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Region 1- North Atlantic-Appalachian of the National Park Service (NPS) spans over 80 sites ranging from wilderness areas and coastal habitats to historical and recreational trails, historic sites, and battlefields. It covers an immense landscape from the boreal forests of Maine to the ancient ridges of the Appalachian mountains. It is uniquely positioned within NPS to engage with the highest population density corridor in the United States. Visitors can experience the wonder of nature or take a trip back in time to the very founding of our nation and our ongoing journey to form a more perfect union . Hike along a ridge top trail, paddle down a historic waterway, walk along a beach, visit a hallowed civil war battlefield, enjoy a beautiful designed garden, or embrace the spirit of liberty.
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Of 55 National Heritage Areas that have been established since 1984, 23 are in Region 1. National Heritage Areas have been described as a "new kind of national park" that married preservation, conservation, recreation, education, and economic development. More than 30 years later, in partnership with the National Park Service and many active citizens, creative preservation strategies are taking root and making an impact.
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area
Baltimore National Heritage Area
John H. Chafee Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
Coal National Heritage Area
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
Deleware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Essex National Heritage Area
Freedom's Way National Heritage Area
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Journey through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area
Niagara Falls National Heritage Area
Oil Region National Heritage Area
Path of Progress National Heritage Route
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
Schuykill River National Heritage Area
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
Susquehanna National Heritage Area
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
Wheeling National Heritage Area
Baltimore National Heritage Area
John H. Chafee Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership
Coal National Heritage Area
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
Deleware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Essex National Heritage Area
Freedom's Way National Heritage Area
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
Journey through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area
Niagara Falls National Heritage Area
Oil Region National Heritage Area
Path of Progress National Heritage Route
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
Schuykill River National Heritage Area
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
Susquehanna National Heritage Area
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area
Wheeling National Heritage Area
National Wild and Scenic Rivers
In 1968, a Presidential commission recommended that the nation protect wild rivers and scenic rivers from development that would substantially change their wild or scenic nature. Since the nearly 13,000 miles of river in 38 states and Puerto Rico are preserved for possessing outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values.
In 1968, a Presidential commission recommended that the nation protect wild rivers and scenic rivers from development that would substantially change their wild or scenic nature. Since the nearly 13,000 miles of river in 38 states and Puerto Rico are preserved for possessing outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values.
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National Natural Landmarks are the best examples of biological and geological features found both public and private ownership are selected for their outstanding condition, illustrative value, rarity, diversity, and value to science and education. Sites are designated by the Secretary of the Interior, with landowner concurrence, and to-date, nearly 600 landmarks have received the NNL designation within the United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Founded in 1964 to conserve America's natural and cultural heritage, LWCF is dedicated to the continued conservation of iconic national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness, Civil War battlefields, and important historic sites, as well as developing state and local parks, working forests, connecting urban youth to nature, providing hunting and angling access, helping to protect threatened and endangered species and protecting water quality and drinking water. LWCF, which is funded through off-shore gas royalties and not taxpayer dollars, strives to provide access for all Americans to their public lands.
National Historic Landmarks
National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, more than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction, with approximately 1,500 located in Region 1.
National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, more than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction, with approximately 1,500 located in Region 1.
Last updated: January 13, 2021