Have you ever gotten a postcard from a national park? Chances are the picture that comes to mind is the powerful eruption of Old Faithful spouting up in Yellowstone or the rocky depths of the Grand Canyon.

Visit the Petrified Forest National Park to see beautiful photographs of petrified wood and read explanations of how wood becomes rock. Also find photos of the Painted Desert and Blue Mesa.

National Park Services provides this background for the Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox, Arizona. This spectacular land formation was recognized for its beauty by the Apaches and later by Congress to become a national monument....

This national park site offers insight into the economic stimulus whaling brought to New England and has left behind a strong history for that region.

National Park Service page about the plight of the owl limpet, a small fish resident of Southern Californian tide pools

In this investigation, students will have the opportunity to learn about the many geological features in our country's national parks.

Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.

Explore the history, culture, science, and more via the Redwood National and State Parks.

This biography of Booker T. Washington includes some details of his early life and education, plus the more outspokenly anti-racist views of his later life. Click to related pages on the Booker T. Washington National Monument and notes...

A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.

This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a brief overview of the events at the Civil War Battle of Antietam.

Rosa Parks' contributions to the Civil Rights Movement are highlighted in this brief biography.

Working in beautiful scenery is just one of the perks of being a park ranger. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a park ranger, as well as the education and job description. Included are interviews with...

Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

Welcome to Devil's Tower National Park in Wyoming! This highly interactive website reveals the geological processes behind the formation of this unique natural structure.

Independence National Historical Park offers a general overview of the Liberty Bell, including a focus on the Bell's message and some interesting facts about the Bell.

This site introduces the Women's Rights National Historical Park. Touches on information about the Seneca Falls Convention and the signing of the Declaration of Sentiments. Hyperlinks lead to additional information.

This resource focuses on the King National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia and includes some interesting biographical information. Includes photographs of his family home.

The NPS offers a good description of the three main types of valleys, lesson objectives, and modeling activities.

A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...

Excellent NPS site tells of the Mojave Indians; their history, culture and beliefs..

Read about the various Native American tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...

The history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is told in story form. It tells of the conflict between England and Spain to establish a foothold in the New World, the voyages arranged by Sir Walter Raleigh, the establishment of a...