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Header: Visit Cimarron National Grassland to experience the Santa Fe Trail. · NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS · Photo credits

Real photographs from National Park Service sources credited without a copyright restriction and Federal Highway Administration galleries marked Public Domain. Captions identify the scenes; a header used across several pages illustrates the named place in its credit, not every route on that page. Images have been resized and display frames may crop them.

Aerial photograph of trail through lava along the Hawaiian Coast

The Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail traverses 175 miles around the island of Hawaiʻi.

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Group of hikers walk along a straightened path in lava field

The Ala Kahakai corridor passes through many historic trails. Here, staff and community members walk along a section of the Kīholo-Puakō section of the Ala Loa.

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A desk with paper and two sets of quills frame a person in colonial wear standing in the aisle.

During the summer, the park hosts Town Meeting programs in Faneuil Hall. These interactive programs allow visitors to participate in lively debate on a topic once debated in the Great Hall.

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View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill

Established as one of the country's first naval shipyards, the Charlestown Navy Yard witnessed 174 years of shipbuilding. Today, it is home to USS CONSTITUTION and USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793).

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A cross and bell on the roof alcove of a white stucco church.

A site along the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

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A historic stone wall stands in ruins next to a hiking trail leading into the Guadalupe Mountains NP

Visit the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail to a take a step back in time.

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A pull-off on Fayette Station Road showcases the New River Gorge Bridge through the leafy foliage of summer.

Fayette Station Road

Public Domain. Photograph by Molly Davis

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An engineering feat and regional icon, the New River Gorge Bridge connects the flourishing, green east and west banks of the river between two previously isolated communities.

The World’s Second Longest Single Arch Steel Span, the New River Gorge Bridge

Public Domain. Photograph by David E. Fattaleh

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A beautiful grey brick church, near Comerica Park, on the Woodward Avenue Scenic Byway.

Avenue and Church Near Comerica Park on the Woodward

Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA

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This 9.5 mile drive is considered one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Views from the top of Brockway Mountain Drive include the tip of the Copper Country and spectacular Lake superior vistas.

Brockway Mountain Drive

Public Domain. Tim Burke

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This wooden Bridge spans the Eagle River.

Eagle River

Public Domain. Tim Burke

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The old wooden roadside railings conjoin the restored and original stone roadside railings on this section of the Historic Columbia River Highway

Wood and Stone Railings on the Highway

Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Fallen leaves grace the river bank scene along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.

An Autumn-draped Tuckahoe Crossing

Public Domain. Photo by Kathleen Mackel

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A dark, cloud-tainted sunset over the mysterious waters of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge evokes a feeling of isolation similar to what someone trying to traverse the landscape at nightfall might feel.

A Foreboding Sunset over Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Public Domain. Photo Courtesy of Dorchester County Tourism

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The Fox Run S-Bridge has been resurfaced with red bricks. It represents an original portion of the Historic National Road.

Fox Run S-Bridge

Public Domain. Photo by A. E. Crane

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A few people walk west near the Fox Run S-Bridge on the original alignment of the National Road in Ohio.

Near the Fox Run Bridge on the National Road

Public Domain. Photo by A. E. Crane

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A parking lot in Tupolo receives a facelift with byway funds on the Natchez Trace.

Use of Byway Funds

Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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From a rocky knoll, the Colorado River gently flows downstream with the magnificent Trails Arch Bridge in the background. The River forms the natural boundary separating Arizona and California. Once on the California side, Route 66 travelers could rest and prepare themselves for an incredible and dangerous journey. Looking forward a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on Route 66 across the desolate but beautiful Mojave Desert. Looking back, the graceful, refreshing waters of the Colorado River.

Trails Arch Bridge

Public Domain.

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This photo is of the view of the Deerfield River as seen from the pull-off area on the south side of the Byway. The view is to the west and there are trees and vegetation in the foreground, the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in the background, and the Deerfield River.

View of the Deerfield River from the Byway in east Charlemont

Public Domain. Franklin Regional Council of Governments

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A view of a church and buildings on the campus of Williams College that can be seen from the Byway in Williamstown.

Williamstown on the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway

Public Domain. Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

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A heron at sunset in the waters and marshes of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

Many people visit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to spot birds, like this heron, that rely the natural resources of the landscape.

NPS Photo / Middleton Evans · Public domain, NPS

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A lone kayaker explores the Patuxent River

The upper reaches of the Patuxent River at Jug Bay give visitors a view of the Chesapeake region that feels similar to a time before European settlement.

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A white canvas wagon sits in front of a large rock buttress with mountains in the distance.

Wagon at Register Rock in City of Rocks National Reserve

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A still creek winds through brown rolling hills.

