History / Culture
12TH ARMORED MEMORIAL MUSEUM
2 Programs. The primary mission of the United States Twelfth Armored Division Memorial Museum will be to serve as a display and teaching museum for the study of World War II and its impact on the American people.
9/11 TRIBUTE MUSEUM
1 Program. Not associated with ground Zero site
ANDREW JACKSON
4 Programs. The Hermitage is the home of Andrew Jackson the seventh president of the United States. General Jackson surprised the world with his victories in the War of 1812. Having proved himself a brilliant tactician and strategist with a no-fear attitude, America loved Jackson. And through the military, Jackson gained a renewed hope for the future of the United States. (Website)
ASHFALL FOSSIL BEDS STATE HISTORICAL PARK
1 Program. Research conducted at the Ashfall Fossil Beds in 1978 and 1979 revealed an assemblage of fossil skeletons unlike any other on earth. The intact fossil skeletons covered a large area and in 1991 the site was developed into Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park.
AT&T PARK
1 Program. AT&T Park with its breathtaking views and classic design, was chosen as the 2008 Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily as part of the inaugural Sports Business Awards Program. The first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since 1962, the Giants’ home has many incredible features. (Website)
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
3 Programs. (Website)
BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
2 Programs.
BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIP & MUSEUM
4 Programs. At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum you can be a part of the famous event that forever changed the course of American history! Historical interpreters, interactive exhibits, full-scale restored 18th Century sailing vessels and historic artifacts are just a taste of what you will experience during your visit.
BROWN MUSEUM NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
4 Programs. (Website)
BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST
1 Program. Tracing its roots to 1917, the Buffalo Bill Museum is the flagship museum of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. First opening its doors to the public in 1927 in a log cabin in downtown Cody—modeled after Bill Cody’s house at his “TE Ranch”—southwest of town, the museum remained in that location until 1969 when it was relocated to a newly-built wing of the then Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Here, as in its original incarnation, the Buffalo Bill Museum’s focus is on the life and ti
BULLOCK STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
4 Programs. (Website)
BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN
2 Programs. Burritt on the Mountain is an open-air museum in Huntsville, Alabama. The museum grounds on Round Top Mountain, a plateau connected to Monte Sano Mountain, were the estate of local physician William Burritt, who willed his house and land to the city for use as a museum upon his death in 1955. A number of 19th century rural structures have been added to Burritt's mansion, both in the interest of historical preservation and life re-enactment.
BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN: A LIVING MUSEUM
1 Program. Burritt on the Mountain is a place where students can connect with history and nature. Our guided educational tours reflect our commitment to quality education and are developed to meet national and state standards. We offer ad wide variety of exciting Home School classes for k-12. But you don't have to come to Burritt; we can come to you! Our Distance Learning program and Outreach are second to none! No wonder Education is a large part of our mission statement. (Website)
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
10 Programs. The California Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as California State Parks, manages the California state parks system. Provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
8 Programs. In the 1830s, Cleveland’s first natural history collections were housed in a small wooden building on Public Square. Its two rooms were crowded with animal specimens, earning it the nickname “the Ark.” The gentlemen who frequented the Ark had a passion for the natural sciences. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History was founded in 1920 in the spirit of this group. (Website)
COLONEL ALLENSWORTH STATE HISTORIC PARK
1 Program. “Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park preserves the only township in California that was founded, built, financed and populated by African Americans. Established in 1908 the town started strong until water supply problems and the Colonel’s untimely death lead to the towns demise around 1918. The park was established in 1974 and protects the historic town site and surrounding fallow farmlands.
COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND MUSEUM
3 Programs.
DANNY WOOD
2 Programs. On Hannibal's Trail is a history and travel BBC television series in which three Australian brothers - Danny, Ben and Sam Wood
DAVE SCHWENSEN, AUTHOR
3 Programs. Dave is the author of six books and has designed and instructs courses in communications and presentations skills for Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University and others. He's a former talent coordinator and consultant for television and live events in Hollywood and New York City.
DEVIL'S POSTPILE NATIONAL MONUMENT
1 Program. Through the NPS Connections program, participants will have a chance to go behind the scenes to learn about real science happening at the Monument and meet researchers who are making it happen.
