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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Jim Hogg Historic Park

Rusk, Texas

175-acre scenic forest area of lofty pines. Dedicated as memorial to Governor Hogg, attractions include…

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Ash Hollow Historical Park

Oshkosh, Nebraska

Nebraska Game & Parks describes Ash Hollow as the state's "most intriguing and unusual" state…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Blountsville Historical Park

Blountsville, Alabama

Freeman Cabin Museum housing different displays relating to the history of area. Brooksville Post Office…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Fort Apache Historic Park

Whiteriver

On May 16, 1870, an army post was established near the present town of Whiteriver…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Fort Sisseton State Historic Park

Lake City, South Dakota

11545 Northside Drive Lake City, SD 57247

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Harper's Ferry National Historical Park - Niagara Centennial Commemoration - Niagara: A Story of Freedom

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

In 2006, Harper's Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the gathering…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - A Soldiers City: Harpers Ferry 1864

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Experience a town with southern loyalties garrisoned by Union soldiers. Living history volunteers from 142nd…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - America’s Picnic: Celebrating The Glorious Fourth

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

America’s Picnic: Celebrating The Glorious Fourth is a special living history program on how the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

July 29, 2006 1:00 p.m. This Scene is Worth a Voyage Across the Atlantic with…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - From Citizens to Soldiers

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

The Southern Guard will portray a camp of mustering Virginia State Troops during the opening…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Giving Aid and Comfort: Medical and Relief Work during the Civil War

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Living history volunteers Frederick Ladies and 20th Maine portray the medical and relief efforts that…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Hold the High Ground

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Join living history volunteers on a program and hike to the Maryland Heights Naval Battery.…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry with Jim Getty as…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Potomac Watershed Cleanup

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Volunteers interested in the environment will remove unwanted trash at Harpers Ferry NHP from 9am…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Prospects of Peace: A Soldier’s Prayer presents a special program focusing on Yuletide 1864 when…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - The Fifth Annual Don Redman Heritage Concert

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

6:00 p.m. The Fifth Annual Don Redman Heritage Concert with Hank Jones, Jimmy Heath &…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - U. S. Army Band

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

U. S. Army Band will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from 6:00 p.m.…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - U. S. Marine Band

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

U. S. Marine Band “Free Country” will perform at the Cavalier Heights Visitor Center from…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Under Fire: The Battle of Harpers Ferry 1862 will interpret the Battle of Harpers Ferry…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lock 12 Historical Park

Cheshire, Connecticut

Restored section of Farmington Canal (1828-48). Park also includes museum, lockkeeper's house, helicoidal bridge, 2.9-mile…

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