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Art in Solitude: A Quiet Visit at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
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Art in Solitude: A Quiet Visit at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Discover American art and solitude during a visit to Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire. Continue reading →

Eleanor’s Walk: A Peaceful Hike at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Eleanor’s Walk: A Peaceful Hike at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Hike Eleanor’s Walk at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park and explore Val-Kill, the First Lady’s beloved home and peaceful retreat. Continue reading →

Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
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Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Step inside Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York, for a guided tour through one of America’s best-preserved Gilded Age mansions. Continue reading →

Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Step inside Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park home at Springwood, tour the historic rooms, visit the nation’s first presidential library, and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley estate. Continue reading →

6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip
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6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip

Visit six National Park Service and affiliated sites in one day on a history-packed New York road trip from Albany through the Hudson Valley and back north to Saratoga Springs. Continue reading →

North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver
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North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver

Looking for a quick hike near Denver? North Table Mountain Park’s 3.2-mile Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop delivers over 500 feet of climbing, wildlife, and great views in under two hours. Continue reading →

An Afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park: Giant Sequoias and a Scenic Canyon Drive
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An Afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park: Giant Sequoias and a Scenic Canyon Drive

Spend an afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park walking among giant sequoias and driving the scenic road to Cedar Grove, waterfalls, and overlooks. Continue reading →

How to Spend a Morning in Sequoia National Park
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How to Spend a Morning in Sequoia National Park

Spend a morning in Sequoia National Park visiting Tunnel Rock, Hospital Rock, Moro Rock, General Sherman Tree, and Congress Trail. Continue reading →