Antietam National Battlefield

Discover the haunting history of Antietam National Battlefield, where 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing after twelve hours of brutal combat. This historic battle led President Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Take a virtual tour of Antietam with “stops” along the way for interesting facts, photos, ranger videos, and more!

Appomattox Court House NHP

Take a virtual visit to Appomattox Court House, site of the final battle of the American Civil War and Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. You’ll experience the park through photo galleries, virtual tours, podcasts, and more! There’s also a Junior Ranger program, which you can complete and mail to the park to receive an official Junior Ranger badge.

Assateague Island National Seashore

Want to live on the edge? Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Life on Assateague Island has adapted to an existence on the move. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays. Rest, relax, and enjoy some time on the edge of the continent – virtually!

Bluestone National Scenic River

The rugged and ancient Bluestone River Gorge is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachian Mountains. Time spent in thoughtful solitude along this little mountain river offers the visitor a vestige of primitive America. Bluestone National Scenic River offers many outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, birding, wildlife watching, relaxing and enjoying nature are favorites here. Virtually visit with two-minute video highlighting the wild and wonderful national parks of Southern West Virginia.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, this park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Virtually visit by exploring photos from the park, or earn your virtual Junior Ranger Badge.

Gauley River National Recreation Area

The 25 miles of the Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. Take a virtual trip down a Class V rapid with Ranger Matt on the Upper Gauley – from the comfort of your own home!

Petersburg National Battlefield

Learn all about the Siege of Petersburg with a virtual visit to the battlefield. It was here that General Ulysses S. Grant cut off the city’s supply lines, ensuring the fall of Richmond on April 3, 1965. Six days later, Lee surrendered at Appomattox.

Prince William Forest Park

Welcome to Prince William Forest Park! Take a virtual tour of the park’s history, including the farms that were here from colonial times through the nineteenth century and up to the establishment of the park in 1936. Follow the “CCC Boys” of the Depression era as they build the Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area from scratch, then watch Office of Strategic Services recruits as they train as spies and saboteurs in World War II. It’s a fascinating look at the time!

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory are a step back in time, to when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on phonographs.  Where to the uninformed passerby, the buildings betray little evidence of the industries they once started.  Discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever.

Valley Forge NHP

Take a virtual visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park, site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army. Explore Valley Forge through a series of movies and articles to learn about the sacrifices and perseverance of Revolutionary War soldiers and citizens.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

The Wolf Trap virtual Junior Ranger program offers kids and adults alike an opportunity to learn about the only national park dedicated to the performing arts. You’ll experience content highlighting their two performance venues, some basic theater knowledge, park history, and general information about the National Park Service. A virtual Girl Scout Ranger program introduces young people to Wolf Trap founder, Mrs. Catherine Filene Shouse. It provides some park history as well as highlighting Mrs. Shouse’s philanthropy and efforts in the women’s rights movement.