota

Hidden by Time – Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

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Growing up, we had always been concerned about the possibility of a nuclear war. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site provides a snapshot of time...

Interesting Story at Fort Matanzas National Monument

May 01 2022

Florida, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

An Interesting Story at Fort Matanzas National Monument

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There is a thought-provoking history behind Fort Matanzas National Monument. Are you curious to learn the tale? We have been here twice but never been able...

Apr 10 2022

Florida, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

Hidden Pirate Treasures on the Scenic Buccaneer Trail

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Why is it called the Buccaneer Trail? Supposedly, many millions of dollars of pirate’s treasure could be buried on many of the coastal barrier islands....

Fort Caroline-Waterfront- Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

Mar 27 2022

Florida, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

Fascinating Facts About Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

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Experience the natural beauty and rich history of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a U.S. National Preserve. In fact, the preserve protects some of Florida’s...

Mar 28 2021

California, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

Remarkable Alcatraz Island “The Rock”-it’s for the Birds

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One of the most prominent landmarks, “the Rock” of Alcatraz Island, is a mere 1.25-miles from the shores of San Francisco. More than just a...

Natural rock arch against a blue sky with desert landscape in the background.

Jan 24 2021

Canyonlands National Park, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park, National Monuments Memorials & Preserves, National Parks, Utah

Ultimate Travel Guide: Roadtrippin Arches to Mesa Verde

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Update August 2023 The desert landscape of Utah slowly gives way to mountains and pine scrub forests the closer you get to Colorado. This is...

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I started Travel the Parks to document our journeys to the different National Parks across the country. We began sharing our vacations with family and friends. We have expanded it to cover all national park units, state parks, and other destinations we've visited. On our website, we post our travels, tips, and itineraries from all the parks we visit. We also share our love of fishing rivers, lakes and streams. We hope to travel throughout the year now that we have a travel trailer. Every National Park unit sign serves as our signature in a picture. Because of the blog, I hope to make trip planning easier for others.

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Category: National Monuments Memorials & Preserves

An AMazing Jewel a Scenic Cave Tour in the Black Hills

Interesting Reasons to Visit Devils Tower National Monument

Memories of a Lifetime: Exploring 8 Great Destinations in the Dakotas

Hidden by Time – Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

An Interesting Story at Fort Matanzas National Monument

Hidden Pirate Treasures on the Scenic Buccaneer Trail

Fascinating Facts About Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve

Remarkable Alcatraz Island “The Rock”-it’s for the Birds

Ultimate Travel Guide: Roadtrippin Arches to Mesa Verde