Vicarious Tour of North America's Parks

[edjax1952]

http://floridastateparks.org/fortclinch/default.cfm
Fort Clinch State Park, Florida
A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps began preserving and rebuilding many of the structures of the abandoned fort. Daily tours with period reenactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors. Sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing are popular activities at the beach. Anglers can fish from the pier or take advantage of excellent surf fishing. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy a six-mile trail through the park. Self-guided nature trails provide opportunities to learn about and observe native plants and wildlife. A full-facility campground and a youth camping area provide overnight accommodations.
I have visited this park several times. There is a big variety of this to explore and do there.
My Facebook pictures of the visit:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.154117191279307.37680.100000430810555&type=1

 

[freedombecki]

Nice state parks, edjax. Thanks.

 

[freedombecki]

Near Winslow, Arizona is a meteorite crater that's pretty cool, and is a national treasure.

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Discovered in 1891, the Meteor Crater which is also known as the Barringer Meteorite Crater, Arizona Meteor Crater, Canyon Diablo or Coon Butte, is an incredible effect of the momentous impact that happened about fifty thousand years ago between the Earth and a meteoroid.

The Meteor Crater is located in the Coconino Sandstone, within the regions of Canyon Diablo and 19 miles west of Winslow, Arizona. This bordered and bowl-shaped hole is 4000 feet in diameter and measures for up to 600 feet in depth. There are drill holes within the meteor landing site that shows an intact piece of rock buried under 700 to 800 feet of dirt.

The crater is under the private ownership of the Barringer family. Daniel Barringer, a mining engineer from Philadelphia, was the first one to argue about the crater’s meteorite origin.

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[freedombecki]

Crater Lake National Park

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We lived in Oregon in the late 70s and early 80s, and took our children here a couple of times. At the time, the pristine condition of the lake was so perfect, you could see dozens of feet down, and they looked just a footstep or so away. No private boats were allowed there, but they operated low-impact boats by the park service, as I recollect. In the cool months, there were few people about, and once we walked about Wizard Island, and the kids slid down the hill on their backsides I think. And you could see far, far down into the depths due to the cleanness of the waters and care the NPS took to keep things spiffy.


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[freedombecki]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lXPLlVJwTM]Florida Everglades Airboat Tour with Captain Ken (The Best) - YouTube[/ame]

 

[mudwhistle]

Yes, the Appalachians are something to behold, yidnar. We've driven through a time or two in our travels across this country.

The Resiliant Earth: Appalachian Mountains

There's a hiking trail that goes through there.

 

[mudwhistle]

Then there's Yellowstone.....

 

[freedombecki]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWSr62Xnb2M]Air-Boat Ride, Big Cyprus Swamp, Florida, USA - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Douger]

What type of park ?
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MDEhLiW8Pk]Active Meth Lab In Trailer Park - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Peach]

Yes, the Appalachians are something to behold, yidnar. We've driven through a time or two in our travels across this country.

The Resiliant Earth: Appalachian Mountains

I've been through the Appalachian several times, note the green at the top of Florida, I live near there. The Olustee Civil War Memorial, National Forest, St. Mary's River, all together. I don't know if there are any commercial videos, this makes me want to check.

 

[Peach]

Air-Boat Ride, Big Cyprus Swamp, Florida, USA - YouTube

I have been there also. The air boat rides are both fascinating, and a bit scary, for me. All of the Everglades are wonderful.

 

[Peach]

The St. Mary's:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nD4EapFvHA]St Marys River 1 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Peach]

Olustee, National Forest, Civil War Battle Reenactment:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLrWk62Tvb8]Battle of Olustee - YouTube[/ame]

 

[freedombecki]

The St. Mary's:
St Marys River 1 - YouTube

Nice boat tour, Peach. Thanks.

 

[Douger]

America is an insanely fantastic place. I've been to nearly every national park and many state parks. Too bad it's controlled by Nazi's voted in by idiot murkins.
I'll hold those memories dear since, in my lifetime, I don't foresee any second visits.
Olympic, Redwood and Canyon-lands come to mind as my most memorable. Jackson hole-Yellowstone are close behind. Stunning !

 

[Peach]

http://floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet/default.cfm
Sebastian Inlet State Park, Florida
The premier saltwater fishing spot on Florida's east coast, this park is a favorite for anglers nationwide for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jetties. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. Two museums provide a history of the area.
Once more, my facebook photo album of my visit:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.168990953125264.41975.100000430810555&type=1
The individual pictures don’t seem to upload properly to the post. <:^{

I have been to Sebastian Inlet MANY times.

 

[Peach]

The St. Mary's:
St Marys River 1 - YouTube

Nice boat tour, Peach. Thanks.

Olustee Forest is good for both Civil War buffs, and nature lovers.

 

[Douger]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I63NLF2lDCw]Olympic Temperate Rain Forest, Washington - YouTube[/ame]

 

[freedombecki]

America is an insanely fantastic place. I've been to nearly every national park and many state parks. Too bad it's controlled by Nazi's voted in by idiot murkins.
I'll hold those memories dear since, in my lifetime, I don't foresee any second visits.
Olympic, Redwood and Canyon-lands come to mind as my most memorable. Jackson hole-Yellowstone are close behind. Stunning !

So you belong to the 50-states club then?

 

[freedombecki]

Crater Lake rocks!

Crater Lake was added to the National Park along with 125 million acres of land sat aside during the presidency of conservationist, President Theodore Rosevelt. We've traveled there twice to enjoy pristine waters, and we once "sledded" in the crater within the crater that Wizard peak is when other park guests left frozen bits of cardboard behind they'd used for sleds, and our kids picked up on it and started sledding down the crater. (there's was no water in the small crater on Wizard Island, which sits in part of the crater of Crater Lake. It's in the southern half of the state of Oregon and is just way to gorgeous to even attempt to describe.

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