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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 5
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English
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Drive just an hour and a half from Plymouth to Newport and you can visit every single state park covered in this episode. Start with the Pilgrim Memorial (America's most famous rock), then journey to the masonry bastion of Fort Adams in Rhode Island, and end up at Montauk Point and Camp Hero State Parks at the far eastern tip of Long Island.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 17
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English
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Despite being one of our national treasures, very little of the Colorado Rockies is protected by the National Park Service. Discover why the best way to explore Colorado's mighty mountains is by visiting amazing state parks from State Forest State Park in the far north to Lincoln Park in the heart of Denver to the dinosaur graveyard at Garden Park Fossil Area.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 15
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English
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In recent years, the state parks in and around the Great Lakes have benefited from major restoration efforts, making them must-see places to visit. In this episode, explore Mackinac Island in Michigan, Indiana Dunes State Park near Chicago, South Bass Island State Park in Ohio's Lake Erie Archipelago, and more.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 12
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English
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What the Ozarks and Ouachitas (two rugged highland areas separated by the Arkansas River Valley) lack in height, they more than make up for in the sheer variety of things to do there. Join Mr. Yogerst on an exploration of spots like the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Onondaga Cave State Park, and Lake Ouachita State Park.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 18
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English
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From the strange serenity of Cathedral Rock, to flaming red sandstone formations in the Valley of Fire, to a basin named for the famous Kodachrome slide film, tour the desert canyon landscapes of the American Southwest. It's a grand loop that takes you through 900 miles of scenery and 200 years of geologic history.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 23
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English
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Sprawling across 1.6 million acres of wilderness, Wood-Tikchik is one of the largest state parks in the United States (around the same size as Delaware). Chugach, on the other hand, is an easily reachable state park just miles from downtown Anchorage. Both parks (and their can't-miss sights) are covered here.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 24
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English
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Hawaii's Napali Coast is a vision of paradise on Earth, with remote beaches, rainforest valleys, 40-story waterfalls, ancient villages, and plenty of wildlife. End this series on a tropical note with a look at spots including Ha'ena State Park, Na Pali Natural Area Reserve, and Waimea Canyon State Park.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 7
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English
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Visit a region of Virginia and Maryland where you can experience more than 400 years of American history, including the Jamestown settlement and the battle of Yorktown. In addition, learn about the unspoiled natural wonders you can find at places like Assateague State Park and the Great Dismal Swamp.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 19
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English
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Mr. Yogerst gets a little personal in this lecture on California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which he's been going to his entire life. Explore the melted landscape of the Borrego Badlands, the sandy trails of Coyote Canyon, the majesty of the Salton Sea, and the natural springs of the Vallecito Valley.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 1
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English
Description
Start your tour of some of the most breathtaking state parks in the United States with a look at the nation's oldest state park: Niagara Falls in Upstate New York. Established in 1885, this state park is home to three majestic falls (American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls) and a rich array of flora and fauna.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 14
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English
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Trace the formative years of Abraham Lincoln's life and learn how history and nature shaped one of the nation's most iconic presidents. You'll visit Lincoln Homestead State Park, Lincoln State Park, Lincoln's New Salem State Park, Brown County State Park, and John James Audubon State Park.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 2
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English
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The state parks of north-central Pennsylvania, located within the Pennsylvania Wilds Conversation Landscape Initiative, lure more than 12 million people each year. In this episode, explore some of the can't-miss features at Cherry Springs State Park, Leonard Harrison State Park, Cook Forest State Park, Sinnemahoning State Park, and more.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 16
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English
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Attend a riveting buffalo auction where prices range as high as $5,000 per animal. Explore 71,000 acres of woodland, prairie, lakes, and mountains. Visit the renowned boomtown of Deadwood. These are just a few of the many adventures on offer in the Black Hills of South Dakota, all of which you'll learn about here.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 9
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English
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Get a taste of what you can expect from a state park road trip through the southern Appalachians. Mr. Yogerst reveals the scenic jewels you can find within Alabama's DeSoto State Park, northwest Georgia's Fort Mountain, northeast Georgia's Tullulah Gorge (the "Grand Canyon of the South"), and South Carolina's Mountain Bridge.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 4
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English
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Dive into the adventures within the White Mountain National Forest. There's Franconia Notch, home to the legendary (and defunct) rock formation, the Old Man of the Mountain; Crawford Notch State Park, founded the same year the White Mountain National Forest was established; and Bretton Woods, which lies at the base of Mount Washington.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 20
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English
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Lake Tahoe holds the title of the largest alpine lake in North America, and it's a scenic wonder (and recreational treasure) all year round. Spend some time poking around the lake's iconic state parks, including Emerald Bay on the California side and Sand Harbor on the Nevada shore.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 6
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English
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A lurking, devilish crypto-creature. A ghost town from the 19th century. Towering coastal lights and undeveloped barrier islands. These are just a few of the many fascinating aspects of the state parks found inside New Jersey's Pinelands and the famous Jersey Shore, including Wharton State Forest and Island Beach State Park.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 13
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English
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The vast majority of natural and human landmarks along the 2,320-mile stretch of the Mississippi River can be found at state parks. Here, take a trip down Old Man River and hop from Itasca State Park in Minnesota through Columbus-Belmont State Park in Kentucky all the way to Rosedown Plantation in Louisiana.
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Wonders of America's State Parks volume 8
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English
Description
Get up close and personal with barrier island state parks in Georgia, South Carolina, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Discover the incredible variety of history, culture, and outdoor adventures waiting for you in spots like Reynolds Mansion State Park, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, and Jockey's Ridge State Park.
280) Aardvarks
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Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to aardvarks, with an emphasis on the animal's habitat, adaptations, and life cycle"--
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