A creek in Carlin Canyon, Nevada on the California Trail

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Hensley Settlement

Weathered log cabins greet visitors to Hensley Settlement

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View from the Pinnacle Overlook

View from the Pinnacle Overlook

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tan-colored pueblo Indian ruins with blue sky and three people

The Tiwa pueblo of Kuaua lies in ruin at Coronado Historic Site. The site includes a rebuilt kiva that displays reproductions of original murals adorning its walls. Be sure to go to the visitor center where some of the original murals are displayed.

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adobe buildings including two beehive-looking ovens with people in a courtyard

El Rancho de las Golondrinas was a historic paraje (stopping place) along El Camino Real. “The ranch of the swallows” dates from the early 1700s, and is now being used as a living history museum.

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trails & rails

Anza Trail volunteers ride the Amtrak Coast Starlight to share about California's landscape and history.

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Kids stand holding their Anza Trail Junior Ranger badges

Kids stand holding their Anza Trail Junior Ranger badges

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Visitors stand on a boardwalk outside a brick red colored wooden building with tidy golden trim.

Start your visit to Klondike Gold Rush NHP at the Visitor Center and Museum on 2nd Ave and Broadway

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Colorful buildings

Explore history with the restored buildings at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

NPS Photo/S. Millard · Public domain, NPS

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Small waterfall with brown rocks and green moss

Giant springs is a site along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site located in Great Falls, Montana

NPS Photo / Alex Wiles · Public domain, NPS

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sun dips behind mountains. In the foreground and meandering river catches the light. Leafy trees sur

Sunset over Missouri River headwaters

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The state of the Minute man stands atop a stone base. The wooden North Bridge is seen in the distanc

The Minute Man Statue

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A park ranger stands in front of a stone obelisk monument pointing and talking to visitors

Guided Talks & Walks at Minute Man

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Red cliffs line a highway as seen from a high point with grass in the foreground.

Echo Canyon on the way from Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is both beautiful and historic.

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A bronze plaque with description on a metal fence surrounding Brigham Young's grave.

Brigham Young's grave lies in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah

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crumbling adobe structure with blue sky

Santa Rosa de Lima de Abiquiú provided a way station for travelers along the Old Spanish Trail in the 1800s. It is privately owned by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

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hikers walk beside a river with cottonwoods alongside the river

This section of the Rio Chama River, tributary of the Rio Grande, is located about six miles north of Abiquiú, New Mexico and flows through the Carson National Forest.

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A wagon swale is cut deep into limestone rock with trees in background.

The Guernsey Ruts in Wyoming feature deeply eroded rock from wagon traffic.

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A rock buttress with a notch in it surrounded by sagebrush flats.

Devil's Gate was an important emigrant landmark in Wyoming.

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A dirt trail winds along in a forest.

Hiking sections of the Overmountain Victory Trail is a favorite pastime.

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A large group of living historians stand in a river and fire muskets, with a cloud of smoke rising.

Living historians bring the Overmountain Victory Trail to life.

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A rider in a red vest on a horse in a grassy patch surrounded by sagebrush with clouds in the sky.

A National Pony Express Association rider poses at Simpson Springs in Utah.

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A tall rock buttress with a cleft in the center sits behind a sagebrush covered valley.

Devil's Gate was an important landmark on the trail in Wyoming.

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Warm light from the setting sun gives an orange glow to a rock bluff overlooking a grassland.

Visit Cimarron National Grassland to experience the Santa Fe Trail.

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A wide river with green grass parks on the side.

The Neosho River in Council Grove was an important crossing on the trail.

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50th Anniversary Walking Classroom Participants.

During the 50th Anniversary Walking Classroom event participants marched nearly 54-miles from Selma to Montgomery.

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Marching with a purpose.

Hundreds March Through The Streets of Montgomery.

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A tall ship sails on the water.

The PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II is a sailing ambassador for the Trail.

NPS/ Tim Ervin · Public domain, NPS

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A close-up of the White House portico.

British forces set fire to the original home of the U.S. president on August 26, 1814.

NPS/ T. Adams · Public domain, NPS

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large white house, green lawn, two trees in front

The museum tells the story of Major Ridge, the influential Ridge family including prominent son John Ridge, Cherokee history, and the Trail of Tears, as well as subsequent history of the home and region.

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structure in the background with large chimney on the end; signs saying Brown's Ferry Tavern

Cherokee leader John Brown, who owned 640 acres in this area, ordered the construction of Browns Ferry Tavern in 1803. In 1838, the road running past this structure was the route by which several Cherokee detachments were removed to present-day Oklahoma.

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Historic Gloucester Courthouse with white columns at sunrise.

Morning light shines across Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester, Virginia. During the 1781 Yorktown campaign, allied operations extended into Gloucester County, including the movement of Lauzun’s Legion across the York River from Yorktown.

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Two reenactors in Revolutionary War-era military uniforms stand together in a park.

Living history programs help connect visitors to the American and French alliance, Newport’s role as a French army base, and the story of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

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