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Cemetery at the Hermitage, Nashville, Tennessee
Andrew Jackson, who served as president from 1829 to 1837, lived at the Hermitage from 1804 until his death in 1845. Jackson's policies toward Native Americans were instrumental in the forced removal of most of... More
Hiking Trail, Lincoln Boyhood national memorial
Trail at the edge of Thomas Lincoln's farm (1816-1830)
Flag waving by a wagon at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
Green wagon with flag in the background outside Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American We... More
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with an American flag and cover...
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site with prairie schooner; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West.... More
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site with stone entry monument
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site National Historic Site rock sign with marker; The fort was an active trading post from 1833 to 1849, and it was of national importance to the opening of the American West.... More
A map of French Franks Trail Segment
A map showing the area of French Frank's Homestead; Various trail ruts (which were created by long-distance trail users from 1822 to 1866) are found on this property. Of primary visual interest are those northw... More
To Market and Wed - Homestead National Monument of America
This painting depicts the artist’s parents off the market and to wed. The year was 1887. They forded the Big Blue River at Beatrice. Though they lived nearer to Blue Springs they chose to come on the upland ... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Finnegan's Point tent pads A small number of settlements sprang up quickly on the trail to serve Stampeders and packers. Aside from Dyea, each of these were nonexistent or only seasonal before 1897. Finnegan... More
Chilkoot Trail - National Parks Gallery
Drainage Feature on Saintly Hill With the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, as many as 25-30,000 Stampeders crossed into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot corridor. At first, the trail was little more than a cr... More
Drainage Feature on Saintly Hill
With the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, as many as 25-30,000 Stampeders crossed into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot corridor. At first, the trail was little more than a crude footpath along the Taiya River... More
Finnegan's Point Tent Pads - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
A small number of settlements sprang up quickly on the trail to serve Stampeders and packers. Aside from Dyea, each of these were nonexistent or only seasonal before 1897. Finnegan's Point, a small resting p... More
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska In March 1897, George Brackett opened up a toll road, much to the protest of packers who had been using the improved road bed free of charge.
Bridge over the Taiya River - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The rugged trail was improved with bridges and sections of corduroy road in 1897, when the Gold Stampede brought tens of thousands of prospectors to the region. Entrepreneurs recouped their development efforts ... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Canyon City Historic Town Site A settlement was established at Canyon City in 1897-98 with the start of the Klondike Gold Rush. A few scattered tents grew into a prosperous village, with 25 businesses and 1,5... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Bridge over the Taiya River The rugged trail was improved with bridges and sections of corduroy road in 1897, when the Gold Stampede brought tens of thousands of prospectors to the region. Entrepreneurs recoup... More
Alaska free images - Chilkoot Trail
Finnegan's Point, first camp north of Dyea. Finnegan's Point, located about five miles north of the Dyea townsite, was the first campsite that served Stampeders and packers. By April 1898, Pat Finnegan constr... More
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska From the book: Building the Gateway to the Klondike by Historian Robert L. Spude we learn that by February 1, 1898 there were 1,000 stampeders arriving in Skagway each week!
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska Man with his sled going through Box Canyon on the White Pass Trail over the Skagway River in 1898. E.A. Hegg photo.
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska January 15, 1899, dawned bright and cold when, according to the Daily Alaskan, the first official passenger train left Skagway : The officials of the railroad company ... More
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska
White Pass, Klondike Gold Rush NHP, Alaska Bridge at Tunnel Mountain, February 1899 (Courtsey of British of Columbia Archives) The tunnel pierced through the mountain 800 feet above White Pass City.
"South Fork of Kings River from trail.", Sequoia and Kings Canyon Nati...
Mts Beyond Hume 56 ok South Fork of Kings River from trail [Hume - Mountain Scene]
Marys Rock Trail - National Parks Gallery
Marys Rock Trail curves left away from a rocky hillside. Large boulder-like rocks at right of trail. Trees in the background. A man stands to right on trail. Can access from Meadow Spring Parking MP 33.7 up Mea... More
Santa Fe Trail stone marker 1906 at Cimarron National Grassland
Daughters of the American Revolution marker 1906 with view; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
Santa Fe Trail stone marker 1906 close up at Cimarron National Grassla...
