USA Parks and Recreation Areas with Tours

Throughout the ages, poets, songwriters, novelists, journal writers, historians and artists have captured the grandeur of the Cumberland Gap. James Smith, in his journal of 1792, penned what is perhaps one of the most poignant descriptions of this national and historically significant landmark: "We started just as the sun began to gild the tops of the high mountains. We ascended Cumberland Mountain, from the top of which the bright luminary of day appeared to our view in all his rising glory; the mists dispersed and the floating clouds hasted away at his appearing. read more...

Phone: (606)248-2817   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Middlesboro   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Tours   Details Provided By: Cumberland Gap

Hamilton Grange National Memorial, located at 287 Convent Avenue, preserves the home of founding father Alexander Hamilton. Born and raised in the West Indies, Hamilton came to New York in 1772 at age 17 to study finance at King's College (now Columbia University). read more...

Phone: (212) 283-5154   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: New York   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Tours   Details Provided By: Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Nicodemus National Historic Site, Kansas. This area preserves, protects and interprets the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the Civil War. The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African-Americans who dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities. read more...

Phone: 785-839-4233   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No  
Nearest Popular City: Bogue   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Tours   Details Provided By: Nicodemus National Historic Site