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Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Park volunteers conducting butter making demonstrations at Prairie Day,

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Living historians at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

A young Junior Ranger fishes for an opportunity to earn park trading cards at the South Camden Family Fishing Day held at the Father Doyle Fishing Pier in New Jersey on June 11, 2016. Families participated in a... More

Weaving & Spinning at the 1881 Moses Carver house

Weaving & Spinning at the 1881 Moses Carver house

Park volunteers conducting weaving & spinning demonstrations at Prairie Day.

Carver trail- Reproduced Ash Hopper at the 1881 Moses Carver House

Carver trail- Reproduced Ash Hopper at the 1881 Moses Carver House

The early pioneers made soap by leeching ashes from the fireplace. They would add animal fat to the lye (rainwater added to ash) to make it safe.

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

Superintendent Conway and Deputy Regional Director Meade prepare to cut the ribbon, signifying the release of Baldwin 26 to the rails.

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

Water quality demonstration during BioBlitz event at Steamtown National Historic Site.

Fort McHenry Guard WW1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort McHenry Guard WW1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort McHenry Guard WW1 presenting colors at City Hall in Baltimore

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Ozark Wilderness Dulcimer Club performing at Prairie Day.

Find Your Park at the Paterson Great Falls

Find Your Park at the Paterson Great Falls

Sunset photo of the Great Falls Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Last Green Valley NHC - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Last Green Valley NHC - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Paddling the French River through The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor

Williams Pond & Turtles - National Parks Gallery

Williams Pond & Turtles - National Parks Gallery

Williams Pond- Created in the 1930's by an earthen dam, the pond is named after the Williams family, Sarah Jame Williams, a niece of Moses Carver, lived with her husband William Williams on the Carver farm n a ... More

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Civilian Conservation Corps crew.

Nature at the Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Nature at the Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Carver trail is a one-mile, self-guiding loop and leads through woodlands, across streams, and along a tallgrass prairie.

Prairie Flowers- free images of flowers

Prairie Flowers- free images of flowers

Flowers in the tallgrass prairie restoration area along the Carver trail.

Bluestone National Scenic River

Bluestone National Scenic River

Scenic view of Bluestone National Scenic River in the fall.

George Washington Carver History Classroom

George Washington Carver History Classroom

The history classroom is used for curriculum-based education programs or formal interpretive programs. When not in use for group presentations, it can also serve as a self-directed activity and exhibit area for... More

George Washington Carver Science Classroom

George Washington Carver Science Classroom

The Carver science classroom is located in the visitor center. The classroom is modeled after one of George Washington Carver's labs at Tuskegee Institute.

Carver Trail - National parks scenic trails

Carver Trail - National parks scenic trails

The Boy Carver statue along the one-mile, self-guiding trail loop.

National parks: Storytelling - public domain image

National parks: Storytelling - public domain image

Storyteller Bobby Norfolk performing at a Carver Day special event celebration.

Carver Day Celebration - National Parks Gallery

Carver Day Celebration - National Parks Gallery

Lem Sheppard performing at a Carver Day special event celebration.

Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola

Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola

Carver Trail: Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wagon Ride though the prairie. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Wagon Ride though the prairie. - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

A wagon ride through the prairie during a Prairie Day special event celebration.

Carver Trail Sign - National Parks Gallery

Carver Trail Sign - National Parks Gallery

This one-mile, self-guided loops you into woodlands, across streams, and a tallgrass prairie restoration area. You can see the Boy Carver statue, Williams pond, the Moses Carver house, and the Carver cemetery. ... More

Carver Trail-wildflowers on the prairie

Carver Trail-wildflowers on the prairie

Wildflowers in the prairie restoration area. Public domain scan of drawing, botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Visitor Center, National Parks gallery

Visitor Center, National Parks gallery

The visitor center has information, a museum, interactive exhibits about history and science, classrooms for programs on Carver's life, an observation deck, a film, and bookstore.

Cecil Williams performing at Prairie Day special event.

Cecil Williams performing at Prairie Day special event.

Cecil "Panhandle Slim" Williams performing at a Prairie Day special event celebration.

The Boy Carver Statue - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Boy Carver Statue - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The Boy Carver statue, sculpted in 1960 by Robert Amendola, rests in a natural area much like the one George loves to explore as a child. The sculpture is along the Carver Trail.

