Appalachian Long Distance Hikers
Association - Association of through-hikers
and others who have shared experiences on the Appalachian Trail. Advice for
prospective through-hikers and information about annual gatherings, books for
sale, volunteer trail maintenance opportunities, plans for an AT museum, and
related topics.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail - National
Park Service information on this multi-state national trail extending from
Georgia to Maine.
Appalachian Trail -
GA and NC Sections - Source with photos
giving a feel for the Southern portion of the trail from the Springer Mtn.
start in Georgia to the mountains of North Carolina.
Appalachian Trail Conference - Non-profit
membership organization whose volunteers and club affiliates protect and
maintain the trail. Provides up-to-date information on trail conditions,
volunteer opportunities, trail maintenance training, and links to trail clubs
along the corridor.
Appalachian Trail Home Page - Large
collection of information, including trail history, maps, descriptions, advice
from hikers, collected hike journals, volunteer opportunities, current events,
and links.
Castle Clinton - Official NPS
website for this Battery area site, which was an early 19th century fort,
later a common point of arrival for immigrants before Ellis Island was opened
in 1890, and later a restaurant, opera house, and aquarium.
Castle
Clinton - Learn about the extensive history
of the castle and resources to plan a visit.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic
Site - Official NPS site for this First
Lady's home near the Hudson River, including Val-Kill Cottage and surrounding
gardens and grounds. Historical background, visitor information, and other
details.
Federal Hall National Memorial - Official
NPS website for the Manhattan site of NYC's City Hall, then the first Federal
Hall, then City Hall again after the Federal move to Philadelphia in 1790. The
current structure there was the Customs House and then the U.S. Subtreasury.
Fire Island Beaches - Guide
to transportation, ferry schedules, accommodations, restaurants, marinas, and
shopping.
Fire Island Ferries Inc. - Ferry
schedules and information for all of area towns. Also includes directions and
fare information
Fire Island National Seashore - Official
site for the FINS. Information on visiting the Lighthouse and Sailors Haven
campgrounds.
FireIsland.com - Offers
coverage of resorts, hotels, real estate, shops, restaurants, beaches, quaint
towns.
Fort Stanwix National Monument - Official
NPS site for this 18th century fort. Visitor information, resources for kids
and educators, announcements of about special events, and background on the
fort's roles in the Revolution and the French and Indian War.
Gateway National Recreation Area - Official
NPS site for this recreation area with units in three New York City boroughs
and northern New Jersey. Includes lesson plans for teachers.
General Grant National Memorial -
Official NPS website for the Manhattan site that includes the tomb of General
Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant.
Martin Van Buren NHS (Lindenwald) - Expanded
version of official NPS site for the estate and home of the eighth president
of the United States.
Sagamore Hill NHS - The Expanded Home
Page - In depth look at the Sagamore Hill
home of Theodore Roosevelt with virtual tour of ground floor as well as
information on the life, family and property of TR.
Statue of Liberty National Monument - Located
in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international
friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States.
Officially named "Liberty Enlightening the World," it is one of the most
universal symbols of political freedom and democracy.
Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace
National Historic Site - NPS Historical site.
Museum depicts life and accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt in a
reconstructed period setting on the location of TR's home for his first 14
years.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural NHS - Official
NPS site for the historical mansion where Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated
president after the assassination of President McKinley.
Vanderbilt Mansion - Details
the history and architecture of the 19th century Vanderbilt estate, with
photos.
