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Lincoln State Park sits directly across Highway 162 from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, yet most skip it. While there is no living historical farm, this park is over 1,700 acres of rolling southern Indiana forest, a 1935 CCC fire tower you can climb, the church where the Lincoln family worshipped, and grave of Abraham’s sister…
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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the Indiana farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 of his most formative years. In the tiny community of Lincoln City, Indiana, this park combines a working pioneer farm, hiking trails, historic sites, and the grave of Abraham Lincoln’s mother into one of the most family-friendly National Park Service sites in…
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park preserves the site of one of the most important American victories of the Revolutionary War. Located in Vincennes, Indiana, the park honors George Rogers Clark and his successful 1779 campaign to capture Fort Sackville, a victory that helped secure the Northwest Territory for the United States. Most Americans have…
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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park preserves the two Kentucky farms where Abraham Lincoln spent the first seven years of his life. Located near Hodgenville, Kentucky, the park includes Lincoln’s birthplace at Sinking Spring Farm and his boyhood home at Knob Creek. We visited this NPS site in May 2026 and saw both the Birthplace…
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We visited Mammoth Cave in May 2026 and completed the Historic Tour, Domes & Dripstones Tour, Great Onyx Lantern Tour, and Green River Bluff Trail. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the world’s longest known cave system, with more than 400 mapped miles of underground passages. During our 1.5-day visit, we completed three cave…
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Lyonia Preserve in Deltona, Florida is one of the best places in the state to see the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay. This free preserve combines sandy hills with the rare scrub habitat and an impressive Environmental Center. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit. Is Lyonia Preserve Worth Visiting? Absolutely – especially if you’re…
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If you’ve ever wanted swim alongside manatees, tube a crystal-clear spring run, hike through Florida scrubs, and reminisce in a 150-year-old house that once welcomed steamboats on the St. Johns River – all in a single day – then it’s time to visit Blue Spring State Park. Less than 35 miles north of Orlando, this…
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If you’re looking for a natural Central Florida escape, Wekiwa Springs State Park deserves a spot on your list. Wekiwa Springs State Park is located about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and makes one of the best outdoor day trips from the city. This 7,000-acre sanctuary offers swimming in crystal-clear spring water, miles of hiking…
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This single habit makes healthy eating possible for busy people – here’s how to start this weekend. In This Guide You’ll Learn Why Meal Prep Is the Missing Link You’ve tried to eat healthier before – but when life gets busy, convenience wins. You started a diet with the best of intentions with clean breakfasts…
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Look, I get it. It happened to me too – I blew up to over 300 lbs eating pizza and drinking beer. I lost the weight and got in shape following the same framework I am sharing with you in this guide. The American diet has a lot of room for improvement, and our society…
Lincoln State Park: Best Trails, Fire Tower, Things to Do
