Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses ...' Since 1886 the Statue of Liberty, bearing Emma Lazarus's words of welcome on its base, has held aloft a torch in New York Harbor. Popular subscription by Frenchmen bought the statue; Americans paid for the pedestal; the Government donated the site—tiny Bedloe's Island, once known as Great Oyster.
—From "Here's From New York Harbor," December 1954, National Geographic magazine
There are 58 national parks in the U.S., as varied as the country that houses them. We’ve gathered everything you need to know to set off for an adventure, plus photo galleries, quizzes, maps, and more.
Spice up your family’s travels with this collection of 3,500 family-friendly sights and activities grouped by states and by categories of interest—and many of them are free!
Merry-go-rounds, deep-fried corndogs and high-flying Ferris wheels mark the start of state fair season. Submit your best summer fair pictures to the newest category of My Shot and view photos from other fairs across the country.
No land in America is more sacred than the square mile of Arlington National Cemetery. Experience it in its entirety with this feature from National Geographic magazine.
