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Marcus Spears

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A Baton Rouge native and a dominating defender, he was an All-American in 2004 and was twice named All-SEC. In 2004, he led a Tiger defense that ranked No. 3 in the nation. He returned an interception for a touchdown in the . . .

(Sports) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Old Spanish Chimney and Well

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St. Augustine, Florida.
These ruins are all that remain of what was probably a Spanish barracks which housed the quarry overseer, master masons, and stonecutters who were involved in the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos. The quarry, . . .

(Colonial Era • Forts, Castles) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Chester Township Veterans Memorial

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near Wilmington, Ohio.
Dedicated to those Veterans interred here who sacrificed so much that we might remain free (87 names on front, 88 names on back including “the Unknown Soldier”) This monument is given in memory of our Veterans past and . . .

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Forest Elders

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Sheffield, Alabama.
Escape to an Earlier Time The giant trees of Northern Alabama's mature forest have stood throughout generations, witnessing considerable natural, historical, and cultural changes. Some probably witnessed the Civil War while . . .

(Animals • Anthropology • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Hardwick (MA) Civil War Monument

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Hardwick, Massachusetts.
Dedicated to the Heroes who fell, and the Patriots who fought for Union and Liberty 1861-1865 by their comrade Col. Louis E. Granger, U.S. Vols. Cold Harbor Reams Station Antietam Port Hudson Cedar Mountain Gettysburg . . .

(War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Home Sweet Home

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Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Scan the wooded island just across the Tennessee River for numerous bundles of sticks scattered through the canopy. These bulky structures are the nest of Great Blue Herons. Dozens of these nests are scattered across the . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Return of a Native

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Rogersville, Alabama.
When the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources began a Bald Eagle Restoration Project in 1984, Bald Eagles had not successfully nested in Alabama since 1949. Thanks to these restoration efforts, Bald Eagle . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.

Birds of North Alabama

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Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Many Kinds of Birds Call North Alabama Home The northern tier of Alabama has two distinct landforms-the Tennessee River Valley and the Appalachian Plateau. A variety of terrain provides wonderful birding habitat and offers . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Gulls Glorious Gulls

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Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Gulls are a Diverse and Fascinating Group of Birds Popularly known as sea gulls, these birds actually occur at the seashore and far inland as well. Each winter thousands of gulls gather along the Tennessee River. Three . . .

(Animals • Environment) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Explore the River

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Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Just downstream from Wilson Dam lies a series of trails maintained by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Starting at the Visitor Center, explore the trails as they meander along the riverbank and through the forest 1.Wilson . . .

(Animals • Environment • Exploration • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Natural and Cultural Preservation/Protecting Resources

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Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Natural and Cultural Preservation TVA is fully committed to protecting our natural and cultural resources. And nowhere is that more evident than right here at Wilson Dam. Here, the 25-acre Old First quarters Small Wild Area . . .

(Environment • Man-Made Features • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Forks of the Red and Assiniboine

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Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Strategically located at the junction of two major rivers which form part of a vast continental network, this spot has witnessed many of the key events of Western Canadian history. This was a traditional native stopping . . .

(Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Big Cypress

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Ochopee, Florida.
Imagine alligator relatives dating back to the days of dinosaurs, over 150 million years ago. Gators today still look similar to their 50 foot long relatives. Present day American alligators can grow to over 15 feet and many . . .

(Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Wildlife & You

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Ochopee, Florida.
Wildlife & You How you behave can save The thrill of watching an animal in it native surroundings can be spectacular and awe inspiring. The memories made while experiencing such events can last a lifetime, and so can your . . .

(Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

William Henry Drayton

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clarion call of the American Revolution in South Carolina. His eloquence awakened the sons of his native state to their danger and brought them to arms, from the mountains to the sea. President of Provincial Congress in . . .

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Persons • War, US Revolutionary) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Joseph Hewes

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Born: January 23, 1730 Died: November 10, 1779 Delegate to all five Provincial Congresses Member Continental Congress 1774 - 1777 – 1779 Signer of Declaration of Independence from North Carolina First Executive Head of . . .

(Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Frank Buck's Zoo

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Massapequa, New York.
Famous 'Bring'em back alive' 20 acre jungle camp 1934 to ca. 44. WWII small arms defense factory ca. 45. Grimaldi's kiddie park petting zoo 1951 to 65

(Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Big Cypress National Preserve

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Ochopee, Florida.
Rain-the Swamp's Lifeblood Nearly 55 inches of rain falls here annually-drenching Big Cypress National Preserve during the summer wet season. The fresh water flowing through the national preserve replenishes the local . . .

(Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

H. P. Williams Roadside Park

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Ochopee, Florida.
Things to see Cypress Knees Cypress trees sprout curious Appendages called knees. They are believed to help stabilize the parent tree in swamp environments. Florida Panther The solitary Florida panther ranges throughout a . . .

(Animals • Environment • Man-Made Features) Includes complete text, location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

Battle of the Bulge Veterans Memorial

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East Meadow, New York.
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(War, World II) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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