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At 3.5 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7B45AE-1DD8-B71B-0B7EE131C7DFC2F5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.30777545,\n \"location\": \"Maine\",\n \"lon\": -68.30063316,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"acad\",\n \"park_id\": \"6DA17C86-088E-4B4D-B862-7C1BD5CF236B\",\n \"park_name\": \"Acadia\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2554\",\n \"visitors\": 3537575,\n \"weather\": \"Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79850F-1DD8-B71B-0BC4A88BA85DE6B0.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.72261844,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.5863666,\n \"num_rec\": 22,\n \"park_code\": \"arch\",\n \"park_id\": \"36240051-018E-4915-B6EA-3F1A7F24FBE4\",\n \"park_name\": \"Arches\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"16336,16334,16337,16714,16206,2160,14494,14499,2149,14500,14528,14498,14496,14506,14503,16271,16218,14502,14497,16279,2573,16330\",\n \"visitors\": 1663557,\n \"weather\": \"Arches is part of the Colorado Plateau, a \\\"high desert\\\" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.\",\n \"fee\": 25,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82EBFE-1DD8-B71B-0B21072718DB2A95.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.68584846,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -102.482942,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"badl\",\n \"park_id\": \"B170CCF7-7AB9-48FF-950E-31815FD4DBB2\",\n \"park_name\": \"Badlands\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2578\",\n \"visitors\": 1008942,\n \"weather\": \"The Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tornadoes can descend on the Badlands with sudden fury. Winters are typically cold with 12 to 24 inches of total snowfall.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C84EF64-1DD8-B71B-0B44D9F693CAA78C.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.29817767,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -103.2297897,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"bibe\",\n \"park_id\": \"C9056F71-7162-4208-8AE9-2D0AEFA594FD\",\n \"park_name\": \"Big-Bend\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2584\",\n \"visitors\": 440091,\n \"weather\": \"Variable: February through April the park abounds with pleasant and comfortable temperatures. 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Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C870533-1DD8-B71B-0B70CFF5EF6538F1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.490587,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.21023851,\n \"num_rec\": 2,\n \"park_code\": \"bisc\",\n \"park_id\": \"FBF9F793-5114-4B61-A5BA-6F9ADDFDF459\",\n \"park_name\": \"Biscayne\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2588,3944\",\n \"visitors\": 469253,\n \"weather\": \"The park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summer brings hot and humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons. The average temperature in January is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 82 in July. The average rainfall for the area is 2.17 inches in January and 3.95 inches in July. 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Summer daytime temperatures range between 55 to 90F (13 to 32C), nights 45 to 60F (7 to 16C). Winter daytime temperatures range between 15 to 40F (-9 to 4C), nights 10 to 20F (-12 to -6C). Afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer. Snow accumulation varies greatly year to year. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.\",\n \"fee\": 35,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7F8B29-1DD8-B71B-0B5EA38E8C5E5606.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.58399144,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.1826689,\n \"num_rec\": 7,\n \"park_code\": \"brca\",\n \"park_id\": \"6B1D053D-714F-46D1-B410-04BE868F14C1\",\n \"park_name\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2198,14758,16276,16308,16285,16287,2599\",\n \"visitors\": 2679478,\n \"weather\": \"http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.63&lon=-112.17#.VpUamdHUhaR\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different opportunities for sightseeing and adventure.\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A4FC2-1DD8-B71B-0B13118C99270C08.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.24555783,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.8801624,\n \"num_rec\": 9,\n \"park_code\": \"cany\",\n \"park_id\": \"319E07D8-E176-41F8-98A9-1E3F8099D0AB\",\n \"park_name\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"16265,14499,16264,14528,16408,16471,16204,2616,16419\",\n \"visitors\": 739449,\n \"weather\": \"Canyonlands is part of the Colorado Plateau, a \\\"high desert\\\" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.\",\n \"fee\": 20,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82E3C7-1DD8-B71B-0B4181834EE46AED.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.2821653130533,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.247048377991,\n \"num_rec\": 15,\n \"park_code\": \"care\",\n \"park_id\": \"2F05E2B8-CDA3-434E-9C4C-C7DD828CAC3B\",\n \"park_name\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2617,16357,16473,16356,16367,16373,16219,16359,16372,16405,16369,16470,16368,16360,16406\",\n \"visitors\": 1227627,\n \"weather\": \"Weather is posted daily; check at the park visitor center for weather updates. 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Summers are hot with temperatures between 90°F (32°C) and low 100s °F (38°C). Windy conditions and mild temperatures are common in early spring (March-May) with frequent rain in early fall (August-September). This part of the country also sees cold temperatures in the winter with occasional snow and icy conditions. Most days, the park is enveloped by a gorgeous blue sky with very few clouds, 278 sunny days a year!\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A6DDF-1DD8-B71B-0B7621DF7FCB2093.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.98680093,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -119.9112735,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"chis\",\n \"park_id\": \"5595FC7A-F218-4439-8D2E-F47449838820\",\n \"park_name\": \"Channel-Islands\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2631\",\n \"visitors\": 366250,\n \"weather\": \"In general, the islands have a Mediterranean climate year-round. Temperatures are relatively stable, with highs averaging in the mid-60s (°F) and lows in the low-50s. However, there are seasonal differences that visitors should take into consideration when visiting the park. In addition, visitors also should be aware that ocean and weather conditions vary considerably from day-to-day and island-to-island. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/weather.htm\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C862C60-1DD8-B71B-0BB65F7B652BA840.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.79187523,\n \"location\": \"South-Carolina\",\n \"lon\": -80.74867805,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"cong\",\n \"park_id\": \"EEBA7225-7FF5-4B62-B60C-6BBC66351A4E\",\n \"park_name\": \"Congaree\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2644\",\n \"visitors\": 145929,\n \"weather\": \"Check the forecast before getting on the road. Conditions can change rapidly within the park. Flooding can happen with little or no warning, so make sure to check water levels for Cedar Creek and the Congaree River.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.\",\n \"fee\": 15,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7B227E-1DD8-B71B-0BEECDD24771C381.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.94065854,\n \"location\": \"Oregon\",\n \"lon\": -122.1338414,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"crla\",\n \"park_id\": \"7DC1050A-0DDE-4EF9-B777-3C9349BCC4DE\",\n \"park_name\": \"Crater-Lake\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2647\",\n \"visitors\": 720659,\n \"weather\": \"October through June Crater Lake is snow covered. Snowfall averages 533 inches (1,350 cm) annually, and by early spring, it is typical to have ten to fifteen feet (4 meters) of snow on the ground. 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Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.\",\n \"fee\": 35,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7FEF84-1DD8-B71B-0B26F3C536955733.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.68414678,\n \"location\": \"Montana\",\n \"lon\": -113.8009306,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"glac\",\n \"park_id\": \"2B5178C6-2446-488C-AC31-47E3CEBF7159\",\n \"park_name\": \"Glacier\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2725\",\n \"visitors\": 2965309,\n \"weather\": \"Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Expect warm sunny summer days and in the winter the temperatures can fall well below freezing. Glacier's geography, straddling the Continental Divide, sets the stage for clashes of two very different climates. Warm, wet Pacific air moves in from the west, and cold dry Arctic air from the northeast. They meet at the Divide.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size.\",\n \"fee\": 35,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7B12D1-1DD8-B71B-0BCE0712F9CEA155.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.17280161,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -112.6836024,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"grca\",\n \"park_id\": \"B7FF43E5-3A95-4C8E-8DBE-72D8608D6588\",\n \"park_name\": \"Grand-Canyon\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2733\",\n \"visitors\": 6380495,\n \"weather\": \"This weather varies with cold winters and mild pleasant summers, moderate humidity, and considerable diurnal temperature changes at the higher elevations, with hot and drier summers at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along with cool damp winters. Summer thunderstorms and winter snowfall adds to the weather variety in this region.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.\",\n \"fee\": 35,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7FA4C5-1DD8-B71B-0B7FCC54E43FEE79.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.81853565,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7054666,\n \"num_rec\": 4,\n \"park_code\": \"grte\",\n \"park_id\": \"FF73E2AA-E274-44E1-A8F5-9DD998B0F579\",\n \"park_name\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"1532,1036,1234,13525\",\n \"visitors\": 3491151,\n \"weather\": \"Jackson Hole has long, cold winters; snow and frost are possible any month. mid-April, May & June - Mild days and cool nights alternate with rain and snow. July & August - Warm days and cool nights prevail, with afternoon thundershowers common. September, October & November - Sunny days and cold nights alternate with rain and occasional snowstorms. December to mid-April - Between storms the days are sunny and nights are frigid. Snow blankets the mountains and valley.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, to the sage-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park is a place to sample the stunning diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. 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It can snow any time of the year at high elevations.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C80E3F4-1DD8-B71B-0BFF4F2280EF1B52.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.60116374,\n \"location\": \"North-Carolina,Tennessee\",\n \"lon\": -83.50818326,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"grsm\",\n \"park_id\": \"D9819727-18DF-4A84-BDDE-D4F2696DE340\",\n \"park_name\": \"Great-Smoky-Mountains\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2739\",\n \"visitors\": 11421200,\n \"weather\": \"Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet to 6,643 feet and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit from mountain base to top, and clear skies lower down do not guarantee equally pleasant weather at higher elevations. Visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/weather.htm for seasonal weather information and links to local forecasts.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival. Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other within the NPS.\",\n \"fee\": 7,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C825533-1DD8-B71B-0B6FDF436F604A3C.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.92304462,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.885527,\n \"num_rec\": 6,\n \"park_code\": \"gumo\",\n \"park_id\": \"6510001B-685D-4688-A963-4ECE7AB609DB\",\n \"park_name\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"14606,14592,14584,14603,2622,2744\",\n \"visitors\": 172347,\n \"weather\": \"Weather in the Guadalupe Mountains can change in an instant. In the Spring and Summer, average temperatures vary with highs between 70F-80F+ with evening lows in the 40F-60F range. The Fall and Winter bring milder temperatures with highs in between 50F-60F with evening lows in the 30F-50F range.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.\",\n \"fee\": 25,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C87A368-1DD8-B71B-0BD44B189D0D9368.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.70693015,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.1591775,\n \"num_rec\": 4,\n \"park_code\": \"hale\",\n \"park_id\": \"4930BAEB-A3BF-4825-9796-DCD0FD1C3BD5\",\n \"park_name\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"3104,3967,1449,2751\",\n \"visitors\": 1044084,\n \"weather\": \"On any given day, the temperatures in the park can range from a high of 80°F (27°C) in Kīpahulu to a low of 30°F (-1°C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can quickly replace warm sunshine.Weather in the high-elevation summit and wilderness areas of the park is highly unpredictable and changes often. Cool temperatures, intense solar radiation, and rapidly moving clouds are characteristic. On average, the temperature drops about 3°F for every 1,000 foot rise in elevation.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa.\",\n \"fee\": 25,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7AE1CB-1DD8-B71B-0B485C48F98A0041.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 19.3355036,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -155.4700257,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"havo\",\n \"park_id\": \"D9BF4288-9AC3-4526-9598-BE8920839ACC\",\n \"park_name\": \"Hawaii-Volcanoes\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2753\",\n \"visitors\": 1116891,\n \"weather\": \"The weather at Kīlauea's summit (4000' elevation) varies daily and may be rainy and chilly any time of the year. Temperature varies by elevation. At the summit of the volcano, temperatures may be 12 to 15 degrees cooler than at sea level. The coastal plain at the end of Chain of Craters Road, where lava crossed the road in 2003, is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Water. That's what first attracted people, and they have been coming here ever since to use these soothing thermal waters to heal and relax. Rich and poor alike came for the baths, and a thriving city built up around the hot springs. Together nicknamed \\\"The American Spa,\\\" Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Come discover it for yourself.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C8309AE-1DD8-B71B-0B640467D9BE54A5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.52414366,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.06332936,\n \"num_rec\": 4,\n \"park_code\": \"hosp\",\n \"park_id\": \"ED9C0322-68FB-4DE1-A884-61C623281C9D\",\n \"park_name\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"1037,2760,147,149\",\n \"visitors\": 1506887,\n \"weather\": \"Temperatures range from >100°F (38°C) to <20°F (-7°C). Spring has the highest average rainfall. Summer temperatures frequently reach the triple-digit range and high humidity. Fall begins fall colors and cooler temperatures. Frost starts to become more common. Winter temperatures often fall below 33 degrees and occasionally drop below 0. Roads may be icy. Your visit can be more enjoyable by checking the forecast and coming prepared for hikes or walks in the park.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.\",\n \"fee\": 6,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7E3DAC-1DD8-B71B-0B0035A5D6759FE5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.63765525,\n \"location\": \"Indiana\",\n \"lon\": -87.09647445,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"indu\",\n \"park_id\": \"473EFACE-EE15-4A4F-AA6C-666810A9E27D\",\n \"park_name\": \"Indiana-Dunes\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2767\",\n \"visitors\": 1756079,\n \"weather\": \"On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.\",\n \"fee\": 7,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7AC355-1DD8-B71B-0B9C2F07853F39F1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.01145819,\n \"location\": \"Michigan\",\n \"lon\": -88.82780657,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"isro\",\n \"park_id\": \"0F6893CF-FC15-4AC5-8C95-E70FC9C21B1A\",\n \"park_name\": \"Isle-Royale\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2769\",\n \"visitors\": 25798,\n \"weather\": \"Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. For the most up-to-date weather information, call (906) 482-0984 or email isro_parkinfo@nps.gov prior to your trip.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85E84D-1DD8-B71B-0B188E7820D60F14.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.91418525,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.8398125,\n \"num_rec\": 5,\n \"park_code\": \"jotr\",\n \"park_id\": \"F5CD58FB-05DC-4074-99DA-F327A537F1BC\",\n \"park_name\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"13461,13369,2782,13425,13449\",\n \"visitors\": 2942382,\n \"weather\": \"Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average highs around 85°F (29°C) and average lows around 50°F (10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) at night.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C798EAB-1DD8-B71B-0BC4BEFB197F2C90.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 59.81804414,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -150.106502,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"kefj\",\n \"park_id\": \"11E73438-0CCC-4441-A76A-1995F67F2D89\",\n \"park_name\": \"Kenai-Fjords\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2787\",\n \"visitors\": 321596,\n \"weather\": \"The weather Kenai Fjords is difficult to predict and can change rapidly. The area generally enjoys a relatively temperate maritime climate, primarily due to the influence of the Japanese current that flows through the Gulf of Alaska. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid 40s to the low 70s (Fahrenheit). Overcast and cool rainy days are frequent. Winter temperatures can range from the low 30s to -20.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current path for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A1214-1DD8-B71B-0B00D823BD9BF4CF.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 67.35631336,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -159.2002293,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"kova\",\n \"park_id\": \"691831BF-F280-4E02-BF4A-FF476BC66B23\",\n \"park_name\": \"Kobuk-Valley\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2795\",\n \"visitors\": 14937,\n \"weather\": \"Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, wet day, even when it doesn't feel that cold.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land. 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Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on an average of 36.9 days, and drop to 32 ° or lower on an average of 164 days days annually.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles (643 km) explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a \\\"grand, gloomy and peculiar place,\\\" but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name - Mammoth.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/6FE16EEF-1DD8-B71B-0BA9538F9BF50B2F.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.19760458,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.13090198,\n \"num_rec\": 3,\n \"park_code\": \"maca\",\n \"park_id\": \"6A1737A1-6848-4087-AAF7-68A427247357\",\n \"park_name\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2818,371,352\",\n \"visitors\": 553206,\n \"weather\": \"Kentucky has a moderate climate with warm, yet moist conditions. Summers average in the high 80s; winters average in the low 40s. Southern Kentucky, where Mammoth Cave is located, receives the highest average precipitation for the state, about 50 inches per year, mostly in spring. Winter can bring mild to moderate snow and ice. Storms happen year-round, and can include tornadoes and flooding in low-lying areas, but severe weather is infrequent. The temperature deep in the cave is a constant 54°F (12°C).\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 to preserve and interpret the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from 600 to 1300 CE. Today, the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. 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Be prepared with water, snacks, and layers of warm clothing.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7C68E6-1DD8-B71B-0B42E9A3C7ECA52D.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 46.86075416,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.7043885,\n \"num_rec\": 2,\n \"park_code\": \"mora\",\n \"park_id\": \"07229CB8-8533-4669-B614-2B884779DD93\",\n \"park_name\": \"Mount-Rainier\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"252,2835\",\n \"visitors\": 1518491,\n \"weather\": \"Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and elevation. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is very likely in spring, fall, and winter. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. In the higher elevations, like Paradise, winter can last from November to May with many feet of snow on the ground.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.\",\n \"fee\": 0,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7A599D-1DD8-B71B-0BBDC12BEC5107B5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.71171756,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.2069423,\n \"num_rec\": 1,\n \"park_code\": \"noca\",\n \"park_id\": \"80EB184D-4B6D-4AD2-B6E2-CAAD6312B27D\",\n \"park_name\": \"North-Cascades\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"2845\",\n \"visitors\": 30085,\n \"weather\": \"The best weather for visiting the North Cascades generally occurs between mid-June and late-September. Summer daytime temperatures average in the 70's F. Snow is off most trails by mid-July. Autumn and Spring are popular for color and wildlife. Storms are common: always be prepared for a few days of rain and wind. The east side of the Cascade Mountains (Lake Chelan National Recreation Area) is drier and warmer in the summer than the west side. Summer temperatures at Stehekin reach the 90's F.\"\n },\n {\n \"description\": \"With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!\",\n \"fee\": 30,\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7B1A8C-1DD8-B71B-0B15D930BD8214F5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.80392754,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.6663848,\n \"num_rec\": 3,\n \"park_code\": \"olym\",\n \"park_id\": \"81CFE898-AD06-4C0D-8A9B-C8D356273F0D\",\n \"park_name\": \"Olympic\",\n \"rec_ids\": \"16748,1120,2881\",\n \"visitors\": 3104455,\n \"weather\": \"Summers tend to be fair and warm, with high temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees F. 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Start your Moab adventure at the Big Bend Recreation Site. Located along the Colorado River, visitors enjoy a sandy beach, boat launch, river viewing areas, picnic tables, campsites, and group campsites. It is conveniently located near the Grandstaff Hiking Trail to Morning Glory Bridge ? the sixth largest natural rock span in the United States! Adventurers also enjoy rafting the Moab Daily, a beautiful section of the river that includes several smaller rapids sections - perfect for all watercraft types. (Do not enter the river without wearing the required life jackets; it has dangerous undercurrents.) Within close proximity to national parks and countless trails, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Individual Campsites:
Big Bend has 23 individual campsites on a first come-first serve basis. The sites are limited to 10 individuals and 2 vehicles per site. The campground includes toilet facilities, fire grates, a picnic tables. Fee is $20 per site, with a 14 day camping limit.Group Campsites:
The recreation site includes three group campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and large RVs. Sites A and B are beside the Colorado River. Site C is across Highway 128 in a side canyon, allowing for privacy and is ideal for small family gatherings or weddings. Each site includes fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, and shade shelters. The sites do not include potable water, dump stations, or electric hook ups. All three sites have spectacular canyon views. Reserve your site through Recreation.gov.Nearby Attractions:
Big Bend is conveniently located near Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument are within a day?s drive. The Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road are nearby and offer stunning views, recreation opportunities and relief from the summer heat.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.648682,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.479675,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16714,\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Bend-Recreation-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The topography is a gentle rolling ridge top which gradually slopes downhill to the northeast.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57825556,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.6967361,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16206,\n \"rec_name\": \"Book-Cliffs-Mountain-Browse\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"The Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) near Moab, Utah is a nationally significant public lands treasure at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. A high plain of slick rock domes, bowls and fins, it rises in the east to meet the colorful mesas and nearly 13,000 foot peaks of the La Sal Mountains. Bordering the area on the north and south are the canyons of the Negro Bill and Mill Creek Wilderness Study Areas. Further north lies the deep gorge of the Colorado River and Arches National Park. Sand Flats famous Slickrock and Porcupine Rim bike trails and almost 40 miles of jeep trails are world-renowned for their combination of challenge and awesome scenery. Sand Flats is also popular for camping. Over 100,000 visitors enjoy this 9,000-acre recreation area annually. The Sand Flats Recreation Area is managed through a unique partnership between Grand County and the Bureau of Land Management. In 1995 this area was developed through the collaborative efforts of Americorps, the Bureau of Land Management, Grand County and the Moab community.SFRA's mission is to protect the natural features of the area from adverse recreational impacts while providing access to sustainable and enjoyable recreational opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57563,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.52401,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 2160,\n \"rec_name\": \"Sand-Flats-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Moonflower Canyon is located near Moab, approximately 3.5 miles from the junction of Highway 191 and Kane Creek Road. Situated along the Colorado River, this shady canyon is popular for its short hike, which ends at a small pool. The mouth of the canyon contains petroglyphs; please protect the past and do not touch or deface the rock panels. There is no water available; however, Moab is nearby. Toilets are available. Please keep the area beautiful. Pack out all the trash you bring in and any you find along the way. There is one group site reserveable through Recreation.gov. The minimum group size is 20, and the maximum is 25. There is parking available for up to 10 vehicles; a very short walk is required from the parking area to the group site. Please keep the area beautiful: pack out all trash you bring in, and any you find along the way! Protect the past. Please do not touch or deface rock panels. Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.5538,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.58692,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14494,\n \"rec_name\": \"Moonflower-Canyon-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Magnificent Seven Trail System (Mag 7) is a very popular new trail system just north of Moab. The system of trails run back and forth along the unique and popular Gemini Bridges Road. Bikers run all sorts of trips on these trails from small to large loops, to downhill epics that link up the Gemini Road and the Moab Canyon Paved Bike Path or the Golden Spike Trail and the Portal Trail all the way into Moab! Truely fun riding and truely great views of Bull Canyon, Gemini Bridges and the LaSal Mountains! The Mag 7 Trail System includes approximately 45 miles of marked trail most of which is singletrack. There are several loops that are possible and several different one way trips of varying \\\"epicness\\\" ending in Moab. Several shuttle companies in Moab are more than happy to shuttle riders to the top of the trail or riders a little extra time can provide their own vehicle shuttle. This map from the Grand County Trail Mix Website provides more detail on specific route options: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Gemini.pdf There is no fee to ride on the Mag 7 trails, however the BLM, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.581997,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.776336,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14499,\n \"rec_name\": \"Magnificent-Seven-(Mag-7)-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This small campground accommodates tents only (no trailers or RVs) and offers some of the most expansive and striking views in the area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The views of Colorado River basin, including Castle Rock, Castle Valley and the high mesas to the north, are stunning. This area features a National Scenic Trail which winds for 2.2 miles around the base of Fisher Towers and climbs up to nearly 360 degree views. Nighttime brings excellent star gazing viewing opportunities. The towers themselves are popular with experienced climbers. Individual Sites: 5 (limited to 10 people\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.72508,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.30873,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 2149,\n \"rec_name\": \"Fisher-Towers-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Bar M Trail System is a cool riding opportunity just north of Moab, Utah. There are riding options for beginners to experts all right out of the same trailhead. This is a great spot for families with varying skill levels or anyone who likes to ride a variety of trails. Also, there are great views of Arches and the Moab Canyon! The Bar M Trail System includes approximately 31 miles of mostly singletrack trail in several loops. There are trails for all abilities from the Lazy EZ Trails for beginners to the Killer B trails for only the most gonzo! Check out the Grand County Trail Mix Website for a great map of the system: Grand County Trailmix provides a lot of great information for the bike trails in the area: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Moab_Brands.pdf There is no fee to ride on the Bar M trails, however the BLM, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.657725,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.661504,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14500,\n \"rec_name\": \"Bar-M-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,INFORMATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Visitors to Dead Horse Point State Park are in for a treat. Driving to each of the park’s many overlooks reveals a completely different perspective. Once out of your car, make the short walk out to the canyon’s rim. Feel that little tingle in the back of your head? That tingle grows as the level ground of pavement and parking lot gives way to a sharp drop. It is 2,000 feet down to the Colorado River. Welcome to Utah's Canyon Country. This is an ideal stop for visitors to Utah's Mighty 5® and Road to Mighty® between Canyonlands and Arches national parks. The park has built a splendid network of rolling singletrack trails over gentle slickrock domes and through the knee-high sage. Though technically mild by Moab standards, the trails are a hit for riders of all abilities. Families looking for a nice cruise together will enjoy the trails. There’s also plenty of fun for more experienced riders. There are three official geocaches at Dead Horse Point. All caches are located either along trails or in day use areas. Rock scrambling is never required, and hiking off trail is prohibited. Kayenta Campground offers 17 reservable sites and 4 nonreservable sites and there are three yurts. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.5058162,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.7331732,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 244,\n \"rec_id\": 14528,\n \"rec_name\": \"Dead-Horse-Point-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Jewell Tibbets Arch Trail offers spectacular views across Hell Roaring Canyon to a large natural arch. Close to several BLM campgrounds, and to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. From the parking lot, the trail passes through a fence and follows a dirt road for about 0.1 miles. The trail leaves the road and goes down several dry washes until it rejoins an old road (closed to vehicles). After a short distance, the trail leaves the old road, and follows a series of rock cairns to near the edge of the 400 foot deep Hell Roaring Canyon. After a short distance, the trail follows a short spur onto a slickrock platform, from which spectacular views of the arch and the canyon below can be had. The trail returns to the parking lot across a blackbrush mesa, where it rejoins the road. The arch is named after Jewel Tibbetts, a Moab resident who lived about 10 miles distance at the Horsethief Ranch in the 1950’ and 1960â€\\u009ds with her husband Bill. They often took ranch visitors to see the arch.There is no fee for hiking the Jewell Tibbets Arch Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: Hikers should exercise caution on those sections of the trail which are close to the edge of Hell-Roaring Canyon. The trail can be very warm in summer. Neither mountain bikes nor motorized vehicles are allowed on this trail, except for the first 0.1 miles where the trail follows an existing road.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.618946,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.839343,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14498,\n \"rec_name\": \"Jewell-Tibbets-Arch-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Moab Rim Trail is a very tough and popular Jeep trail that is also adored by hikers. The trail follows the Jeep trail up to a panoramic view of the Moab Valley, Arches National Park and the usually snowcapped LaSal Mountains. It can be turned into a loop with the nearby Hidden Valley Trail. From the parking area, follow the 4-wheel-drive vehicle route up the slickrock ramps of Kayenta sandstone. After about 1.4 miles, the route reaches a viewpoint of the Moab Valley. Follow the vehicle route south and then down through a slickrock area located between two large domes of Navajo sandstone. At the base of the slickrock area, the route continues along a wash bottom and then up a large sand hill. From the top of the sand hill, the route branches twice to the left. The first spur on the left leads to a view point high above Spanish Valley. The second spur route ends after 200 yards at another view point. Ahead to the south, the view is dominated by a long ridge of massive sandstone fins. From the intersection, the main route drops down into a wash and then climbs in an easterly direction to its terminus just below the pass to Hidden Valley. There is no fee for hiking the Moab Rim Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: The Moab Rim route is a shared use trail. You may encounter jeeps, mountain bikes, dirt bikes or ATV's on the route.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.558809,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.582974,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14496,\n \"rec_name\": \"Moab-Rim-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Coyote Canyon motorized route is an extreme trail specifically designated for rock crawler-type vehicles only. The route is one-way up a small canyon and down another, and although it is only 0.65 miles long can easily take all day to navigate as refrigerator-sized boulders must be traversed. Only HEAVILY modified vehicles can make it through. This route provides rock crawler enthusiasts an opportunity to challenge both their rigs and skills in a unique setting. The Coyote Canyon Rock Crawler Route is a limited use area. Users are required to obtain a free permit from the Moab BLM prior to their trip. There is a daily use limit in place so please check out our website and the availablity calendar at: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/motorized_routes/coyote_canyon.html\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.410889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.427711,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14506,\n \"rec_name\": \"Coyote-Canyon-Rock-Crawling-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This is THE trail people come to ride in Moab! Enough said. This 10.5-mile loop crosses a scenic and rugged expanse of rolling Navajo Sandstone, the remnant of an ancient desert environment of wind blown sand dunes. Originally established in 1969 for motorcycles, the trail has become a popular destination for mountain bikes. The trail is open to both motorcycles and mountain bikes. Is is closed to all four-wheeled vehicles. For more information please check out the Sand Flats website at: http://www.sandflats.org/slickrock/ or the Grand County Trail Mix Map at: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Slickrock.jpg Sand Flats offers a few different types of day use passes. Enter in a private vehicle and you have the option of purchasing a 1 day pass for $5.00 or a 7 day pass for $10.00. Enter by bicycle, motorcycle or via shuttle and the cost is $2.00 per day or $5.00 for 7 days. Sand Flats also charges a vehicle trailer fee of $2.00. Sand Flats sells an annual pass for $20.00. The pass admits the card-holder and passengers in a single, private vehicle for day use through the last day of the month and year indicated on the pass. When entry is by bicycle, motorcycle or shuttle van, this pass covers card-holder and accompanying family members. This pass does not cover camping. This pass is non-transferable and nonrefundable.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.575619,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.522576,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14503,\n \"rec_name\": \"Slickrock-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The WSA is contiguous with a recent addition to Arches National Park. The WSA surrounds deep canyons which are bordered by colorful Summerville, Entrada and Navajo sandstone canyon walls. Desert shrub-sagebrush vegetation covers most of the WSA with the rest being juniper woodland.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.78516553,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.5024769,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16271,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lost-Spring-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING\",\n \"description\": \"This 17-site facility is located in between the Wall Street Climbing Area and the trailhead for the Poison Spider 4x4 route. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis. Number of campsites: 17 Toilets: Yes\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.536958,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.605021,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16218,\n \"rec_name\": \"Williams-Bottom-Camping-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Klondike Bluffs trails have been popular for a long time, but in the last few years a new push in trailbuilding and maintenance from Grand County Trail Mix, the local BLM and employees from some of the local bike shops has transformed the area. There is a new sign system with fresh markings on all the old trails. There have been 7 new trails constructed ranging from tough, techy and tight singletrack to fast flowing and open singletrack. Check out some of the major rockwork done on some of the trails! The Klondike Bluffs Trail System has two sections Klondike North and Klondike South. The southern section is about 17 miles from Moab and the northern section is a few miles beyond that. Both have signs. The trails are a mixture of tough climbs and descents and smooth fast singltrack working along some of the uplifted rocks in the area. Very fun, especially in cooler weather. There is no fee to ride the Klondike Bluffs Trails, however the BLM, the USFS, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Trail Mix especially has put alot of time and effort into transforming this trail system. They always love volunteers even if it is just you picking up trash on your ride. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.773922,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.712529,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14502,\n \"rec_name\": \"Klondike-Bluffs-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Portal Trail is the sister trail to the Moab Rim Trail which is just across the Colorado River. It is a hiking and biking only trail that follows a slickrock bench up from the Colorado River to an expansive view of the Moab Valley and the surrounding landscape. Most bikers only come down this trail which is an alternate and very difficult exit for the Magnificent Seven Trail System. There is a short section of the trail near the top which is very narrow and exposed. Bikers must dismount and walk this section as 3 cyclists have lost their lives here. Not for the faint of heart! From JayCee Park, follow the hiking trail up the Colorado towards the river \\\"\\\"portal.\\\"\\\" Please register at the visitor box. From the visitor box, the trail begins its climb to the viewpoint. After several switchbacks, the trail follows a cairned route up \\\"\\\"ramps\\\"\\\" of Kayenta sandstone to the overlook. Be cautious around the overlook as there are no safety fences. This trail is frequently used by mountain bike riders. There is no fee for hiking the Portal Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: During late afternoons in the summer, this trail is largely in the shade of higher cliffs.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.556473,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.590255,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14497,\n \"rec_name\": \"Portal-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Grandstaff Canyon includes a perennial stream within a canyon bordered by sheer walls of Navajo sandstone. Morning Glory Natural Bridge, located just outside of the WSA on State Land, is the main destination for hikers. A ribbon of riparian vegetation follows the stream within the canyon. Above the canyon, there is a sparse covering of pinyon-juniper vegetation and large expanses of barren Navajo sandstone domes and fins.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.60593268,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.4700563,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16279,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grandstaff-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.72261844,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.5863666,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2573,\n \"rec_name\": \"Arches-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"The \\\"Moab Daily\\\" is a popular 13-mile section of the Colorado River that runs from Hittle Bottom Recreation Area to Take Out Boat Ramp and parallels state Route 128. This stretch features easy boater access, close proximity to the city of Moab, moderate rapids, and wonderful scenery. Depending on water levels, rapids on this section range from Class I to Class III. No permits are required for private trips. There are a number of commercial outfitters who have permits from the Moab BLM Field Office to offer guided trips on this section of the river. State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website. The BLM maintains parking areas, boat ramps, and campgrounds along the entire stretch, including Hittle Bottom, Rocky Rapid (a.k.a. Ida Gulch), Sandy Beach, and Take Out Boat Ramps. Special regulations apply for boaters wishing to camp along the \\\"Daily\\\" section. Overnight camping on river right (facing downstream) is allowed only in designated sites between Dewey Bridge and Salt Wash (the boundary of Arches National Park). On river left, people must camp in BLM developed campgrounds (dispersed camping is not allowed on this side of the river in order to protect resources). Here is a map to help plan your activities along the \\\"Moab Daily\\\". For those wanting a longer trip, the 7.5 mile Dewey Bridge to Hittle Bottom stretch of the Colorado River offers flat water and great views. Roughly half of the trip is within sight of Fisher Towers and the La Sal Mountains. There is a developed, but steep, boat ramp at the Dewey Bridge Campground (please use caution with vehicles) and boater parking is available. No fee is charge for use of this boat ramp. All BLM individual camp sites are first-come, first-served. Group sites are reservable one year in advance but no more than 8 days before the desired arrival date through Recreation.gov (hint: search on \\\"Hittle Bottom Group Sites\\\" and all reservable sites in the area will be listed).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.75973961,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.325136,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16330,\n \"rec_name\": \"Moab-Daily-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.68584846,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -102.482942,\n \"natpark\": \"Badlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2578,\n \"rec_name\": \"Badlands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.29817767,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -103.2297897,\n \"natpark\": \"Big-Bend\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2584,\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Bend-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.490587,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.21023851,\n \"natpark\": \"Biscayne\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2588,\n \"rec_name\": \"Biscayne-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS\",\n \"description\": \"Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1980 to protect critical breeding and nesting habitat for the endangered American crocodile and other wildlife. The refuge is located in north Key Largo and is currently comprised of 6,700 acres including 650 acres of open water. It contains a mosaic of habitat types including tropical hardwood hammock, mangrove forest, and salt marsh. These habitats are critical for hundreds of plants and animals including six federally-listed species.Crocodile Lake NWR is unusual in that not all of the critical habitat areas are in a pristine, undisturbed condition. A large portion of the refuge was going to be a residential development complete with canals for boating access. The dredge-spoil from the canal system was piled up in berms on the banks of the canals and became an important nesting area for the federally-listed American crocodile. American crocodiles are fairly wide-spread throughout the tropics, however, in the U.S. crocodiles are only found in south Florida and the Keys. The refuge protects one of the largest remaining tracts of tropical hardwood hammock which is a globally threatened habitat type. These diverse forests are home to hundreds of plants and animals including the federally-listed Key Largo woodrat, Key Largo cotton mouse, Schaus swallowtail butterfly, Stock Island tree snail, and Eastern indigo snake. These species require hammocks in order to survive. Unfortunately, most of the hammocks in Key Largo have been eliminated by development which has lead to considerable population declines in these already imperiled species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.191763,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.356482,\n \"natpark\": \"Biscayne\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 127,\n \"rec_id\": 3944,\n \"rec_name\": \"Crocodile-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Curecanti National Recreation Area is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.46584558,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.3303371,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2651,\n \"rec_name\": \"Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area encompasses Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, Flat Top-Peach Valley, and Gunnison River Recreation Area. The river cuts a wide path through the breathtaking sandstone and black granite canyon. The area, known for its exceptional and challenging whitewater boating, also features world class gold medal trout waters. The upland desert landscape of the Flat Top-Peach Valley area provide outstanding off-highway vehicle riding for enthusiasts. Visitors to Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area can also check out cultural resources, including prehistoric rock art and historic mines.The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness offers a wild and pristine backcountry experience, with its unique black granite and colorful sandstone double-canyon system carved by the Gunnison River. Fourteen miles of the Gunnison River flow through this wilderness area, offering diverse and abundant recreation opportunities. The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness now contains a total of 17,700 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Colorado. In 1999 the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. For more information, contact the Gunnison Gorge NCA or Uncompahgre Field Office.
How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
MANAGER GUNNISON GORGE NCA & WILDERNESS: Karen Tucker\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.670735,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.832726,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13399,\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CLIMBING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Needle Rock is an intrusive of rhyodacite volcanic plug located in the Needle Rock Natural Area, 3.5 miles east-northeast of the Town of Crawford in Delta County, Colorado, United States. It stands 800 feet tall above the floor of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River valley. It originated as the throat of a large volcano about 28 million years ago in the Miocene geological epoch, when molten rock intruded between existing sedimentary rocks. The plug may represent the eroded conduit of a laccolith. There are private property parcels around the base, but there is a BLM trail that more or less rings the Needle.
2505 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: (970) 240-5309
Fax: (970) 240-5368
Needle Rock lies within the western edge of the West Elk Mountains in western central Colorado. It is the remnant of a volcanic plug that pushed up through the crust, and due to the relative hardness of the basalt of which it is made, has eroded significantly slower than the surrounding mancos shale and sandstone that makes up many of the rocks in the area. Needle Rock Trail is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crawford, Colorado that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.72467,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.54447,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16723,\n \"rec_name\": \"Needle-Rock-ONA/ACEC\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This site is the trailhead for Chukar Trail -- the primary boating access to the wilderness portion of the Gunnison Gorge. Site amenities include four campsites with shade structures, fire rings, and picnic tables; trailhead parking; vault toilet; and an informational kiosk. There is a self-serve fee station for self-issued permits for wilderness use, including use of Chukar Trail. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Gorge NCA or Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.61291,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.835558,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16747,\n \"rec_name\": \"Chukar-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Tabeguache (pronounced TAB-a-watch) Trail crosses public land for 142 miles, connecting Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail begins in Shavano Valley and weaves through the canyons, mesas, and highlands of the Uncompahgre Plateau before ending in No Thoroughfare Canyon, a few miles west of Grand Junction. The trail is marked by brown fiberglass posts approximately every mile, and at all intersections. Most of the trail is on remote lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM. The adventurous nature of this trail requires users to be cautious, personally responsible, and self-sufficient and have a working knowledge of backcountry survival. The use of topographic maps, a compass and/or GPS unit is strongly recommended. Carry plenty of drinking water as it is not readily available along the trail.
To reduce damage to the resource, you are encouraged to avoid the area when wet conditions exist. It is difficult, but not impossible, for high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles to travel all but single-track sections of the trail. Users are urged to respect all property rights by closing gates, being watchful for livestock, and camping only in approved camping areas. Users should also be aware that the Uncompahgre Plateau is a nationally renowned hunting area, and during the hunting season, it is highly recommended that you wear orange hats and jackets. Check state hunting dates with the Colorado Division of Wildlife before beginning your trip. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre and Grand Junction Field Offices, or the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), which has produced a brochure for the entire trail.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.51487,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.0112,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16725,\n \"rec_name\": \"Tabeguache\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Crawford Reservoir was created by Crawford Dam which crosses Iron Creek, a tributary of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. The reservoir is part of the Smith Fork Project.Recreation at Crawford Reservoir is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office, Grand Junction, Colorado. The 96,000 annual visitors recreation activities are accommodated by 7 miles of shoreline and 394 acres of water surface. The average elevation is 6,500 feet above sea level.Water activities include boating, waterskiing, sailboarding, and swimming. For fishing enthusiasts, yellow perch, black crappie, largemouth bass, trout, channel catfish, and northern pike are in the reservoir. Winter activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. There are 45 campsites with hookups and 21 without. Showers and flush toilets are available. Call 800-678-2267 for camping reservations\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.68294,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.60111,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 50,\n \"rec_name\": \"Crawford-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Located just west of Montrose, Colorado, the Buzzard Gulch Trail System has evolved into a wonderful renewed resource for non-motorized trail users. The landscape is classic canyon country -alternating between rocky and sandy terrain- with elevations ranging from 6,200 to 6,800 feet. Sparse pinyon, juniper, and big sagebrush offer limited opportunities for shade. While Spring Canyon Trailhead provides the best access, the trail system can also be reached from the Lower Spring Creek Trailhead along Dave Wood Road.
Designed and constructed as part of the Dry Creek Travel Management Plan implementation, the trail system is categorized as Non-Motorized Single Track, defined as routes of 36 inches wide or less intended for mechanized modes of transportation (such as mountain bikes), as well as foot and horse travel. Modest elevation changes provide a moderately easy challenge for mountain bikers. for more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.42122,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.93163,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16604,\n \"rec_name\": \"Buzzard-Gulch-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Flat Top-Peach Valley is an upland desert landscape within Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. It is most popular for mountain biking and off-highway vehicle use, and enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of routes The area features two off-highway vehicle play areas, an ATV and motorcycle site, and a beginner riding area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.52131,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.85916,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16701,\n \"rec_name\": \"Flat-Top-Peach-Valley\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area encompasses Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, Flat Top-Peach Valley, and Gunnison River Recreation Area. The river cuts a wide path through the breathtaking sandstone and black granite canyon. The area, known for its exceptional and challenging whitewater boating, also features world class gold medal trout waters. The upland desert landscape of the Flat Top-Peach Valley area provide outstanding off-highway vehicle riding for enthusiasts. Visitors to Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area can also check out cultural resources, including prehistoric rock art and historic mines.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.4142,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.506,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 1694,\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-National-Conservation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Fruitgrowers Reservoir was created by Fruitgrowers Dam which crosses Alfalfa Run. Alfalfa Runs natural flow is augmented by diversions from Surface and Dry Creeks. The reservoir is the main feature of the Fruitgrowers Dam Project. Visitation is estimated at roughly 500 people per year. There are about 5 miles of shoreline, 4 of which are open to recreation. No water contact activities are allowed. Average elevation is about 5,400 feet above sea level. The site has only primitivefacilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement.In the spring, Fruitgrowers Reservoir wildlife viewing area offers a spectacular sight with thousands of sandhill cranes stopping over on their way north. The reservoir hosts the largest nesting colony of western grebes in Colorado and more than 200 species of birds have been sighted. Also, a variety of mammals (i.e., mule deer, fox, mink) and reptiles make the area their home. There is a hard-surface watchable wildlife trail, about 750 feet long with turnout. Brochures for Fruitgrowers and other Grand Junction areas may be acquired by contacting the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau. You may call them at 1-800-962-2547 or 244-1480 for local calls.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.82769,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.95589,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 53,\n \"rec_name\": \"Fruitgrowers-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness offers a wild and pristine backcountry experience, with its unique black granite and colorful sandstone double-canyon system carved by the Gunnison River. Fourteen miles of the Gunnison River flow through this wilderness area, offering diverse and abundant recreation opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.42,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.5,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16702,\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-Wilderness-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Lower Spring Creek Trail is an 8-mile long, motorized single-track trail that branches from the Upper Spring Creek Trail about 2 miles west of the South Dave Wood Road Trailhead at the Forest Service boundary. Initially the route begins on a two track, then follows an ATV trail that goes out to the rim of Spring Creek. The Lower Spring Creek Trail begins at the bottom of a big descent. The trail heads down canyon through a thick canopy of Pinyon and Juniper trees. Much of the trail is rocky and technical – lots of fun. There is a hike-a-bike at the north end near the lower trailhead just off of Dave Wood Road. It can be done as an out and back from the north trailhead, but many riders shuttle the South Dave Wood Road section. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.38426,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.94038,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16746,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lower-Spring-Creek-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57779869,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.7242756,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2592,\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Over three thousand miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers, and miners, and offer an experience that connects users to the land and to the past. The mountains, plateau, and mesa that make up the forest will always provide a scenic backdrop and thus a component of the quality of life in the area. We invite you to visit our forest and enjoy the beauty, history and challenges it has to offer. Recreation, motor vehicle and quad maps are available. View a Ranger District location map .\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.518157,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.461042,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 18,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1052,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Mesa-Uncompahgre-and-Gunnison-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING\",\n \"description\": \"A beautiful drive along Cottonwood Creek Drive takes you to this rare double natural arch, one of the most unusual featured of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.45428,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.8332,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 2198,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grosvenor-Arch\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Pillars shaded red, pink, white, yellow, and gray are only the start to the greatness of Kodachrome Basin. There are also natural arches, views for days, and a stunningly stark landscape viewable from numerous well-planned trails. If ever a state park was made to be photographed, it is Kodachrome Basin. In fact, in 1948, members of the National Geographic Society visited the scenic park to photograph a feature for the magazine, and gave it the nickname “Kodachromeâ€\\u009d after the popular Kodak film of the day. Kodachrome Basin covers 2,240 acres of canyon country and is surrounded by Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument on three sides. With its close proximity to other popular destinations down Cottonwood Road, it makes for a spectacular base camp or a stopover on an event-filled Road to Mighty itinerary. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation website.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.518587,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9903427,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 244,\n \"rec_id\": 14758,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kodachrome-Basin-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The southern part of the WSA includes the north end of The Cockscomb, a north south oriented ridge, prominent in south central Utah. The western portion consists of cliffs and benches dissected by southwesterly trending drainages. Wahweap Creek drains southward for 4 miles in the central part of the WSA. A waterfall on a perennial stream blocks the entrance to Dry Valley Creek Canyon, which remains in its natural condition and may be a relect ecosystem. About 200 acres are within this area, which may have important scientific values.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.56641111,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.8786528,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16276,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mud-Spring-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Cliffs, hills, and the blue-gray shale badlands for which the WSA is named, characterize the study area.The WSA houses a number of endangered species and one plant species which is eligible to be listed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.64774444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9109861,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16308,\n \"rec_name\": \"The-Blues-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. The Paria River marks the eastern edge of the Grand Staircase, the southern edge of the High Plateaus of the Utah Section of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Province.The Grand Staircase was so named by early geologists because it is an ascending series of colored cliffs and terraces. At Bull Valley Gorge and Deer Creek Canyon, in the northwestern part of the WSA, the eastern end of the White Cliffs of the Grand Staircase is 600 to 1,000 feet high and is cut by eight canyons. East of the Paria River, the same sandstone as the White Cliffs is exposed but is more sculped and dissected. A portion of the terrace of the Vermillion Cliffs, the Grand Stair below the White Cliffs, is in the southwestern portion of the WSA. Below the cliffs are multi colored badlands.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.36896389,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.0072167,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16285,\n \"rec_name\": \"Paria-Hackberry-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. The Paria River marks the eastern edge of the Grand Staircase, the southern edge of the High Plateaus of the Utah Section of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Province.The Grand Staircase was so named by early geologists because it is an ascending series of colored cliffs and terraces. At Bull Valley Gorge and Deer Creek Canyon, in the northwestern part of the WSA, the eastern end of the White Cliffs of the Grand Staircase is 600 to 1,000 feet high and is cut by eight canyons. East of the Paria River, the same sandstone as the White Cliffs is exposed but is more sculped and dissected. A portion of the terrace of the Vermillion Cliffs, the Grand Stair below the White Cliffs, is in the southwestern portion of the WSA. Below the cliffs are multi colored badlands.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.33520833,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9078722,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16287,\n \"rec_name\": \"Paria-Hackberry-202\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.58399144,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.1826689,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2599,\n \"rec_name\": \"Bryce-Canyon-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The area is elongated in a general curve around lower Horseshoe Canyon. The terrain in the study area consists of sandy flats and hilly areas between the canyons which are 1,000 feet deep where they join the Green River. The bottoms of the canyons are inaccessible in several places. The WSA includes approximately 20 miles of perennial streams, the majority of which is the Green River along the eastern boundary of the WSA. The canyons in the WSA expose many geologic strata. The upper reaches provide dramatic views of the twisted and carved character of the area including cliffs, knolls, alcoves, caves, and arches. Adjacent to the southwestern border and an extension of the Horseshoe Canyon drainage, are notable pictographs in the detached Horseshoe Canyon Unit of Canyonlands National Park. Within the Labyrinth Canyon drainage and WSA along the Green River is evidence of the early river explorers. A river register at Bowknot Bend records the passage of both famous and little known river runners.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.56509444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.0569611,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16265,\n \"rec_name\": \"Horseshoe-Canyon-(North)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"French Springs-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area is in eastern Wayne and Garfield Counties. The unit is 25,000 acres and consists of high, narrow ridges and a mesa cut by narrow, sheer-walled, meandering canyons 600 to 1,000 feet deep. Other land forms include buttes, spires, arroyos, rockfalls, alluvial fans, terraces, and sand dunes. Opportunities for solitude and primitive/unconfined recreation are outstanding. Photography, day hiking, and scenic sightseeing are popular within the WSA. The longest hiking route is 11 miles, from Gordon Flats to Happy Canyon via French Spring Canyon.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.20225278,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.2133944,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16264,\n \"rec_name\": \"French-Spring-Happy-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Robbers Roost is a remote area of desert country in central Utah, cut by a maze of spectacular canyons. Named from its history as a hideout of the Butch Cassidy gang, the Roost is located between Hanksville on the west and Canyonlands Maze District on the east, with most canyons draining into the Dirty Devil River, or north into Horseshoe Canyon. The area is very isolated, there are miles and miles of canyons and routes, there is a low probability of encountering others, and the canyons are not patrolled regularly. Other than some identifed trailheads there are no developed facilities in the Roost area. These circumstances require the visitor to be experienced and come prepared.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.376687,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.305733,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16408,\n \"rec_name\": \"Robbers-Roost-/-Dirty-Devil\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The tributaries of three canyons are in the WSA. The canyons are from a few feet to a half-mile wide and are characterized by a wide range of colors, sheer walls, and many large overhangs. The canyons converge in the northern portion of the WSA to form Horseshoe Canyon. Weathered sandstone benches, covered in places by grassy parks, separate the canyons. Buttes, domes and sand dunes are also found in the WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.30538056,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.2078361,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16471,\n \"rec_name\": \"Horseshoe-Canyon-(South)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Landforms in the WSA include massive Navajo sandstone domes and fins, steep cliffs, and several natural arches. Sixty percent of the area is barren of vegetation with the remainder in juniper and desert shrubs. Recreational use of the WSA is limited to hiking, fin walking and climbing. There are extreme topographical constraints to foot travel within this WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.279224,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.52464,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16204,\n \"rec_name\": \"Behind-the-Rocks\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different opportunities for sightseeing and adventure.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.24555783,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.8801624,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2616,\n \"rec_name\": \"Canyonlands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area encompasses the Indian Creek Unit of the Bears Ears National Monument. Indian Creek affords many opportunities for rock climbing on world class splitter cracks formed in Wingate sandstone. Indian Creek draws climbers from around the world to test their crack climbing technique. Bouldering is also available throughout the valley. Campgrounds include Superbowl, Creek Pasture, and Hamburger Rock. Large groups may reserve groups sites at Indian Creek Falls, Creek Pasture and at Superbowl Campground through recreation.gov. Free dispersed camping at Bridger Jack Mesa is limited to designated sites only. In other areas please limit dispersed camping to previously disturbed sites. Alteration of rock surfaces and removal or vegetation is prohibited. Several popular climbs can only be reached by crossing private land. Please use existing trails and respect private land signs and fences. Climbing on petroglyphs is unlawful and destructive. Please Respect and Protect cultural resources. Leave historic sites, Native American rock art, ruins and artifacts untouched for the future. Admire rock art from a distance, but never touch it. Stay out of ruins, leave artifacts in place, and report any violations to the BLM Monticello Field Office at (435) 587-1500. Respect and Protect cultural and natural resources.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.037109,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.548096,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16419,\n \"rec_name\": \"Indian-Creek-SRMA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.2821653130533,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.247048377991,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2617,\n \"rec_name\": \"Capitol-Reef-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"From the rolling sagebrush desert to the red gate cliffs at Torrey, all the way up to Capitol Reef National Park. The Gateway to Capitol Reef Special Recreation Management Area contains parts of the Fremont River, multi-hued bentonite hills and gorgeous hiking opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.28844722,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.3556056,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16357,\n \"rec_name\": \"Capitol-Reef-Gateway-Special-Recreation-Management-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Blue Hills, in the northern and western portion of the WSA, are low mesas and barren badlands carved by erosion from blue-gray marine shales. The Mt. Ellen portion of the WSA consists of steep slopes and rounded peaks, including Mt. Ellen, with large basins and wide canyons. Mt. Ellen is part of the Henry Mountains, well-known in American geology for classical studies of intrusive mountain structures, upturned sedimentary rocks, and stream gradients. Mt. Ellen is the largest structural dome in the Henry Mountains, with a diameter of 12 to 15 miles. Predominant vegetation at the lower elevations is pinyon-juniper and saltbrush. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and alpine fir grow at the higher elevations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.17979444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.8876278,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16473,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mt.-Ellen-Blue-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"This SRMA located just South of Loa is popular with Trials Bikes. The rocks offer fun obstacles and a challenging experience for riders.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.35938889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.6359306,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16356,\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Rocks-Special-Recreation-Management-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Five Mile Wash is one of the many canyons that drain the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park. From the edge of the reef, Five Mile Wash deepens and narrows steadily but a deep pool and dryfalls quite early on stops easy progress up the canyon which instead can be followed high above at rim level - a hike which has quite spectacular views over the surrounding domed summits, the eastern plateau beneath the Henry Mountains and of the canyon itself, with many pools and narrow sections.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.136932,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.078956,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16367,\n \"rec_name\": \"Five-Mile-Wash\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Burro Wash is one of the hidden canyons that emerge from the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park. Although just a flat, sandy streamway by the time it crosses the Notom-Bullfrog road - the one access route into this area - not far upstream the wash begins to cut onto the strata and domes of the fold and has several extended narrow sections, moderately difficult to explore, with dark passages, frequent pools, dryfalls and chokestones. There are also more open sections, with fine views of the massive Navajo sandstone rocks at the center of Capitol Reef.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.181856,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.094307,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16373,\n \"rec_name\": \"Burro-Wash\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"OHV users travel from far and wide to enjoy the mancos-shale badlands of Factory Butte. These scenic badlands provide OHV users an unparalleled riding experience. Factory Butte is a popular recreation site for everything from OHV jumping and riding to motorcycling and passenger car touring. Although Factory Butte is famous for its OHV areas, few realize that the area is also a popular site to view wildflowers in the spring when Factory Butte is in full bloom. Tourists stop in at Factory Butte to photograph fields of desert flowers and blooming cacti. These blooming fields provide a stunning foreground for the North Caineville Mesa and Factory Butte formations. There is a restroom and interpretive kiosks at Factory Butte.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.365881,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.915269,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16219,\n \"rec_name\": \"Factory-Butte-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"This multiple-use trail crosses BLM and Forest Service lands in this area. The corridor provides for all uses along the same trail in some sections, and separates motorized and non-motorizes uses in other areas. Users along this section of the trail will enjoy the picturesque stands of aspen and conifer interspersed with meadows, opportunities to enjoy periods of solitude and spectacular vistas of the San Rafael Swell, Henry Mountains, LaSal Mountains and Waterpocket Fold. Running from Mexico to Canada, this portion of the trail runs from the Fish Lake National Forest lands on Thousand Lake Mountain down Sand Creek into Torrey, then south along a county road through lands managed by the Richfield Field office near Government Peak (also known as Black Point). The trail system here is located in the Red Gate formation which marks the transition from the Basin and Range to the Colorado Plateau in this region. Access to the trail can be found by trailheads just East of Bicknell or by trailheads near Torrey found by directional signs on the side of Highway 24 near both east and west side of town.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.2514,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.6142,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16359,\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Western-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Cathedral Valley Scenic Backway exhibits striking views of the Mussentuchit badlands, and on the NPS lands the Temple of the Moon and Sun formations are accessible. The road is a single-lane road with a dirt base. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Developed facilities are few in this area. NPS does have a backcountry campground with a vault toilet. There are no facilities on BLM administered land.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.337979,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.027892,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16372,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cathedral-Valley-Scenic-Backway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The trail ascends over 1300 feet to the top of the mesa. Along the way it runs along the spines of the Mancos badlands up into the Ferron sandstone cap on the mesa itself. The trail is marked by cairns. The hike takes about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours each way and is about 2 miles long. Near the top of the trail there are several names scratched in the rock from early explorers and ranchers. Once at the top, there is a register box to sign in. Views from the top of the mesa are unparalleled. A second trail to the top of North Caineville Mesa starts along State Route 24 near the \\\"old cement truck\\\" in Caineville. There are no developed facilities in this area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.406367,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.977375,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16405,\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Caineville-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The first few miles of the east end side of Sheets Gulch is along a sandy wash bottom surrounded by low hills before coming up to the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National park. As with the other canyons in the area, Sheets Gulch is extraordinary in scenery and challenge. There are no devleoped facilities along the Notom Road, including at the Sheets Gulch Trailhead.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.114712,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.070868,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16369,\n \"rec_name\": \"Sheets-Gulch\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The WSA is on a broad plateau that slopes gently north-northeast, and is intricately dissected by deep, narrow, meandering canyons that drain eastward into the Fremont River. Narrow, relatively flat-topped ridges separate the canyons. Vegetation is predominantly pinyon-juniper with associated grasses. Ecological and botanical features are related to high quality riparian habitat along Sulfur Creek.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.29799722,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.3503194,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16470,\n \"rec_name\": \"Fremont-Gorge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Cottonwood Wash is one of several slot canyons running through the huge white Navajo sandstone peaks that make up the highest parts of Capitol Reef, and like the others, it is relatively short but in places very deep. The narrowest passages are interrupted at intervals by dryfalls and pools, and such obstacles eventually block access from the lower end on BLM land, though Cottonwood can also be entered from the top on NPS lands, albeit after a longish drive on a 4WD track along the inside of the reef, though again only a short distance is easily followed before the stream encounters a 40 foot drop. Most people just explore the lower end, which is easily accessible from the paved Notom-Bullfrog Road. 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Access to the trail can be found at the mouth of the canyon, Joseph, Elsinore, and Central. Access is planned to be available through the town of Richfield as the trail continues to be developed. The scenic views in Sevier Canyon are excellent.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.25986,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.304604,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16360,\n \"rec_name\": \"Sevier-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"One of the more unique views in all of Utah is found by hiking up and onto South Caineville Mesa. This is a somewhat strenuous hike and exposes hikers to some very steep sidehills. The views are worth it. The eroding mountains and mesa's have cut ravines that fan out dramatically at the base. The trail is about two and a half miles long to the top of the Mesa where there is a register box to sign in. Some might be satisfied with reaching the top, but while you are there, it'd be worth the time to walk south across the Mesa to see the old rock cabin that was built by some of the earliest ranchers.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.338372,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.982277,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16406,\n \"rec_name\": \"South-Caineville-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The McKittrick Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad. It is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service). 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The area features stark landscape transitions from Chihuahuan Desert shrubs at the lower elevations to sheer limestone cliffs. The steep, rugged mountains with dramatic rock outcrops are highly scenic. The WSA is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service) and Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness (managed by the National Park Service) in Texas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.02104556,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.7260778,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14603,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lonesome-Ridge-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The 1,200-acre Black River Recreation Area is managed to provide low-impact recreation and environmental education opportunities while maintaining a healthy river system and riparian habitat. This river corridor acts as a transition zone between the limestone foothills of the Guadalupe Escarpment and the southern gypsum soils to the east. Several spring-fed pools within the area comprise the headwaters of the Black River. The area includes a series of deep, elongated pools interconnected by a shallow, narrow stream. The Black River, an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert, is home to rare species of plants, fish and reptiles in and around the river. During migration seasons, the area teems with birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. Bird populations in this small area fluctuate daily and seasonally. Visitors may observe green-backed herons, orchard orioles, yellow-billed cuckoos, and roadrunners. Lush desert vegetation and clear pools of water provide excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife. The recreation area's most frequently visited site is the Cottonwood Day Use Area, which includes a wildlife viewing platform, picnic tables, and a toilet. The parking area is approximately 500 feet from the water's edge.
Facilities include a restroom and picnic tables. Drinking water is not available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.09602639,\n \"location\": \"New-Mexico\",\n \"lon\": -104.46942,\n \"natpark\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 10038,\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-River-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Mudgetts WSA is located in southern New Mexico about 30 miles southwest of the city of Carlsbad. The WSA is contiguous with Carlsbad Wilderness (managed by the National Park Service). The area is characterized by steeply rolling limestone hills and canyons covered in desert shrubs and cactus with scattered sotol, agave, and juniper. The region is known for its diverse vegetation, scenic vistas and caves.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.21215806,\n \"location\": \"New-Mexico\",\n \"lon\": -104.4852986,\n \"natpark\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14608,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mudgetts-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.14089463,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.5529688,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2622,\n \"rec_name\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival. Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other within the NPS.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.92304462,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.885527,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2744,\n \"rec_name\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.98680093,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -119.9112735,\n \"natpark\": \"Channel-Islands\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2631,\n \"rec_name\": \"Channel-Islands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.79187523,\n \"location\": \"South-Carolina\",\n \"lon\": -80.74867805,\n \"natpark\": \"Congaree\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2644,\n \"rec_name\": \"Congaree-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.94065854,\n \"location\": \"Oregon\",\n \"lon\": -122.1338414,\n \"natpark\": \"Crater-Lake\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2647,\n \"rec_name\": \"Crater-Lake-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.47369879,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.49133831,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 13919,\n \"rec_name\": \"David-Berger-National-Memorial\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.26093905,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.57116722,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2652,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.48753731,\n \"location\": \"California,Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -117.134395,\n \"natpark\": \"Death-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2662,\n \"rec_name\": \"Death-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 24.628741,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -82.87319,\n \"natpark\": \"Dry-Tortugas\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2665,\n \"rec_name\": \"Dry-Tortugas-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.37294225,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.88200301,\n \"natpark\": \"Everglades\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2677,\n \"rec_name\": \"Everglades-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.55182374,\n \"location\": \"Missouri\",\n \"lon\": -90.35169255,\n \"natpark\": \"Gateway-Arch\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2961,\n \"rec_name\": \"Ulysses-S-Grant-National-Historic-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.6258069,\n \"location\": \"Missouri\",\n \"lon\": -90.1892508,\n \"natpark\": \"Gateway-Arch\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 13951,\n \"rec_name\": \"Gateway-Arch-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.68414678,\n \"location\": \"Montana\",\n \"lon\": -113.8009306,\n \"natpark\": \"Glacier\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2725,\n \"rec_name\": \"Glacier-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. South Rim is open all year. North Rim is closed for the winter. On February 26, 1919, Grand Canyon became a National Park. This is our Centennial Year!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.17280161,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -112.6836024,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2733,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Canyon-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"National Elk Refuge, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was established in 1912 to provide winter habitat and preserve the Jackson elk herd. The Refuge's nearly 25,000 acres provide a winter home for one of the largest wintering concentrations of elk, with nearly 7,500 animals annually. These animals also participate in one of the longest herd migrations of elk in the lower United States on their way to and from National Elk Refuge. In addition to elk, the largest free roaming bison herd in the National Wildlife Refuge System, about 700 animals, winters at the Refuge.
A wide variety of habitats are found on the Refuge, including grassy meadows, marshes, timbered areas, sagebrush, and rocky outcroppings. A variety of waterfowl, including trumpeter swans, can be seen on nearly 1,600 acres of open water and marsh lands. At least 47 different mammals and nearly 175 different species of birds have been observed on the Refuge. Between November and May, the wildlife concentrations and diversity are so spectacular that this Refuge has been called the \\\"Winter Serengeti.\\\"
\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.5529,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.6782,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 127,\n \"rec_id\": 1532,\n \"rec_name\": \"National-Elk-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Whether you are a new visitor to the Bridger-Teton National Forest or a local devotee already, this Recreation  section of our website offers detailed information on the many recreation opportunities this Forest has to offer. With 3.4 million acres of land and water to recreate in the possibilities are endless and exploring the Forest will last a lifetime. When it comes to recreation, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is known for the four W’s - Wildlife, Winter opportunities, Wilderness, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. We invite you to explore, relax, and to soak in the beauty and awe that make the Bridger-Teton National Forest the amazing and unique place we love.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.484,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7623,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 16,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1036,\n \"rec_name\": \"Bridger-Teton-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Grassy Lake which is formed by Grassy Lake Dam is a major feature on the Mindoka Project. This 1,477-acre reservoir is located near the Wyoming-Idaho border between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Fish species include rainbow, cutthroat, and lake trout. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. No improvements, services, or facilities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.12948,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.82055,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 1234,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grassy-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.81853565,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7054666,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 13525,\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Teton-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Baker Archaeological Site, also known as Baker Village, contains the remains of a Fremont Indian village occupied from approximately 1220 to 1295 AD. The Fremont lived in this well planned community of several small pit houses and granaries, surrounding a main big house, and practiced a form of agriculture. The site was excavated by Brigham Young University's Office of Public Archaeology, in cooperation with the BLM, from 1991 to 1994. Recovered artifacts are currently stored at BYU's Museum of People and Cultures in Provo, Utah. After the excavations, the site was backfilled (reburied with the dirt that was removed during excavation), a necessary step in protecting the cultural features that remain. As a result, the foundations of the village can no longer be seen on the surface. The walls visible today are modern walls, built in 2002. Artifacts found on the ground may be observed, but not removed, from the site. Brochures and an information kiosk are located at the parking area. A restroom, picnic tables, and a sun shelter are available for day use. No water is available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.01438,\n \"location\": \"Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -114.12254,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Basin\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 2113,\n \"rec_name\": \"Baker-Archaeological-Viewing-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"From the 13,000-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, to the sage-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park is a place to sample the stunning diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a whole lot more than just desert here!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.94617378,\n \"location\": \"Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -114.2579782,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Basin\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2732,\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Basin-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.60116374,\n \"location\": \"North-Carolina,Tennessee\",\n \"lon\": -83.50818326,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Smoky-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2739,\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Brokeoff Mountains WSA is located in southern New Mexico, contiguous with the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness in Texas. The WSA consists of a low dominant north-south ridge cut by two canyons that run 500 feet deep. Elk winter in the WSA and cliffs, ledges, and rock outcrops provide suitable nesting and perching habitat for birds of prey. Vegetation includes Chihuahuan Desert scrub, cacti, agaves, soaptree yuccas, creosote bush, mesquite, semidesert grassland, and pines at higher elevations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.10251806,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.983135,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14584,\n \"rec_name\": \"Brokeoff-Mountains-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"No one knows exactly when humpback whales first began wintering in the warm, shallow waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Narrative reports from whalers document the appearance of these majestic giants in Hawaii in the 1840s, but little evidence substantiates an earlier presence. But arrive they did, and today the waters around the main Hawaiian Islands of Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kaho'olawe constitute one of the world's most important North Pacific humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) habitats and the only place in the U.S. where humpbacks reproduce. Scientists estimate that two-thirds of the entire North Pacific humpback whale population (approximately 10,000 whales) migrate to Hawaiian waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary also provides opportunities for surfing, diving and snorkeling.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.76421,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.458477,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 137,\n \"rec_id\": 3104,\n \"rec_name\": \"Hawaiian-Islands-Humpback-Whale-National-Marine-Sanctuary\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Kakahaia Refuge is a coastal freshwater pond, originally used as an artificial fish pond. This 44-acre refuge is situated on the south coast of Moloka'i. Established in 1977, it provides habitat for the endangered 'alae ke'oke'o (Hawaiian coot) and small numbers of 'ae'o (Hawaiian stilt), migratory waterfowl, and shorebirds. Northern pintails are common in winter months; and the Pacific golden plover is the most common shorebird. The native black-crowned night heron feeds on fish and other small vertebrates along the shoreline. Kakahaia is primarily a natural, spring-fed habitat. However, in 1983, an additional impoundment was constructed to increase shallow water habitat for the endangered stilt. In 1998 and 1999, this \\\"New Pond\\\" was cleared of invasive plants to open up habitat for the endangered stilt and coot, as well as wintering birds. State Route 450 bisects the refuge. The 2 acres seaward of the highway are under special use permit to the County of Maui for use as a county park open to picnicking and shoreline fishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.793806,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.467195,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 127,\n \"rec_id\": 3967,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kakahaia-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few natural wetlands remaining in the Hawaiian Islands. Located along the south central coast of the island of Maui between the towns of Kihei and Ma'alaea, this 691-acre wetland is home to the endangered Hawaiian coot (ae'o) and Hawaiian coot ('alae ke oke'o). The refuge is adjacent to Kealia Beach, which is a nesting ground for the endangered hawksbill turtle.Kealia Pond serves as a settling basin a 56-square mile watershed that results in seasonal intermittent flooding during winter months and dryer conditions during late summer months. This creates open water (200 acres) and shallow mud flat areas interspersed with vegetation, which provide suitable resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for endangered water birds. During certain times of the year, the refuge supports at least half of the Hawaiian stilt population. The pond also supports a diverse assemblage of migratory birds from late summer (August) to early spring (April). It is one of the most important areas in the state for wintering migratory waterfowl. Migratory shorebirds also congregate here to take advantage of the food resources along the water's edge. As water recedes, fish are crowded into the remaining water, making them easy prey for 'auku'u (black-crowned night herons). Approximately 2,700 people visit the refuge each year to engage in various wildlife-oriented activities, including bird watching, photography, environmental education, habitat restoration projects that involve removal of exotic species, and outplanting with Hawaii's native vegetation.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.7949134,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.46632,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 127,\n \"rec_id\": 1449,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kealia-Pond-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.70693015,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.1591775,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2751,\n \"rec_name\": \"Haleakala-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geologic, biologic, and cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Learn more about this special place and traditional Hawaiian culture connected to these landscapes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 19.3355036,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -155.4700257,\n \"natpark\": \"Hawaii-Volcanoes\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2753,\n \"rec_name\": \"Hawaii-Volcanoes-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"The Ouachita National Forest is located primarily in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Outstanding mountain views coupled with picturesque streams, rivers, and lakes provide a unique and highly valued setting for outdoor recreation. The forest offers high quality nature related-sightseeing, scenic driving, hunting, fishing, and dispersed camping. Learn about the areas rich history at wayside exhibits along a scenic drive or experience unique botanical, mineral, and prehistoric resources featured in information and educational programs. An extensive trail system provides for all types of uses including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicles (OHV) riding. A variety of services can be found at developed campgrounds ranging from rustic tent pads to full-service RV hookups. Enjoy exceptional water-based recreation opportunities including fishing, non-motorized boating, and passive enjoyment of streams, rivers and lakes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.5113583,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.0532444,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1037,\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Water. That's what first attracted people, and they have been coming here ever since to use these soothing thermal waters to heal and relax. Rich and poor alike came for the baths, and a thriving city built up around the hot springs. Together nicknamed \\\"The American Spa,\\\" Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Come discover it for yourself.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.52414366,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.06332936,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2760,\n \"rec_name\": \"Hot-Springs-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Ouachita, AR is located on the Ouachita River near the resort spa of Hot Springs. Its crystal-clear waters make the lake a popular site for scuba diving. There are numerous camping, fishing and swimming opportunities at the lake as well as concessions with marinas, motels, restaurants and horseback riding. There is a boating trail for viewing geological formations on the shoreline.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.572375,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.187085,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 147,\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"DeGray Lake, AR, on the Caddo River, is known for its camping facilities and geological formations. Located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, lake visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and scuba diving as well. A group camp area, which includes a dining hall and eight sleep shelters, is also available. The project offers a visitor center and a State park with swimming pool, marina, lodge, and golf course.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.218119,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.100473,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 149,\n \"rec_name\": \"Degray-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.63765525,\n \"location\": \"Indiana\",\n \"lon\": -87.09647445,\n \"natpark\": \"Indiana-Dunes\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2767,\n \"rec_name\": \"Indiana-Dunes-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.01145819,\n \"location\": \"Michigan\",\n \"lon\": -88.82780657,\n \"natpark\": \"Isle-Royale\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2769,\n \"rec_name\": \"Isle-Royale-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Pinto Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 24,374 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2009 the Pinto Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.007827,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.843849,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13461,\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinto-Mountains-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness now contains a total of 39,165 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.253582,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.810979,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13369,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cleghorn-Lakes-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.91418525,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.8398125,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2782,\n \"rec_name\": \"Joshua-Tree-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,WILDERNESS,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Mecca Hills Wilderness now contains a total of 26,242 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Mecca Hills Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Other Visitors . Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.61626,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.979739,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13425,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mecca-Hills-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,WILDERNESS,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The western boundary of the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is contiguous with the Mecca Hills Wilderness with the exception of the Meccacopia Jeep Trail, which bisects the two wilderness areas. The forces of nature have produced a striking landscape here where open valleys, ridges and highly colorful and dramatically eroded canyons are the result of the region's proximity to the San Andreas fault system. Deep canyons and washes cut across the entire area, exposing walls of color shaded from bright red to black. Bighorn sheep, burro deer, desert tortoise and many small upland game species live among the mountains. The spiny-leaved Orocopia sage, Alverson's foxtail cactus, Orcutt's woody aster and the Mecca aster grow unexpectedly in washes, on stony slopes and in gypsum soils. Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is administered by BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.598695,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.889865,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13449,\n \"rec_name\": \"Orocopia-Mountains-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 59.81804414,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -150.106502,\n \"natpark\": \"Kenai-Fjords\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2787,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kenai-Fjords-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current path for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 67.35631336,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -159.2002293,\n \"natpark\": \"Kobuk-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2795,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kobuk-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation is one of the premier opportunities for visitors to the Lassen National Forest. From springtime wildflower hikes to snowmobiling miles of freshly groomed trails in the winter, there is something for everyone! So go explore, camp, hike, kayak, fish, or just sit beneath the towering pines on a sunny afternoon and relax... the Lassen National Forest welcomes you! Here are some of our favorite places on the Lassen National Forest. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we do! Please note that pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation sites, and that pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.728939,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.343547,\n \"natpark\": \"Lassen-Volcanic\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1066,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lassen-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.49354575,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.4075993,\n \"natpark\": \"Lassen-Volcanic\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2803,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lassen-Volcanic-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles (643 km) explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a \\\"grand, gloomy and peculiar place,\\\" but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name - Mammoth.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.19760458,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.13090198,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2818,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mammoth-Cave-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Nolin River Lake has an average annual visitation of over two million and maintains one of the lowest drowning rates in the State. Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin is one of the top five lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye fishing. The majority of the path Nolin River follows is located within the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park, making for very scenic canoe trips.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.277066,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.246802,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 371,\n \"rec_name\": \"Nolin-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Barren River was the historic route for westward traveling pioneers. They would travel down the Barren River to a trading post at present-day Bowling Green, Kentucky, where their journey would proceed by land. Barren River was named by early pioneers for its treeless fields. The open fields were actually created by Native Americans, who burned sections of woodland, forming grasslands to attract grazing buffalo. There are many historical features and sites to visit and explore. In the 1960s the dam was built for area flood control covering 20,150 acres at maximum flood control pool. When not needed to store flood waters, the Army Corps of Engineers manages more than 10,000 acres for wildlife management and recreation. Come and visit the warm season native grass fields and view what historically was the landscape in Allen and Barren County. Barren River Lake has four campgrounds offering casual camping, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, biking, birding, or just sitting back and enjoying the scenery.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.89667,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.125,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 352,\n \"rec_name\": \"Barren-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This comparatively low-elevation (6,000-7,000 feet) area offers a unique combination of terrain, scenery, and climate that allows for nearly year-round recreation close to towns and surrounded by panoramic backdrops. The relatively small blocks of public land are particularly well-suited to non-motorized trail use with opportunities for short motorized trails. This area also contains the only \\\"open\\\" (to cross country travel) motorized areas in the field office, providing rock crawling, OHV play and skill-building. Mountain biking trail systems are currently the greatest draw, highlighted by Phil's World just east of Cortez, which is one of the BLM's 20 premier mountain biking destinations. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.34942,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.4955,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16533,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cortez-SRMA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation at Jackson Gulch Reservoir (Mancos State Park) is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office - Southern Division, Durango, Colorado. Jackson Gulch Dam was completed in 1950 and is the principal feature of the Mancos Project in southwestern Colorado. An inlet canal from the West Mancos River feeds the small reservoir which is an off-stream storage impoundment with 4 miles of shoreline. The reservoir is located 5 miles north of Mancos, Colorado, and 10 miles from Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site. The reservoir provides important recreation, fish and wildlife benefits; it has about 36,000 visitors per year. The average elevation is about 7,800 feet above sea level. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.39992,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.26143,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 54,\n \"rec_name\": \"Jackson-Gulch-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Through a continuing tradition of public and private cooperation, Yucca House National Monument preserves one of the largest archeological sites in SW Colorado. The unexcavated nature of the site preserves its integrity and beauty for future generations of scientists and visitors. Experience a sense of discovery by visiting a site that has remained largely untouched for the past 800 years!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.24778944,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.6861274,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2993,\n \"rec_name\": \"Yucca-House-National-Monument\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 to preserve and interpret the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from 600 to 1300 CE. Today, the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.23908345,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.4624032,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2824,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mesa-Verde-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Upon completion in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam was the highest rock and earth-filled dam in the world.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.14,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.93167,\n \"natpark\": \"Mount-Rainier\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 252,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mud-Mountain-Dam-(White-River)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 46.86075416,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.7043885,\n \"natpark\": \"Mount-Rainier\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2835,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mount-Rainier-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.71171756,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.2069423,\n \"natpark\": \"North-Cascades\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2845,\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Cascades-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.52224583,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.7091541,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 16748,\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.52224583,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.7091541,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1120,\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.80392754,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.6663848,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2881,\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Did you know that Petrified Forest is more spectacular than ever? While the park has all the wonders known for a century, there are many new adventures and discoveries to share. There are backcountry hikes into areas never open before such as Red Basin and little known areas like the Martha's Butte. There are new exhibits that bring the stories to life. Come rediscover Petrified Forest!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.98387664,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -109.7877678,\n \"natpark\": \"Petrified-Forest\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2856,\n \"rec_name\": \"Petrified-Forest-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"
Overview
Hilltops over 2,500 feet high offer scenic vistas of the lush San Joaquin Valley and spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Panoche Hills was once part of a vast inland sea. Fossils found include vertebrates such as mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, and marine turtles.Visitor service improvements are now complete at the new day use facility, which features a parking area, a shade structure, picnic benches, a vault toilet, and a kiosk providing an interpretive panel, a map, and information about the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.7125,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -120.86277778,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16685,\n \"rec_name\": \"Panoche-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Within the steep and rugged Griswold Canyon, BLM land straddles both sides of the road. Visitor service improvements are now complete at the new day use facility, which features a parking area, a shade structure, picnic benches, a vault toilet, and a kiosk providing an interpretive panel, a map, and information about the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.51829044,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -120.7335139,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 14829,\n \"rec_name\": \"Griswold-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Laguna Mountain Area consists of somewhat rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush. The area's vegetation is characterized by classic chapparal habitat, oak forests, and grassy meadows. 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Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.49029208,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.1813607,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2893,\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinnacles-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation. The reservoir has approximately 97 water surface acres, 142 land acres and 3 miles of shoreline. It stores, regulates, and diverts water from the Colorado River on the western slope of the Continental Divide to the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.Developments at the Lake include 3 campgrounds with 18 campsites and 1 boat-launch ramp. Access is good. Only no-wake power boating is allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing, camping, and boating. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campgrounds are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.36377,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.28245,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 89,\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinewood-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. Current Reservoir Levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.2168,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.86078,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 9,\n \"rec_name\": \"Shadow-Mountain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Headwaters is restricted to foot and horse travel only. It receives extensive equestrian use. Other forms such as biking or motorized vehicles are prohibited, providing a quiet and primitive recreation opportunity. The trail network includes 28 miles of interconnecting trails over and across ridges and creeks. Trails pass through Sagebrush Steppe, Aspen Groves and Forest, with views overlooking the Colorado River Valley. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.10715,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -106.02378,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16741,\n \"rec_name\": \"Headwaters\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Estes, a feature of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, is formed by Olympus Dam constructed across the Big Thompson River. The afterbay storage in Lake Estes and the forebay storage in Marys Lake enable the Estes powerplant to meet daily variations in energy demand. Recreation facilities include a nine-hole golf course, five picnic and associated day-use areas, and a marina. Good access to recreation areas. The reservoir has approximately 185 water surface acres, 213 land acres and 4 milesof shoreline. Power boating is limited, but available. Sailing opportunities. Fish species available are largely rainbow trout. Facilities are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.37578,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.50896,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 67,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Estes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Willow Creek Pumping Plant lifts the water 175 feet; it then flows by gravity to Lake Granby.Recreation is managed for Reclamation by the Forest Service. Developments include 1 campground with 35 campsites and 1 boat-launch facility. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 300 surface acres. Primary recreational activities are fishing, camping, and picnicking. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities and campground are closed in winter because of ice and snow. Current Reservoir Levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14214,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.95279,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 94,\n \"rec_name\": \"Willow-Creek-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest. The campground within East Portal contains 70 campsites that provide amenities such as RV hookups, two shower houses and tent camping. A trail head leads into Rocky Mountain National Park and a free shuttle provides access into the town of Estes Park during the summer. The small reservoir has approximately 2 water surface acres where rainbow trout are occasionally caught by Anglers. Moreover, there are 70 land acres and 1 mile of shoreline located at this reservoir. No boating is allowed. Facilities are open May 15- Oct. 15.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.32811,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.5764,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 51,\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Portal-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Marys Lake is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. There are 2 dikes on the shoreline of Marys Lake, located approximately 2 miles from Estes Park, Colorado. There is a developed campground accommodating 138 campsites, which includes RV and tent camping sites with utility hookups, two full service shower houses, as well as a small convenience store are also located on site. The reservoir has approximately 42 water surface acres, 175 land acres, and 1 mile of shoreline. No boating is allowed. The reservoir is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A free summer shuttle provides access to Estes Park. Facilities are open May 15- Oct 15th.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.34574,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.53641,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 88,\n \"rec_name\": \"Marys-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. One campground with 41 campsites. Access is good. THe reservoir has approximately 47 water surface acres, 248 land acres and 2 miles of shoreline. No boating currently allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing and camping. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campground are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.37105,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.23602,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 52,\n \"rec_name\": \"Flatiron-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout, mackinaw trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14296,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.89066,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": 129,\n \"rec_id\": 68,\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Granby\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK\",\n \"description\": \"Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times. In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.3556924,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.6972879,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2907,\n \"rec_name\": \"Rocky-Mountain-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation activities on the Coronado National Forest are nearly as diverse as the people who come to visit. The most popular ones are hiking, camping, birding, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing, and visiting historic areas. Fishing and boating are available but limited in this arid land, while opportunities for the fast-growing sport of mountain biking are growing. Winter sports are possible in the higher elevations; Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley in the Santa Catalina Mountains is the most southern ski area in the United States.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.222005,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -110.975466,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 131,\n \"rec_id\": 1093,\n \"rec_name\": \"Coronado-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The museum is recognized as one of the top ten zoos/botanical gardens in the world. The museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2002.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.2463,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -111.1677,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 138,\n \"rec_id\": 3149,\n \"rec_name\": \"Arizona-Sonora-Desert-Museum\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.20909636,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -110.7574974,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2917,\n \"rec_name\": \"Saguaro-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is your escape to recreation and re-creation. Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows—take a hike, meander along Skyline Drive, or picnic with the family. 200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to deer, songbirds, the night sky…and you. Plan a Shenandoah escape today!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.49236644,\n \"location\": \"Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -78.46907715,\n \"natpark\": \"Shenandoah\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2933,\n \"rec_name\": \"Shenandoah-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The rugged landscape and strenuous life that TR experienced here would help shape a conservation policy that we still benefit from today.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.17777274,\n \"location\": \"North-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4300083,\n \"natpark\": \"Theodore-Roosevelt\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2949,\n \"rec_name\": \"Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"With over 40% of the park water, Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected water highways. Plan ahead before coming to this water park by bringing your own watercraft, reserving a watercraft, or taking a park ranger boat tour.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.48370609,\n \"location\": \"Minnesota\",\n \"lon\": -92.8382913,\n \"natpark\": \"Voyageurs\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2970,\n \"rec_name\": \"Voyageurs-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 200 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lure explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. This resource is truly a jewel in the National Park Service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.73102945,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.829994,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2772,\n \"rec_name\": \"Jewel-Cave-National-Monument\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This recreation area offers primitive camping only (no hookups), hiking, fishing (only electric motors), and picnicking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.438735,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.560322,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 130,\n \"rec_id\": 286,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Springs-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Cold Brook Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located less than 1 mile from the town of Hot Springs, SD, Cold Brook Lake offers an excellent variety of recreational activities year-round including canoeing, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, and camping. 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The reservoir has approximately 4,407 water surface acres, 4,546 land acres and 42 miles of shoreline. Recreation on this reservoir is managed by the SD Department of Game, Fish and Parks for the Bureau of Reclamation and includes campgrounds, boat ramps, fishing pier and a marina. Fish species include walleye, bass, northern pike, perch, bluegill, and crappie.Because the reservoir is located on the southeastern edge of the Black Hills and is the only large body of water in an isolated area of arid southwestern South Dakota, it is attractive to migrating waterbirds that follow the eastern edge of the Black Hills. The lake also provides habitat for migrant passerine species that travel along the Cheyenne River on their twice-yearly flights to and from the north and the west. The best birding area is along the undeveloped western side.The area is open year-round and an entrance fee is required year-round. The Angostura Unit is part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. 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Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this maze of passages is home to boxwork, a unique formation rarely found elsewhere.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.58012365,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4394709,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2980,\n \"rec_name\": \"Wind-Cave-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.88037021,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4525186,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2837,\n \"rec_name\": \"Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.59824417,\n \"location\": \"Idaho,Montana,Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.5471695,\n \"natpark\": \"Yellowstone\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2988,\n \"rec_name\": \"Yellowstone-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.84883288,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -119.5571873,\n \"natpark\": \"Yosemite\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2991,\n \"rec_name\": \"Yosemite-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"The Deep Creek North Wilderness now contains a total of 4,262 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Deep Creek North Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.452642,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.932883,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13379,\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-North-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The United States Congress designated the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness in 2009 and it now has a total of 11,667 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Utah and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness is bordered by the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness to the north.The approximately 11,700 acre Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness is within the newly-designated Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and shares a common boundary with the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness, located on the Dixie National Forest. Here, massive blocks of Jurassic age Navajo Sandstone have been eroded by wind and water, leaving rounded domes and numerous small canyons. The resulting landscape is both austere and intimate, affording outstanding opportunities for solitude and natural quiet, just minutes away from the major population centers of Washington County. Convenient trail access makes this wilderness a popular choice for hikers and equestrians. Visit the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area web page for more information about trails in the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. Although it is at the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness supports plant and animals species that typify the arid Mojave Desert. Pockets of desert shrubs cover the sand dunes and rocky outcrops of this wilderness. Mojave Desert species, such as Utah agave, banana yucca, scrub oak , and single-leaf ash, are found in the lowlands and line the dry washes. At higher elevations, pinyon pine and Utah juniper dot the rocky slopes of the wilderness area. Mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, and kit fox live here, as they do farther east on the Colorado Plateau. Mojave Desert species, including the federally-listed threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and the Gila monster and chuckwalla reptiles are also residents of the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. Golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and the western screen owl circle the craggy canyons of this wilderness area, searching for prey. On the right day, at the right time, lucky visitors may see bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and Cooper's, and sharp-shinned hawks in the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22584333,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.4078228,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16302,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
The LaVerkin Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 445 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the LaVerkin Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.452874,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.110706,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13416,\n \"rec_name\": \"LaVerkin-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of Zion National Park. Visitors enjoy hiking, backpacking, photography, fishing and rock climbing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.45263306,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1421975,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16477,\n \"rec_name\": \"Taylor-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Silver Reef Mining DistrictJohn Kemple arrived in Harrisburg in 1866, and boarded at the Orson Adams House for the winter. Kemple was an experienced prospector, and in 1868 he found a mineralized sandstone float (an ore unattached to the bedrock) that assayed very high in silver, but he had a hard time pinpointing its source. He returned in 1870, and discovered silver in the White Reef, at the Southern base of Pine Valley Mountain. But because the silver was in sandstone, which at the time was considered impossible, assayers were skeptical of his findings, which slowed the process for locating the source of his supplies. In 1874, John Kemple took the lead in organizing a new mining district called the Harrisburg Mining District, and Orson B. Adams was elected president. The first claim recorded within this district, was only about 300 hundred yards southwest from the Orson Adams House and was named Pride of the West Ledge and Kemple Company. Two years later, by early 1876, a surge of silver fever took off, and miners, along with supporting industries, flowed into the area.With the closest railroad a 100 miles away in Milford, on-site transformation of silver ore into bullion was crucial. The nearest mills were more than 300 miles away, so it was decided to build mills near the mines, process the ore, and then ship finished bullion to the railroad by wagon. Three of the five mills were built in Silver Reef, with one in Leeds and the other on the Virgin River, named Stormont Mill. Mines that would not pay before the mills came were now considered valuable property. During 1876, Silver Reef was one of the largest towns in Washington County, with about 1,500 residents. A development boom took place along mile-long Main Street, including the construction of 6 saloons, 9 grocery stores, 2 dance halls, a brewery, a billiard hall, the Wells Fargo Express Office, a jail, and a church, amongst many others. St. John Catholic Church was Southern Utah’s first established Catholic congregation, founded in 1879, which housed the town’s hospital in a rear wing. Only remnants of the church can still be seen. Town advocates wanted Silver Reef to become the county seat, but the more conservative citizens of neighboring towns, established by members of the LDS church, were against it. As a typical boomtown, Silver Reef grew as quickly as it dwindled down. Reduced operations continued through 1909, after which mining completely stopped, and livestock owners took their place. When the town went extinct, neighboring town residents burrowed the leftover buildings and took the materials for their own use.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.252778,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.367778,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16459,\n \"rec_name\": \"Silver-Reef-Mining-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,DAY-USE-AREA\",\n \"description\": \"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.626096,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.07442,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16694,\n \"rec_name\": \"Iron-Hills-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
The Beartrap Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 40 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Beartrap Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.425633,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.088933,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13340,\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"This expanse of public land offers stunning canyon vistas and a unique hiking opportunity. By following the East Fork of the Virgin River, you can hike over ten miles through the canyons into the east side of Zion National Park. Bear in mind to check with the Park concerning fees. Also, the Park currently maintains a research area immediately downstream of the WSA that is closed to backcountry use. The northern half of Parunuweap is heavily wooded with pinyon and juniper with a jeep trail leading down into the canyon. This route should only be taken by people experienced in driving on rough mountain roads. The main landmarks in and directly south of the southern portion of the WSA are Harris Mountain and Elephant Butte. Again, springs and plant life concentrate animals in the area. Mule deer are common, and with the mule deer come predatory mountain lions. Many kinds of hawks, eagles and other birds can also be seen in the area. Beware, however, since rattlesnakes are also common here. Special Features: A major historical feature is the Elephant Gap or Foote Ranch Road, believed to follow the pioneer route between Pipe Spring, Arizona, and Long Valley, Utah. About 4.5 miles of this route are cherry-stemmed from the WSA and 4 miles are considered to be a way within the WSA. The state sensitive bald eagle occasionally roosts in the WSA in the winter. The peregrine falcon may nest within the WSA. The golden eagle may also sometimes inhabit or nest in the WSA. Other state sensitive or USFWS candidate or threatened animal species that may inhabit the WSA include ferruginous hawk, Mexican spotted owl, western yellow-billed cuckoo, and Bell's vireo. USFWS candidate, threatened or endangered plant species that may occur in the WSA are Asplenium andrewsii, Erigeron sionis, Heterotheca jonesii, and Sphaeromeria ruthia.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.17825278,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7822139,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16288,\n \"rec_name\": \"Parunuweap-Canyon-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone, bounded by 2,000-foot-high cliffs, has been sculpted by wind and water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls, natural arches, and slot canyons. On the highest plateaus, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-colored slickrock. Pinyon pine, Utah juniper, scrub oak, and sagebrush cover the mountain slopes, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern, monkeyflower, and columbine. Hawks, falcons, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls, while ringtailed cats, deer, cougar, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the canyon bottoms. This wilderness provides opportunities for primitive recreational activities, including hiking, equestrian trail riding, canyoneering, and camping. Several routes exist on the southern end of the wilderness providing access to higher elevations by way of steep canyons. The Sawmill trail, however, follows an historic logging route and traverses a large portion of the wilderness. Only one route is on the northern side and provides access to Eagle Crags at about 5,200 feet. All of these routes are primitive, not maintained on a regular basis, and not signed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.01513361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9812556,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16301,\n \"rec_name\": \"Canaan-Mountain-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.29839254,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0265138,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 128,\n \"rec_id\": 2994,\n \"rec_name\": \"Zion-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Beartrap Canyon Wilderness is only 40 acres, but shares a common boundary with designated wilderness in the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion National Park. Largely a rugged, steeply sloped area, this Wilderness contains the headwater areas for many tributaries that flow through Bear Trap Canyon on Kolob Terrace. A very short segment of stream in Bear Trap Canyon is designated as wild in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Beartrap Wilderness is an isolated parcel of land managed by the BLM. While its western boundary is contiguous with Zion National Park, its northern, southern, and eastern boundary borders private land. The terrain within its 40 acres consists of a sandstone finger of a mesa and the upper reach of the Beartrap Canyon. At a top elevation of 7,500 feet, both the mesa top and canyon bottom sustains Utah juniper and ponderosa and pinyon pine trees. Despite its small size, but because of its proximity to adjacent wilderness and other relatively undisturbed lands, a wide variety of wildlife lives here. Hawks, falcons, and eagles soar above the canyons, while ringtailed cats, mountain lion, and black bear hunt in the uplands and along the canyon bottoms. The dissected remote canyons also offer suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.42564361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0889694,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16202,\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Smith Creek has its origins within the Red Butte Wilderness. La Verkin Creek, nonetheless beautiful, is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. The area surrounding the confluence of these two creeks constitutes an integral part of the exceptional visual attractions associated with the Kolob section of Zion National Park. The upper portions of these creeks are characterized by steep cliffs and deep, narrow canyons while the lower portions are broaden into distinct alluvial valleys. Don’t Miss: Outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation such as hiking and primitive camping. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.36972333,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.17494,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16325,\n \"rec_name\": \"Smith-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite gives you vast views of the Kaibab Indian Reservation and the beautiful sandstone cliffs that surround the area. There are hundreds of tracks at this site with at least six different types of footprints preserved in the colorful sandstone. This site contains one of the highest diversity of fossil vertebrate tracks for the Early Jurassic time period in North America. You will find three informational panels near the parking area for this site. They provide information on the types of animals that made the tracks, how many tracks there are, as well as a brief history of the area. The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is open to foot traffic only and is 0.5 miles round trip. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but dog poop must be carried out. Disposal bags and a trash can are located at the trailhead. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.02422376,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7941881,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16446,\n \"rec_name\": \"Moccasin-Mountain-Kiosk\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The source of Willis Creek begins on a private property boundary on the north side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the southern boundary. The scenic value of Willis Creek is excellent and similar to that found in the Kolob area of Zion National Park. The geologic features that abound are interesting and common to the area. Don’t Miss: The outstanding exploration and hiking opportunities enhanced by the proximity to Zion National Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.44724194,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0909083,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16326,\n \"rec_name\": \"Willis-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"North Fork of the Virgin River originates at Cascade Falls, waters from Navajo Lake. This section enters the Deep Creek Wilderness on its eastern border and exits its southern border and flows into Zion National P ark. This creek is characterized by deeply incised canyons with walls hundreds of feet tall and is a critical access point to the world famous Zion Narrows. Don’t Miss: World class hiking and canyoneering. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37086944,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9238033,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16322,\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Fork-Virgin-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Shunes creek has its origins on the rim of the Vermillion Cliffs in the Shunes Creek Canyon drainage within the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. It enters the parcel from the east and exits into the Canaan Mountain Wilderness on the west. Shunes Creek has exceptional scenery and outstanding geologic features that are similar to those in Zion National Park. Exploration and rock climbing opportunities abound in the area and are enhanced by their proximity to Zion. Don’t Miss: Unparalleled scenery and solitude. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.14111806,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9354483,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16324,\n \"rec_name\": \"Shunes-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"The headwaters of this creek are on private lands north of the BLM sections. This spectacular section of the stream contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides. Don’t Miss: World class canyoneering and photographic opportunities. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.39847306,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9927728,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16323,\n \"rec_name\": \"Oak-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"What this section of Taylor Creek lacks in length, it more than makes up for in sheer beauty and splendor. This short section, which originates in small Taylor Creek Wilderness and flows into Zion National Park, contains some of the most scenic and geologic stunning scenery to found in the area. The deep incised canyon has exposed millennia of geologic history and has provided an excellent example of the geologic processes that have created this stunning landscape. Don’t Miss: The opportunity to view an outstanding cross section of the local geology and unique photographic opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.45426797,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1451101,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16321,\n \"rec_name\": \"Middle-Fork-Taylor-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"La Verkin Creek is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. Smith Creek, nonetheless beautiful, has its origins within the Red Butte Wilderness. The area surrounding the confluence of these two creeks constitutes an integral part of the exceptional visual attractions associated with the Kolob section of Zion National Park. The upper portions of these creeks are characterized by steep cliffs and deep, narrow canyons while the lower portions, as flow thru the Black Ridge Wilderness, broaden into distinct alluvial valleys. Don’t Miss: Outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation such as hiking and primitive camping.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37182417,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1894478,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16320,\n \"rec_name\": \"LaVerkin-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The source of spectacular Bear Trap Canyon begins on private property on the south side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the western boundary of the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness and into Zion National Park. The stream is a deeply incised, high elevation canyon with vertical sandstone walls hundreds of feet tall with stringers of mixed conifer forest, mountain shrub and riparian vegetation including unique “hanging gardensâ€\\u009d. Exceptional recreation potential exists for hiking, camping and cayoneering. Don’t Miss: Outstanding climbing possibilities and breathtaking hanging gardens.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.43086889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1111981,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16316,\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,DAY-USE-AREA,OBSERVATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"An off-the-radar expanse of photographic bliss, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is where weekend warriors can leave footprints in soft sand. Walk among old juniper, and pinion and ponderosa pines. Then take your shoes off to leave footprints in the orange-red sand dunes. These geological oddities were formed by the continual erosion of the nearby Navajo sandstone cliffs. Coral Pink covers 3,730 acres. The sand dunes are open for hiking and kid-friendly playing. About 90-percent of the dunes are open for ATV riders, an attraction for which this state park has become ever popular. Coral Pink is an excellent addition for travelers on Utah's Road to Mighty visiting Zion National Park, Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.037682,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7325284,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 244,\n \"rec_id\": 14750,\n \"rec_name\": \"Coral-Pink-Sand-Dunes-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Orderville Canyon offers an excellent wilderness experience with plant and animal life similar to Moquith Mountain WSA. Orderville Canyon and its tributaries are becoming increasingly popular among canyoneers, who marvel at the variety and splendor of several slot canyon drops that offer hiking and rappelling which rivals many routes in Zion itself. The bald eagle and peregrine falcon, as well as 13 animal species and four plant species that are considered to be sensitive occur or may occur in the WSA. Cougar, elk, and mule deer also use the WSA\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.32043889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.8843306,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16284,\n \"rec_name\": \"Orderville-Canyon-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creek Wilderness and Deep Creek North Wilderness These two contiguous units, containing approximately 7,500 acres of public land, are located near the northeast corner of Zion National Park. In fact, Deep Creek Wilderness shares its 3 mile southern border with the Park. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,000 feet in Deep Creek Wilderness to a high of 6,800 feet in Deep Creek North Wilderness, creating an environment for dense stands of trees and shrubs. The perennial stream of Deep Creek flows for approximately 4.8 miles through the Deep Creek Wilderness and was designated as a “wildâ€\\u009d river segment for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic River System through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Approximately 1.2 miles of two tributaries to the North Fork of the Virgin River also flow through the Deep Creek Wilderness and have been designated as “wildâ€\\u009d rivers. Deep Creek North Wilderness contains numerous drainages: Crystal Creek, Big Oak Wash, Deep Creek, and several unnamed drainages. The area just outside the Deep Creek North Wilderness is dotted with springs. This extensive cover, availability of water, and a contiguous landscape of wildlands, creates habitat for a wide variety of animals. Mule deer, elk, mountain lion, and bobcat are the larger animals that make a home here. Just a few of the smaller mammals include badgers, marmots, and ringtail. Numerous birds species can be observed in the wilderness with some of the more interesting being golden eagle, screech owl, chukar partridge, and wild turkey. The remote canyons of the wilderness provide suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.42338611,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9279608,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16345,\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-North-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Red Cliffs Archaeological Site houses the remains of structures from when the Ancestral Puebloans were residing there intermittently from about 500 A.D. to 1200 A.D. The occupation spanned three distinct periods in Ancestral Puebloan history: Basketmaker III, Pueblo I, and Pueblo II. It is common to find habitation from these periods along water sources, in this case Quail Creek, where farming of maize and other crops was possible. One or two families lived together in pithouses, and later in multi-roomed surface pueblos. The families at this site were primarily sedentary farmers, cultivating small fields along the creek, but would also gather native plants and hunt. After 1200 A.D. the Ancestral Puebloans abandoned this site, possibly due to prolonged drought periods and climate change.BLM archaeologists excavated this site between 1977 and 1979, assisted by Youth Adult Conservation Corps youth crews. Data from the Red Cliffs site provided knowledge about the Ancestral Puebloan culture and way of life in southwestern Utah, which scientists only had very little familiarity with at the time. Many artifacts were recovered, including stone tools and pottery, which are now curated at the museum at Southern Utah University.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22343859,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3996061,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16386,\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-Archeological-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Red Cliffs Dinosaur Track Site Located in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, within the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, this dinosaur track site features 17 well-preserved tracks. Although it is impossible to know exactly which dinosaurs made these footprints, tracks are tied to a general group of dinosaurs based on shape, size, and arrangement of toe pads. These tracks have been identified as Grallator, Kayentapus, and Eubrontes tracks, which paleontologists suggest were made by bipedal meat-eating theropods during the Jurassic Period. If you want to check out these tracks, and learn more at the interpreted site, follow the directions for the Silver Reef Trail.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22514776,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.4046143,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16387,\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-Dinosaur-Track-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 2.53 miles in length. Difficulty: Extremely difficult. From the trailhead, the trail immediately drops down a steep, rugged slope and careens toward the cliff edge on your right. Follow the narrow, winding track southeast as it traverses the crumbling layers of sandstone, siltstone and mudstone below the mesa rim. Expect a steep, rocky descent along the entire trail, with sharp turns, sudden drop-offs and precipitous exposure. Keep in mind that entire sections of the trail may be washed out in places due to its location on a steep, eroded slope. The trail becomes braided in several sections, allowing users to choose one of several interconnected paths on their descent.If you have time to look up, you’ll be rewarded with dramatic vistas of colorful badlands in the foreground, Gooseberry Mesa to the south, the craggy peaks of Canaan Mountain Wilderness to the southeast and the majestic West Temple of Zion National Park to the east.While keeping your eyes on the trail, you will experience a speedy ride-through tour of local geology. The trail begins in the Chinle Formation of the Upper Triassic Age atop the mesa then descends quickly through the Moenkopi layer of the Lower Triassic, a blur of red sandstone under your tires. Soon after, you are plummeting through talus from the Holocene to upper Pleistocene Age before revisiting the Moenkopi Formation near the bottom of the escarpment.Once the trail drops to rolling lowlands and levels out, find your way back to SR 9 near Virgin by following the well-traveled dirt road south. Note: This trail should only be considered by expert mountain bicyclists. Throughout its length, it features narrow tread width, widely variable and unpredictable tread surfaces, 20% or more average trail grade, jumps, unavoidable obstacles, loose rocks and extreme exposure. There are no convenient places to stop or turn around and the cost of a mistake in many places could result in serious injury or death. Use extreme caution, always wear a helmet, and ride at your own risk.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.24020749,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1848299,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16399,\n \"rec_name\": \"Flying-Monkey-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is 4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3 miles from east to west. Private and state land surrounds most of the WSA with the state land nearly bisecting the study area. The southern boundary adjoins Zion National Park. All land within the WSA is managed by the BLM Cedar City Field Office. Spring Creek Canyon WSA includes a portion of the Hurricane Cliffs, an awesome west facing escarpment that extends from north of Cedar City into northwestern Arizona. Two major canyons, Kanarra Falls and Spring Creek Canyon, bisect the WSA with elevations ranging from 5,600 feet at the base of the cliffs to almost 7,900 feet on the ridge tops. Vegetation consists primarily of juniper, scrub oak, shrubs, and grasses; however, along the riparian zone, sedges, rushes, cottonwoods, and willows are prevalent. The area provides habitat for various birds of prey such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon as well as 13 species of animals and 4 plant species that are considered sensitive. The majority of the WSA is rated outstanding for scenic quality due to the stunning, narrow red rock canyons that offer spectacular hiking along the streambeds. In particular, hiking in Kanarra Canyon involves traveling (and sometimes wading) along Kanarra Creek and climbing up and over several beautiful waterfalls. Due to its immense beauty and unique hiking opportunities, this area sees a large number of visitors every year.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.53691156,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1526672,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16331,\n \"rec_name\": \"Spring-Creek-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
This wilderness area is in Arizona (contiguous to the 44,531 acre Canaan Mountain Wilderness in Utah designated in 2009). The Cottonwood Point Wilderness (6,860 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Cottonwood Point Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.981677,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.915108,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 13374,\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Point-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creeks origin is to the north of the BLM parcel and on private lands. This spectacular section of the stream runs thru the Deep Creek Wilderness and contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. This section provides an excellent illustration of the hydrologic transition from headwaters to a deeply incised canyon, all within a few miles. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37011361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9492081,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16317,\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Kolob Creek starts as the outlet for Kolob reservoir to the north. This spectacular section of the stream contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens as it flows thru the Deep Creek Wilderness. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides. Don’t Miss: World class canyoneering. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37103972,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9712625,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16319,\n \"rec_name\": \"Kolob-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The approximately 45,000 acres of public land in the NCA are located in south-central Washington County. The NCA is an important component of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, a multi-jurisdictional land base that has been collaboratively managed by BLM, the State of Utah, Washington County, and local municipalities since 1996 to protect populations and habitat of the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and other at-risk native plant and animal species.More than 130 miles of non-motorized recreation trails (hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail riding) are available for public use in the NCA. The Red Cliffs Recreation Area offers camping and day use areas, in a developed site where fees are collected. All motorized vehicle travel, including Off-Highway Vehicles, is limited to designated roads in the NCA. No motorized or mechanized vehicle travel is allowed in the Red Mountain and Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness areas, without special authorization from BLM.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.20754972,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3985117,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16201,\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-National-Conservation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Utah State Parks: At 3,300 feet above sea level, relatively low elevation for Utah, Quail Creek Reservoir boasts some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate. Quail Creek lures boaters and anglers year-round. Spend a day on the water or visit a nearby state or national park, then retire to a campsite in a spectacular red rock desert setting. The maximum depth of Quail Creek can reach 120 feet, so it is cold enough to sustain the stocked rainbow trout, bullhead catfish, and crappie. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources also stocks largemouth bass and bluegill, which thrive in the warmer, in the upper layers of the reservoir. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.1854,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3976,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": 244,\n \"rec_id\": 15110,\n \"rec_name\": \"Quail-Creek-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Unlike the other trail systems in St. George Field Office area, the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System wasn't developed because of its awesome slick rock or incredible views, and it isn't inside a protected area such as a Reserve or Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This trail system developed because it's an area that is just plain fun to mountain bike.While not the legendary riding of the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail (under whose shadow this trail system sits), the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System has its own rewards. From smooth, rolling terrain to rough, rocky slabs, there are over 36 miles of great riding single-track in the system.Be sure to check each trail you plan to visit as there are user group restrictions. For example, the Canal Trail is only open to hikers, and equestrians are restricted to existing roads and the Chinatown Wash.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.19551897,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.2375566,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16401,\n \"rec_name\": \"Hurricane-Cliffs-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"While Birch Hollow offers spectacular views, it requires a technical rope descent down rappels as long as 120 feet. The canyon exits in Orderville Gulch. From there, you can continue upstream to exit at the Orderville Gulch Trailhead, or continue downstream and exit in Zion National Park. If you chose to exit the Gulch downstream, a permit from Zion National Park is required prior to your trip. A second vehicle is needed to shuttle hikers from the Orderville Gulch Trailhead, or Zion National Park, back to their vehicle at the Birch Hollow Trailhead. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT. Type of Trip: This is typically done as a day trip. If exiting the canyon at the upstream Orderville Gulch Trailhead, it usually takes approximately 4 to 6 hours. If you exit downstream in Zion National Park, it will take approximately 8 to 12 hours. A permit is required from Zion National Park to exit downstream from Birch Hollow. Mileage: 5 Ð… miles to the Orderville Gulch Trailhead 8 Ð… miles to the top of route 92 11 miles to Temple of Sinawava Amenities: The Birch Hollow trailhead offers an informational kiosk. Water is not available in the area. It is recommended that each person bring at least one gallon (4 liters) of water per person per day in the summer months. There are no other amenities available in the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.30976145,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.8563421,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16222,\n \"rec_name\": \"Birch-Hollow\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Orson B. Adams House The St. George Field Office has completed rehabilitation of a mid-19th century Mormon pioneer residence for adaptive re-use. This small sandstone masonry house was built in 1863 for the Orson B. Adams family, in the now abandoned Mormon agricultural settlement of Harrisburg, located approximately 15 miles north of St. George. Critical to the successful completion of the rehabilitation project were partnerships with Washington County, the Utah Heritage Foundation, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; technical assistance from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office; and volunteer labor during several phases of the project. The Adams house is open sporadically for public visitation with the assistance of volunteer docents. In 2004, Washington County, Utah State University (USU), and the Utah Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects worked with BLM to create a conceptual plan for public recreation use of the 215 acres that surround the Adams house. Quail Creek flows through the tract, creating a lush riparian area with tall cottonwood trees and willows. Other historic Harrisburg structures, terraced gardens, an orchard, fields outlined by native rock walls, irrigation ditches, and wagon roads are preserved on the property. Students and faculty from USU documented the features of this still-intact 19th century agrarian landscape, as part of the first Historic American Landscape Survey conducted in Utah. The final concept plan will integrate the Adams house with a system of linked hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails that connect to trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, and the nearby historic Silver Reef mining district. Based on the conceptual plan, BLM completed an environmental assessment for the proposed development of a non-motorized trail system and an equestrian trailhead. Today the White Reef Trailhead provides access to a trail system that visits 5 public use sites within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area including the Orson B. 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Along the way riders can choose between “Easy/More Difficultâ€\\u009d areas at three locations, and the entirety of the ride can be taken clockwise and counter clockwise.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.132934,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.071022,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16391,\n \"rec_name\": \"Wire-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area consists of a stream that runs through small meadows interspersed with forest. Streamside vegetation is composed of cottonwood and willows, while uplands are primarily piÑ\\u0081on-juniper and Gambel oak stands with scattered ponderosa pines.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.38527,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.83909,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 1732,\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Fork-Virgin-River-Merriam's-Turkey-Viewing-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Wagon travel on the Northern Route of the Old Spanish Trail began in 1847, when the first Mormon settlement in Utah Territory was established east of the Great Salt Lake. Exploration parties were immediately sent by church leaders to identify locations suitable for colonization along the Old Spanish Trail, to gain political control of the most important travel corridor in the Intermountain West. In October of 1847, Jefferson Hunt, who had served in the Mormon Battalion in California, led a group of 18 men, 130 pack mules, and a single wagon to southern California to buy cattle, seed grain, and other needed goods. The party arrived in San Bernardino after 45 days of travel, having reportedly brought the first wagon over the Old Spanish Trail. The success of this expedition encouraged others to follow, including large numbers of prospectors and merchants “rushingâ€\\u009d to the newly-discovered gold deposits at Sutter’s Mill in northern California during the winter months when the passes of the high Sierras would be impassable. Over time, the wagon road that developed was labeled on maps as the “Old Southern Roadâ€\\u009d, the “Immigrant Roadâ€\\u009d or the “Old Mormon Roadâ€\\u009d. By the first decade of the 20th century, early automobiles were traveling this same route and paved highways eventually replaced the wagon ruts.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.058297,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.306473,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16461,\n \"rec_name\": \"Old-Mormon-Wagon-Road\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Comprised of approximately 1,500 acres, the Red Butte Wilderness includes vibrantly hued sandstone spires and domes, narrow slot canyons, and forested mesa tops of pinyon pine and Utah juniper. Found along the southwest corner of Zion National Park, the wilderness area shares a .75 mile border with the park. The western side of the wilderness area incorporates a portion of the Lower Kolob Plateau, which offers the closest vehicle access route. A high degree of solitude can be experienced in the Red Butte Wilderness, as well as many scenic vistas. The upper reach of Smith Creek, designated as “wildâ€\\u009d in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System lies within the northwest corner of this wilderness. Only a third of a mile long, the steam channel is moderately sloped and heavily vegetated. Elevation within the wilderness area ranges from a high of 7,400 feet to a low of 5,600 feet. The diverse topography supports many wildlife species. A great benefit to wildlife is the large expanse of wildland that is formed by this wilderness area, other contiguous BLM managed lands, and the contiguous lands in Zion National Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.34057667,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1528828,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16348,\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Butte-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"A popular off-roading venue is the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, located about 20 miles west of Kanab. Dunes enthusiasts can travel over 1500 acres of open sand dunes covering the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and the extreme northern end of BLM's Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The dunes are co-managed by the BLM and Utah State Parks. Please observe proper OHV etiquette and Wilderness Study Area (WSA) regulations when travelling in the Moquith Mountain WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.06725059,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7046074,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16437,\n \"rec_name\": \"Coral-Pink-Sand-Dunes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack. 1 mile in length Difficulty: Extremely Difficult.The Old Wood Road earned its namesake after it was built by pioneers to access Grafton Mesa from the town below. You can still see remnants of the initial construction holding the trail in place. The trail, and surrounding area are HIGHLY sensitive cultural resources and should be treated with respect. Any harm to cultural resources could result in trail closure.The trail begins on the edge of Grafton Mesa, with a beautiful vista of the gates of Zion National Park. Expect a steep, rocky descent along the entire trail, with sharp turns, sudden drop-offs and precipitous exposure. Keep in mind that entire sections of the trail may be washed out in places due to its location on a steep, eroded slope. The trail becomes braided in several sections, allowing users to choose one of several interconnected paths on their descent. Only expert riders, comfortable with exposure should attempt the Grafton descent.Note: This trail should only be considered by expert mountain bicyclists. Throughout its length, it features narrow tread width, widely variable and unpredictable tread surfaces, 20% or more average trail grade, jumps, unavoidable obstacles, loose rocks and extreme exposure. There are no convenient places to stop or turn around and the cost of a mistake in many places could result in serious injury or death. 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Sitting at about 7,000 feet, the landscape is typical of high elevation desert: dense tree stands on the slopes and thick riparian vegetation thriving in the canyon’s steep walled shade.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37502083,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9958853,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16347,\n \"rec_name\": \"Goose-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creek Wilderness and Deep Creek North Wilderness These two contiguous units, containing approximately 7,500 acres of public land, are located near the northeast corner of Zion National Park. In fact, Deep Creek Wilderness shares its 3 mile southern border with the Park. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,000 feet in Deep Creek Wilderness to a high of 6,800 feet in Deep Creek North Wilderness, creating an environment for dense stands of trees and shrubs. The perennial stream of Deep Creek flows for approximately 4.8 miles through the Deep Creek Wilderness and was designated as a \\\"wild\\\" river segment for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic River System through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Approximately 1.2 miles of two tributaries to the North Fork of the Virgin River also flow through the Deep Creek Wilderness and have been designated as \\\"wild\\\" rivers. Deep Creek North Wilderness contains numerous drainages: Crystal Creek, Big Oak Wash, Deep Creek, and several unnamed drainages. The area just outside the Deep Creek North Wilderness is dotted with springs. This extensive cover, availability of water, and a contiguous landscape of wildlands, creates habitat for a wide variety of animals. Mule deer, elk, mountain lion, and bobcat are the larger animals that make a home here. Just a few of the smaller mammals include badgers, marmots, and ringtail. Numerous birds species can be observed in the wilderness with some of the more interesting being golden eagle, screech owl, chukar partridge, and wild turkey. The remote canyons of the wilderness provide suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.38816667,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9106839,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16344,\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Singletrack trail. Length: 5.5 miles round trip, with all possible loop variations.Difficulty: Moderate/Most Difficult. From the trailhead, the trail heads southwest across slickrock, towards the rim of the mesa. Rock cairns may be present along the length of the trail to aid your navigation. Winding singletrack through pinion-juniper forest stays near the rim at first, affording views towards Dalton Wash to the west and the Virgin River valley and Gooseberry Mesa to the south. Approximately 1 mile from the trailhead, a loop of the trail splits to the right, giving you the option of edge-of-the-rim views for another 0.85 miles before connecting again to the main trail.Approximately 1.9 miles (or 2.25 mi if you took the loop closest to the rim) after the trailhead, the trail splits again at a “Yâ€\\u009d intersection. Ride in either direction. This long loop will test your technical riding and route-finding skills as it winds its way through a maze of rolling slickrock formations. Return to the trailhead the way you came in, enjoying impressive views into Zion National Park including Cougar Mountain to the north, and Crater Hill, Coalpits Wash, and the West Temple to the east.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22625207,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1144723,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16395,\n \"rec_name\": \"Guacamole-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail is located on Gooseberry Mesa in southern Utah's red rock country. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, views from the mesa rims are spectacular. Rising to the north are the massive sandstone sentinels of Zion National Park. Spread out below the west rim is a panorama of colorful desert mesas and water carved canyons. The Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail is actually a system of trails sweeping across the mesa. Developed in the late 1990's through cooperative efforts, it received National Recreation Trail status in 2006. For information on recommended trail users, maps, difficulty ratings, and other important facts please download the Gooseberry Mesa Brochure.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.14441447,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1772179,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16402,\n \"rec_name\": \"Gooseberry-Mesa-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"At 445 acres, LaVerkin Creek is the largest of four BLM managed Wilderness areas that border Zion National Park. Its southern boundary with the park is over 1.25 miles long. Like Goose Creek Wilderness, this area consists of steep canyon walls that drop into a creek drainage. This drainage is LaVerkin Creek, a wild river in the National Wild and Scenic River System. The northwest corner of the Wilderness contains the lower reach of Bear Canyon. Access to this Wilderness is difficult as the area is surrounded by private property on its western, eastern, and northern borders, and is remotely located at the northern boundary of the National Park. Similar to Goose Creek, Bear Trap, and Taylor Creek Wilderness, the habitat value of LaVerkin Creek Wilderness is greatly enhanced by its proximity to Zion National Park and the thousands of acres of remote, private wild lands surrounding it. The Wilderness sits at an elevation of 6,800. 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As the new settlements were remote and isolated, many goods and services could only be obtained from the established Mormon communities of southern Utah. After 1877, the Arizona Mormon settlers also traveled to St. George, Utah to conduct church business and have their marriage vows solemnized in the newly-completed St. George Temple. So many newlyweds traveled the wagon road that it came to be known as “the Honeymoon Trailâ€\\u009d.Couples would travel in small groups for safety and companionship to make this long-distance trek across the varied and rugged terrain of northeastern Arizona and southwestern Utah. This journey typically began in mid-November and required many weeks of hard travel to complete. The wagons jolted across deep dry washes and slick rock, bogged down in deep sandy soils, and became mired in muddy stream crossings. At Lee’s Ferry, John D. Lee and his wife Emma provided regular ferry service for travelers, at one of the few feasible crossings of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Their journey then took them to Kanab, Utah, south to Pipe Springs, Arizona, finally heading north into Washington County. Here, the Honeymoon Trail followed Fort Pearce Wash and headed north through the Warner Valley into St. George. The spring at the historic Fort Pearce site was a popular overnight camping spot for these travelers, some of whom inscribed their names and the dates of their visits on the rocky cliff faces at the spring. After their marriage ceremonies, the newlyweds would often spend the winter months in St. George, enjoying the social activities of this established community and purchasing needed supplies. They began the long trip home in the early spring. The Honeymoon Trail continued in use well into the 20th century, when modern highways were finally constructed across northeastern Arizona.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.vecteezy.com/system/resources/previews/000/052/492/original/under-construction-vector.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.058373,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.306355,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": 126,\n \"rec_id\": 16454,\n \"rec_name\": \"Honeymoon-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Red Cliffs Recreation Area is located just off Interstate 15, 14 miles northeast of St. George, Utah. Tucked up against red sandstone cliffs and straddling Quail Creek, this recreation area is a pleasant surprise for most visitors. The backdrop of the looming cliffs and the voluminous riparian habitat is an unexpected if not welcome relief in the desert. The picnic area is amply covered by large cottonwoods for a shady respite. If you're looking for more activity, hike ? miles to the Red Cliffs Archaeological Site to see the remnants of a Virgin Anasazi habitation. Or hike the almost 6 mile Red Reef Trail into the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. For a taste of pioneer history, visit the Orson Adams House just down the road. To go back even further in time, check out the Early Jurassic dinosaur tracks on the Silver Reef Trail. The Red Cliffs Recreation Area is inside the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, which has been set aside to conserve, protect, and enhance ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources. 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The Blackridge Wilderness now contains a total of 13,015 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Blackridge Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
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The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests afford virtually every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine. Hiking, mountain biking, camping, and fishing are the most popular activities; but don’t forget bird watching, horseback riding, photography, orienteering, and cross-country skiing. Or just spend a lazy day sunning yourself on a beach or warm rock. If you have questions or need suggestions for places to explore, just ask us. We’re here to help make your visit an enjoyable one!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/02/05/04/38/mount-rushmore-2039150_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.332,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -79.987,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 19,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1050\",\n \"rec_name\": \"George-Washington-&-Jefferson-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Over three thousand miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers, and miners, and offer an experience that connects users to the land and to the past. The mountains, plateau, and mesa that make up the forest will always provide a scenic backdrop and thus a component of the quality of life in the area. We invite you to visit our forest and enjoy the beauty, history and challenges it has to offer. Recreation, motor vehicle and quad maps are available. View a Ranger District location map .\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-driftwood-tree-sand-wilderness-branch-plant-wood-desert-stump-dry-wildlife-scenery-usa-soil-flora-california-savanna-erosion-root-dunes-hot-tourist-attraction-safari-death-valley-scrubs-dead-trees-dry-trees-natural-environment-woody-plant-1353757.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.518157,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.461042,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 18,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1052\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Mesa-Uncompahgre-and-Gunnison-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Angostura Dam and Reservoir are located at the southeast edge of the Black Hills on the Cheyenne River in southwestern South Dakota near the Nebraska border. The reservoir has approximately 4,407 water surface acres, 4,546 land acres and 42 miles of shoreline. Recreation on this reservoir is managed by the SD Department of Game, Fish and Parks for the Bureau of Reclamation and includes campgrounds, boat ramps, fishing pier and a marina. Fish species include walleye, bass, northern pike, perch, bluegill, and crappie.Because the reservoir is located on the southeastern edge of the Black Hills and is the only large body of water in an isolated area of arid southwestern South Dakota, it is attractive to migrating waterbirds that follow the eastern edge of the Black Hills. The lake also provides habitat for migrant passerine species that travel along the Cheyenne River on their twice-yearly flights to and from the north and the west. The best birding area is along the undeveloped western side.The area is open year-round and an entrance fee is required year-round. The Angostura Unit is part of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. Current Reservoir Levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/beach-landscape-sea-nature-mountain-boat-photography-lake-travel-cove-vehicle-lagoon-bay-reservoir-body-of-water-outdoors-south-boating-boats-argentina-scene-vacations-destinations-bariloche-huapi-villa-la-angostura-neuquen-891669.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.346832,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.421676,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 17,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1161\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Angostura-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Over 700 campsites are available at this 11,000-acre lake in the rolling hills of southern Iowa. Excellent camping, fishing, hunting, boating, state fish hatchery, and Honey Creek Resort, are major attractions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.traveliowa.com/userdocs/dest/8635_hcr-lake-exterior-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.828265,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -92.877657,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 17,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"274\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rathbun-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Whether you are a new visitor to the Bridger-Teton National Forest or a local devotee already, this Recreation  section of our website offers detailed information on the many recreation opportunities this Forest has to offer. With 3.4 million acres of land and water to recreate in the possibilities are endless and exploring the Forest will last a lifetime. When it comes to recreation, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is known for the four W’s - Wildlife, Winter opportunities, Wilderness, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. We invite you to explore, relax, and to soak in the beauty and awe that make the Bridger-Teton National Forest the amazing and unique place we love.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/wyoming/bridger-teton-national-forest/rushing-river-and-rapids-at-bridger-teton-national-forest.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.484,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7623,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 16,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1036\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bridger-Teton-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"![\\\"Plan](\\\"http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd617139.jpg\\\")
\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/79/8b/pennsylvania_warrencounty_heartscontentscenicarea_heartscontentscenicareainterpretivetrail_alleghenynationalforest_pennsylvaniawilds_hiking_trees-501689.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.5995763,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.244962,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 16,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1088\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Allegheny-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,SWIMMING-SITE,OBSERVATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Waquoit Bay Reserve encompasses open waters, barrier beaches, marshlands and uplands on the south shore of Cape Cod. Within the reserve boundaries are included the Reserve Headquarters and Visitor Center, Washburn Island and South Cape Beach State Park. Washburn Island is one of the last undeveloped coastal properties on Cape Cod. The L-shaped island, with a barrier beach, oak and pine forests and coastal salt ponds, is a quiet refuge for animals as well as human visitors. South Cape Beach State Park is a beautiful swimming beach that is noted for surf casting during the annual Bluefish and Striped Bass migrations. Fragile dune systems provide Waquoit Bay Reserve with some protection against the dynamic shore that changes with the season as well as in response to coastal storms and hurricanes. The beaches serve as nesting grounds for the federally threatened Piping Plover and foraging grounds for the endangered Roseate Tern.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://studenttravelplanningguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5434405382_598a9d8367_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.584167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.525,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 16,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3102\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Waquoit-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/washington/olympic-national-park/forest-at-olympic-national-park-washington.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.52224583,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.7091541,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16748\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/washington/olympic-national-park/forest-at-olympic-national-park-washington.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.52224583,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.7091541,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1120\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"
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The Monongahela National Forest is a recreation destination and major tourism attraction. The extensive backwoods road and trail system is available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. There are many miles of railroad grades that are a link in the recreation use of the forest. Recreation ranges from self-reliant treks in the wildernesses and backcountry areas to the challenges of mountain climbing to traditional developed site camping. Hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing are also popular uses. The national importance of the recreation resource of the Monongahela has been recognized through the designation of the Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (NRA), the first NRA in the Forest Service, National Scenic Byway status for the Highland Scenic Highway, and eight Wilderness Areas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/west-virginia/monongahela-national-forest/stream-near-spruce-knob.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.553999,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -79.896347,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1090\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Monongahela-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"![\\\"Campsite](\\\"http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd628634.png\\\")
Unplug and reconnect to the largest expanse of public lands under one ownership in northern Wisconsin. Explore the more than 1.5 million acres of water and woodlands year- round motorized trail riding, water and land-based sports and the solitude of quiet campgrounds.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/225167829/1313217860/stock-photo-an-idyllic-summer-day-on-sevenmile-lake-in-the-chequamegon-nicolet-national-forest-wisconsin-1313217860.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 46.2463,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -90.8667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1091\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chequamegon-Nicolet-NF\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"DeGray Lake, AR, on the Caddo River, is known for its camping facilities and geological formations. Located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, lake visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and scuba diving as well. A group camp area, which includes a dining hall and eight sleep shelters, is also available. The project offers a visitor center and a State park with swimming pool, marina, lodge, and golf course.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://res.cloudinary.com/miles-extranet-dev/image/upload/w_800,h_480,c_fill,q_60/ArkansasSP/account_photos/11/e90166fd044b1ca016f8a912339f8e88_DeGrayLakeResortStatePark_Aerial_800x600\",\n \"lat\": 34.218119,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.100473,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"149\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Degray-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FISH-VIEWING-SITE,DOCUMENTARY-SITE,INFORMATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Delaware Reserve encompasses over 6,000 acres from the freshwater wetlands, ponds and forest lands of the Blackbird Creek Reserve to the salt marsh, mudflats, tidal creeks and open water habitats of the St Jones Reserve and Delaware Bay. The Delaware Bay provides habitat for many species of waterfowl, finfish, as well as clams, oysters and crabs. It has the second largest concentration of migrating shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere and the largest population of spawning horseshoe crabs in the world. The Delaware Reserve promotes the stewardship of estuarine and coastal areas through research and education.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://dnerr.blogs.delaware.gov/files/2011/07/mussel-research.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.117292,\n \"location\": \"Delaware\",\n \"lon\": -75.496116,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3082\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Delaware-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Shelbyville is located in the heart of central Illinois. It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for people of all ages. Lake Shelbyville consists of 11,100 acres of water and 23,000 acres of land. Camping opportunities are available in 8 public campgrounds. Boaters are provided access to the lake year round, even during high lake elevations. Beaches, picnic sites, and trails provide the perfect addition for outdoor family fun. Eagle Creek Resort provides lodging and an 18-hole golf course.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nrXwg2itD6A/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.416498,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.779661,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1691\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Shelbyville\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Melvern Lake is situated on the eastern edge of Kansas' Flinthills Region. It draws outdoor enthusiasts from a wide range of disciplines. Melvern Lake covers approximately 7,000 acres of water and 18,000 acres of land open for public use. The lake contains five parks with amenities ranging from basic campsites to full hook-ups with 50-amp service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yzxPIUf22SU/Tm0dSH6BFqI/AAAAAAAAETg/-IWaharp8tQ/s1600/Melvern%2BLake%2B2.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.514529,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.704914,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"269\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Melvern-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/02/11/15/30/grand-teton-national-park-80557_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.81853565,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7054666,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13525\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Teton-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"The Ouachita National Forest is located primarily in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma. Outstanding mountain views coupled with picturesque streams, rivers, and lakes provide a unique and highly valued setting for outdoor recreation. The forest offers high quality nature related-sightseeing, scenic driving, hunting, fishing, and dispersed camping. Learn about the areas rich history at wayside exhibits along a scenic drive or experience unique botanical, mineral, and prehistoric resources featured in information and educational programs. An extensive trail system provides for all types of uses including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicles (OHV) riding. A variety of services can be found at developed campgrounds ranging from rustic tent pads to full-service RV hookups. Enjoy exceptional water-based recreation opportunities including fishing, non-motorized boating, and passive enjoyment of streams, rivers and lakes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-forest-rock-wilderness-walking-mountain-sky-hiking-trail-countryside-fall-hill-adventure-view-valley-mountain-range-foliage-red-scenic-autumn-park-usa-colorful-yellow-ridge-summit-trees-leaves-rocks-hills-clouds-geology-plateau-beauty-fell-virginia-landform-mountain-pass-shenandoah-national-park-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-little-stony-man-cliffs-783650.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.5113583,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.0532444,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1037\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"![\\\"Upper](\\\"https://farm1.staticflickr.com/538/19536119871_4d2541e240_z.jpg\\\")
Recreation Activities - A comprehensive list of all recreation opportunities across the national forest, grouped by type of activity or by Ranger District. Frequently Asked Questions - Got questions about the forest? Please take a look here before you pick up the phone. You'll probably find the answer to your question. Outdoor Safety in the South - Adventure awaits you on the national forest, but the best adventures are also safe. Know Before You Go - safety is your responsibility. ![\\\"large](\\\"http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd475038.jpg\\\")
Outdoor Fun in the North Georgia Mountains highlights 16 the most popular mountain recreation spots. Wilderness - 10 of Georgia’s amazing Wilderness Areas on the national forest offer more than 100,000 acres of solitude! Maps - Explore and locate destinations on the forest, including waterfalls and scenic drives.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/georgia/chattahoochee-oconee-national-forest/anna-ruby-falls-landscape-in-chattahooche-oconee-national-forest.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.014,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -83.813703,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1040\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chattahoochee-Oconee-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, more than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming and other water sports, and observing the abundant wildlife along the shores of this beautiful lake. The visitor center features video exhibits and displays about the area's history, ranging from the time of early Indians to the gold mining and iron making days, from Civil War up to the present.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/02/04/21/53/wisconsin-77929_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.162461,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -84.750618,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"440\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Allatoona-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. Seventy-six recreational areas have been developed around the lake under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. These include 46 parks operated directly by the Corps, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. The remaining areas are leased to county and city governments or other organizations such as the Boy Scouts. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950?s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/97/92/sidney_lanier_suspension_bridge_suspension_bridge_landmark_brunswick_georgia_sea_islands_golden_isles_of_georgia_jekyll_island-767656.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 34.16,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -84.07333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"442\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Sidney-Lanier\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"There are 13 Corps of Engineers day use parks and 4 campgrounds on Walter F. George Lake, a great place to camp, fish, boat and picnic. Enjoy the natural beauty of the lake and the Chattahoochee River, as well as the gracious antebellum mansions located in nearby historic towns, such as Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia. The lake, sometimes referred to as Lake Eufaula, extends 85 miles along the Chattahoochee River and borders the States of Alabama and Georgia. With 640 miles of shoreline, Walter F. George Lake offers plenty of room for all of your favorite camping, outdoor, and water-related activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-rock-wilderness-mountain-sky-hill-desert-valley-formation-peaceful-scenery-serene-california-material-rocks-geology-bishop-badlands-boulders-boulder-plateau-ecosystem-wadi-steppe-beautiful-landscape-sierra-mountains-cloud-background-natural-environment-geographical-feature-aeolian-landform-mountainous-landforms-peabody-boulders-861212.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.628241,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -85.060626,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"449\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Walter-F.-George-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Ole Dan Tucker was a grand ole man; He washed his face in a fryin' pan; Combed his hair with a wagon wheel; Died with a tooth ache in his heel!\\\" During the 1700's, this famous folk song was sung by slaves in praise of the Reverend Dan Tucker. He was an early settler of the area and is buried on the Richard B. Russell project.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/1984/05/12/the-los-angeles-class-nuclear-powered-attack-submarines-uss-cincinnati-ssn-bbd356-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.948967,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -82.580387,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"455\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Richard-B.-Russell-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,WILDERNESS,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge's 44,000 acres of land and water contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Major habitat types on the refuge include hardwood forest, agricultural land, grazing units, brushland, wetlands, and lakes. The refuge provides significant resting areas for migratory birds utilizing the Mississippi Flyway. Wintering numbers of Canada Geese can peak at 200,000. A total of 700 plant species, 245 bird species, 33 mammal species, 63 fish species, and 44 reptile and amphibian species have been documented on the refuge. The western 24,000 acres of the refuge provide a wide range of recreational opportunities and also includea 4,050-acre wilderness area. The eastern portion, 20,000 acres, is a wildlife sanctuary, and public use is limited. Annual visitation is approximately 1,000,000 visitors. Industrial activities on the refuge range from manufacturing and storage facilities to administrative offices. Many buildings now housing industries were used in the manufacturing of explosives during World War II, and they are still used for military ordnance production today. The concrete igloos built for munition storage are now leased to private industry for storage of many types of products.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/flora-plants/flowers/cactus-pictures/barrel-cactus-on-the-cabeza-prieta-national-wildlife-refuge-362x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.719248,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.021461,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1358\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crab-Orchard-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery are located below the dam. From Topeka, 65 mi W on I-70, 5 mi N on US77, 2 mi W on K-57 hwy.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak4.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/4800374/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.08333,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -96.895,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"270\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Milford-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The lake is proud to host the 30-mile Perry Lake National Recreational Hiking Trail, renowned for its rugged terrain. Hikers will enjoy the scenic beauty of the 30-mile National Recreation Trail which follows the eastern shoreline. From Topeka 17 mi NE on US 24 to Perry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1835/01/01/perrys-victory-on-lake-erie-fought-septr-10th-1813-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.118462,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.411396,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"271\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Perry-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Fort Gibson Lake is located on the Grand (Neosho) River about 5 miles northwest of historic Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, from which it draws its name. It is about 7.7 miles above the confluence of the Grand (Neosho) and Arkansas Rivers. The lake lies in Wagoner, Cherokee, and Mayes Counties and extends upriver to the Markham Ferry Dam (Lake Hudson). Northeast Oklahoma has long been noted for its outstanding fishing. At Fort Gibson Lake, sportsmen will find black bass, white bass, crappie, and several varieties of catfish and panfish. Three heated fishing docks offer winter fun for crappie fishing. When \\\"game fever\\\" is in the air, hunters will find such species as whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit and squirrel.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/fort-sheridan-lieutenants-quarters-165-scott-loop-lake-forest-lake-county-il-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.975224,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.288691,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"556\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Gibson-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,SWIMMING-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Norman Dam and Lake Thunderbird, features of the Norman Project, are located on Little River about 13 miles east of downtown Norman. The lake provide municipal water to Norman, Midwest City and Del City. The lake has approximately 6,000 water surface acres, 7,108 land acres and has 86 miles of shoreline. Extensive recreational facilities have been constructed at he lake as part of Lake Thunderbird State Park. The facilities include several hundred campsites (many with full hookups), lake huts, several boat ramps, developed hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, picnic shelters, two marinas, restaurants and riding stables. Accessible from numerous roads. Fishing year-around. Species include largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, sockeye and white bass.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/05/18/19/18/gooseberry-falls-347372_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.20123,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -97.23801,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1133\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Thunderbird\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Water-oriented outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hunting. Expecially attractive to sailboaters. Illinois' largest lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://terrain-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Carlyle-Lake-Main-Dam-Multi-Purpose-Project-1936-x-1296-1080x675.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.618939,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.352856,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1686\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Carlyle-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The nearby Fort Harker Museum at Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum at Ellsworth portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis is also the home of Kansas' first State park. Early Indian rock carvings on Inscription Rock in Horse Thief Canyon offer an interesting glimpse into the past.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kanopolis-lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.62167,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -97.97,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"266\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kanopolis-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Situated in the scenic Flint Hills, Tuttle Creek Lake provides 12,500 surface acres of water and 100 miles of shoreline, making it the second largest lake in Kansas. Many sites around the lake have been developed to enhance your enjoyment of fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, and outdoor sports. Eleven parks (six managed by the Corps of Engineers, four by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and one by Pottawatomie County) offer a wide range of facilities such as overnight camping pads, utility hookups, beaches, comfort stations, boat ramps, and picnic shelters. Also available for lake visitors are a full service marina, nature trails, hiking, equestrian, and off road vehicle trails, and a shooting range. Additionally, over 16,000 acres of land surrounding the lake have been enhanced to benefit wildlife, providing excellent hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley, and the Prairie Parkway are among the nearby attractions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/052219-Tuttle-Creek-level-1024x768.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.255872,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -96.589657,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"277\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tuttle-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"There are many recreational activities throughout the Kisatchie National Forest. The Forest is divided into five districts: 1) Calcasieu Ranger District, Evangeline Unit is located in Rapides Parish nearest to Alexandria and Pineville, Vernon Unit in Vernon Parish nearest to Leesville; 2) Catahoula Ranger District is located in Grant Parish, nearest to Pollock, Dry Prong, Bentley; 3) Winn RAnger District is located in Winn Parish nearest to Winnfield; 4) Kisatchie Ranger District is located in Natchitoches Parish nearest to Natchitoches; and 5) Caney Ranger District is located in Webster and Clairborne Parishes, nearest to Homer, Minden, and Shreveport. The streams and tributaries are not drinkable so bring plenty of water. Know your surroundings and check the weather before your trip. The Calcasieu, Kisatchie, and Catahoula Districts have off-highway vehicle trails. The Kisatchie District's Sandstone Trail is seasonally closed from January 1 - April 30 of each year for repairs. All trails have the chance of closure due to excessive rain and will be posted as such on the OHV Status webpage as soon as possible. Or you may dial 1-866-Check with the District Office before your trip. Bird watching, Sightseeing, Scenic Drives, Overlooks, Wilderness Areas and Scenic Rivers, and other areas of interest abound throughout the Forest.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.naturallyamazing.com/americasparks/13276.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.541476,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.572912,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1043\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kisatchie-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Here you will find boating, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, and scenic beauty. This twisting lake, the largest entirely within Pennsylvania, extends 27 miles and covers 8,300 acres.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/USACE_Raystown_Lake_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.43333,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"187\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Raystown-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area encompasses Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, Flat Top-Peach Valley, and Gunnison River Recreation Area. The river cuts a wide path through the breathtaking sandstone and black granite canyon. The area, known for its exceptional and challenging whitewater boating, also features world class gold medal trout waters. The upland desert landscape of the Flat Top-Peach Valley area provide outstanding off-highway vehicle riding for enthusiasts. Visitors to Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area can also check out cultural resources, including prehistoric rock art and historic mines.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/83/55/moor_peat_bog_venn_high_venn_nature_conservation_nature_reserve_belgium_landscape-1394788.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.4142,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.506,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1694\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-National-Conservation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"This multiple-use trail crosses BLM and Forest Service lands in this area. The corridor provides for all uses along the same trail in some sections, and separates motorized and non-motorizes uses in other areas. Users along this section of the trail will enjoy the picturesque stands of aspen and conifer interspersed with meadows, opportunities to enjoy periods of solitude and spectacular vistas of the San Rafael Swell, Henry Mountains, LaSal Mountains and Waterpocket Fold. Running from Mexico to Canada, this portion of the trail runs from the Fish Lake National Forest lands on Thousand Lake Mountain down Sand Creek into Torrey, then south along a county road through lands managed by the Richfield Field office near Government Peak (also known as Black Point). The trail system here is located in the Red Gate formation which marks the transition from the Basin and Range to the Colorado Plateau in this region. Access to the trail can be found by trailheads just East of Bicknell or by trailheads near Torrey found by directional signs on the side of Highway 24 near both east and west side of town.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3101/3155362952_358c887a86_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.2514,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.6142,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16359\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Western-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation at Jackson Gulch Reservoir (Mancos State Park) is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office - Southern Division, Durango, Colorado. Jackson Gulch Dam was completed in 1950 and is the principal feature of the Mancos Project in southwestern Colorado. An inlet canal from the West Mancos River feeds the small reservoir which is an off-stream storage impoundment with 4 miles of shoreline. The reservoir is located 5 miles north of Mancos, Colorado, and 10 miles from Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site. The reservoir provides important recreation, fish and wildlife benefits; it has about 36,000 visitors per year. The average elevation is about 7,800 feet above sea level. Call 1-800-678-2267 for camping reservations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/high-mountain-dams-in-upalco-unit-clements-lake-dam-ashley-national-forest-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.39992,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.26143,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"54\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jackson-Gulch-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/07/02/22/00/colorful-51154_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.59824417,\n \"location\": \"Idaho,Montana,Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.5471695,\n \"natpark\": \"Yellowstone\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2988\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yellowstone-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/03/14/13/yosemite-national-park-657421_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.84883288,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -119.5571873,\n \"natpark\": \"Yosemite\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2991\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yosemite-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Located close to beautiful and historic Lawrence and the University of Kansas, the lake offers camping, boating, fishing, hunting, over 50 miles of hiking, equestrian and mountain bike trails, 18-hole golf course, model airplane airport and the Clinton Lake Historical Society Museum.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/10/17/04/55/clinton-nj-2859516_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.92333,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.33,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"263\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Clinton-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Grenada Lake, MS, on the Yalobusha and Skuna Rivers, is home to the \\\"Thunder on Water\\\" festival held annually in June. A visitor center, fitness trail and tennis courts are just some of the recreation opportunities located on the lake in addition to camping, boating and picnicking facilities. Civil War redoubts are located on Grenada Lake project lands and Civil War reenactments take place here.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/61/c7/grenada_caribbean_island_west_indies_sea_tropical_sky_water-558302.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 33.80833,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -89.77167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"151\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grenada-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,SWIMMING-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Located in Southwest Oklahoma, near city of Lone Wolf. The lake has approximately 6,500 water surface acres, 4,300 land acres and 49 miles of shoreline. Fish species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and white bass. Fishing is available year-round. Several boat ramps and camping facilities are available. Quartz Mountain Resort Park features miniature golf and an 18-hole course.Altus Dam and Lake is part of the W. C. Austin Project.Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak0.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/25575620/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.899828,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -99.274091,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1129\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Altus-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Eufaula Lake is the largest lake located entirely in the State of Oklahoma. It is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles upstream from its confluence with the Arkansas River. With over 600 miles of shoreline and 102,000 surface acres, Eufaula offers a variety of recreational opportunities for everyone. The shoreline ranges from vast expanses of sandy beaches to rocky bluffs. Boaters traveling through the Standing Rock area can admire the beauty that was admired by Spanish explorers. Over 250 housing developments with lake homes are located in close proximity to the shoreline. Most of these areas are within walking distance to the lake. Many offer public boat ramp access within the development. Mowing and boat dock permits allow property owners to mow government property below their lots and place private boat docks within walking distance of their property. Eufaula Lake has long been recognized for its outstanding fishery. Crappie, sand bass, catfish and black bass in the lake reach record size. Below the dam, striped bass reaching over 40 pounds have been caught in the tailwaters. This fishery is popular year-round with catfish, sand bass and crappie being the most popular species. Visitors to Eufaula Lake should plan to take advantage of the opportunity to sight see in the historic town of Eufaula, where many antique shops and unique restaurants offer something for everyone. Other points of interest include the towns of McAlester and Krebs, where Italian restaurants are known worldwide. Robber's Cave State Park and two state parks located on Eufaula Lake offer a variety of recreational experiences, including golf courses, swimming pools, and hiking trails. Visitors in the fall will be treated to a collage of colors as the surrounding hills provide unparalleled beauty of fall foliage.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/white-deer-lake-camp-beaver-cabin-cyrus-h-mccormick-experimental-forest-champion-2-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.30952,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.35725,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"554\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Eufaula-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive setting for your enjoyment. Visitors choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature?s beauty. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, sections of which are located on project property. The Erie Extension Canal played a key role in the economic development of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The well-preserved remains of Lock Number 10 are found in Sharpsville, approximately one-half mile down stream of the Shenango Dam. Other historic features include the Kidd?s Mill Covered Bridge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/kidds-mill-bridge-spanning-shenango-river-at-kidds-mills-road-township-road-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.265,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -80.46333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"405\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shenango-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing, swimming and boating opportunities. Camping is available at nearby Beech Fork State Park. A solar-powered visitor center is located at the damsite, 7 miles south of Huntington, West Virginia. There is a 10-HP limit on boats.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4575/38111952006_6c2377ae9d_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.305273,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -82.413476,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"312\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beech-Fork-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management, forest management and water quality improvement. Coralville Lake has three campgrounds with 500 campsites available. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat ramps, accessible fishing pier, river & lake fishing, hunting, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, lake swimming, sand volleyball and boating activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/7720631628_34f5b42825_k-1-700x399.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.7238,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.522,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"158\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coralville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The Tenn-Tom Waterway is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise. From picnicking to fishing to camping, the Tenn-Tom has it all. The river section of the waterway stretches from Demopolis, Alabama north to Amory, Mississippi and encompasses 149 miles and four locks and dams. The Canal Section of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway stretches North from Amory, Mississippi to Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam near Dennis, Mississippi. Forty-six miles in length, it has a total of five locks and dams. The Divide Section of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway begins at Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam and runs North for 39 miles to Yellow Creek on Pickwick Lake near the Tennessee border.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Fe87a54El5A/TulN5eX0XxI/AAAAAAAAD18/uA12MQjXzSw/s1600/Riverview.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.520033,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.49206,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"441\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tennessee-Tombigbee-Waterway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Crawford Reservoir was created by Crawford Dam which crosses Iron Creek, a tributary of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River. The reservoir is part of the Smith Fork Project.Recreation at Crawford Reservoir is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office, Grand Junction, Colorado. The 96,000 annual visitors recreation activities are accommodated by 7 miles of shoreline and 394 acres of water surface. The average elevation is 6,500 feet above sea level.Water activities include boating, waterskiing, sailboarding, and swimming. For fishing enthusiasts, yellow perch, black crappie, largemouth bass, trout, channel catfish, and northern pike are in the reservoir. Winter activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. There are 45 campsites with hookups and 21 without. Showers and flush toilets are available. Call 800-678-2267 for camping reservations\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-grass-field-farm-meadow-prairie-hill-valley-country-france-pasture-soil-reservoir-agriculture-plain-grassland-badlands-plateau-provence-ecosystem-steppe-rural-area-paddy-field-aerial-photography-grass-family-mountainous-landforms-sport-venue-1293179.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.68294,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.60111,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"50\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crawford-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2014/02/28/19/42/crater-lake-277123_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.94065854,\n \"location\": \"Oregon\",\n \"lon\": -122.1338414,\n \"natpark\": \"Crater-Lake\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2647\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crater-Lake-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what awaits you.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/07/27/18/16/glacier-national-park-403121_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.68414678,\n \"location\": \"Montana\",\n \"lon\": -113.8009306,\n \"natpark\": \"Glacier\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2725\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Glacier-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Ouachita, AR is located on the Ouachita River near the resort spa of Hot Springs. Its crystal-clear waters make the lake a popular site for scuba diving. There are numerous camping, fishing and swimming opportunities at the lake as well as concessions with marinas, motels, restaurants and horseback riding. There is a boating trail for viewing geological formations on the shoreline.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/arkansas/other-arkansas/lake-ouachita-landscape.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.572375,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.187085,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"147\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"With over 40% of the park water, Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected water highways. Plan ahead before coming to this water park by bringing your own watercraft, reserving a watercraft, or taking a park ranger boat tour.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/minnesota/voyaguers-national-park/minnesota-voyaguers-national-park-sign.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.48370609,\n \"location\": \"Minnesota\",\n \"lon\": -92.8382913,\n \"natpark\": \"Voyageurs\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2970\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Voyageurs-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream. Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, including public fishing piers at Hardley Creek Park, Rocky Point Park, and McGee Bridge Park. All of the piers provide access for persons with disabilities. Preteens and visitors with disabilities can also fish in a pond at Hardley Creek Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-sea-coast-water-nature-rock-mountain-shore-wave-lake-mountain-range-summer-cliff-usa-america-lagoon-bay-terrain-california-west-coast-pacific-booked-landform-point-lobos-pacific-coast-china-cove-mountainous-landforms-491747.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.91977,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -85.189789,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"450\",\n \"rec_name\": \"West-Point-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun. Nearby attractions such as the 27-hole championship Rend Lake Golf Course, Southern Illinois Artisans Shop, and the Rend Lake Resort provide special opportunities for the recreationist.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/30000/t2/shoreline-of-lake-rend.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.036947,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.970644,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1690\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rend-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Fifteen campgrounds dot the shoreline along the upper Mississippi River Project. Facilities include campsites, boat ramps, picnic shelters, interpretive programs, hiking trails and eagle watching in the winter months. Fishing is very popular along ?Old Man River.?\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak0.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/20125870/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.542016,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -90.634298,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"159\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pools-11-22\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake and is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Lake Red Rock offers camping; shoreline fishing; interpretive programs and access to a paved 13-mile hiking/biking trail. White pelicans migrate through the lake area every spring and fall and large numbers of bald eagles are observed during winter months.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/Hiking-Las-Vegas-Valley-Of-Fire-Lake-Mead-Red-Rocks-3057275.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.3708,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -92.9794,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"160\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Red-Rock\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Kansas' only granite outcrop is located here, at the scene of a short-lived gold rush in 1887.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/canada/ontario/toronto/canada-ontario-toronto-looking-at-the-lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.73894,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.932257,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"572\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Toronto-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, a part of the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is a 2,286-acre island located at the confluence of the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay. Established in 1962 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, Eastern Neck NWR provides natural habitat for over 240 bird species - including American bald eagles and transitory peregrine falcons - and is a major staging site for tundra swans. Eastern Neck NWR serves as a land-use model within the Chesapeake Bay watershed through its sustainable agriculture, wetland restoration, native landscaping, and renewable energy demonstration projects. An easy day-trip from the metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and the nation's capital, Eastern Neck NWR is an increasingly popular nature tourism destination on Maryland's upper Eastern Shore, attracting over 70,000 visitors annually to its waterfront vistas, peaceful walking trails, and \\\"watchable wildlife.\\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/wallpapers/tubby-cove-boardwalk-725x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.021861,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -76.229605,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1384\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Eastern-Neck-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Keystone Lake's blue-green water and the natural beauty of its setting -- wooded shoreline, sandy beaches, high bluffs, grasslands, and low rolling hills -- make it a visual treat the year round. The lake meanders into small valleys, creating many arms and land fingers. A network of county, state, Federal highways invites sightseers into many points overlooking the lake. The lake is on the Arkansas River 15 miles west of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 26,000 acre lake is truly an urban playground. There are 16 recreation areas (3 with alcohol free beaches); 11 boat ramps, miles of sandy beaches, 3 marinas, 2 off-road vehicle areas, 5 short distance trails, a waterfowl refuge, 3 seasonal green tree reservoirs, and thousands of acres of land open to public hunting. Camping facilities range from primitive to full hook up. Cabins are available at Keystone State Park. Boat rentals are available through Keyport Marina and Pier 51. Keystone Lake is noted for its striped bass, sand bass, black bass, lake strain small mouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Downstream fisheries are accessible from Whitewater and Brush Creek Parks. Swift Park (a day use Tulsa County park) provides boat access to the Arkansas River below the lake when water levels are adequate. Hunting and fishing are regulated by state and Federal laws. The same licenses are required as in the other parts of the State of Oklahoma. Services and supplies are available at commercial concessions on the lake. Overnight accommodations are available in nearby communities. Copies of rules and regulations governing public use of the lake may be obtained at the Keystone Project Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1898/01/01/island-lake-near-ishpeming-mich-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.152079,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.251442,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"564\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Keystone-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Noted for its spectacular cliffs and white water on the Gauley River. Near Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park, a Civil War battlefield. On WV 129 at Mt. Nebo, 3 mi W of US 19.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/south-omaha-union-stock-yards-buckingham-road-viaduct-twenty-ninth-street-spanning-2-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.219123,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.895407,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"333\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Summersville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting. At the Burnsville Lake Dam and the Riffle Run Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, you can take advantage of camping at one of sixty sites (non-reservable, electric & non-electric), take a picnic or plan a family reunion at one of the four reservable shelters. Boat rentals and storage are available at the marina. Take a trip back in time at the Bulltown Historical Village to get a taste of pioneer life during the Civil War Era.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1900/01/01/sunset-lake-asbury-park-nj-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.84543,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.617343,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"315\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Burnsville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"From the rolling sagebrush desert to the red gate cliffs at Torrey, all the way up to Capitol Reef National Park. The Gateway to Capitol Reef Special Recreation Management Area contains parts of the Fremont River, multi-hued bentonite hills and gorgeous hiking opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://usatourism.site/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Grand-Staircase-Escalante-National-Monument-Utah.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.28844722,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.3556056,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16357\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Capitol-Reef-Gateway-Special-Recreation-Management-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Nolin River Lake has an average annual visitation of over two million and maintains one of the lowest drowning rates in the State. Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin is one of the top five lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye fishing. The majority of the path Nolin River follows is located within the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park, making for very scenic canoe trips.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Nolin-River-Lake-at-2998-Briar-Creek-Road-in-Mammoth-Cave.-700x525.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.277066,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.246802,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"371\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Nolin-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat launches, an accessible fishing pier, river fishing, hunting, and a 24-mile paved, multipurpose trail used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/USACE_Saylorville_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Saylorville_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.7036,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -93.6811,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"161\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Saylorville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Zorinsky Lake, NE, located in west Omaha, was named after the late U.S. Senator Edward Zorinsky. The lake has a surface area of 255 acres and is a day use only facility offering two modern playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a football field, hiking and bicycling trails, and a universally accessible fishing dock. This project has one of the few native tall grass prairies remaining in eastern Nebraska - Bauermeister Prairie.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-09-at-10.15.38-PM-700x570.png\",\n \"lat\": 41.219838,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.160386,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"307\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Zorinsky-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"One of two lakes combined to form the largest flood control project in New England is located near Concord. A wide variety of both summer and winter recreational opportunities include swimming, boating, picnicking, sports fields, hiking, snowmobiling, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting and exciting bass fishing. For up-to-date information, call (603) 746-3601.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://blog.nhstateparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hopkinton-Everrett_River-Loop_2-22-16_011-640x427.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.193685,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.746957,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"214\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hopkinton-Everett-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Kaw Lake is located in north central Oklahoma, approximately 8 miles east of Ponca City, Oklahoma, on the Arkansas River. Project land extends northward into Kansas, ending near Arkansas City. The lake covers 17,000 surface acres and has 168 miles of shoreline at the normal elevation of 1010.00 feet above sea level. Ground breaking ceremonies were held in May 1966 and impoundment of the reservoir occurred in 1976. Construction on the recreation facilities concluded in July of 1980 with the completion of the Osage Cove Public Use Area. There are nine public use areas and two lake access points located around the lake for visitors to enjoy. Campers can select from over 300 family campsites, many of which are equipped with water and electric hookups. Groups of all types enjoy four group camping areas, three of which are located at the Osage Cove Public Use Area and one located at the Sarge Creek Cove Area. Use of the group camping areas is by reservation only. Interested parties can contact the Kaw Lake Office for reservations. Ten boat launching ramps provide boaters with easy access to Kaw Lake. Once on the water, boaters can find two full service marinas located at McFadden Cove and Pioneer Park. Swimmers are invited to enjoy designated swimming areas at Pioneer Park and Sandy Park. Kaw Lake and the Arkansas River have long been known for producing some of Oklahoma's largest catfish. Kaw Lake also offers anglers excellent opportunities to catch crappie, sand (white) bass and walleye. Hunters' skills are tested with excellent populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, rabbit and squirrel. During the fall waterfowl seasons Kaw Lake often attracts large numbers of migrating ducks and geese. One of Kaw Lake's most popular winter attractions is the American Bald Eagle. Traditionally, Kaw Lake has one of the states largest populations of wintering bald eagles. Numerous sites around the lake offer visitors excellent opportunities to view our nation's symbol. Peak viewing usually occurs shortly after the first of the year and lasts through January. Hikers and horseback riders are attracted to the beautiful trails along Kaw Lakes eastern shore. The Eagle View Hiking Trail is approximately 12 miles long and runs between Osage Cove and Burbank Landing. The Five Fingers Equestrian Trail extends from Burbank Landing to the Sarge Creek Cove Public Use Area. Users should be aware that both trails are closed during Oklahoma's deer rifle and primitive firearms seasons. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kaw Lake invites you to visit this beautiful facility. We hope that you will make safety a priority with each and every visit. Whether you are on the water or in your car, please obey the rules and regulations that are in place to protect you and the resources at Kaw Lake. Please contact the Kaw Lake Office at 9400 Lake Road, Ponca City, Oklahoma, 74604, call us at 580-762-5611 or E-Mail us at od-fkk@swt02.swt.usace.army.mil if you would like further information about Kaw Lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://garverusa.com/assets/images/blog/2017/April/Kaw-Lake-project-draws-attention.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.699502,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.924017,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"563\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kaw-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Bald Eagle State Park provides a marina, campground, picnic areas, and beach at this 1,730-acre lake. A historical village is under restoration. From I-80, exit 23, 10 mi N on PA 150.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Foster_Joseph_Sayers_Dam.jpg/1200px-Foster_Joseph_Sayers_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.047168,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.608283,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"188\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Foster-Joseph-Sayers-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-rock-architecture-valley-formation-cliff-arch-united-states-of-america-canyon-terrain-national-park-material-geology-utah-badlands-arc-wadi-capitol-reef-landform-natural-arch-ancient-history-1161806.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.2821653130533,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.247048377991,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2617\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Capitol-Reef-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"No one knows exactly when humpback whales first began wintering in the warm, shallow waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Narrative reports from whalers document the appearance of these majestic giants in Hawaii in the 1840s, but little evidence substantiates an earlier presence. But arrive they did, and today the waters around the main Hawaiian Islands of Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kaho'olawe constitute one of the world's most important North Pacific humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) habitats and the only place in the U.S. where humpbacks reproduce. Scientists estimate that two-thirds of the entire North Pacific humpback whale population (approximately 10,000 whales) migrate to Hawaiian waters to breed, calve and nurse their young. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary also provides opportunities for surfing, diving and snorkeling.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/hawaii/other-hawaii/beachfront-view-at-hawaiian-islands-humpback-whale-national-marine-sanctuary.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.76421,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.458477,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3104\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hawaiian-Islands-Humpback-Whale-National-Marine-Sanctuary\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/beach-landscape-sea-coast-tree-nature-sand-ocean-horizon-cloud-sky-dune-shore-summer-vacation-shoreline-holiday-bay-savanna-material-plants-body-of-water-trees-footprints-outdoors-hdr-clouds-beautiful-habitat-cape-lake-michigan-natural-environment-indiana-dunes-state-park-1173037.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.63765525,\n \"location\": \"Indiana\",\n \"lon\": -87.09647445,\n \"natpark\": \"Indiana-Dunes\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2767\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Indiana-Dunes-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Barren River was the historic route for westward traveling pioneers. They would travel down the Barren River to a trading post at present-day Bowling Green, Kentucky, where their journey would proceed by land. Barren River was named by early pioneers for its treeless fields. The open fields were actually created by Native Americans, who burned sections of woodland, forming grasslands to attract grazing buffalo. There are many historical features and sites to visit and explore. In the 1960s the dam was built for area flood control covering 20,150 acres at maximum flood control pool. When not needed to store flood waters, the Army Corps of Engineers manages more than 10,000 acres for wildlife management and recreation. Come and visit the warm season native grass fields and view what historically was the landscape in Allen and Barren County. Barren River Lake has four campgrounds offering casual camping, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, biking, birding, or just sitting back and enjoying the scenery.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/03/09/16/46/landscape-1246834_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.89667,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.125,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"352\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Barren-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. One campground with 41 campsites. Access is good. THe reservoir has approximately 47 water surface acres, 248 land acres and 2 miles of shoreline. No boating currently allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing and camping. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campground are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/0f/75/church_tower_clock_tower_clock_steeple_architecture_building_church_clock-1294312.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 40.37105,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.23602,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"52\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Flatiron-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SNOWPARK\",\n \"description\": \"Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times. In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/colorado/rocky-mountains-national-park/beautiful-landscape-of-rocky-mountains-national-park-colorado.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.3556924,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.6972879,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2907\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rocky-Mountain-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The approximately 45,000 acres of public land in the NCA are located in south-central Washington County. The NCA is an important component of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, a multi-jurisdictional land base that has been collaboratively managed by BLM, the State of Utah, Washington County, and local municipalities since 1996 to protect populations and habitat of the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and other at-risk native plant and animal species.More than 130 miles of non-motorized recreation trails (hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trail riding) are available for public use in the NCA. The Red Cliffs Recreation Area offers camping and day use areas, in a developed site where fees are collected. All motorized vehicle travel, including Off-Highway Vehicles, is limited to designated roads in the NCA. No motorized or mechanized vehicle travel is allowed in the Red Mountain and Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness areas, without special authorization from BLM.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak7.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/12135617/thumb/4.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.20754972,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3985117,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16201\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-National-Conservation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast. Located at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of recreational opportunities which includes: camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/api/collection/v1/iiif/283211/631654/main-image\",\n \"lat\": 34.613365,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -84.687618,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"443\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Carters-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963 as part of a flood control, hydropower, and navigation project, authorized purposes now include recreation, water quality, water supply, and fish and wildlife management. Hartwell Lake comprises nearly 56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. Over 20,000 acres of public land surrounds the lake. The Corps operates 9 campgrounds, 15 major day use areas, and numerous other lake-access areas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/people/male-men/engineers-monitor-controls-at-power-plant-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.460176,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -82.91,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"454\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hartwell-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Chautauqua Refuge is situated in the middle of the Mississippi Flyway along the Illinois River near Havana, Illinois. It is an important link in the chain of resting and feeding areas for waterfowl and other migratory birds in the flyway. The refuge has been designated a Globally Important Bird Area and a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site. Up to 250,000 waterfowl and 10,000 shorebirds seek the food resources and sanctuary found on the 6,200-acre refuge. Bald eagles nest on the refuge and as many as 175 eagles can be found on the area in late fall through spring. Chautauqua Refuge is the headquarters of the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges Complex, which includes the Cameron/Billsbach Unit near Henry, Emiquon Refuge across the river from Havana, and the Meredosia Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/d2/4c/flowers_trees_plants_nature_field_grass_creek_stream-573455.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 40.364086,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.998048,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1346\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chautauqua-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Cedar Bluff Dam and reservoir is a features of the Cedar Bluff Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. The reservoir has approximately 3280 water surface acres, 8256 land acres and 50 miles of shoreline. Fishing season year-round.A snack bar is available.Hunting is available to the public for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Special hunts can be arranged by application for youth, disabled, or family groups. Current Reservoir Levels The Butterfield Overland Dispatch Historic Trail crosses at Cedar Bluff reservoir; some wagon ruts are still visible.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/missouri/echo-bluff-state-park/view-across-the-pond-near-the-betty-lea-lodge-at-echo-bluff-state-park-missouri.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.812407,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -99.730884,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"123\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cedar-Bluff-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"One of the prettiest lakes in the State, Wilson features clear blue water and excellent striper fishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/api/collection/v1/iiif/437941/799785/main-image\",\n \"lat\": 38.967662,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -98.498476,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"278\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wilson-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"An overlook provides unobstructed view of this 8,000-acre lake impounding the Walnut River in Butler County.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/heller-estate-boathouse-state-highway-189-south-lake-tahoe-el-dorado-county-30-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.845788,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -96.823987,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"552\",\n \"rec_name\": \"El-Dorado-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Flowers, birds and game enhance this project in rolling prairie country. The 10,900-acre Fall River Game Management Area is located here.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-plant-leaf-fall-lake-river-pond-foliage-reflection-autumn-reservoir-colorful-season-body-of-water-leaves-seasonal-october-loch-fall-leaves-fall-leaves-background-woody-plant-nautumn-848503.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.64667,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -96.07,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"555\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fall-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in October 1994, and is comprised of 15,000 acres of coastal marsh and pine forested wetlands. Of this total, the Conservation Fund has donated over 10,000 acres to the Service from Richard King Mellon Foundation funds. The purpose of the refuge is to protect some of the only Lake Pontchartrain shoreline that exists in its natural state and to provide habitat for a diversity of wildlife species, with special emphases on migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge supports over 5,000 wintering waterfowl, including mallards, gadwall and Northern Pintails. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and American bald eagle nest in the refuge's pine forests. Public use opportunities include hunting, fishing, environmental education, and interpretive tours.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/objects/signs/entrance-sign-to-the-big-branch-marsh-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1299\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Branch-Marsh-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located 12 miles south of Cambridge, Maryland, was established in 1933 as a refuge for migratory waterfowl. The refuge includes more than 27,000 acres, composed mainly of rich tidal marsh characterized by fluctuating water levels and variable salinity. Other habitat types include freshwater ponds, mixed evergreen and deciduous forests, and small amounts of cropland and managed impoundments that are seasonally flooded for waterfowl use. Originally established for migratory birds, primarily ducks and geese, Blackwater is one of the chief wintering areas for Canada Geese using the Atlantic Flyway. Geese number approximately 35,000 and ducks exceed 15,000 at the peak of fall migration, usually in November. Blackwater is also haven for two of our nation's threatened or endangered species. The bald eagle (which has been upgraded from endangered to threatened) and Delmarva fox squirrels are regularly seen on the Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/blackwater-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.446523,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -76.106097,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1309\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackwater-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This gateway to Cape Cod offers 14 miles of paved surfaces for walking, jogging, bicycling, fishing and hiking. Families come from far and wide to get a close-up view of the continuous parade of ocean-going vessels traversing the widest sea-level canal in the world. Peace and quiet are easily found on the numerous sitting benches under the trees. For up-to-date information, call (508) 759-4431.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/48/40/cape_cod_canal_canal_massachusetts-1375421.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.744543,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.597399,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"200\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cape-Cod-Canal\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FISH-HATCHERY\",\n \"description\": \"Virginia Smith Dam (formerly called Calamus Dam) and Calamus Reservoir, North Loup Division, P-SMBP, are on the Calamus River in Nebraska. Recreation at the site is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year round. Available species include walleye, wiper, white bass, northern pike, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and crappie. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 5,142 water surface acres, 6404 land acres and 31 miles of shoreline. Current reservoir level.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://storage.needpix.com/thumbs/lake-20942_1280.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.838522,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.203207,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"73\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Calamus-Reservoir-(Virginia-Smith-Dam)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Located 14 miles west of downtown Lincoln, northeast and 3 miles north of Pleasant Dale, NE. Take exit #388 from I-80.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/michigan/twin-lakes-state-park/michigan-twin-lakes-state-park-scenic-shoreline-view.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.82854,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.94208,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"93\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Twin-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge lies at the north end of Cayuga Lake, in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Located between Syracuse and Rochester, in Seneca and Wayne Counties, Montezuma serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other waterbirds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada. Fall peaks of Canada geese reach over 60,000 birds; in spring this number has exceeded 100,000. Spring migration peaks of snow geese have recently exceeded 100,000 birds. Late fall use by mallards has exceeded 100,000 birds. Use by American black ducks in the fall often reaches 25,000. Bald eagles have resided on the refuge since 1986, first producing offspring in 1987. Several pair of osprey also nest on the refuge. There are established nesting colonies of black terns, black-crowned night-herons, and great blue herons. Dewatered refuge impoundments provide significant foraging habitat for shorebirds during the late summer and fall. Currently, the refuge consists of more than 8,000 acres as efforts to restore and preserve the marsh continue with the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. This project involves the Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, conservation organizations, corporations, and private landowners, all working together to restore and enhance wetland habitats and the populations of wetland-dependant wildlife on 36,050 acres of the former Montezuma Marsh. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex is part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, an international agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that seeks to restore, conserve, and enhance wetland habitats and waterfowl populations throughout North America. The National Audubon Society recognized the Montezuma Wetlands Complex as its first Important Bird Area in New York, as well as a Globally Important Bird Area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/a-scenic-view-of-the-montezuma-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.966987,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -76.740909,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1524\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Montezuma-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,SWIMMING-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Foss Dam and Reservoir, on the Washita River in Custer County, provide regulation of the river flows and municipal and industrial water supplies for several cities in Oklahoma. The lake has approximately 6,800 water surface acres, 7,000 land acres and 63 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass. Fishing year-round.Foss Dam and Reservoir are features of the Washita Basin Project. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-waterfall-hiking-sunlight-leaf-lake-river-stream-golden-reflection-scenic-autumn-colorful-season-long-exposure-body-of-water-bergsee-beautiful-woodland-hidden-bach-autumn-forest-water-feature-1281612.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.53007,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -99.18706,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1131\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Foss-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Fort Cobb Dam and Reservoir, Washita Basin Project, are on Pond (Cobb) Creek, a tributary of the Washita River in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The lake has approximately 4,000 water surface acres, 4,5550 land acres and 45 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, hybrid striped bass, and white bass. Fishing year-round. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/50/6b/high_water_river_bush_current_rhine_flood_flooding-576063.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 35.17364,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.47799,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1132\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Cobb-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"McGee Creek Dam and Reservoir project includes water conveyance facilities, public recreation facilities, a wildlife management area, and a natural scenic recreation area. The McGee Creek Project provides a municipal and industrial water supply to Oklahoma City and southeast Oklahoma. Three areas provide opportunities for birding. Some of the species to be seen are Wild Turkey, Pileasted Woodpecker, Brown-headed Nuthatch, and Pine Warbler. Others that breed in large numbers are Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireos, Summer Tanager, Blue Grosbeak, Indigo, and Painted Buntings.The lake has approximately 3,800 water surface acres, 26,378 land acres and 77 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. Fishing year-round.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-outdoor-waterfall-creek-wilderness-walking-mountain-hiking-trail-lake-river-valley-travel-range-cliff-wild-stream-green-glacier-natural-park-rapid-landmark-rocky-gorge-canyon-backcountry-medicine-terrain-overlook-body-of-water-national-canada-falls-rockies-jasper-mount-canadian-ravine-alberta-banff-icefield-water-feature-watercourse-columbia-parkway-destinations-untamed-state-park-raging-maligne-river-maligne-athabasca-cavell-geological-phenomenon-604882.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.31504,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.87781,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1134\",\n \"rec_name\": \"McGee-Creek-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The recreation area at this central Pennsylvania lake is operated and maintained by Clearfield County. Day-use facilities include a beach, launch ramp, picnicing and play fields. A modern campground is also located in this recreation area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/02/19/21/moose-2367114__180.png\",\n \"lat\": 40.96,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78.52333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"185\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Curwensville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040 acre surface area, the lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities. The State of West Virginia operates Bluestone State Park with cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities. Also, a swimming pool, gift shop, two boat ramps, and a marina are operated for the convience of the visitors. Camping opportunities are also available at the state's Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/67/45/espa_a_spain_europa_europe_iglesias_pedra_piedra_tordesillas-317574.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.641393,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.883323,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"314\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bluestone-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Over 21,000 acres in size, Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is located on the west branch of the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin and encompasses the northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh. Horicon Marsh is a shallow, peat-filled lakebed gouged out by the Wisconsin Glacier about 12,000 thousand years ago. The headwaters of the Rock River, Horicon Marsh is 14 miles long and three-to-five miles wide. Branches of the Rock River, small and intermittent streams, and groundwater springs provide the water resources for the marsh. At 32,000 acres in size, it is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. In 1990, Horicon Marsh was designated a \\\"Wetland of International Importance\\\" by the Ramsar Convention. It has also been designated as a \\\"Globally Important Bird Area\\\" by the American Bird Conservancy and a unit of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/wisconsin/horicon-national-wildlife-refuge/channel-at-horicon-marsh.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1429\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Horicon-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Norton Dam and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are features of the PSMBP - Almena Unit. The reservoir is open 24 hour and has good access. Available species include walleye, saugeye (sauger/walleye hybrids), wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 2,181 water surface acres, 5668 land acres and 32 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round. Public hunting is available for deer, upland game, and waterfowl. Special hunts can be arranged by application for youth, disabled, or family hunts. Current Reservoir Levels A stabilized/reconstructed rammed earth house from the 1890's called the \\\"Adobe House\\\", furnished with items from the general time period, is open by appointment only.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e5/cf/ba/e5cfbaf4ab9773bd7c6db7201d1d0822.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.80843,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -99.96389,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Keith-Sebelius-Reservoir-(Prairie-Dog-State-Park)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Managed by the Kansas State Park System, Hillsdale offers camping, fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, equestrian trails, and relaxation within 40 minutes of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Hillsdale_Lake_Marina.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.654905,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -94.900047,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"265\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hillsdale-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Bayou Bodcau in LA and AR is a flood-control project with no permanent pool. A major waterfowl management and upland game management area is located here. The cabin of an original settler of the area is available for use by the public in classroom study.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.hipcamp.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_630,q_60,w_1200/v1438093288/v6uzscuktp7neeb94yni.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.704386,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -93.513845,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"143\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bayou-Bodcau-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and is one of the most productive bodies of water in the world. The multi-component Chesapeake Bay Reserve in Maryland reflects the diversity of estuarine habitats found within the Maryland portion of the Bay. In the Maryland portion of the Bay's watershed are a variety of habitats. The Maryland Reserve encompasses several of those habitats, including salt marsh at Monie Bay (3,416 acres), a tidal freshwater marsh at Otter Point Creek (736 acres) and a tidal riverine system at Jug Bay (2,087 acres). The locations of the three sites reflect the importance of tributaries to the overall health of the Bay ecosystem.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nerra.org/01/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/30032835348_c6283db6e9_o-1024x768.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.985467,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -76.503597,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3080\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chesapeake-Bay-Maryland-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Enid Lake, MS, on the Yocona River, is known for its family camping facilities. Located in the Hills Region of Mississippi on Interstate-55 just 56 miles south of Memphis, TN, the lake offers an accessible fishing pier below the dam and an equestrian trail.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Enid_Lake_MS_015.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.163727,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -89.824631,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"150\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Enid-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Sardis Lake, MS, on the Tallahatchie River, is known for its sand beaches and fishing opportunities. A State Park with swimming pool, recreation hall, cabins and a golf course is located at Sardis Lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/files/2013/09/SardisByClayton.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.401097,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -89.789875,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"154\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sardis-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Year round recreational opportunities are available at Nebraska's second largest lake. Fishing, Hunting, Sight Seeing, and Hiking are just some of the activities found at Harlan County Lake. Please come and visit us for a unique experience.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://media.ruralradio.co/wordpress/2015/06/courtesy_TamiKearn_Harlan-County-Lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.066867,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.211112,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"264\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Harlan-County-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Harry Strunk Lake, Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Formed by Medicine Creek Dam located on Medicine Creek, irrigation releases are made to the streams for diversion into downstream canal systems. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing fluctuations. The reservoir has water 1,850 surface acres, 7,093 land acres and 29 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round.Numerous tracts provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. Over 5,600 acres are open to public hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.reserveamerica.com/webphotos/NE/pid232150/0/540x360.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.38269,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.20561,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"76\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Harry-Strunk-Lake-(Medicine-Creek-State-Park-Recreation-Area)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation opportunities abound in the Lake Tenkiller area. Nestled in the Cookson Hills of eastern Oklahoma, this body of water is known as \\\"Oklahoma's Clear Water Wonderland\\\" and its reputation is well deserved. The lake is well known by fisherman, pleasure boaters and scuba divers as the best place for water-based activities. Just the fact that there are 10 marinas and over 20 launching ramps here should tell you something. Camping is also big on Tenkiller with 14 campgrounds operated by the Corps, State of Oklahoma, and concessionaires. Types of camping range from primitive to full hookup and are pretty evenly spread out from one end of the lake to the other. Another outdoor activity while in the lake area would be to hike one or more of the three nature trails. The trails vary in length from 1 1/4 miles to over 2 miles. Spectacular vistas, rock formations and many species of wildlife are just a few of the things to take in as you hike along. Almost all project lands are open to public hunting except for parks and around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel. A map of public hunting areas is available from the project office and it is included in the public hunting atlas published by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. State laws apply on these lands so be familiar with the rules before you hunt or fish. Most of all, the Corps of Engineers at Tenkiller Ferry Lake wants you to have a safe and enjoyable visit. You, our customer, are important to us and we want you to come back and see us again.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.hipcamp.com/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_630,q_60,w_1200/v1438048813/q6td3i0eg32egxqyn6vy.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.598669,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.031434,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"571\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tenkiller-Ferry-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Named for Thomas Jonathan ?Stonewall? Jackson, a famous general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, who was born on January 21, 1824, in nearby Clarksburg, West Virginia. A major recreation area is located at the Stonewall Jackson State Park which provides visitors with numerous opportunities including a 374 slip marina, picnic facilities and a 18 hole championship golf course, lodge, cabins and additional campsites. Backwater areas provide excellent fishing opportunities. Canoeists and other paddlers can explore the many inlets and backwater areas along the lake?s 82-mile shoreline.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Stonewall_Jackson_Lake.jpg/1200px-Stonewall_Jackson_Lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.003368,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.474017,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"406\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stonewall-Jackson-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"This SRMA located just South of Loa is popular with Trials Bikes. The rocks offer fun obstacles and a challenging experience for riders.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://res.freestockphotos.biz/pictures/6/6107-a-pile-of-rocks-by-a-mountain-landscape-pv.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.35938889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.6359306,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16356\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Rocks-Special-Recreation-Management-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak0.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/16974880/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.98680093,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -119.9112735,\n \"natpark\": \"Channel-Islands\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2631\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Channel-Islands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/tennessee/great-smoky-mountains-national-park/cascading-rapids-landscape-in-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-tennessee.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.60116374,\n \"location\": \"North-Carolina,Tennessee\",\n \"lon\": -83.50818326,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Smoky-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2739\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Smoky-Mountains-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land. Lassen Volcanic offers opportunities to discover the wonder and mysteries of volcanoes and hot water for visitors willing to explore the undiscovered.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/california/lassen-volcanic-national-park/caldera-of-lassen-volcanic-national-park-california.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.49354575,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.4075993,\n \"natpark\": \"Lassen-Volcanic\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2803\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lassen-Volcanic-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/361105/pexels-photo-361105.jpeg?cs=srgb&dl=north-cascades-national-park-united-states-wa-361105.jpg&fm=jpg\",\n \"lat\": 48.71171756,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.2069423,\n \"natpark\": \"North-Cascades\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2845\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Cascades-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70 miles of wild coastline. Come explore!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/washington/olympic-national-park/scenery-from-olympic-national-park-washington.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.80392754,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.6663848,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2881\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout, mackinaw trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-nature-forest-wilderness-mountain-cloud-sky-meadow-lake-mountain-range-country-rural-reflection-scenic-reservoir-body-of-water-trees-outdoors-woods-hdr-clouds-colorado-loch-mountainous-landforms-lake-granby-1034813.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14296,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.89066,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"68\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Granby\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Claiborne Lake is the most primitive of the Alabama River Lakes. Nestled in Alabama's southwest hill country, the lake encompasses over 60 miles of the Alabama River, stretching from the Claiborne Lock and Dam to Millers Ferry Lock and Dam. Claiborne Lock and Dam was completed in 1971 but was opened for navigation in November 1969. It has no power installation. Although the lake remains mostly within the original river banks, Claiborne provides extensive opportunities for water-related recreation.
Bisecting Alabama's Black Prairie Belt, the William \\\"Bill\\\" Dannelly Reservoir encompasses 105 miles of the Alabama River. Dannelly Reservoir boasts an area of about 27 square miles and a shoreline of more than 500 miles. Since opening in 1974, the lake and its surrounding parks have become a recreational center, offering excellent fishing, skiing, boating and hunting. With its great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists and those who just want to \\\"get away from it all,\\\" it's little wonder that almost 3 million people visit Dannelly each year.
Woodruff Lake offers such activities as fishing, boating, water-skiing, picnicking, camping, swimming and hiking. The project features 11 parks that are well-facilitated for visitors. Conveniences at the parks include beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails and boat launching ramps. Since construction of the first park in 1975, annual attendance figures have soared to over 2 million.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.pexels.com/photos/161985/alabama-rikard-s-mill-structure-wooden-161985.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 31.615,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -87.55,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"444\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Alabama-River-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Cheney Dam and Reservoir, features of the Wichita Project, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. The site is at the common intersection of the boundaries of Kingman, Reno, and Sedgwick counties with portions of the dam lying in all three. Nearest main highway, U.S. 54. Nearest major city, Wichita. The lake has approximately 9,500 water surface acres, 7,400 land acres and 67 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps, camping facilities. Predominate species include crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Scenic-Alaska-Usa-Cheney-Lake-Landscape-Anchorage-1777275.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.742939,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -97.772006,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"124\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cheney-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Lovewell Reservoir is just inside the Kansas border from Superior, Nebraska. An historic school is now used as a church during the summer. Also, a cemetery from the 1860's is open to visitors. The Reservoir has become an attractive site for wildlife. It attracts large numbers of migrating waterfowl in spring and fall. The adjacent woodlands harbor songbirds. Often birds can be spotted in the wooded areas near the campgrounds such as five species of woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles and possibly a Black-billed Magpie.Lodging is available close by in Mankato, KS, and Superior, NE.Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,986 water surface acres, 3,590 land acres and 44 miles of shoreline. Available species include walleye, white bass, wiper (white bass-striped bass hybrid), crappie freshwater drum, carp, and channel and flathead catfish. Fishing season is year-round. Public hunting for deer, watefowl, and upland game is available. Lovewell Dam and Reservoir are features of the Bostwick Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project. Current Reservoir Level.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/997134/pexels-photo-997134.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=350\",\n \"lat\": 39.90314,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -98.04306,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lovewell-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Glen Elder Dam and Waconda Reservoir, features of the Glen Elder Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, are on the Solomon River directly upstream from Glen Elder, Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, striped bass, and channel and flathead catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 12,600 water surface acres, 15,307 land acres ans 100 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round. Over 12,000 acres are open to public hunting for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Special hunts are available by application for youth, disabled, or family groups. Current reservoir levels. Glen Elder State Park, which adjoins Waconda Reservoir, is the site of the Waconda Heritage Village. It features historic Hopewell Church, which contains historical displays.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2018/02/08/12/21/senior-3139358__180.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.51589,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -98.3392,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Waconda-Reservoir-(Glen-Elder)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) lies in the broad, flat Neosho River Valley, a native tallgrass prairie region with natural scenic beauty. The Refuge was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages 18,463 acres upstream of the reservoir, most of which is in the floodplain of the Neosho River. Refuge habitats are managed to provide food and habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2014/01/01/grassland-within-the-santa-ana-national-wildlife-refuge-on-the-rio-grande-river-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.312105,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.962768,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1397\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Flint-Hills-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Located near the Santa Fe Trail, this 4,000-acre lake features scenic beauty as well as an abundance of wildlife. From Topeka, 24 miles South on US 75, 7 miles East on KS 268.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/k-ja-autumn-temple_2.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-2.1.2&s=6ff34256219905fef5ed86243d868faa\",\n \"lat\": 38.65167,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.55667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"273\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pomona-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Welcome to Kansas' \\\"Little Ozarks\\\"! Located 5 miles east of Cherryvale, Kansas. Five beautiful park areas are offered by the Corps of Engineers for camping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. Facilities available at these areas include designated campsites both with and without electricity, group picnic and camping areas, potable water, sanitary facilities, boat launching ramps, a playground, ballfield and a swimming beach with a change house. Camping fees are collected at three of the park areas and a day use fee is collected for the beach and boat ramps. More detailed information regarding the fee program can be obtained at the project office. Other features of the lake include the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail. This trail is 17 miles long and provides a variety of terrain for all ages to enjoy. It also offers tethering areas and three parking area which are equipped with limited facilities and may be used for overnight camping by trail riders. Due to stocking, fish shelters and leaving large areas of timber and other vegetation standing, Big Hill has developed into one of the most productive and popular fishing spots in the area. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. With Big Hill being one of the clearest lakes in Kansas, our alcohol-free sand-covered beach has become a popular spot for cooling off from the summer heat.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-wilderness-mountain-cloud-sky-mist-cloudy-morning-hill-lake-hour-dawn-river-valley-mountain-range-dusk-twilight-orange-green-golden-reflection-park-shadow-blue-fjord-reservoir-highland-body-of-water-brecon-uk-long-national-wales-shadows-clouds-exposure-big-10-stop-upper-filter-nd-loch-grad-stopper-beacons-powys-neuadd-rural-area-landform-geographical-feature-atmospheric-phenomenon-mountainous-landforms-275403.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.270174,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.471674,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"546\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Hill-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"The Douglas Point Area lies in a lightly populated area of southern Maryland in western Charles County. The remaining portions of this once agricultural and rural peninsula county are experiencing rapid growth due to expanding economic opportunities created by increased military and contractor presence and urban sprawl. On December 21, 2001, BLM and the State of Maryland jointly acquired about 1,270 acres of land known as Douglas Point, lying along the Potomac River in Charles County. This area, one of the last remaining undeveloped tracts along the Potomac River, near fast-growing Washington, DC, offers outstanding potential for recreation, wildlife habitat, and cultural resources. The Douglas Point tract contains magnificent hardwood forests. Other unique resources in the general vicinity include the site of a Civil War encampment of approximately 25,000 troops; and archeological sites, habitat for a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic species, unique wetlands and woodlands, and the evolving ecosystems of the shipwrecks at Mallow Bay.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://res.freestockphotos.biz/pictures/16/16416-men-and-women-at-a-town-hall-meeting-pv.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.44275,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -77.249703,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14565\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Douglas-Point-Special-Recreation-Management-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"What to Do?
