Explore American Poet Carl Sandburg's legacy with our National Park Service at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in North Carolina.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Over 320 years old, the 20-acre site of Castillo de San Marcos stands proud as the oldest and largest masonry fortress within the continental United States.
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney was a principal author and a signer of the United States Constitution, and this NPS site is preserved to tell the story of a "forgotten founder."
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a great place for a picnic, a leisurely walk, or boating on a sunny afternoon.
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Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces in the Civil War fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to the Deep South.
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Christiansted National Historic Site
Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 through the work of local citizens, carrying forward the spirit of our earliest NPS advocates.
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Congaree National ParkThis national park in South Carolina is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life.
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Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkAt Cumberland Gap, the Appalachian Mountains give way to 24,000 acres of wilderness, a land of verdant vegetation and diverse animal life.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore
Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island, full of pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and wide marshes.
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Dry Tortugas National ParkExplore a 19th century fort and snorkel picturesque blue waters with superlative coral reefs and marine life at this 100-square mile park that is mostly open water with seven small islands.
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Everglades National ParkTraveling in Florida isn’t complete without stopping at Everglades National Park—a swampland just outside Miami, where visitors can see alligators.
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Fort Caroline National Memorial
Timucuan Fort Caroline National Memorial honors the short-lived French presence in 16th century Florida. Enjoy hiking paths and historical re-enactments.
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Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Spanning Kentucky and Tennessee, Fort Donelson National Battlefield marks the site where Grant and his troops created a pathway to Union victory.
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Fort Frederica National Monument
Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony.