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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1990,
the park commemorates the life, military career, and Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, as well as his wife Julia Dent Grant. The site, also known as White Haven, consists of 9.65 acres holding five historic structures (main house, stone building, barn, chicken house, and ice house). Contact Information
7400 Grant Road St. Louis, MO 63123 314-842-3298 - Visitor Information 314-842-1867 - Headquarters Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Plane
St. Louis Lambert International Airport is serviced by most major airlines and many local, smaller airline carriers. Lambert is the hub of TWA.
By Car
Weather
St. Louis weather is very seasonal. Summers can be
exceedingly hot and humid, while winters are often very cold. Thunderstorms can be frequent in warm-weather months. Wear seasonal clothing, with comfortable walking shoes. Activities
Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
If you want more information about backpacking and hiking, give thebackpacker.com a try. From backpacking gear reviews, hiking trail reviews and much more, it covers all aspects of wilderness travel.
Recommended Activities Begin at the visitor center for orientation to the site and reading the exhibits. Take a ranger-led or self-guided tour of the site. Children, ages 5-16, can become Junior Rangers.
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The National Park
System includes all
US States and even
extends to some US
Territories. To explore the
parks, you may either browse
the parks by State or by Name.
Choose Park by Name: Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all.
So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription
and
great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get
a free
no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give
them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.
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