National Heritage Areas further the mission of the National Park Service by fostering community stewardship of our nations' heritage. National Heritage Areas are not national park units. Rather, the National Park Service partners with, provides technical assistance, and distributes federal funds appropria...
I have no family connections here. Not even connections of heritage given my ancestors hail from Germany. The settlers who formed Valley Grove Lutheran Church arrived from Norway. Their imprint is here, especially in names upon tombstones in the cemetery. The two beautiful and well-maintained chur...
Map Portal as a Tool to Share Information on Cultural Heritage Illustrated by the National Heritage Board GeoportalThe present article attempts to support the process of classification of multi-characteristic spatial data in order to develop the correct cartographic visualisation of complex geographical ...
Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is not to be missed. You can visit various sections of the wall, and do at least part of the Hadrian’s Wall walk following the footpath which runs alongside the wall. There are also several forts and museums to visit as well, the...
You will learn all about their history, home and heritage. At the park’s museum and visitor center, there are interesting exhibitions, artifacts, and archaeological findings on display documenting the story of the Nez Perce people. 8. Shoshone Falls Park © Gino Rigucci / Dreamstime ...
The Ohio & Erie Canalway is just one of 61 areas across the nation to be designated a National Heritage Area. What does that mean? Learn more about what makes a National Heritage Area special. Working Together & Making a Difference The Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cuyahoga Valley Sceni...
It is rich in biodiversity, cultural heritage, and climatic zones. Many even visit for the starry night skies, that are put on display each night. The landscape is high in altitude, and thus features alpine mountain ranges and crystal clear lakes. Unfortunately, in 2015 Langtang village was ...
The San Juan National Historic Site is one of the most impressive sights in Puerto Rico, constantly ranked among the top attractions in the Caribbean. These historic landmarks have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. San Juan National Historic Site includes the forts ofSan Cristóbal,San ...
The Forward Planning Section, in conjunction with the Heritage Officer, are using this data to reviewTree Preservation Orders (TPOs)andTrees of Special Amenity Valuedatasets to help ensure we continue to enjoy the benefits of trees in Waterford City and County, and ensure that proper provision is...
The Hawaiʻi’s State Park System is composed of 51 state parks state wide, 14 of which you can find on the Big Island. The parks offer varied outdoor recreation and cultural/heritage opportunities and range from landscaped grounds with developed facilities to rugged natural areas with trails...