Carver Trail-George Washington Carver Bust by Audrey Corwin, 1952

Carver Trail-George Washington Carver Bust by Audrey Corwin, 1952

A bust of George Washington Carver was sculpted by Audrey Corwin. The bust includes is a short audio presentation of Carver reciting a poem as part of his commencement address at Selma University in Selma, Alab... More

Carver Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Carver Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Musicians performing at Carver Day. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Carver Trail-Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola, 1961

Carver Trail-Boy Carver Statue by Robert Amendola, 1961

Carver Trail: Depiction of George Washington Carver as a young boy, entitled, "Boy Carver Statue," by Robert Amendola, 1961.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Park volunteers conducting old-fashioned laundry at Prairie Day.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Rippin' Creek band playing Traditional bluegrass music at Prairie Day.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Candle dipping at Prairie Day. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Basket making at Prairie Day. Public domain image of people at the picnic, outdoors,, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Park Volunteers are the Best! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Park Volunteers are the Best! - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Park volunteers help at Carver Day special event celebration.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Park volunteer displaying Civil War items Prairie Day.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Blacksmith demonstration at Prairie Day. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Guided Tour - National parks scenic trails

Guided Tour - National parks scenic trails

A ranger conducting a guided tour along the Carver trail. Public domain photograph of statue, sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Cultural demonstrations and activities at Prairie Day. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

An education resources exhibitor at Prairie Day. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Special Event - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Knitting demonstration at Prairie Day. Public domain photograph of picnic, leisure time, ethnic costume, to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prairie Day Special Event Dee Ban's teachable music: "The Civil War and Slavery"

Prairie Day Special Event Dee Ban's teachable music: "The Civil War an...

Dee Ban presenting a program on teachable music called "The Civil War and Slavery"at Prairie Day.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park partnered with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Coorridor to provide schools with Every Kid In a Park bus scholarships in 2016.

Carver Family Cemetery - National Parks Gallery

Carver Family Cemetery - National Parks Gallery

The Carver cemetery includes the graves of Moses and Susan Carver, other Carver family members, and neighbors of the Diamond Grove community. George Washington Carver is buried on the campus of Tuskegee Univer... More

Statue of Liberty National Monument

Statue of Liberty National Monument

Founders day cake cutting celebration at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

Birthplace Site, National Parks gallery

Birthplace Site, National Parks gallery

An outline of the approximate location of the birthplace site for George Washington Carver.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

As part of Castle Clinton National Monument's Women's History Program, Kin Hanley from the American Historical Theatre portrayed Mary Pickersgill. In 1813, Mary Pickersgill made the Star Spangled Banner that fl... More

Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps

Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum Corps

Fort McHenry Fife and Drum Corps playing on authentic War of 1812 rope tension snare drums

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

Friendship Hill National Historic Site

President Jefferson and Secretary Gallatin speak with visitors at Friendship Hill National Historic Site.

North Fork Quinault Trail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

A vast change from the views on the ridges above, traveling down the North Fork Quinault Trail a hiker is treated to amazing forest views.

North Fork Quinault Trail 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Olympic NP can be a paradise for mushroom hounds, if they know what they are doing. The Fly Amanita pictured here is classified as poisonous but is still intriguing and beautiful to look at.

Skyline Ridge Trail 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 9 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Panoramas abound on a clear day from the Skyline Ridge. Near Kimta Peak on can look southwest into the remote Queets valley and its tributaries.

Skyline Ridge Trail 6 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 6 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Turning red in the fall, Mountain Huckleberry brightens up the way along the trail.

Skyline Ridge Trail 7 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 7 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

On a clear day the views from the Skyline Ridge go for miles. Here we look into Three Prunes basin with the way back through the North Fork Quinault in the distance.

Tourist Attraction - Skyline Ridge Trail

Tourist Attraction - Skyline Ridge Trail

Setting a record in 2005, this Alaska-cedar is along the trail near Three Lakes.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Construction Sullivan's Bridge, a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Schuylkill River.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument rangers and volunteers are ready for a busy day and the start of the Harvest Festival Event.

Skyline Ridge Trail 18 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 18 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

After the trail rounds the south flank of Mount Seattle the it begins to descend rapidly to the North Fork Quinault River.

Skyline Ridge Trail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Beautiful weather only adds to the wonderful scenary.

Skyline Ridge Trail 14 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 14 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Hiking up to the ridge revealed excellent views of Hee Haw creek with Mount Olympus and neighboring peaks in the background.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

These volunteers are part of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument 4H Heritage Club. The club assists the park by demonstrating historic skills at various events throughout the year.

New Bedford Shoreside Industries app

New Bedford Shoreside Industries app

This GPS-enabled walking tour app will be your guide to the City that Lit the World. Historic photos, paintings, illustrations, and stories of triumph, tragedy, and perseverance are all available in the palm of... More

Skyline Ridge Trail 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 8 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Clear days and no crowds, the fall can be a great time to hike the Skyline Ridge Trail. The Mountain Huckleberry turning red is just a bonus pop of color in the green landscape.

Skyline Ridge Trail 12 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 12 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Once the trail crosses the divide between the Kimta creek basin and the Promise creek basin the landscape changes dramatically. As a rocky landscape with stunted trees reveals itself so does a panorama of the park.

North Fork Quinault Trail 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Elip Creek Trail offers an alternative route to accessing the Skyline Ridge Trail from the North Fork Quinault Trail.

