 view gallery |   Chimborazo Museum and Visitor Center - Richmond National Battlefield Park - Richmond, Virginia
in National Parks of the World This visitor center/museum was at one time the largest hospital for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Today, this only remainent of the hospital is part of the Richmond National Battlefield. posted by:  gparkes location: Virginia date approved: 7/17/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Fort Harrison Visitor Center - Richmond National Battlefield Park - Richmond, Virginia in National Parks of the World Fort Harrison was re-named Fort Burrham, after a fallen General who died taking the fort. posted by: gparkes location: Virginia date approved: 7/17/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Poplar Grove National Cemetery - Petersburg National Battlefield - Petersburg, Virginia in National Parks of the World The death of more than 600,000 soldiers in the American Civil War necesitated the need for a National Cemetery system. This, located near Petersburg, Virginia, opened in 1866, now closed for burials, and is maintained by the National Parks Service. posted by: gparkes location: Virginia date approved: 7/17/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Richmond National Battlefield Park - Glendale-Malvern Hill Visitor Center - Richmond, Virginia in National Parks of the World This visitor center is here for the interpretation of two days of battle: June 30, 1862 for the Battle of Glendale or Frayser's Farm, and July 1, 1862 for the Battle of Malvern Hill. posted by: gparkes location: Virginia date approved: 7/9/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Richmond National Battlefield Park - Cold Harbor Battlefield - Mechanicsville, Virginia in National Parks of the World Of the units within the Richmond National Battlefield Park, this saw the bloodiest action. Ulyssess S. Grant even regreted extended action here pursuing a seige against Petersburg, Virginia rather than continued fighting. posted by: gparkes location: Virginia date approved: 7/8/2010 last visited: 7/28/2012 |
 view gallery | Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Canada in National Parks of the World The Gulf islands National Park was set up to preserve and protect the natural wonders and historical cultural, treasures on the Gulf Islands, in the Salish Sea on the coast of British Columbia. The park has 14 sites on seven Gulf Islands. posted by: arby101ca location: British Columbia, Canada date approved: 6/24/2010 last visited: 11/5/2010 |
 view gallery | Jasper National Park - Jasper, Alberta in National Parks of the World Jasper National Park, the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies surrounds the townsite of Jasper, Alberta. posted by:  wildwoodke location: Alberta, Canada date approved: 6/10/2010 last visited: 6/28/2011 |
 view gallery | Fundy National Park of Canada in National Parks of the World The Bay of Fundy has the highest tidal fluctuations in the world. The average fluctuation here is about 28 feet (8.5 m). posted by: Peter and Gloria location: New Brunswick, Canada date approved: 5/25/2010 last visited: 7/13/2010 |
 view gallery | Seitseminen National Park, Finland in National Parks of the World Seitseminen National Park is ideal for day trips or for hikes lasting a couple of days. posted by: exeli location: Finland date approved: 5/8/2010 last visited: 7/19/2012 |
 view gallery | Tiantong National Forest Park in National Parks of the World The Tiantong National Forest Park adjacent to the Tiantong-Tempel near Ningbo, China. posted by: 5Boggis location: China date approved: 5/4/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Zion National Park - Kolob Canyon - Springdale, Utah in National Parks of the World The higher elevation Kolob Canyon portion of Zion National Park is less visited than the lower canyon, but it has its own wealth of treasures, including a 5-mile scenic drive with numerous scenic pull-outs. posted by: DopeyDuck location: Utah date approved: 4/21/2010 last visited: 10/12/2012 |
 view gallery | Wilson's Creek National Battlefield - Republic, Missouri in National Parks of the World The battle fought here at Wilson's Creek, was the first major battle west of the Mississippi, second overall after the First Bull Run. It is also the first case of a General falling in battle. posted by: gparkes location: Missouri date approved: 4/1/2010 last visited: 4/6/2013 |
 view gallery | Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - New Mexico in National Parks of the World Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks is a National Monument located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Tent Rocks was established as a U.S. National Monument by President Bill Clinton in January 2001 shortly before leaving office. posted by: GT.US location: New Mexico date approved: 4/1/2010 last visited: 1/10/2011 |
 view gallery | Balaton's National Park - Buffalo reservation in National Parks of the World Buffalo Reservation near Zalakomar posted by: pikomuf location: Hungary date approved: 3/22/2010 last visited: 3/31/2011 |
 view gallery | Tapada Nacional de Mafra in National Parks of the World Created by kings for kings, a jewel of nature
Tapada Nacional de Mafra was created during King João V’s realm as a part of the monarchy’s and his court’s entertainment and leisure after the construction of the Convent. posted by: god_herodes location: Lisboa, Portugal date approved: 3/19/2010 last visited: 4/14/2012 |
 view gallery | Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, St. Kitts in National Parks of the World A wonderful National Park managed by the Government of St. Kitts provides visitors with a unique insight into the history and lifestyle of Brimstone Hill Fortress, a massive fortification with roots dating back to 1690. posted by: PersonsMD location: St Kitts date approved: 3/12/2010 last visited: 1/7/2010 |
 view gallery | Washita Battlefield National Historic Site - Cheyenne, Oklahoma in National Parks of the World The Battle on the Washita River is referred to as a massacre by many. Today the battlefield is preserved and protected by the National Parks Service. posted by: gparkes location: Oklahoma date approved: 3/12/2010 last visited: 11/27/2010 |
 view gallery | Fossil Butte National Monument - Kemmerer, Wyoming in National Parks of the World Fossil Butte National Monument is located in southwestern Wyoming. Established in October 23, 1972 by President Richard M. Nixon, the park was set aside to protect the fossil bearing lands and hills of the area. posted by: gparkes location: Wyoming date approved: 2/17/2010 last visited: 7/23/2012 |
 view gallery | Homestead National Monument - Beatrice, Nebraska in National Parks of the World This National Monument has been set aside to remember the Homestead Act of 1862. posted by: gparkes location: Nebraska date approved: 2/17/2010 last visited: 6/23/2012 |
 view gallery | Noosa National Park - Queensland, Australia in National Parks of the World Noosa National Park is located north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Queensland, Australia date approved: 2/17/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Minuteman Missile National Historic Site - Philip, South Dakota in National Parks of the World This historic site preserves and protects an inert Minuteman Missile site and control site. Primary theme of the site remembers the Cold War era. posted by: gparkes location: South Dakota date approved: 2/11/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Little Bighorn National Battlefield - Crow Agency, MT in National Parks of the World Historically, this was once called Custer's Battlefield, but has been renamed more accurately to reflect the area rather than the one man. posted by: gparkes location: Montana date approved: 2/11/2010 last visited: 7/6/2008 |
 view gallery | Scotts Bluff National Monument - Gering, Nebraska in National Parks of the World Scotts Bluff National Monument is located in Southwestern Nebraska. This is one of the sites that marked the way along the Oregon Trail. Large enough to be seen for many miles away, giving settlers a sence of achievement along the long trail. posted by: gparkes location: Nebraska date approved: 2/11/2010 last visited: 6/21/2012 |
 view gallery | Agate Fossil Beds National Monument - Harrison, Nebraska in National Parks of the World Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is located north of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. Really a neat place to go spend the afternoon. posted by: gparkes location: Nebraska date approved: 2/10/2010 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu, Costa Rica in National Parks of the World Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu is located in the Central Highlands of Costa Rica, east of the capital city of San Jose. posted by: Queens Blessing location: Costa Rica date approved: 1/25/2010 last visited: 9/15/2012 |
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