Daughters of the American Revolution marker 1906; nr/feature/places/13000136.htm; rmrs/geography/cimarron-national-grassland
John Muir at Kent tree, 1908. - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
John Muir at Kent tree, 1908. Photograph by H Gleason
Lees Ferry - National Parks Gallery
Inscribed rock at the foot of Spencer Trail Spencer Trail was built in 1910 by Charles Spencer's crew. It followed the cliff face north of the Colorado River and was constructed using picks, shovels, and crowba... More
Grand Canyon Nat. Park: Shuttle at Monument Creek Vista 5744
Along Hermit Road on the South Rim, the shuttle stop at Monument Creek Vista marks the start of the Greenway Trail. The Hermit Road section of the Greenway Trail accommodates hikers, bicyclists, and visitors us... More
Oregon Trail marker, Wyoming - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A variety of markers can be found along the Oregon Trail. This one was placed in 1913 by the state of Wyoming. A tour group walks on the trail with black clouds overhead.
Leondardtown Wharf (1) - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gorge View in Early Fall - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Fall colors begin to appear in the gorge. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Hiking the Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista, CA
San Juan Bautista, CA, is home to a premier 2-mile hiking segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Trail to the Upper Cliff Dwelling
Figure 17. Photograph of trail to the Upper Cliff Dwelling. Rockfall is a hazard along the trail to the Upper Cliff Dwelling (shown in this photograph) as well as along the trail and under the overhanging cave ... More
The New River - National Parks Gallery
The Stone Cliff Trail provides many up close views of the New River
Copy of Great Falls GIS Size - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
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Retracing the Trail of Tears at Mantle Rock Preserve, Kentucky
Walking the trail is just one of the ways to retrace the trail.
Overlooking the River - National Parks Gallery
A hiker pauses on the trail to take in a view of the Bluestone River.
Big Savage Tunnel GAP - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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Trail of Twelve Stones - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Along this trail are stones from various buildings associated with Lincoln's life.
Flat Rock Trail repair - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Milepost 308.3, Blue Ridge Parkway Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alaska free images - Aerial Tramway
Remnants of an aerial tramway rest alongside the trail in the Chilkoot Pass.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Safety Sign
At the Kaymoor Mine site halfway down the gorge, hikers will pass under an old mine safety sign.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Forest Trail
The Burnwood Trail passes through rich forests. Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
White's Ford Regional Park - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Kijik River
The Kijik River where the Telaquana Trail route crosses. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Endless Paths to Follow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Adventure out into the endless wilderness of the North Unit of TRNP along one of the many hiking paths it has to offer. This particular trail happens to be the Buckhorn Trail; an 11.4 mile loop through the lush... More
Snorkeler above <em>Mandalay</em>
Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail is the only underwater archaeological trail in the National Park System. The "Shipwreck Trail" includes six wrecks spanning a century of maritime history, includ... More
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NPS employee leadind horses down the East Inlet Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Slide says Hamilton. Not sure if photographer or NPS employee pictured.
Mount Vernon River View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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The View Down the Stairs - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Over 800 stairs make this a challenging hike. Remember, what goes down must also come back up.
Trails of the Jordan Pond House landscape
Historic circulation systems associated with the Jordan Pond House landscape have played a role in the development of the area. Here, the social trail on the left follows the edge of the historic tea lawn, and... More
Waiting for Sadie Sea - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Waiting for Sadie Sea after a dip in the sea at the end of the Reef Bay Trail.
Confluence Bridge 2 - National Parks Gallery
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Hiking Back from Pelican Bay - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
A child in a yellow shirt leads the way down a narrow trail on Santa Cruz Island's Pelican Bay trail as a woman with a blonde pony tail looks on.
Collapsed Coke Oven - National Parks Gallery
Rows of coke ovens can be viewed alongside the trail. Many of these have started to collapse. For your safety, be sure to keep out of and off of any of these historic structures.
Beaver Basin Overlook - National Parks Gallery
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Riverside Rest Break - National Parks Gallery
Hikers on the Bluestone Turnpike pause by the river for a rest break.
Curb-lined Trail through a'a lava
This section of trail provides smooth transportation through jagged lava fields. The rock curbing seen along trail edges helped pack animals easily follow its route.
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Caribou Trails
Except in a few instances near village sites or through geographic systems, there are no physical marks on the ground surface that indicate a fixed trail. In most areas of the open tundra landscape, the options... More
Virgin Islands public domain photo - L'Esperance Trail
Ranger leading hike on L'Esperance trail, Public domain photograph of ranger activity, National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The End of The Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The End of The Trail for L'Esperance & Reef Bay Trails. Enjoy a dip while you wait for the boat.
National parks: Wildflowers - public domain image
Wildflowers bloom along the Island Loop Trail.
New River View - National Parks Gallery
A view through the trees of the New River Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Stream - public domain image
The boardwalk passes over a small stream on its way to the final island overlook.
