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GORP - National Historic Trails - Ever wondered if you could find any of the old pioneer routes, like the Oregon Trail? You can! To this day, some of the old wagon ruts are still visible, and you can walk in the footsteps of early settlers during the westward expansion of the United States. You'll find maps and detailed descriptions of the Oregon Trail, plus the following: Santa Fe Trail; Trail of Tears; Iditarod National Historic Trail; Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail; Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail; Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail; Nez Perce National Historic Trail; and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
Independence National Historical Park - Welcome to Independence National Historical Park. Is this your first trip to Philadelphia? Yes? Then you'd better begin your tour at the Visitor Center, where you will see the film Independence . Next you will want to check out the Liberty Bell. No new cracks, please! Do you know when the bell was rung for the last time? You can find out before moving along to Independence Hall. No pushing ahead, there is plenty of time for all of the stops along the way in historic Philadelphia. You'll end at the Deshler Morris House, which served as the official residence for President George Washington during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Enjoy your visit!
Native American Shelters - The Minnesota State University has a wonderful online museum interpreting anthropology and archaeology for those who stop in via this cyberdoor. Learn about seven distinct areas of the United States, and see how ancient Native Americans lived centuries ago. From the pueblos of the southwest to the igloos of the far north, you'll learn how the structures were made and what functions were served by different types of dwellings.
New York Underground @ Nationalgeographic.com - Below the streets of New York City are lots of telephone and electrical cables, subway tunnels, sewers, and huge water tunnels that bring fresh water to the city from reservoirs far away. Learn all about what's underground as you explore a cross-section. Do albino alligators really live in the New York sewers? The answer is here!
NewEngland.com - NewEngland.com, from the editors of Yankee Magazine. The premier Web site about all things New England. Your professional source for travel advice, recipes, driving tours, vacation ideas, Bed and Breakfasts, foliage information, and much, much more. Come chat with the editors themselves!
ParkNet: Gateway to the National Park Service - The U.S. National Park Service administers everything from Abraham Lincoln's birthplace national historic site (Kentucky) to Zion National Park (Utah). Between those two sites in the alphabet are hundreds of other monuments, parks, battlefields, trails, seashores, and other places of special importance to Americans. Search the Visit Your Parks area by name, location, or theme.
Save Our History: The Star Spangled Banner Project - It's 42 feet across and 30 feet high, and it was a major sewing job for Mary Pickersgill back in 1813. She was commissioned to make a huge flag to fly over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Little did she know her stitches created the original "star-spangled banner" that would later be sung about in the U.S. national anthem. It's on display at the National Museum of American History, and an effort is under way to clean and conserve it. Find out more here.
The Flag of the United States of America - For a country that is barely over 200 years old, the United States has a vast and rich accumulation of lore and tradition regarding its flag. "Old Glory" gets its due from this page in red, white, and blue embellishment. Images of every single official and unofficial U.S. flag are stored here, as well as a variety of documents, songs, poems, speeches, and letters. Red Skelton's famous version of the Pledge of Allegiance can be found here, as well as the information you'll need if you'd like to acquire a flag that has flown over the Capitol.
United States Power Squadron and Other Nautical Flags - Have you ever seen a tall ship "dressed"? That means it has all its colorful flags and pennants flying for a special occasion. Those flags also represent a common maritime language. Some flags stand for letters, numbers, or words. Some combinations of flags have special meanings, too. Check this site to see messages like "I am on fire!" or "I need a tow." You'll also learn a lot about nautical flag etiquette, as well as international and U.S. flag customs in general. This excellent site is prepared by the U.S. Power Squadron.
USDA Forest Service Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness Resources - America's national forests belong to you, but when was the last time you visited one? To find out where they are and how to visit them, check the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service guide, which lists every national forest, grassland, and park in the country. Click on any one of them to learn all about the area, including what kind of wildlife you can see and what there is to do, whether it's fishing, skiing, biking, kayaking, or camping. Once you've decided where you'd like to go, reserve your spot by downloading a reservation application.
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