DISNEY HOME TOWN MUSEUM
1 Program. One time Program and cannot be scheduled
DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
1 Program.
EARLYWORKS MUSEUM
4 Programs.
EDU-TOGETHER
2 Programs. Technology is an amazing tool, and if used correctly can offer limitless educational possibilities.
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM IN CARIRO
1 Program. NMEC’s mission is to present to its visitors Egyptian Civilization - one of the main roots of world civilization
FIZZICS ED.
1 Program. Fizzics Ed. has been a leading Australian provider of interactive science workshops and shows since 2004. Ben is available to share his stories with those who want to know more about Australia! (Website)
FORDS THEATER
1 Program. This program will provide a first-hand look into the investigation of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the events of April 14 and 15, 1864. It was well known who killed President Lincoln, but what else occurred on that night and who else was involved? Was the assassination part of a conspiracy? Join Detective James McDevitt of the Washington Metropolitan Police Force as he visits that night's sites and clues in order to answer these important questions. $125.00 (Website)
FORT LARNED
4 Programs. Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops who were known as the Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail. (Website)
FORT NECESSITY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
2 Programs. The park ranger will interact with the participants and use George Washington’s writings to show them how Washington’s ambition, hard work and experiences in the French and Indian War helped him mature into the famous man we all know today. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the park ranger questions. (Website)
FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
4 Programs. The story of Fort Scott is the story of America growing up. When the fort was established in 1842, the nation was still young and confined largely to the area east of the Mississippi River. Yet within a few years, Fort Scott's soldiers became involved in events that would lead to tremendous spurts of growth and expansion. (Website)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT PRESIDENT LIBRARY & MUSEUM
7 Programs. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed the idea of building a library to house his papers and memorabilia, detractors believed he was simply interested in constructing a monument to himself. Roosevelt, however, viewed the library as a solution to two problems – how to simultaneously preserve and provide public access to the records of his presidency. His was an attitude of “open government,” believing that the people of the United States were entitled to a better look at how their g (Website)
GEORGE H. W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM (4
3 Programs. CILC
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MONUMENT
1 Program. The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian. (Website)
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE
3 Programs. A journey through Glacier Bay, an Alaskan treasure, is more than a journey through geography. It's a journey through time. We begin in the modern age and finish in the ice age, traveling north from the forested lower bay to the rocky, icy upper bay (roughly 65 miles/105km). We pass through hundreds of bold changes and subtle transitions where plants and animals pioneer new ground and surprise even the most seasoned observers of nature. (Website)
GLOBAL EDUCATION MOTIVATORS
23 Programs. Programs that explore the present day world's issues and successes. Global Education Motivators (GEM) was founded in 1981 to help the community meet the complex challenges of living in a global society.GEM is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in association with the United Nations Department of Public Information. (Website)
GLORE PSYCHIATRIC MUSEUM
1 Program. George Glore spent most of his 41-year career with the Missouri Department of Mental Health nurturing its collections into arguably the largest and best single exhibition explaining the evolution of mental health care in the United States. His ultimate goal was to reduce the stigma associated with psychiatric treatment for patients, their families, and their communities.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
1 Program. Grand Teton in Wyoming is an amazing place with an extreme climate, dramatic scenery and diverse wildlife, all of which might be very different from where you live. (Website)
HARLEY TRACKS
1 Program. In 2008, a job in Hanoi, Vietnam, interrupted Mike’s plans, and the opportunity to import a Harley Davidson was a surprise, too. He could not have imagined the directions his life would take from there
HARVARD MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & CULTURE
1 Program. The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) is a partnership of four Harvard museums designed to coordinate captivating programming for all ages, permanent galleries, and dynamic rotating exhibits. HMSC invites you to connect with Harvard University's distinctive collections and vital research on human civilizations, biodiversity, and the history of Earth and science.
