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Perched high on bluffs above the Ohio River, Clifty Falls State Park boasts great hiking, scenic waterfalls and camping at a family friendly campground. Taking its name from the waterfall on Clifty Creek, the park got its start from 570 acres given to the State by Madison residents. Numerous picnic...

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Wind Cave is one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Complete with more than 100 miles of surveyed cavern passageways below ground and 28,295 acres of diverse ecology above, Wind Cave National Park is an American treasure with an impressive history. The first recorded discovery of Wind...

Feeding a Hunger for Adventure, a Thirst for Beauty, and a Longing for Discovery: The Alaskan Dream Between Heaven and the Bering Sea is the highly personal travel experiences of the Burkes over a five-month journey. It begins near the American-Canadian border, takes the reader along the famous...

Situated in Virginia�s southwestern corner in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountain Highlands, Marion and neighboring Hungry Mother State Park are steeped in natural beauty. Marion, the name chosen to honor American Revolutionary War hero Gen. Francis Marion, was officially incorporated by the General...

The story of Mount St. Helens is that of an active volcano and human interaction with it. The mountain is culturally important to the regional native people. Its Cowlitz name, Lawetlat�la, means �Person From Whom Smoke Comes.� Early European settlers saw opportunities to make a living from the...

McCormick's Creek State Park is the first state park established in Indiana in 1916,  one hundred years after Indiana received Statehood. In that year the first area resident, John McCormick, homesteaded 100 acres on the site. The park includes almost two thousand acres of forest, campground, trails...

Explore West Virginia's New River Gorge National Recreation Area with a little help from Johnny Molloy. His guidebook, packed with 20 easy day hikes and useful tips, and information will help you on your way to exploring the region.

The American Icons series celebrates the people, places, and objects that have informed American popular culture over the last 75 years. Illustrated throughout and replete with anecdotes, fun facts, and informative sidebars. American Icons: Yellowstone National Park is a celebration of America's...

The author takes us along as he hikes through scenes of life uniquely adapted to this desert setting. Written in a conversational style, these short narratives go beyond a simple natural history of Zion National Park. They convey the author’s passion for this canyon country, offering rich details...

Located on the edge of one of the largest and busiest ports in the world, the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park is comprised of several seashore habitats found in Southern California. All are within easy walking distance of each other near the main channel of the Port of Los Angeles. They include a windswept...

The world is smaller and many feel they've forgotten the true sense of the American wilderness experience. Millions descend upon Yellowstone National Park for backcountry camping, wildlife viewing, and a number of other forgotten frontier adventures. Rangers and volunteers work to provide the...

Budget Rest Areas around Queensland is the most comprehensive directory of rest areas along Queenslands major roads and highways. For every rest area, there is information on facilities, a photo and maps that pinpoint the exact location. Whether its to plan where you stop for a cuppa or to find a budget-friendly...

Best Easy Day Hikes Yosemite National Park is a perfect guidebook for those who want to sample the best of Yosemite within an easy day's walk, from the world-famous domes and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley to the more remote, less well known, but equally spectacular corners of the park. From a short...