Cape Hatteras National Seashore protects parts of three barrier islands: Bodie Island, Hatteras Island, and Ocracoke Island. Beach and sound access ramps, campgrounds, nature trails, and lighthouses can be found and explored on all three islands.
Lake Mead Recreational Area offers a wide variety of both land and water activities amidst a striking desert background. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and camping, as well as boating, kayaking, fishing, and even scuba diving.
Fort Pickens, built in 1834 to protect Pensacola Bay and Pensacola Navy Yard, remained in use until 1947. The five walls of Fort Pickens allowed cannons to guard from all directions. While not all batteries are accessible to the public today, several…