HARVARD MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE AND CULTURE
1 Program.
HISTORIC COLD SPRINGS VILLAGE
9 Programs. Courses offered October 1 to April 30 (Website)
HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE PARK
7 Programs. Historic Washington State Park represents 19th century Arkansas. Historic buildings, champion trees, the Southwest Trail, and demonstrations of daily life by award winning and highly skilled interpretive staff await your and your group. (Website)
HISTORY CONNECTS
13 Programs. The Virginia Historical Society's interactive programs offer informative and engaging experiences that bring history to life, while reinforcing the importance of primary source learning and historical inquiry. The VHS is proud to be one of the first distance learning content providers in the nation to partner with retirement communities, thereby expanding our audience while fostering opportunities for life-long learners. (Website)
HOLOCAUST
1 Program. The Mission of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all other manifestations of intolerance. (Website)
HOLOCAUST AWARENESS MUSEUM
1 Program. Using the resources of the museum, our mission is to educate Delaware Valley students and adults, personalizing the Holocaust so that they learn the consequences of racism, ethnic cleansing, and intolerance. (Website)
HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA
4 Programs. Homestead National Monument of America interprets all aspects of life during the homesteading era and the affects of the Homestead Act of 1862 on the people, land, and world. (Website)
INNER ASIAN & URALIC RESOURCE CENTER
13 Programs. The Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center is a Title VI National Resource Center dedicated to raising awareness about its target area: namely the Turkic, Iranian, Mongolian, Uralic, and Tibetan cultural spheres. Some countries included are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. (Website)
INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES
2 Programs. EURO is an area studies center dedicated to providing resources and training opportunities on Europe and the European Union to K-12 educators, other universities, business leaders, government officials, and the general public.
INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM
5 Programs. The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events.
JAMES K POLK HOME & MUSEUM
1 Program. Few people have accomplished more in their political career than James K. Polk. As a U.S. Congressman, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Governor of Tennessee, and by age 49, President of the United States, he had his wife Sarah by his side acting as his closest advisor. Together they changed America, doing much to expand its boundaries from Atlantic to Pacific. (Website)
JIM MITCHELL
1 Program.
KNIFE RIVER INDIAN VILLAGES NATIONAL MONUMENT
1 Program. Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750. (Website)
LEARN AROUND THE WORLD
18 Programs. Note: 1 hr program $175/30 minute program $75. Learn Around The World (i.e., learnATW) has been at the forefront of the Virtual Field Trip (VFT) movement for the past two years and is pushing VFTs to the limit. With the launch of it’s flagship program, GEOshow, learnATW has been leading the way in the VFT market with it’s live, interactive programming that students and teachers both love. (Website)
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
10 Programs.
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6 Programs. This is your starting place for exploring the people, places and events that shaped Maryland’s past. Whether you are a student researching a paper, a teacher in need of a lesson plan, a family looking for fun things to do, a collector of rare objects, an amateur genealogist or a lover of period clothing, furniture or rare documents, we can help. You will find everything you need right here – including links to activities, guides and holdings at more than 300 other Maryland historical sites a
MIDWEST ARCHEOLOGICAL CENTER
1 Program. The Midwest Archeological Center is dedicated to the study, interpretation and preservation of archeological resources within the National Park System. The Center is also dedicated to providing professional support and consultation to other federal, state and local government agencies. We conduct research on sites ranging from 10,000 year old American Indian campsites to the garbage in Abraham Lincoln's backyard. Center staff provides expertise in geophysical, geoarcheological, and fur trade res
MIDWEST CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
2 Programs. The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) was founded in 1993 by Holocaust survivors Isak Federman and Jack Mandelbaum. We teach the history of the Holocaust, applying its lessons to counter indifference, intolerance, and genocide. Located at the Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park, MCHE reaches thousands of youths and adults each year through school and community outreach programs, often offered in cooperation with other not-for-profits.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM
3 Programs. The Milwaukee Public Museum is a museum of human and natural history that provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning. The Milwaukee Public Museum interprets the world's cultural and natural heritage through collections, research, education and exhibits. (Website)
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
6 Programs. The Minnesota Historical Society preserves Minnesota's past, shares our state's stories and connects people with history in meaningful ways, for today and for tomorrow. Because history matters! (Website)
MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
1 Program. Our programs focus on Modern American History, Cold War History, American Foreign Policy, Military History, The Space Race (Website)
MYSTIC SEAPORT: THE MUSEUM OF AMERICA & THE SEA
