Monument Park at Yankee Stadium honors legendary baseball players with stone monuments, plaques, and retired numbers. It also includes tributes to other figures, such as announcers and victims of the 9/11 attacks. Jackie Robinson is the only non-Yankee player honored. It stands to reason that since the New York Yankees have been around for over […]
The Washington Monument was once the world’s tallest building, but is now the tallest free-standing masonry structure. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the tallest free-standing structure, with much debate over what constitutes a building versus a structure. Other odd “tallest” winners include the Great Pyramid of Giza, Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe, and Valle de […]
Tonto National Monument in Arizona features well-preserved cave dwellings built by the Salado people during the 13th and 14th centuries. The Salado settled in the region due to the presence of the Salt River and natural resources. The dwellings were built into cliffs and provided shelter while maintaining proximity to resources. The largest dwelling had […]
White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is the world’s largest gypsum dune field, covering 275 square miles. Visitors can drive, hike, and sled on the white sand dunes, and see unique flora and fauna. The park has a visitor center, museum, and gift shop, but no campground. White Sands National Monument in southern New […]
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Indianapolis honors Indiana war veterans and is the tallest war veterans statue in the US. Designed by Bruno Schmitz, it features various sculptural elements and took 13 years to complete. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a statue located in Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. This prominent statue, dedicated […]
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona is a large volcanic crater and tourist attraction, formed by an eruption between 1040 and 1100 AD. The area is protected by the National Park Service and offers hiking trails, but visitors are not allowed to hike up to the crater cone. The Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument […]
Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota is the second longest cave in the world, named for its calcite spar crystals. Discovered in 1900, it was declared a national monument in 1908 and continues to operate as a tourist attraction. The cave’s known passages extend beyond the monument’s boundaries, and researchers believe there are still […]
Petroglyph National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with over 24,000 petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Visitors can explore the high desert environment and volcanic cones, and attend events year-round. The site is open all year and has no entrance fee. Petroglyph National Monument is a New Mexico historic site managed by the National […]
Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California, commemorates the journey of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to land on the west coast of the US. The park features a statue of Cabrillo, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, tidal pools, hiking trails, and a variety of ecosystems, including a significant breeding colony of great blue herons. […]
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a 20-room pueblo built by Sinagua Indians in Arizona during the 1100s. It was mistakenly named after the Aztec emperor Moctezuma by European settlers. President Theodore Roosevelt established it as a national monument in 1906. The structure is made of limestone rocks and adobe plaster, and contains doors, benches, storage […]
The Washington Monument is a well-known monument in Washington, DC, built to commemorate George Washington. Designed by Robert Mills, construction began in 1848 and was completed in 1884. It is 555 feet tall, with 900 steps to the top. The monument is open to the public and welcomes over half a million visitors annually. The […]
Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona features rock formations created by a volcanic eruption 27 million years ago. The area offers hiking, climbing, and scenic drives, and is home to rare wildlife and vegetation. The site was named after the Chiricahua Apache tribe and declared a National Monument in 1924. Chiricahua National Monument is part of […]
Dinosaur National Monument is a protected site in Utah and Colorado containing dinosaur fossils. The site has a semi-arid climate and offers hiking trails and campgrounds. The quarry, a notable feature, is closed for restoration. Other nearby sites of interest include Arches National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors can purchase a National Parks […]
National Monuments are important sites protected by law in the US, overseen by the Parks Service. They can be natural landmarks, buildings, or historic sites, and are part of a larger system of protected areas. They differ from parks in that they can be established independently of Congress or the President. Offenses against National Monuments […]
