USA Parks and Recreation Areas with Interpretive Programs

Cumberland Island is 17.5 miles long and totals 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. It is well known for its sea turtles, wild turkeys, wild horses, armadillos, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forests, salt marshes, and historic structures. Visit Cumberland Island National Seashore for a natural experience. read more...

Phone: 877-860-6787   Price Range: $2 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Saint Marys   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Cumberland Island

Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple named their first son after Rev. King, but he was simply called M.L. by the family. read more...

Phone: 404-331-5190   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: NE Atlanta   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

The name Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Indian meaning cemetery or burial ground. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought here from June 18, 1864 until July 2, 1864. read more...

Phone: 770-427-4686 x0   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Kennesaw   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park