2 Programs. CILC
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
2 Programs.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES - FT. WORTH
2 Programs. The National Archives at Fort Worth (formerly known as National Archives Southwest Region) is a center for historical and genealogical resources. (Website)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES, UK
9 Programs. As the government's national archive for England, Wales and the United Kingdom, we hold over 1,000 years of the nation's records for everyone to discover and use. (Website)
NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
5 Programs. First and foremost, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a place to honor the game. When it was dedicated on June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown, N.Y., the Hall of Fame officially became the home of baseball by serving as its cornerstone and housing the stories honoring the greats of baseball's past. (Website)
NATIONAL MUSEUM AUSTRALIA
2 Programs. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program (ATSIP) at the National Museum of Australia works with Indigenous communities to collect, preserve and exhibit their objects and stories. (Website)
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE
1 Program. Homestead National Park - With the promise of Free Land, the Homestead Act of 1862 enticed millions to cultivate the frontier. Families, immigrants, women, and freed slaves flooded 10 percent of the nation’s land to chase their American Dream. (Website)
NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
3 Programs. Ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 Attraction in New Orleans, named by USA Today as the #1 Best Place to Learn U.S. Military History, and designated by Congress as America’s official museum about World War II, The National WWII Museum features a rich collection of artifacts that bring history to life.
NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM
1 Program. Programs are not offered on an on-going basis and depend on the availability of personnel. (Website)
NEW YORK STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND FARMERS
4 Programs. The New York State Historical Association and The Farmers' Museum are committed to engaging and connecting a broad public audience to New York State’s unique cultural heritage through exhibitions, extensive library collections, statewide educational programs, and publications that provoke, delight, and inspire. (Website)
NICODEMUS HISTORICAL SITE
1 Program. Formerly enslaved African Americans left Kentucky in organized colonies at the end of the of post-Civil War Reconstruction period to experience freedom in the "promised land" of Kansas. Nicodemus represents the involvement of African Americans in the westward expansion and settlement of the Great Plains. It is the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.
OAIDA INTERNATIONAL
4 Programs. Oiada has been working and interacting with the people of Ghana since 1997. During that time, we have amassed an impressive amount of historical and cultural information about Africa. However, rather than to simply publish the information in book form, we decided that a better way to learn about and appreciate Africa would be through interacting directly with its people. (Website)
OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4 Programs. See Creative Learning Factory (Website)
OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION
16 Programs. The Creative Learning Factory is your premier source for live, interactive, engaging, distance learning experiences. Our diverse catalog of award winning programming is an innovative means of learning and discussion for lifelong learners of all ages. (Website)
PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA
6 Programs.
PENN MUSEUM
2 Programs. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage. Penn Museum’s galleries feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the Mediterranean, and the native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia.
PENNSBURY MANOR
4 Programs. Pennsbury Manor is a reconstruction of William Penn’s home along the Delaware River. The reconstruction, based upon archeological finds, written documents, and research of the period, was opened to the public in 1939. (Website)
RAILROAD MUSEUM OF PENNSYLVANIA
1 Program. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania houses one of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world. Devoted to preserving and interpreting the broad impact of railroad development on society...
REMINGTON CARRIAGE MUSEUM
1 Program. Located in the rolling foothills of southern Alberta, the Remington Carriage Museum in Cardston, provides visitors with an authentic experience with 19th and early 20th century horse-drawn transportation. Using state-of-the-art techniques, the Remington Carriage Museum brings this bygone era to life
SHEFFIELD MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE
10 Programs. To preserve, study, and display the heritage of a rural community - Sheffield, Ontario, Canada, from the recent past to the pioneers, and beyond to the medieval and ancient roots of rural culture. To record as much as possible of our rural traditions in the face of today's increasingly all-encompassing urbanization. (Website)
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
2 Programs. Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is your escape to recreation and re-creation. Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows—take a hike, meander along Skyline Drive, or picnic with the family. 200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to deer, songbirds, the night sky…and you.
SHEPHERD CENTER KC
1 Program. Programs as scheduled. Cannot be requested.
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM
3 Programs. Discover how events surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy relate to and help illustrate issues raised in the Bill of Rights.