Fossil Exhibit Trail - National Parks Gallery
Fossil Exhibit Trail is a short trail with information about the fossils found in the Badlands. Visitors are invited to touch the bronze fossil casts on the trail and imagine what the critters would have looked... More
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Trail Creek
Trail Creek and the mountains of the Alaska Range in autumn.
Cherokee Retracement at Pea Ridge National Military Park, Garfield, Ar...
Pea Ridge National Military Park the park encompasses 4,300 acres and features a reconstructed Elkhorn Tavern, visitors center, museum, self-guided tours and a retracement trail along a 2.5-mile original route ... More
A Cliff-side Trail View - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Exposed cliffs and ledges make the Castle Rock a challenging trail.
National parks: Bridge - public domain image
The trail overlooks a quiet stream and bridge on the Sandstone Falls Boardwalk.
A Trail Through the Forest - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
The Endless Wall Trail passes through several interesting ecosystems including a hemlock forest and rhododendron groves.
The Watchman Cultural Landscape Boundary
The Watchman. A site plan shows the proposed boundary for the Watchman Cultural Landscape, including the trail, original alignment of the Rim Road, and area around the Observation Station. The Watchman Observat... More
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Rocky Trail
The Castle Rock Trail provides a challenging, off-the-beaten-path experience for hikers.
National parks: Trailhead - public domain image
The beginning of the Tunnel Trail near Main Overlook.
Turkeyfoot Overlook - National parks scenic trails
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The Zigzag Trail - National Parks Gallery
The zigzag trail, also known as the Boy Scout Trail, climbed the east face of the bluff. At a higher point, a ladder was used to make it to the top. It was the first maintained trail in the monument. There was ... More
A view from the Harbor Bay trail 3.
A view from the Harbor Bay trail.
Santa Fe Trail Ruts and Six-Mule Army Wagon
Historic ruts of the Santa Fe Trail in the foreground. Replica Six-Mule Army wagon and tent encampment in background. Picture taken on designated walking trail between the Enlisted Barracks and Hospital. Third ... More
Trail at Sweeney Ridge - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Trail at Sweeney Ridge Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Diamond Point
A view down the gorge from Diamond Point Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
National parks: Rhododendrons - public domain image
The Endless Wall Trail passes through many beautiful rhododendron groves. The purple Catawba Rhododendrons bloom around mid May each year.
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Alaska Range
Mountains of the Alaska Range along the Telaquana Trail route. Public domain photograph of a mountain range, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
CHOH Canal Mile 0 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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New River Gorge national park and preserve - Gorge View
A glimpse of the New River Gorge through the trees. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Coke Ovens
Rows of coke ovens alongside the Southside Trail provide a view back in history to the days when the coal coming from the New River Gorge helped to fuel the industrialization of the nation.
Black Bear Trail - National Parks Gallery
This is the beginning of the trail from the parking area. The trail crosses the bridge and goes to the right.
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Cliff Shelf Nature Trail, a short 0.5-mile loop, is the closest trail to the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.
Maah Daah Hey - National Parks Gallery
Take a trip on a portion of the Maah Daah Hey trail. The ten miles within the South Unit TRNP will give you a taste of the greater 150 mile long trail through the entirety of the badlands.
National parks: Waterfall - public domain image
Near the top of the Kaymoor Miners Trail, the trail passes by a waterfall.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Kaymoor Tipple
Hikers that make it to the bottom of the stairs can explore the ruins of Kaymoor Bottom. For your safety, please stay off historic structures.
New River Gorge national park and preserve - Tunnel Trail
The Tunnel Trail on a spring day Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Stairs - public domain image
With over 800 stairs to climb back up, this is a view that hikers will get used to.
National parks: Waterfall - public domain image
A small, cascading waterfall alongside the Keeneys Creek Rail Trail.
Tumacacori national historical park - Anza Trail
Anza Trail with autumn leaves Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Copy of Paw Paw Tunnel GIS - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
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New River Gorge national park and preserve - Kaymoor Mine
An old safety board and mine car sit at the entrance to the Kaymoor Mine.
New River View - National Parks Gallery
A view of the New River from the Southside Trail.
A view from the Harbor Bay trail 7.
A view from the Harbor Bay trail.
Lock 29 Fencing Replaced - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Sixty feet of trail fencing was replaced on the Towpath Trail at Lock 29 (in Peninsula) and on the Haskell Run trail.
Views from the Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista, CA
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail passes through San Juan Bautista, CA.
Truck in the Woods - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The remains of an old truck mark the site of an old homestead now reclaimed by forest.