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Featured National Historic Park in USA

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park - Johnson City, Texas

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President in a unique and encompassing way. The story begins with Lyndon Johnson's ancestors, tracing the influences his family and his beloved Texas Hill Country had on the boy and the man. In Johnson City, the visitor can see how LBJ influenced his home town by bringing the resources of the U.S. Government to bear on improving the lives of his friends and neighbors. The park also affords a special opportunity to visit a working cattle ranch, preserved in the late 1960s time period. On the LBJ Ranch it is possible to experience the serenity and beauty from which the former president drew his strength and comfort. It is here that his final resting place is located. This entire circle of life gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of an American president. read more...

Phone: 830 868 7128 ext.244   Price Range: $0 - $6   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Johnson City   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Birding, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Skagway, Alaska

This park celebrates the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98 through 15 restored buildings within the Skagway Historic District. The park also administers the Chilkoot Trail and a small portion of the White Pass Trail. Included in the park is a portion of the Dyea Townsite at the foot of the Chilkoot Trail. read more...

Phone: 907-983-2921   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Skagway   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Backpacking, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling   Details Provided By: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, John Brown, Jackson, and Frederick Douglass are just a few of the prominent individuals who left their mark on this place. read more...

Phone: 304-535-6029   Price Range: $4 - $6   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Harpers Ferry   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park