EXPLORE SOUTH CAROLINA!
After the American Civil War, South Carolina was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. Nicknamed the Palmetto State, South Carolina has a beautiful coastline, lu
EXPLORE NORTH CAROLINA!
North Carolina became our 12th state on November 21, 1789. It is home to Mount Mitchell, the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi River, as well as the Great
West Virginia has 2 National Scenic Rivers, the Bluestone National Scenic River, and the New River Gorge National River. There are 2 parks, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
EXPLORE GEORGIA!
Known as the Peach State, Georgia was admitted to the Union on July 15, 1870 and is one of the original 7 Confederate states. It is home to 17 National Park Units that include histori
EXPLORE VIRGINIA!
Virginia is nicknamed the “Mother of Presidents” as more than 8 presidents were born here, more than any other state, and it is one of the original colonies. The state st
EXPLORE ALABAMA!
Nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird, Alabama is also known as the “Heart of Dixie” and the “Cotton State”, and was admitted as the 22n
EXPLORE TENNESSEE!
Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th state on June 1, 1796. The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the sta
EXPLORE KENTUCKY!
Known as the “Bluegrass State,” Kentucky is home to six units within the National Park Service including the Mammoth Cave National Park which is home to the world’s longest ca
EXPLORE MISSISSIPPI!
Admitted as the 20th US State on December 10, 1817, Mississippi derived its name from the Mississippi River and carries the nickname, the Magnolia State. Its Mississippi Delta r
EXPLORE LOUISIANA!
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the “Bayou State” is home to 8 units within the National Park Service.This biologically diverse state is also home to the 600,000 acre Kisatchie
Arkansas is home to 8 units within the National Park Service, Hot Springs National Park and Pea Ridge National Military Park, plus the Arkansas Post National Memorial. There are 3 historic si
EXPLORE FLORIDA!
Florida, Spanish for “land of flowers” and nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” was admitted to the Union as the 27th US State on March 3 1845. It has the longest c
