110 parks for Astronomy

  • Parkway

    Natchez Trace Parkway

    Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee

    The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corrid…

  • National Park Service site

    National Parks of New York Harbor

    New York

    These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth o…

  • National Monument

    Natural Bridges National Monument

    Utah

    Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails a…

  • National Monument

    Navajo National Monument

    Arizona

    For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built…

  • National Park & Preserve

    New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

    West Virginia

    A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres…

  • National Scenic River

    Niobrara National Scenic River

    Nebraska

    With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventures off your bucket list. Most popular for river recrea…

  • Wild & Scenic River

    Obed Wild & Scenic River

    Tennessee

    The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due t…

  • National Park

    Olympic National Park

    Washington

    With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects…

  • National Monument

    Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

    Arizona

    Look closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and…

  • National Scenic Riverways

    Ozark National Scenic Riverways

    Missouri

    Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers fo…

  • National Seashore

    Padre Island National Seashore

    Texas

    Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the U…

  • Memorial

    Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

    Ohio

    Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the l…

  • National Park

    Petrified Forest National Park

    Arizona

    A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most…

  • National Lakeshore

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Michigan

    Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of…

  • National Park

    Pinnacles National Park

    California

    Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have fo…

  • National Monument

    Pipe Spring National Monument

    Arizona

    The rich history of Pipe Spring and its flowing water comes alive as you explore the traditions of the Kaibab Paiute and the Mormon settlers through the museum, hist…

  • Park

    Rock Creek Park

    District of Columbia

    Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third national park to be designat…

  • National Park

    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Colorado

    Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone…

  • National Historic Site

    Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

    New York

    Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Sum…

  • National Park

    Saguaro National Park

    Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small p…

  • National Historical Park

    Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

    New Hampshire

    Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. D…

  • National Monument

    Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

    New Mexico

    Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history…

  • National Parks

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

    California

    Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore the…

  • National Park

    Shenandoah National Park

    Virginia

    Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers,…