SKYPE IN THE CLASSROON
2 Programs. Microsoft offers a variety of online virtual programs through their SKYPE format. (Website)
THE DURHAM MUSEUM
2 Programs. The entire museum team is dedicated to enhancing our offerings and providing our guests with a unique experience each time you visit. From our permanent exhibits highlighting the history of Omaha and its surrounding regions, to impressive traveling exhibitions from our national partners such as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, the Library of Congress and the Field Museum, there is truly something for everyone. (Website)
THE HERMITAGE, HOME OF PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON
4 Programs. General Jackson surprised the world with his victories in the War of 1812. Having proved himself a brilliant tactician and strategist with a no-fear attitude, America loved Jackson. And through the military, Jackson gained a renewed hope for the future of the United States. (Website)
THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND TOLERANCE CENTER
1 Program.
THE NATIONAL DAY MEMORIAL
5 Programs.
THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
10 Programs. Originally founded in 2000 as the D-Day Museum, The National WWII Museum is now the top-rated tourist destination in New Orleans and an unforgettable way to experience World War II—from industrial efforts on the Home Front to the combat experience of the American soldier abroad—and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom. (Website)
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA
4 Programs. Videoconferencing with the Paley Center for Media (Formerly The Museum of Television & Radio), allows you access to the Center's archive of over 140,000 television and radio programs. (Website)
THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM
7 Programs.
THE TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
5 Programs. Experience the eventful and triumphant life of America’s 33rd president. Harry S. Truman’s story is richly and uniquely American. From humble beginnings, he rose to become the most powerful man in the world. For nearly eight years, he guided our nation and the world through perilous times, from the ending of World War II to the beginning of the Cold War. (Website)
THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY & CULTURE
1 Program. Our interactive programs covers all of Virginia's history, from Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians through Virginia's role in the American Revolution and the Civil War to the dramatic changes the Old Dominion experienced during the twentieth century. Learn more about the Primary Source of the Month Bundle which delivers the most effective yearlong survey of Virginia history.
THE WARD MELVILLE HERITAGE ORGANIZATION
1 Program.
TOY MUSEUM OF NEW YORK
1 Program. Established in 1999, as a not for profit educational museum. New York City’s only toy museum solely dedicated to educating the public about the importance of dolls and toys in history, art and culture. The museum is interactive, educational, entertaining and fun for all ages. (Website)
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
3 Programs. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is the organization that founded and built the Vietnam Memorial on the National Mall and continues to educate about the impact of the Vietnam era.
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
11 Programs. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (formerly the Virginia Historical Society) was founded in 1831, making it the fourth-oldest such institution in the nation. It has operated without interruption for more than 180 years, which makes it the oldest cultural institution in the Old Dominion. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the only organization dedicated to collecting and interpreting all of Virginia’s history—all areas, all time periods, and all people. (Website)
WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1 Program. Northeastern Ohio’s cultural roots begin with the native American populations who first inhabited the area some 10,000 years ago. In 1662 the area became part of the colony of Connecticut whose royal charter granted it a swath of land extending across the continent to the Pacific Ocean. After the formation of the United States, Connecticut ceded most of its western lands to the national government but exempted approximately 3,400,000 acres lying north of latitude 41 degrees and extending 120 m (Website)
WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
1 Program. Opened to the public in November 1990, the Woodrow Wilson Museum is housed in an adaptively-renovated chateau style mansion adjacent to Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace. The Museum galleries guide you through Wilson's public life, from his Princeton study to his historic Great War peace efforts, and encompassing his service from 1913 to 1921 as the 28th President of the United States.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
1 Program. One of the most enduring myths of Yellowstone National Park involves its beginning. As the myth goes, in 1870, explorers gathered around a campfire at the junction of two pristine rivers, overshadowed by the towering cliffs of the Madison Plateau. They discussed what they had seen during their exploration and realized that this land of fire and ice and wild animals needed to be preserved. Thus, the legend goes, the idea of Yellowstone National Park was born. (Website)
ZION NATIONAL PARK
2 Programs. Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.
