U.S. National Historic Parks

A man in a green cap and glasses stands before a timeworn brick and stone wall. Nearby images reveal an interior hallway, a tasty plate of gorditas, and a historic mission building. "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver. Shea's Rapid Recap #45: Feel the Echoes of History in Arizona's Missions & Trails.
In this mini-adventure, I explore Tumacacori National Historic Park, savor delicious Mexican food, and chat about a change to my website and a clarified focus for my adventure.
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Talk about a couple of crazy, packed-full days of hitting destinations of national importance and learning more about the one National Park Service unit dedicated to Conservation.
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I am so fortunate to have friends like MaryBeth and Tommy, who will host me in their homes and show me the sites! Plus, I visited the home and studio of America's most famous sculptor.
Quincy Mine, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, Lakenenland, Mackinac Bridge, and More!
A few packed days found me exploring a mine, a lighthouse, a sculpture park, and Korean Tacos before leaving the Keweenaw Peninsula and heading to Michigan's lower peninsula.
Our Lake of the Lake Church, Ontonagon Lighthouse, and Old County Courthouse
After leaving Ashland, WI, I headed into Michigan and up the Keweenaw Peninsula to begin exploring this area at a lighthouse that is part of the Keweenaw National Historic Park.
Brick building with a glass entrance and American flag on a pole in front. A pathway leads to the entrance, flanked by grassy areas and small black lampposts. A wall with a silhouette design runs along the right side under the overcast sky, creating a homestead feel in this National Historical Park setting.
This national park came as a complete surprise. I didn't have a strong sense of how much of the United States has been homesteaded and its impact on our history and culture.
A two-story brick building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and an arched entrance stands under an overcast sky at the National Historical Park. Trees with autumn leaves frame the scene, while a grassy field with patches of dirt stretches out in the foreground.
Let's get real. America has some very dark chapters of our history, and segregation is absolutely one of those areas. This site makes the progress we've made real, along with where we started.