North Fork Quinault Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

After the long descent off the Skyline Ridge Trail, one still finds themselves over 16 miles from the North Fork Quinault trailhead. With the remaining trail miles being along the river, this section is a virtu... More

Saint Gaudens National Historic Site

Saint Gaudens National Historic Site

On June 26, 2016, a 12 ft tall monumental bronze cast of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' sculpture Abraham Lincoln: The Man (also known as the Standing Lincoln), was unveiled at the park. It greets visitors as they ent... More

Prairie Day Fun - National Parks Gallery

Prairie Day Fun - National Parks Gallery

A ranger helps a child with old-fashioned laundry during a Prairie Day special event celebration.

North Fork Quinault Trail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

In the rain forest and traveling near river grade now, the trail encounters many sections of helpful boardwalks in wetter areas.

Skyline Ridge Trail 11 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 11 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Past fires scar the landscape as the trail travels east of Kimta Peak.

Skyline Ridge Trail 13 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 13 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

As the trail gains the ridge near Promise creek basin an old burn reveals distant views of the valley, ridges and forest traveled through to get to this point, nearly 20 miles from the trailhead.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Polish American Congress Annual Event at Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.

Skyline Ridge Trail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Boggy in spots, a boardwalk offers a dry path to travel on.

Skyline Ridge Trail 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The way trail towards Tshletshy Creek would be challenging to find if not for this sign near Three Lakes.

North Fork Quinault Trail 6 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

North Fork Quinault Trail 6 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

After hiking over 45 miles in four days it is always bittersweet to be back at the trailhead. This time it doesn't mean that the hike is over, it means it is almost over. Only 0.7 miles left on the road to clos... More

Skyline Ridge Trail 16 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 16 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Lake Beauty is the largest of the lakes and small tarns dotting the area. Its beautiful emerald color is in drastic contrast to the blue skies seen during our hike.

Skyline Ridge Trail 10 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Skyline Ridge Trail 10 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Happy hikers enjoying the views, sun and scenery near Kimta Peak as they pose for a picture. The remote Queets valley can be seen in the background.

National parks: SARA - public domain image

National parks: SARA - public domain image

Members from Southern Arizona Rescue Association(SARA) surveyed saguaros on Plot 310 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey.

Darryl Worley, August 25, 2016 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Darryl Worley, August 25, 2016 - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Country music star Darryl Worley performs at Shiloh on Aug. 25, 2016, to help celebrate the Centennial

Adams National Historic Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Adams National Historic Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Over 1,000 people came to Adams National Historical Park to celebrate Independence Day with one of the Declaration of Independence signers. Along with guided tours, three special events took place.

Tanque Verde High School - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Tanque Verde High School - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Students from Tanque Verde High School surveyed saguaros on Plot 10 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

Saint Gaudens National Historic Site

Saint Gaudens National Historic Site

On June 26, 2016, a 12 ft tall monumental bronze cast of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' sculpture Abraham Lincoln: The Man (also known as the Standing Lincoln), was unveiled at the park. It greets visitors as they ent... More

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Students from Salpointe Catholic High, accompanied by Ironwood Tree Experience, surveyed saguaros on Plot 31 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Over 100 volunteers celebrated the NPS Centennial by cleaning up the river as part of the 27th annual On and Under the Delaware River Clean-up.

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

A park ranger portrays Edgar Allan Poe for a media interview during the 2016 Poe Festival.

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Park Service and Community Teamwork, Inc. have partnered for over 20 years to provide youth employment and development opportunities, such as the Canalway Project, each summer through the Spindl... More

Tourist Attraction - Stonewall National Monument

Tourist Attraction - Stonewall National Monument

National Park Service Rangers participated in the New York City Pride March celebrating the designation of Stonewall National Monument.

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Students from Salpointe Catholic High, accompanied by Ironwood Tree Experience, surveyed saguaros on Plot 31 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

To commemorate the surrender of the British Army after the Battles of Saratoga, students from the Schuylerville School District recreated the grounding of arms at the annual Surrender Day Ceremony.

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Salpointe with Ironwood Tree Experience

Students from Salpointe Catholic High, accompanied by Ironwood Tree Experience, surveyed saguaros on Plot 31 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

Cape Cod National Seashore - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Cape Cod National Seashore - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Children help with cleanup following the Beach Apparatus Drill program at Cape Cod National Seashore. Children earn a special Junior Lifesaver patch for participating in the activities.

And They're Off! - National Parks Gallery

And They're Off! - National Parks Gallery

The runners are on their way to the Buffalo River Trail.

Fire Island National Seashore - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fire Island National Seashore - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Junior Ranger Activities took center stage at the Fire Island Lighthouse during National Park Week. Over 300 kids and their families participated in group art mosaic projects, Find Your Park Jeopardy games, map... More

Arizona Conservation Corps - National Parks Gallery

Arizona Conservation Corps - National Parks Gallery

Members from AZCC surveyed saguaros on Plot 38 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park

Birthday cake cutting on Founders Day at Gettysburg National Military Park.

Far Horizons & SARA - National Parks Gallery

Far Horizons & SARA - National Parks Gallery

Members of Far Horizons Hiking Club and Southern Arizona Rescue Association(SARA) surveyed saguaros on Plot 24 for the Centennial Saguaro Survey program.

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