Let's celebrate America

Describes the fort's construction, the man it was named for, the War of 1812 and the attack on the fort, Francis Scott Key's writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner,"and its current role as a national park.

One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth's geologic history. The carving of the canyon's walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth's crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.

"From the British surrender in Yorktown to the Civil War to Woman Suffrage and the fight for Civil Rights, one powerful witness to American history played an important role. Discover the reasons why the old cracked bell in Philadelphia is still one of our nation's most-loved symbols."--

"More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors leaders who led America's founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills."--

Describes the park's natural features, the history of human interaction with the area, the plants and animals that live there, and how the National Park Service works to protect and maintain it.