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What's most popular? Hunting and fishing of course! The six National Forests in Mississippi provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation across the state. 1.2 million acres of forest land provide a diversity of terrain, diverse ecosystems, numerous lakes, rivers, and streams.  In addition to hosting native plant and animal communities, forests are also rich in cultural history. USDA Forest Service land is spread across Mississippi, making the great outdoors quickly accessible to visitors. Discover all the popular water related recreation we have to offer. Swimming, boating, and warm water fishing are favorite pastimes. Picnic sites and pavilions near the water are available for small and large family gatherings. The Black Creek Scenic River provides a distinctive canoeing experience. Developed and dispersed camping areas provide overnight accommodations that support hunting, water-based recreation, and destination camping. The National Forests in Mississippi are also a major provider of recreational trails in the state. Approximately 265 miles of non-motorized hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails challenge visitors and provide great scenery. We also offer approximately 90 miles of designated motorized trails open to off-highway vehicles.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/02/11/10/55/mississippi-80478_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.499212,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -89.602509,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1044\",\n \"rec_name\": \"National-Forests-in-Mississippi\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Grand Bay NWR is one of over 540 National Wildlife Refuges managed as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Grand Bay NWR was established in 1992 under the Emergency Wetlands Resources act of 1986 to protect one of the largest expanses of undisturbed pine savanna habitats in the Gulf Coastal Plain region. The refuge is located in Mobile County, Alabama and Jackson, County Mississippi, and when complete will encompass over 32,000 acres. The refuge is part of the Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Refuge Complex Manager also administers the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Access to refuge lands (especially interior portions) is limited, but is available mostly on the Mississippi side and by boat.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/bay/boat-house-on-don-edwards-san-francisco-bay-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.430207,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.427905,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1400\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Welcome to Nebraska National Forests and National Grasslands In the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands you can find quiet, undeveloped spaces. Solitude is closer than you think. The Nebraska National Forest is where the east meets the west and where large tracts of undeveloped land are the closest places for Midwesterners to hunt and play. View information about motorized travel on Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands include these areas: Nebraska National Forest, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, Fort Pierre National Grassland and Oglala National Grasslands.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/04/10/20/38/nebraska-321291_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.619234,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.220784,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1056\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Nebraska-National-Forests-and-Grasslands\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 19,131 acres in size and is located 4 miles east of the city of Valentine along the Niobrara River. The Refuge offers many activities for visitors. Bison, elk, deer, and prairie dogs can be seen along the wildlife drive at all times of the year. Interpretive displays at the visitor center describe the history and ecology of the area. Hiking trails lead to Fort Falls and, for the more adventurous, into the Niobrara River Wilderness Area. Canoeing or tubing through down the Niobrara National Scenic River is a popular activity on the Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/bison-buffalo/bison-near-a-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.893222,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.476967,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1398\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Niobrara-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Branched Oak, NE, a State Recreation Area located 4 miles west of Raymond, NE on Oak Creek, boasts some of the finest camping facilities in the State Park system. There are 268 campsites - 187 of which have electrical hook-ups. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, walking, picnicking, water-skiing, and swimming. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/c9/c3/japan_landscape_lumix_panasonic_yokohama_dmc_2014_lx7-149476.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 40.97,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.85333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"304\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Branched-Oak-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Sherman Dam, Farwell Unit, P-SMBP, lies across Oak Creek, about 5 miles northeast of Loup City. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, northern pike, and channel and flathead catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing extreme fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,870 surface acres. Fishing season year-round.3,160 acres are open to public hunting for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission manages recreation at this site for the Bureau of Reclamation. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/pd8-rob-0003-l.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=821fa0b869f79cc3056a6dbdba3dba06\",\n \"lat\": 41.30822,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -98.87373,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"81\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sherman-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The White Mountain National Forest provides recreation activities for everyone. Visit one of our recreation links to start planning your trip. For accessible recreation opportunities view one of the guides below. For more detailed information, feel free to contact us.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb9.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/3199109/1195418272/stock-photo-fall-colours-in-franconia-notch-state-park-white-mountain-national-forest-new-hampshire-usa-1195418272.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.8157685,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.66836008,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1087\",\n \"rec_name\": \"White-Mountain-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Wister is located in the San Bois Mountains on the Poteau River -- the only river that flows north in Oklahoma. Wister Lake was authorized for flood control and conservation by the Flood Control Act of 1938. The project was designed and built by the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers. Construction began in April 1946, and the project was placed in full flood control operation in December 1949. One of the most significant things about Wister Lake is that the Wister Project is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area around Wister Lake has been inhabited for thousands of years. Numerous mounds created by the prehistoric Native Americans still exist in the area. Visitors to Wister Lake will find a variety of sightseeing opportunities to enjoy. Organized groups from distant points come to this area annually to see the magnificent fall foliage which consists of beautiful trees, native grasses, and wild flowers. This man-made lake offers many opportunities for outdoor fun and sports. In addition to hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking and swimming, there is hunting, bird watching, and photography. Local Attractions of Interest The home of Peter Conser, leader of the famed Choctaw Lighthorse police or soldiers is located three miles west of Hodgens. Conser operated a blacksmith shop, gristmill, general store, and post office. Excellent horses were always kept in the rail corral around the barn for the Choctaw Lighthorsemen. The home of the late US Senator and Mrs. Robert S. Kerr is located about five miles southwest of Poteau. The magnificent mansion, containing many of the late Senator's office furnishings and personal items, is now the Kerr museum, conference center, and a bed and breakfast facility. Also in this area is the Heavener Runestone. The runestone is believed to be a land claim made by a Viking explorer prior to 1000 A.D. It is located in the Heavener Runestone State Park near the city of Heavener. The nearby Quachita Mountains is a gateway to the beautiful Quachita National Forest. Located within the National Forest is the Winding Stair National Scenic Byway.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/24/23/08/lake-688309_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.93833,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.71667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"575\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wister-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The McCurtain County Wilderness Area at the lake's north end retains its primitive, natural beauty.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/11/02/01/26/lake-513419_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.145816,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.685218,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"548\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Broken-Bow-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Oologah Lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping or just driftin' and dreaming over the sky blue waters. Plenty of wide stretches of water, perfect for catching the wind, make it one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing. The forested hills around the lake provide excellent hunting opportunities. Eleven public use area scattered around the lake offer a variety of facilities making it easy to find something that's just right for you! Corps personnel at the lake have accomplished much to make your visit pleasant, entertaining, educational, and safe.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/3463/3953037643_ac3e825814_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.426817,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.678115,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"566\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oologah-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Visit Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, one of the chain of refuge areas for ducks and geese on the Continental Central Flyway. Crystal digging is allowed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 1 to Oct. 15.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Horizon-Water-Surface-Salt-Lake-At-Dusk-Reflection-2155447.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.74833,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.13833,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"558\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Salt-Plains-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Erie National Wildlife Refuge is located in Crawford County, 35 miles south of the City of Erie and 10 miles east of Meadville on the outskirts of Guys Mills village. The refuge consists of two separate land units. The Sugar Lake Division, containing 5,206 acres, is the unit closest to Guys Mills. The Seneca Division, containing 3,594 acres, is 10 miles north of the Sugar Lake Division and borders French Creek near Cambridge Springs. The primary objective of the refuge is to provide waterfowl and other migratory birds with nesting, feeding, brooding, and resting habitat. Other objectives are to provide habitat to support a diversity of wildlife species and to enhance opportunities for wildlife-oriented public recreation and environmental education. The diverse habitat types found on Erie NWR attract over 237 species of birds, 47 species of mammals and 37 species of amphibians and reptiles. Waterfowl migrations occur from March to early April and again from September to November.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/bf/cd/summer_sky_field_clouds_rural_landscape_hiking_pennsylvania-338004.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.626708,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.959841,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1390\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Erie-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"An unusual endowment of cultural resources attract visitors to Conemaugh Dam. Adjacent to the Dam site Recreation Area, historical development is currently underway with the construction of the Trail of Transportation History and the Tunnel view Historic Site. The riverside trail follows the towpath that runs along the Main Line Canal that once connected Philadelphia with Pittsburgh (1834 ? 1854). Overlooks along the trail provide views of the historical canal and railroad structures, a canal and tunnel and aqueduct dating from 1830, two railroad tunnels and three stone arch railroad bridges. The ?Conemaugh Dam Trail? is a 3.3 mile recreational non-motorized hiking and biking trail that follows portions of an abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad line that operated along the corridor in the early 1900?s and portions of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal that operated in the 1800?s and is now registered on the National Register of Historic places.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/fifficktown-bridge-spanning-little-conemaugh-river-south-fork-cambria-county-6-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.467127,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.367528,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"393\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conemaugh-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Crooked Creek Rangers developed the Corps' first Auto Tour Trail. The trail takes in the local history of Armstrong County and local townships. Visitors are provided information on the one room schools of 1867, the first water-powered sawmill and depreciation lands awarded soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. The trail was the combined effort of the Rangers and local historians.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/100000/t/brush-growing-in-desert.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.715,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.51,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"394\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crooked-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Totally surrounded by forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States. The Allegheny Reservoir spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. In Pennsylvania , the reservoir is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest; and in New York by Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/union-canal-locks-bernville-berks-county-pa-30-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.837466,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.004635,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"397\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Allegheny-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Situated among steep sided valleys and forested hillsides, Mahoning Creek Lake is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Blessed with clean water and a varied thriving fish population. In 1971, one of the largest Northern Pike ever recorded (42-7/8?) was reeled in from the waters below Mahoning Dam. Mahoning is also known for its abundant Turkey and Ruffed Grouse populations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/mountain-home-national-cemetery-mountain-home-washington-county-tn-15-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.922934,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.279703,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mahoning-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Winding its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, Tionesta Lake offers a unique setting for a diversity of outdoor recreational fun. The Seneca named this area \\\"where the water separates the land\\\". Tionesta offers a rich history where narrow gauge railroads dotted the surrounding countryside hauling out virgin timber from the surrounding hillsides. Fishermen have found Tionesta to be enticing and productive. Another unique feature are the 48 lakeshore campsites that offer fishermen and families interested in camping along the lake the opportunity to do so.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/122782/315230129/stock-photo-tionesta-lake-and-dam-315230129.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.475417,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.444567,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"407\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tionesta-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Authorized by the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1935, Tygart Dam was the first of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. Tygart has the capability to store the equivalent run off of 4.56 inches of precipitation from its 1,184 square mile drainage basin. Tygart Lake held the honor for several years as having the most concrete in any dam east of the Mississippi River with a staggering 324,000 cubic yards. To date, Tygart has prevented over one billion dollars in flood damages.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/northwestern-virginia-bando-railroad-grafton-machine-shop-and-foundry-us-119-23-1024.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.314226,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.031656,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"408\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tygart-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"With 40 mi of shoreline, this lake attracts fishing and boating enthusiasts. Located in the wooded hills of central West Virginia, the project office is 1 mi E of Sutton, off I-79.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://wiki.dee-nee.com/w/images/thumb/d/db/BoggsCanseco.JPG/180px-BoggsCanseco.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 38.660999,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.695347,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"334\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sutton-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes (BW&T) consist of six lakes (Demopolis, Coffeeville, Warrior, Oliver, Holt and Bankhead) with a combined total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water. There are boat launching ramps at nearly all the Corps public recreation areas. There are three privately owned marinas that provide fuel, boat repair, supplies, rentals and meet other boater needs. Boaters from across the State and the country come here for their boating pleasures. Whether water-skiing, sightseeing, sailing, powerboating or jet skiing, these waters are for everyone!\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8ZbanGZOEY/VqJ5-ApT6yI/AAAAAAAAAVw/3RbS_qnz3Ho/s1600/IMG_1735.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 32.518588,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -87.880343,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"452\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Warrior-and-Tombigbee-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Over the years, the Bonnet Carre Spillway has developed into an extensively used outdoor recreation area with approximately 250,000 visitors enjoying the spillway each year. These lands and waters provide opportunities for fishing, crawfishing, hunting, dog training, camping and wildlife watching. More specialized activities include retriever dog field trials and model airplane flying competitions. The spillway contains two boat launching sites and a primitive campground, provided by St. Charles Parish. Additional onsite management is planned to enhance the recreation and natural resource values of the project lands and waters.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/BonnetCarreOpeningDay.jpg/1200px-BonnetCarreOpeningDay.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.998994,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -90.423226,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1266\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bonnet-Carre-Spillway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Arkabutla Lake, MS, on the Coldwater River, is known for its large crappie and excellent sailing conditions. Located near Memphis, TN, the lake has camping, swimming and picnicking facilities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L8grlf0JUA0/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.758009,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.125476,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"146\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkabutla-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located approximately 28 miles north of Oshkosh, Nebraska. The Refuge was established in 1931 to help conserve waterfowl populations. It is located at the eastern edge of the Nebraska panhandle in Garden County, on the southwestern edge of the 19,000 square mile Nebraska sandhills. The sandhills are characterized by continuous grass and forb-covered dunes and swales and are considered to be the largest body of sand in the world that is not a desert. Where the swales dip below the water table, sub-irrigated meadows, marshes, and lakes have formed. In most cases, no stream systems exist between wetlands. Many lakes are maintained solely by underground water sources. The 45,849-acre Refuge is largely grasslands dotted with hundreds of permanent, semipermanent, and temporary wetlands. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) as part of the Crescent Lake/North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Complex headquarters is 100 miles to the west in the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crescent-lake-nwr-700x394.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.761386,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -102.437704,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1361\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crescent-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation at Hugh Butler Lake, Frenchman Cambridge Division, in southwestern Nebraska, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Frenchman Cambridge Division extends from Palisade southeast along Frenchman River and from Trenton east along the Republican River. Water storage facilities consist of the Enders Reservoir and Swanson, Red Willow Dam (Hugh Butler Lake), and Harry Strunk Lakes. The four dams, reservoirs, and irrigation systems provide irrigation, flood control, fish and wildlife conservation and recreation benefits. Numerous tracts at each reservoir and impoundment provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. The reservoir has 1,629 water surface acres, 4,461 land acres and 35 miles of shoreline. There are 2,960 acres available for public hunting. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 1,630 surface acres. Fishing season is year-round. Current reservoir levels \",\n \"imglink\": \"https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file10906.png\",\n \"lat\": 40.36448,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.65649,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"77\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hugh-Butler-Lake-(Red-Willow-Reservoir-State-Recreation-Area)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is located along the Arkansas River Navigation System. The lake area is beautiful any time of the year. It is especially scenic when flowering shrubs and leaf buds decorate the landscape with a soft glow in spring, or when the brilliant colors of fall start to unfold. You can see these magnificent changes from one of our many Public Use Area's or from our Short Mountain Hiking Trail. For young and old alike Kerr Lake has a variety of recreation for everyone, from swimming on our many beaches to camping ad picnicking in one of our five park areas. Our camping areas include facilities such as boat launching ramps, designated camps sites, picnic areas, drinking water, shower facilities and sanitary facilities. Whether by power boat, sailboat or any type of craft, the broad expanse and depth of the water just above the dam and extending about 7 miles upstream, will satisfy the demand for any type of pleasure craft. Robert S. Kerr Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Principal species of fish in the lake include largemouth and striped bass, white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, walleye and various sunfish species. Opportunities are equally as good for the hunting enthusiast. Principal species present at the project include white tailed deer, fox and gray squirrel, cottontail and swamp rabbit, raccoon, mink, opossum, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and several species of waterfowl.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.hipcamp.com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1200,q_60,w_1920/v1438048725/avcdkoz23sb7spzmk60w.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.349505,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.779846,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"570\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkansas-River-Robert-S.-Kerr-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,SWIMMING-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Mountain Park Dam, Mountain Park Project, forms Tom Steed Reservoir, and regulates natural flows of West Otter Creek and diverted flows from Elk Creek to provide municipal and industrial water supplies for the cities of Altus, Snyder, and Frederick, Oklahoma. The water is conveyed from the reservoir to the cities through an aqueduct system that consists of 40 miles of pipeline, two pumping plants, and other facilities. The reservoir has approximately 6,400 water surface acres, 4,400 land acres and 45 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include crappie, hybrid striped bass, and saugeye. Fishing permitted throughout the year. Reservoir levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/w640-e5b09c335b13f58e46a6f7581c411589.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.7459,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.9691,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1135\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tom-Steed-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Gentle rolling hills of Blackjack and Post Oak interspersed with Tall Grass Prairie surround beautiful Skiatook Lake. The meandering shoreline is accentuated be steep picturesque bluffs which offer spectacular views for the recreation user. Boating, hiking, swimming, camping, picnicking as well as hunting and fishing are all popular activities at the lake. Whitetail, quail, rabbit and squirrel are plentiful around the lake and some 6,000 acres are open to hunters wishing to pursue these species. Sport fishing also offers many hours of enjoyment for the visitor. Largemouth bass, black and white crappie, channel catfish, and several species of sunfish are plentiful in Skiatook Lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://kotv.images.worldnow.com/images/6917791_G.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.35167,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.09167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"581\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Skiatook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This Corps project located near the New York state line in North Central Pennsylvania provides a 1,085-acre lake with 17 miles of shoreline for use by campers and day trippers.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5-S3KylWamg/UfavW4Xu0jI/AAAAAAAAVAc/lGM4SuwGSK0/s0/IMG_20130729_103117_189.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.987571,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.174245,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"184\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cowanesque-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Twin lakes in north central Pennsylvania with overnight and dayuse facilities in a scenic environment, southwest of Tioga, PA and north of Wellsboro on PA Route 287, which is acessable from U.S. Route 15 northeast of Tioga and U.S. Route 6 north of Wellsboro, PA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f4/cf/28/f4cf28468bc5d194959a8aafcd672197.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.903682,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.147146,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"191\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tioga-Hammond-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Main Day Use Areas is located in a scenic area with steep hills, valleys, bluffs, streams and lakes. Highland Ridge Campground is located in a heavily wooded area approximately 4 miles south of I-94.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/9e/b1/ad/eau-galle-lake-recreational.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.856352,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.246051,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"162\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Eau-Galle-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,INFORMATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Visitors to Dead Horse Point State Park are in for a treat. Driving to each of the park’s many overlooks reveals a completely different perspective. Once out of your car, make the short walk out to the canyon’s rim. Feel that little tingle in the back of your head? That tingle grows as the level ground of pavement and parking lot gives way to a sharp drop. It is 2,000 feet down to the Colorado River. Welcome to Utah's Canyon Country. This is an ideal stop for visitors to Utah's Mighty 5® and Road to Mighty® between Canyonlands and Arches national parks. The park has built a splendid network of rolling singletrack trails over gentle slickrock domes and through the knee-high sage. Though technically mild by Moab standards, the trails are a hit for riders of all abilities. Families looking for a nice cruise together will enjoy the trails. There’s also plenty of fun for more experienced riders. There are three official geocaches at Dead Horse Point. All caches are located either along trails or in day use areas. Rock scrambling is never required, and hiking off trail is prohibited. Kayenta Campground offers 17 reservable sites and 4 nonreservable sites and there are three yurts. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/State-Park-Usa-Dead-Horse-Point-State-Park-Utah-1908856.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.5058162,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.7331732,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"244\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14528\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Dead-Horse-Point-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Pillars shaded red, pink, white, yellow, and gray are only the start to the greatness of Kodachrome Basin. There are also natural arches, views for days, and a stunningly stark landscape viewable from numerous well-planned trails. If ever a state park was made to be photographed, it is Kodachrome Basin. In fact, in 1948, members of the National Geographic Society visited the scenic park to photograph a feature for the magazine, and gave it the nickname “Kodachromeâ€\\u009d after the popular Kodak film of the day. Kodachrome Basin covers 2,240 acres of canyon country and is surrounded by Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument on three sides. With its close proximity to other popular destinations down Cottonwood Road, it makes for a spectacular base camp or a stopover on an event-filled Road to Mighty itinerary. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation website.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Salt-Pan-Badwater-Basin-Salt-Lake-Badwater-Salt-4546.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.518587,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9903427,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"244\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14758\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kodachrome-Basin-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/california/joshua-tree-national-park/dusk-skies-over-joshua-tree-national-park-california.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.91418525,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.8398125,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2782\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Joshua-Tree-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Did you know that Petrified Forest is more spectacular than ever? While the park has all the wonders known for a century, there are many new adventures and discoveries to share. There are backcountry hikes into areas never open before such as Red Basin and little known areas like the Martha's Butte. There are new exhibits that bring the stories to life. Come rediscover Petrified Forest!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/12/11/13/57/petrified-forest-national-park-1899447_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.98387664,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -109.7877678,\n \"natpark\": \"Petrified-Forest\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2856\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Petrified-Forest-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Estes, a feature of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, is formed by Olympus Dam constructed across the Big Thompson River. The afterbay storage in Lake Estes and the forebay storage in Marys Lake enable the Estes powerplant to meet daily variations in energy demand. Recreation facilities include a nine-hole golf course, five picnic and associated day-use areas, and a marina. Good access to recreation areas. The reservoir has approximately 185 water surface acres, 213 land acres and 4 milesof shoreline. Power boating is limited, but available. Sailing opportunities. Fish species available are largely rainbow trout. Facilities are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/evergreen-woods-around-lake-estes-park-panorama-colorado-usa-84945772.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.37578,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.50896,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"67\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Estes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Harris Neck NWR was established in 1962 by transfer of federal lands formerly managed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a WWII Army airfield. Located in McIntosh County, Georgia, the refuge serves as an important link in the chain of refuges along the Atlantic seaboard, and is the inland base for two neighboring barrier island refuges, Blackbeard Island and Wolf Island refuges, both located southeast of Harris Neck. Harris Neck's 2,762 acres consists of saltwater marsh, grassland, mixed deciduous woods, and cropland. Because of this great variety in habitat, many different species of birds are attracted to the refuge throughout the year. In the summer, thousands of egrets and herons nest in the swamps, while in the winter, large concentrations of ducks (especially mallards, gadwall and teal) gather in the marshland and freshwater pools. Over 15 miles of paved roads and trails provide the visitor easy access to the many different habitats. Chosen for it's accessibility and bird diversity, Harris Neck is one of 18 sites forming the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, inaugurated in 2000.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/23925493/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.630045,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.285686,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1420\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Harris-Neck-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Okefenokee NWR, located about 11 miles southwest of Folkston, was established in 1937 to preserve the 438,000 acre Okefenokee Swamp. The refuge encompasses approximately 396,000 acres with 353,000 acres designated as a National Wilderness Area. Swamp habitats include open wet \\\"prairies,\\\" cypress forests, scrub-shrub vegetation, upland islands, and open lakes. Wildlife species include wading birds, ducks, alligators and other reptiles, a variety of amphibians, bobcats, raptors, white-tailed deer, black bears, and songbirds. The swamp has a rich human history including Native American occupation, early settlers, a massive drainage attempt, and intensive timber harvesting. Glimpses of the past are visible at Chesser Island Homestead, Billy's Island, Floyd's Island, and Suwannee Canal. The prosperity and survival of the swamp, and the species dependent on it, is directly tied with maintaining the integrity of complex ecological processes, including hydrology and fire.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/georgia/okefenokee-national-wildlife-refuge/trees-and-pines-at-okefenokee-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.738701,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -82.140006,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1544\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Okefenokee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1954 for the conservation, maintenance, and management of wildlife resources, particularly migratory birds. The Refuge is located in the rolling hills and narrow valley of the north fork of the Solomon River in north-central Kansas. In this region, the tallgrass prairie of the east meets the shortgrass plains of the west. As a result, grasses and wildlife common to both of these habitats are found on the Refuge. Kirwin NWR also includes riparian forest, small wetlands, large open water, and cropland. This habitat diversity supports more than 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/duck-mallard-pictures/pintail-ducks-pictures/pintails-in-the-lower-klamath-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.669137,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -99.1968,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1456\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kirwin-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The lake was named for the nearby town of Council Grove, the birthplace of the Santa Fe Trail and a National Historic District. The lake is in the heart of the Flint Hills, one of the last vestiges of Tallgrass Prairie, and is located 20 miles north of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and 30 miles south of the Konza Prairie Preserve.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i0.hippopx.com/photos/221/765/242/snow-park-trees-baltimore-thumb.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.679139,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -96.505389,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"551\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Council-Grove-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"A precipitous rock bluff marks the north margin of the river for several miles above the dam site. The State of Kansas uses 11,680 acres of project lands for wildlife management and public hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/browns-hotel-lake-pepin-lake-city-wabasha-county-mn-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.27726,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.78665,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"553\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Elk-City-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge covers more than 14,600 acres in east central Louisiana, nestled between Ferriday and Monterey. Named after the bayou meandering through it, the refuge consists of critical habitats within the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Cocodrie Bayou is designated as a state scenic river. The bottomland hardwoods at Bayou Cocodrie NWR have been noted as some of the last remaining, least disturbed timber in the Mississippi River Delta.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/forest/an-close-up-shot-of-a-bayou.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.582549,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.601956,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1290\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bayou-Cocodrie-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge, located in east central Louisiana, 12 miles east of Jena, was established in 1958 as a wintering area for migratory waterfowl. The refuge contains 25,162 acres divided into two units. The 6,671 acre Headquarters Unit borders nine miles of the northeast shore of Catahoula Lake, a 26,000 acre natural wetland renowned for its large concentrations of migratory waterfowl. The 18,491 acre Bushley Bayou Unit, located 8 miles west of Jonesville, was established May 16, 2001. This acquisition was made possible through a partnership agreement between The Conservation Fund, American Electric Power, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The habitat found at the refuge is primarily lowland hardwood forest subject to seasonal backwater flooding from the Ouachita, Black, and Red Rivers. White-tailed deer, small game mammals, songbirds, raptors, waterbirds, reptiles, and amphibians are commonly seen throughout the refuge. Waterfowl are abundant during the winter. Peak waterfowl populations of 75,000 ducks have been recorded. In 1979, the Duck Lake Impoundment was created to provide 1200 acres of waterfowl habitat. Management of the impoundment is to manipulate water levels to promote the growth of aquatic and moist soil vegetation. In 2001, Catahoula NWR was designated a Globally Important Bird Area. Catahoula Lake is recognized as a Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR site): a historic concentration area for shorebirds, waterbirds, and migrating/wintering waterfowl. Catahoula NWR also borders a portion of the Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area. Together, these areas provide a haven for wildlife and preserve representative samples of the unique habitats originally found in the Lower Mississippi River Ecosystem.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/lake/lake-umbagog-at-lake-umbagog-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.576484,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.009559,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1337\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Catahoula-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Lacassine NWR, in Cameron and Evangeline Parishes in southwestern Louisiana, was established on 12/30/37 by Executive Order No. 7780 as \\\"a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.\\\" The refuge is nearly 35,000 acres in size, including 653 acres leased from the Cameron Parish School Board. The vegetation types occurring on the refuge are primarily water tolerant grasses, sedges, and shrubs. Vegetation in the undeveloped marshes is dominated by bulltongue and maidencane. The habitat is divided into 16,500 acres of natural, freshwater marsh and open water, 16,000 acres of managed, freshwater marsh (Lacassine Pool), 2,200 acres of rice, wheat, soybean, and natural moist soil fields, 350 acres of flooded gum and cypress trees, and 350 acres of restored tallgrass prairie. Wildlife species found on the refuge are those indigenous to the marshes of coastal Louisiana. Several nesting colonies of wading and water birds such as ibis, roseate spoonbills, and egrets are found here. A large population of alligators and furbearers such as nutria and raccoon are also found on the refuge. Endangered species reported on the refuge include bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and Louisiana black bears. Several hundred thousand ducks and geese use the refuge as wintering habitat while wood ducks, fulvous and black-bellied whistling ducks, and mottled ducks nest on the refuge during the breeding season. Recreational opportunities for refuge visitors abound! The refuge offers fishing, hunting, boating, wildlife observation, and hiking. Lacassine NWR, known for attracting thousands of pintails each winter (a peak of 300,000), has also seen the effects of the decreasing populations. The refuge hosted numbers well over 100,000 until the mid-1980's then saw the peaks reduced by half in the 1990's. The last three drought years have seen the peaks decline from 30,000 down to around 18,000. The birds still concentrate in the northwest and northeast sections of the Pool.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunset/lacassine-national-wildlife-refuge-louisiana-435x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.00368,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.781279,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1463\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lacassine-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Pawnee Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located about 12 miles west of downtown Lincoln, Nebraska and three miles northwest of Emerald, Nebraska just off I-80 at Exit 388. This area features 207 primitive campsites - 68 with electrical hookups. Recreation opportunities include fishing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Facilities at Pawnee include a marina, gasoline station, and a convenience store. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-sand-rock-wilderness-mountain-sun-trail-desert-lake-adventure-shade-river-valley-soil-mammal-terrain-ridge-giraffe-shelter-geology-thorns-plateau-wadi-natural-environment-geographical-feature-1006536.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.841947,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.86324,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"302\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pawnee-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Box Butte Dam and reservoir are features of the Mirage Flats Project. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks. Water is stored in Box Butte Reservoir, Mirage Flats Project, on the Niobrara River about 10 miles north of Hemingford, Nebraska. The reservoir lies in the arid western Niobrara River Valley in the northwestern section of the Nebraska Panhandle. The reservoir is surrounded by dense cottonwood and willow trees. It is easily one of the best birding areas in the Panhandle. Sightings since 1973 has produced a list of over 200 species.Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and channel catfish. This is an irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor water level fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,600 water surface acres, 612 land acres and 14 miles of shoreline. There are locations suitable for picnicking around the lakeshore. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/montana/other-montana/town-of-terry-seen-from-a-butte-in-montana.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.46173,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.07033,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"72\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Box-Butte-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Davis Creek Dam and Reservoir are features of the North Loup Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and bullhead. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing extreme fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,145 water surface acres. Fishing season is year-round.Hunting is available to the public for deer, waterfowl, and upland game.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/1017503/144269353/stock-photo-snowy-mount-davis-reflected-on-thousand-island-lake-144269353.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.41794,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -98.76631,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"74\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Davis-Creek-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Enders Dam and reservoir, Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The reservoir is open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,707 water surface acres, 3,933 land acres and 26 miles of shoreline. A portion of the area is dedicated as a wildlife refuge in the fall and winter. Large flocks of mallards and geese winter on the open waters of the refuge.Public hunting on about 1,500 acres is allowed in some areas for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/02/22/15/43/ducks-645083_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.43591,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -101.5212,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"75\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Enders-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Swanson Reservoir, Frenchman Cambridge Division, P-SMBP, was formed by the construction in 1953 of Trenton Dam on the Republican River 2.5 miles west of Trenton, Nebraska. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, black bass, northern pike, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. The reservoir peaks has 4,974 water surface acres, 5,253 land acres and 30 miles of shoreline. Numerous tracts at each reservoir and impoundment provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. There are 3,000 acres of public hunting land. Current reservoir levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/trenton-falls-hydroelectric-station-dam-and-headworks-on-west-bank-of-west-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14976,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -101.06326,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"83\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Swanson-Reservoir-(Trenton-Dam)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Sited on the Pemigewasset River near Franklin, this recreation area drains a 1,000 square-mile watershed that extends all the way to the White Mountains. There are 4,000 acres of wooded river valley available for recreation. Construction of the dam required the relocation of the entire village of Hill, NH to higher ground. For up-to-date information, call (603) 934-2116.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/turners-falls-power-and-electric-company-hampden-station-east-bank-of-connecticut-14-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.453672,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.659013,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"210\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Franklin-Falls-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"![\\\"An](\\\"http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd574433.jpg\\\")
The Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests’ scenic beauty along the backbone of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Finger Lakes region provide unlimited recreational opportunities in all seasons. Enjoy your Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. It’s All Yours!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/28/17/07/stream-1865419_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.625662,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.975755,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1089\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Green-Mountain-&-Finger-Lakes-National-Forests\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. The lake offers the visitor extensive opportunities for a memorable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, services and supplies are available at nearby communities. Waurika dam is located on Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Red River, about six miles northwest of Waurika, Oklahoma. The lake lies in portions of Jefferson, Cotton and Stephens Counties. The primary authorized project purposes for Waurika Lake are to provide flood control, irrigation, water supply, water quality, fish and wildlife, recreation and other conservation needs of the public. The operation of the project provides a high degree of flood protection for Beaver Creek Valley below the dam and some protection for a limited area along the Red River. Storage is provided for municipal and industrial water supply needs and water conveyance facilities are provided to supply present and future urban needs. Waurika Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Principle species of fish available for the angler include channel catfish, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striper, crappie, walleye, and sunfish. Approximately 6,040 acres of project lands have been made available to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for wildlife management purposes. These lands are managed for upland game, whitetail deer and waterfowl and are open to the public as a public hunting area. Species most sought by hunters include whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, wood ducks, mallards, pintail, teal, canvas back, cottontail rabbits and wild turkey. The scenic irregular shoreline and gently sloping land to the water's edge is an open invitation for outdoors family fun and relaxation. There are six recreation areas located around the lake that include such facilities as boat launching ramps, campgrounds, sanitary facilities, picnic tables and shelters. Boating and skiing enthusiasts will be pleased with the large areas of open water and the scenic shoreline. There are four large embayments and a number of smaller coves that make boating on the lake a real pleasure.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/300000/t2/sunrise-at-waurika-lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.235,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.055,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"573\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Waurika-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"
Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands
Acreage: 1,625,542Elevation: 2,700 feet -11,300 feet The mountain ranges of the four forested districts of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands include: the Datil, Gallinas, Magdalena, Bear, San Mateo, Zuni, Sandia and Manzano mountains, as well as the Manzano, Withington and Apache Kid wildernesses. These are all located in central New Mexico. The Cibola National Forest also includes 263,954 acres of national grasslands in northeastern New Mexico, western Oklahoma, and northwestern Texas. CLIMATE: Climate within the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands varies with elevation - from the desert up through juniper, pine, and spruce-fir forests. Summer nights are cool, and very cold above 8,000'. During July and August there are frequent afternoon showers. Sandia Crest elevation is 10,678 feet and is accessible by car, aerial tramway and trail. Capilla Peak’s elevation is 9,375 feet and is accessible by car. Mount Taylor peaks at an elevation of 11,301 feet and has a road within a mile of the top. The Cibola National Forest also offers several other scenic drives on its districts. ACTIVITIES: Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands offers good deer hunting as well as some elk, antelope, and turkey hunting.  Fishing opportunities are available at Bluewater and McGaffey Lakes in the Zuni Mountains, Skipout, Spring Creek, and Dead Warrior Lakes in Oklahoma, and Lake Marvin and Lake McClellan in Texas. Nearby attractions also include the Sandia Peak Ski Area in the Sandia Mountains, the Very Large Array by the Magdalena Ranger District, prehistoric ruins, ice caves, lava flows, and Indian pueblos. SEASONS OF RECREATIONAL USE: Most of the Cibola is open all year, although the severe high country winter prompts the closing of select developed recreation areas. Extra care should be taken when visiting in winter.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/540923/pexels-photo-540923.jpeg?cs=srgb&dl=forest-grass-national-park-540923.jpg&fm=jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.15472,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -106.60704,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1098\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cibola-National-Forest-and-Grasslands\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum is located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport. The refuge was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to protect the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; approximately 200 acres. When acquisition is complete, it will consist of 1200 acres of varied habitats. Over the years, the refuge has become a resting and feeding area for more than 300 species of birds, 85 of which nest here. Fox, deer, muskrat, turtles, fish, frogs and a wide variety of wildflowers and plants are among the species that call the refuge \\\"home\\\". The Congressional mandate set forth for the refuge was to protect, preserve and enhance habitat; provide compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for the public; and to promote environmental education.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/birds-fly-over-the-lake-panoramic-image.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.891589,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.257293,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1446\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-Heinz-at-Tinicum-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project having a 1,150-acre lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental; visitor center; three boat launches; and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail and three interpretive trails, one being ADA accessible. Activities include swimming, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, hiking, equestrian and mountain bike riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching and other nature-oriented and outdoor activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/beach-tree-water-nature-marsh-lake-river-pond-wildlife-reflection-park-reservoir-tourism-waterway-golf-course-wetland-florida-destination-blue-heron-fish-pond-ponte-vedra-1082942.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.3797,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -76.02872,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"195\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blue-Marsh-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a 333-acre summer pool with the largest recreation facility managed by Crawford County.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn12.picryl.com/photo/2016/12/31/water-dam-monuments-altmuhl-valley-f8f3e5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.696894,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -80.105879,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"411\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Woodcock-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"At the upper end of the reservoir, the Ottauquechee River flows through the sheer-faced 165-ft deep Quechee Gorge, one of the outstanding natural spectacles in the state. An overlook area and a state-managed campground as well as a new Visitor Center opening in the summer of 2005 are nearby. At North Hartland Lake, there is boating on the 215-acre lake, picnicking in a wooded picnic area, grills, playground, play field, horseshoe pits, volleyball nets, nature trail and a small beach offering swimming. There are three picnic shelters at North Hartland Lake that can be reserved for a group event for a nominal fee. The trash policy for the park is carry in/carry out. For up-to-date information, call (802) 295-2855.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/william-miller-house-elliott-road-avondale-chester-county-pa-6-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.604254,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.355751,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"218\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Hartland-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Canaan Valley, at an altitude of 3,200 feet, is 14 miles long and 3 miles wide, and the highest valley of its size east of the Rocky Mountains. Climate and habitats are typical of areas much further north, and the plants and animals are unusual for the latitude. Many Valley species are at or near the southernmost edge of their ranges. Drained by the Blackwater River and its tributaries, Canaan Valley contains the largest freshwater wetland area in West Virginia and the central and southern Appalachians. Canaan Valley NWR is located in Tucker County, West Virginia and was established in 1994 to preserve the unique wetlands and uplands of this high elevation, moist valley. Currently, the refuge consists of 15,245 acres. An additional 10, 214 acres are within its acquisition boundary. The acquisition boundary encompasses most of the wetlands and unique habitats of the valley. Acquisition will continue, dependent on willing sellers and availability of funds.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1200/1*J4e4bpEPVS1rXK715NB7xA.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 39.045255,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -79.446798,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1331\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Canaan-Valley-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"A region important for natural gas, oil and coal. Wooded hills of 600 feet rise gently around the lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/norris-farm-cemetery-5-mile-west-of-county-road-857-and-25-mile-east-of-county-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.144291,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -82.381738,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"321\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Lynn-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Curecanti National Recreation Area is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://blog.campnative.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/curecanti-national-recreation-area.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.46584558,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.3303371,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2651\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite gives you vast views of the Kaibab Indian Reservation and the beautiful sandstone cliffs that surround the area. There are hundreds of tracks at this site with at least six different types of footprints preserved in the colorful sandstone. This site contains one of the highest diversity of fossil vertebrate tracks for the Early Jurassic time period in North America. You will find three informational panels near the parking area for this site. They provide information on the types of animals that made the tracks, how many tracks there are, as well as a brief history of the area. The Moccasin Mountain Dinosaur Tracksite is open to foot traffic only and is 0.5 miles round trip. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not allowed. Dogs are welcome, but dog poop must be carried out. Disposal bags and a trash can are located at the trailhead. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm1.staticflickr.com/590/21126138748_de6585a5b9_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.02422376,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7941881,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16446\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Moccasin-Mountain-Kiosk\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Utah State Parks: At 3,300 feet above sea level, relatively low elevation for Utah, Quail Creek Reservoir boasts some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate. Quail Creek lures boaters and anglers year-round. Spend a day on the water or visit a nearby state or national park, then retire to a campsite in a spectacular red rock desert setting. The maximum depth of Quail Creek can reach 120 feet, so it is cold enough to sustain the stocked rainbow trout, bullhead catfish, and crappie. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources also stocks largemouth bass and bluegill, which thrive in the warmer, in the upper layers of the reservoir. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.willowwindrvpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/quail-1024x731.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.1854,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3976,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"244\",\n \"rec_id\": \"15110\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Quail-Creek-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Wheeler NWR, located along the Tennessee River between Huntsville and Decatur, was established in 1938 to provide habitat for wintering and migrating birds. Considered the easternmost Refuge in the Mississippi flyway, this 34,500 acre Refuge attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl each year and supports the southernmost and Alabama's only significant concentration of wintering Southern James Bay Canada geese. It also serves as winter habitat for the State's largest duck population. In addition to migratory birds, the Refuge hosts 115 species of fish, 74 species of reptiles and amphibians, 47 species of mammals, and 285 different species of songbirds. The Refuge is also home to 10 federally listed endangered or threatened species. Wheeler NWR is comprised of a great diversity of habitat types such as bottomland hardwoods, wetlands, pine uplands, agricultural fields, and backwater embayments. These habitats provide excellent feeding, loafing, and roosting sites for waterfowl, as well as nesting sites for migrating songbirds. The Refuge provides a much needed oasis in one of the fastest growing regions in the state, with Madison being ranked as one of the top ten fasting growing cities in the nation in 2002.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.rootsrated.com/image/upload/s--sRGFc6w7--/t_rr_large_traditional/tk5qllwltp3k9hbav8vw.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.56169891,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -86.79060364,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1670\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wheeler-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Since 1937, Bombay Hook has hosted hundreds of thousands of migrating ducks, geese, shorebirds, and neotropical songbirds, all following old traditions of natural history, the spring and fall migrations. Tired and hungry, they seek shelter at Bombay Hook and feast on marsh grasses, fish, and other important foods before continuing their flight. Bombay Hook is one of many refuges providing critical habitat between Canada and the Gulf of Mexico. Its 16,000 acres include freshwater pools, swamps, upland forests, agricultural fields, and one of the largest unaltered tidal salt marshes in the Mid-Atlantic region. The refuge offers visitors a 12-mile wildlife drive, five walking trails (2 handicapped accessible), three observation towers, wildlife photography, hunting opportunities, a variety of nature and educational programs, and interpretative displays.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Bombay_Hook_NWR_-_birds.jpg/1200px-Bombay_Hook_NWR_-_birds.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.259815,\n \"location\": \"Delaware\",\n \"lon\": -75.473126,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1313\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bombay-Hook-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Located midway on the Georgia coastline on the eastern fringe of McIntosh County, Sapelo Island is defined by the Sapelo River to the north, the waters of Doboy Sound to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Duplin River to the west. The 16,500 acre island is the 4th largest barrier island in the State of Georgia. Sapelo Island is accessed by means of a scheduled public ferry.
The Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR), located on the western perimeter of Sapelo, is dedicated to research, education, stewardship, and sound management of coastal resources in Georgia. Specifically, we focus on the natural, cultural, and historical resources of Sapelo Island and the Duplin River estuary.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://images.allrefer.com/photos/m/2015/10/18/15/14/77573-sapelo-island-national-estuarine-research-reserve.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.454246,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.365208,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3099\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sapelo-Island-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is part of a network of refuges devoted to preserving and restoring increasingly scarce habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. The refuge is comprised of 8,358 acres in Iowa and Nebraska and lies in the Missouri River Valley floodplain on a former meander of the Missouri River. Each year, especially during the fall, spectacular flights of ducks and geese mark the changing seasons along this traditional waterfowl flyway. An interesting assortment of warblers, raptors, shorebirds, and other bird life can be observed also. The 1968 excavation of the steamboat Bertrand, which sank in 1865, adds a major historical emphasis to the refuge program. The 200,000 pieces in the Bertrand Collection provide one of the most significant assemblages of Civil War era artifacts in the country. A former oxbow of the Missouri River, DeSoto Lake, provides recreational use for up to 250,000 visitors annually. The DeSoto Visitor Center provides an introduction to the refuge, exhibits the Bertrand Collection, and contains interpretive displays on the historical development of the Missouri River Basin, the ecological impacts of that development, and the natural history of the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://adventuresofacouchsurfer.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_8234-hitchcock-nature-area.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.54825,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -96.028144,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1378\",\n \"rec_name\": \"DeSoto-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://explorecoffeycounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/coffey-county-kansas-john-redmond-reservoir.png\",\n \"lat\": 38.242782,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -95.753884,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"562\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-Redmond-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"On June 30, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed Public Law 96-288 authorizing the 40,000-acre Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Washington and St. Tammany Parishes, LA, and Pearl River County, MS. Since that time, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been acquiring bottomland hardwood habitat in the Pearl River Basin. On December 13, 1989, Congress authorized a boundary expansion for Bogue Chitto NWR that included an additional 8,400 acres of bottomland hardwoods in St. Tammany Parish. To date, some 36,447 acres have been placed under refuge management. The refuge is still in an acquisition phase. White-tail deer, squirrel, turkey and hog hunting and fishing is offered to the public. The endangered and threatended species found on the refuge are bald eagle, ringed-sawback turtle, gopher tortoise, inflated heelsplitter mussel, and gulf sturgeon. Access is primarily by boat on the refuge's Louisiana side and road access is available on the refuge's Mississippi side. In Summer 2002, a new walking trail was unveiled on the Louisiana side of the Refuge. This 3/4 of a mile walking trail offers a unique journey into the interior of Bogue Chitto's majestic habitat. Bogue Chitto NWR is primarily composed of bottomland hardwood habitat interlaced by the Bogue Chitto and Pearl River Systems. Numerous sloughs, bayous and lakes are located on the refuge. Water levels fluctuate by several feet from their low point in the summer to winter/spring flood stage. Over 90% of the refuge can be flooded during seasonal high river periods. The mixed hardwood forest includes water oak, overcup oak, American elm, sweetgum, and swamp red maple on higher elevations and bald cypress, tupelo gum, and swamp blackgum along the wettest areas. Mid-story in mixed hardwoods includes ironwood, arrowwood, Virginia willow and reproduction of the overstory. Typical mid-story plants along the sloughs and bayous are buttonbush, swamp privet, and water elm. The Refuge offers hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, hiking, primitive streamside camping, birding, photography and canoeing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3706/9294964558_3897d13d9d_z.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1312\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bogue-Chitto-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve and protect wintering waterfowl and their habitat. It was the first refuge established under the auspices of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The refuge is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana, in north central Cameron Parish. It contains 9,621 acres that include fresh marsh, coastal prairie, and old rice fields (currently moist soil units). Located at the convergence of two major flyways, the refuge has an important role in management for migratory birds. Approximately 30,000 people visit the refuge annually. The visitor center, exhibits, and auto-tour route are the primary attractions for the visiting public. The refuge is an integral part of the Creole Nature Trail All American Road.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.thearmchairexplorer.com/louisiana/l-images/nat-refuges/cameron-prairie-great-egrets.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.973907,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -93.089569,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1329\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cameron-Prairie-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Recognized as the Project of the Year 2000, this 200-acre lake offers state-of-the-art facilities for the latest recreational pursuits including BMX-style bike jumps, mountain bike trails and an 18-hole disk golf course. More traditional forms of recreation include fishing, hunting, 7 miles of multi-use trails, group picnic shelters and ice skating. For up-to-date information, call (508) 248-5697.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/21537729/extra_large_c5463fae73b2304abda58fc9798c16cc.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.11833,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.90833,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"205\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Buffumville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Okatibbee Lake is an 11,000-acre multi-purpose project. The Corps of Engineers maintains one full service campground; four day use parks with three designated swimming areas and four boat ramps. Also, Okatibbee Lake offers excellent hunting opportunities. Presently there are 6,900 acres of land and flooded woodlands leased to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for hunting and wildlife viewing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.visitmeridian.com/default/cache/file/B1EC6486-8C0D-4E40-9CEEF8624BBF1060.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.47547,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.809531,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"448\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Okatibbee-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"In the heart of the Laurel Highlands and spanning the Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland lays Youghiogheny River Lake. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboat and water-skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. The tail waters of the dam are one of the few in Pennsylvania open for trout fishing year round and are stocked by the Fish and Boat Commission on a regular basis throughout the spring and summer.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/USACE_Youghiogheny_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Youghiogheny_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.798231,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.369875,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"412\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Youghiogheny-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Jennings Randolph Lake provides opportunities for outdoor recreation including camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, water skiing, kayaking, eagle watching and hunting spread over 4,500 acres of land and water.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.kitzmillermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Jennings_Randolph_Lake8-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.48022,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -79.07167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"183\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jennings-Randolph-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Beautiful lake in rugged terrain with visitor center overlooking the lake and many recreational opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://wvexplorer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/RD-Baily-Lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.59507,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.825447,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"331\",\n \"rec_name\": \"R.D.-Bailey-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness offers a wild and pristine backcountry experience, with its unique black granite and colorful sandstone double-canyon system carved by the Gunnison River. Fourteen miles of the Gunnison River flow through this wilderness area, offering diverse and abundant recreation opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/45888/landscape-scotland-nature-highlands-and-islands-45888.jpeg?w=940&h=650&auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb\",\n \"lat\": 38.42,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.5,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16702\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-Wilderness-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, Black Canyon of the Gunnison exposes you to some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. With two million years to work, the Gunnison River, along with the forces of weathering, has sculpted this vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/photos/thumb_large/62698/179830415.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57779869,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.7242756,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2592\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by the Colorado River and its tributaries. Rivers divide the park into four districts: Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. These areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, but each offers different opportunities for sightseeing and adventure.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/06/01/01/sunset-1802028_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.24555783,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.8801624,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2616\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Canyonlands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,DIVING,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/3809/32851797540_57e3c1d435_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 24.628741,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -82.87319,\n \"natpark\": \"Dry-Tortugas\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2665\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Dry-Tortugas-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/01/03/19/54/everglades-1119997_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.37294225,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.88200301,\n \"natpark\": \"Everglades\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2677\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Everglades-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/p-405-jackanstey-0266-eye.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=6d49f1de6823aba2701e44c2c0868791\",\n \"lat\": 48.01145819,\n \"location\": \"Michigan\",\n \"lon\": -88.82780657,\n \"natpark\": \"Isle-Royale\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2769\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Isle-Royale-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the cave system and a part of the Green River valley and hilly country of south central Kentucky. This is the world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles (643 km) explored. Early guide Stephen Bishop called the cave a \\\"grand, gloomy and peculiar place,\\\" but its vast chambers and complex labyrinths have earned its name - Mammoth.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1009118093/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.19760458,\n \"location\": \"Kentucky\",\n \"lon\": -86.13090198,\n \"natpark\": \"Mammoth-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2818\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mammoth-Cave-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is your escape to recreation and re-creation. Cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, quiet wooded hollows—take a hike, meander along Skyline Drive, or picnic with the family. 200,000 acres of protected lands are haven to deer, songbirds, the night sky…and you. Plan a Shenandoah escape today!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/virginia/shenandoah-national-park/dark-hollow-falls-upper-falls-shenandoah-national-park.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.49236644,\n \"location\": \"Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -78.46907715,\n \"natpark\": \"Shenandoah\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2933\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shenandoah-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Beartrap Canyon Wilderness is only 40 acres, but shares a common boundary with designated wilderness in the Kolob Canyons portion of Zion National Park. Largely a rugged, steeply sloped area, this Wilderness contains the headwater areas for many tributaries that flow through Bear Trap Canyon on Kolob Terrace. A very short segment of stream in Bear Trap Canyon is designated as wild in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Beartrap Wilderness is an isolated parcel of land managed by the BLM. While its western boundary is contiguous with Zion National Park, its northern, southern, and eastern boundary borders private land. The terrain within its 40 acres consists of a sandstone finger of a mesa and the upper reach of the Beartrap Canyon. At a top elevation of 7,500 feet, both the mesa top and canyon bottom sustains Utah juniper and ponderosa and pinyon pine trees. Despite its small size, but because of its proximity to adjacent wilderness and other relatively undisturbed lands, a wide variety of wildlife lives here. Hawks, falcons, and eagles soar above the canyons, while ringtailed cats, mountain lion, and black bear hunt in the uplands and along the canyon bottoms. The dissected remote canyons also offer suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-water-wilderness-sport-boat-river-recreation-paddle-vehicle-usa-america-rapid-float-extreme-sport-sports-boating-whitewater-teamwork-kayaking-montana-raft-water-sport-rafting-outdoor-recreation-bear-trap-canyon-whitewater-kayaking-867406.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.42564361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0889694,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16202\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"A popular off-roading venue is the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, located about 20 miles west of Kanab. Dunes enthusiasts can travel over 1500 acres of open sand dunes covering the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park and the extreme northern end of BLM's Moquith Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The dunes are co-managed by the BLM and Utah State Parks. Please observe proper OHV etiquette and Wilderness Study Area (WSA) regulations when travelling in the Moquith Mountain WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://c1.peakpx.com/wallpaper/879/1/187/sand-dunes-coral-pink-desert-wallpaper-thumb.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.06725059,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7046074,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16437\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coral-Pink-Sand-Dunes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"The Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge is located in southwest Alabama along the Tombigbee River approximately 80 miles north of Mobile. The Refuge was established in 1964 on lands aquired by the Corp of Engineers in conjunction with the Coffeeville Lock and Dam project. The 4,218 acre refuge encompasses approximately 1,802 acres of lakes, sloughs, and creeks, 2,265 acres of bottomland hardwoods, and 151 acres of croplands and moist soil units.The refuge is divided into three units by Okatuppa and Turkey Creeks. This makes a large portion of the refuge accessable only by boat. Due to its location along the Tombigbee River, the entire refuge is subject to annual Spring flooding. The primary purpose of the refuge is to provide wood duck brood habitat and serve as a protected wintering area for waterfowl. Up to 200 broods of wood ducks are produced anually in the refuge's artificial nest boxes, and wintering waterfowl numbers can exceed 10,000. In addition, numerous neotropical migrant and wading birds benefit from management activities. Following a successful bald eagle hacking program in the early 1990's the refuge has played host to a nesting pair of eagles each winter. During the summer months wood storks can be found resting and feeding in the back-water sloughs and moist soil units. Resident wildlife includes white-tailed deer, gray squirrels, turkey, raccoons, opossum, American alligator, and beaver.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2014/01/01/grassland-within-the-santa-ana-national-wildlife-refuge-on-the-rio-grande-river-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.84496,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -88.165946,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1349\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Choctaw-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This 200-acre lake is popular with bass fishermen and anglers of all ages alike. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity, hiking trails, restrooms with showers, group picnic shelters and hunting (seasonally). Snowmobile use is permitted in winter. Fees are required for some facilities. Reservations are recommended. For up-to-date information, call (860) 923-2982.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/27/18/ghost_of_walhachin_kamloops_british_colombia_canada_scenery_landscape_thunderstorm_south_thompson_river_river-1150606.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.945,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -71.9,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"228\",\n \"rec_name\": \"West-Thompson-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"The Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge was established on May 31, 2000. It has three divisions - Meissner Island, near Valmeyer, Illinois; Harlow Island, near Festus, Missouri; and Wilkinson Island, near Gorham, Illinois. The refuge headquarters is co-located with Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Middle Miss Refuge is part of the Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The complex was established in 1958 for the protection of migratory birds and spans 350 miles along the Mississippi River in the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. It includes Port Louisa, Two Rivers, Great River, Clarence Cannon, and Middle Mississippi River refuges. Middle Miss Refuge lands were purchased in response to the great flood of 1993 and are unique in the refuge complex. The refuge tracts lie within the uncontrolled portion of the Middle Mississippi River, below the confluence with the Missouri, where river levels are not regulated by the lock and dam system. Water levels may fluctuate greatly in this \\\"open river\\\" section of the Mississippi, and frequent flooding occurs on these lands. Much of the refuge land had previously been cut off from the floodplain by private levees that protected acgricultural lands. Most of the levees were breached by the 1993 flood and will not be repaired. These lands will provide access to the floodplain for native fish during high water stages and create a corridor of floodplain forest habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/canyon/cabeza-prieta-national-wildlife-refuge-arizona-usa-180x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.854469,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.727161,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4055\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Middle-Mississippi-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"If you enjoy camping, boating, fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching - we have the place for you. Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by another 6,000 acres of public lands. The lake is located just north of U.S. Highway 56 between the communities of Marion and Hillsboro, Kansas. Camping and picnicking opportunities are numerous with 171 campsites located in four parks - Cottonwood Point, Hillsboro Cove, Marion Cove, and French Creek Cove. Campsites contain picnic tables, grills and/or fire-rings, sun-shelters and gravel parking pads. Facilities at our class \\\"A\\\" parks, Cottonwood Point and Hillsboro Cove, include electrical hookups, showers, RV dump stations, group camping areas, group picnic areas, playgrounds, and beaches. Potable water is available in all parks. Cottonwood Point also includes some sites with 50 amp electrical service and individual water hookups. A special treat for wildlife observers is the 1-mile Willow Walk Nature Trail located at Cottonwood Point. Maps and information on specific facilities, fees, the Golden Age/Access discount and park regulations are available from gate attendants, park rangers, or the project office at (316) 382-2101. Anglers have bright opportunities at Marion Reservoir. The lake is noted for its walleye, crappie, white bass, wipers and channel catfish. The lake also contains largemouth bass, and a good population of lunker-size flathead catfish. An 18-inch length limit is in effect for walleyes and black bass. Fish feeders are located in Hillsboro Cove and Cottonwood Point. Boaters will find boat ramps located around the lake at Cottonwood Point (2 ramps, 4 lanes), Hillsboro Cove, Marion Cove (2 lanes), French Creek, Durham Cove and Broken Bridge. Developed ramps provide lights and courtesy docks. There is a fee to use these ramps. The undeveloped ramps at Durham Cove and Broken Bridge are free. Hunters at Marion Reservoir will find a mixed bag including pheasants, quail, rabbits, turkeys, and white-tail deer. Waterfowl hunters will find good populations of Canada, snow, and white-front geese as well as all species of ducks found within the Central Flyway. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks maintains a large percentage of the perimeter of the lake as a public hunting area. A map showing the location of this public hunting land may be obtained at the project office. The Department also maintains a waterfowl refuge at Marion Reservoir located just east of French Creek Cove that is off-limits to the public. Its boundaries are designated on the Marion Reservoir brochure and the hunting map.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1921/01/01/marion-leech-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.36833,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -97.08333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"565\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Marion-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The project encompasses 595,000 acres of the largest contiguous tract of bottomland hardwoods in the United States. The Atchafalaya Basin is a scenic semi-wilderness area of hardwood forests, cypress stands, marshes and bayous. It is one of the last great river swamps left in the nation. The Atchafalaya River and hundreds of miles of bayous bring life to this wilderness area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/30/16/31/swamp-699592_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.5473,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.9465,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1265\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Atchafalaya-Basin\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, contains five locks and dams on the Red River. The project is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission. There are fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas. Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are planned.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/5d/da/high_water_park_bench_flooded_red_natural_disaster_flotsam_and_jetsam_flood_flooding-1123787.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 31.485129,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.683944,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12748\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-River-Waterway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1996, is located in Terrebonne Parish in southeast Louisiana. The 4,212 acre refuge is composed of freshwater marsh and cypress-tupelo swamp. The refuge provides excellent habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, and neotropical songbirds. Access is by boat only and foot travel is extremely difficult due to the soft marsh environment. The refuge is open year round to the public from sunrise to sunset, with seasonal restrictions in some areas. Wildlife observation, boating and fishing are allowed on the refuge year round except in areas closed to public access. Hunting is permitted on the refuge in specific areas and under date, time, and lottery restrictions\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/rhode-island/other-rhode-island/ninigret-pond-national-wildlife-refuge-landscape-rhode-island.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.560575,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -90.778643,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1498\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mandalay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge was established on October 27, 2000 as the 526th refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is located near the town of St. Francisville, Louisiana, which is 30 miles north of Baton Rouge. The refuge was established to conserve, restore, and manage native forested wetland habitats for migratory birds, aquatic resources, and endangered and threatened plants and animals. Additionally, it was created to encourage the use of volunteers and facilitate partnerships among the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local communities, and conservation organizations to promote public awareness of resources of the refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/duck-mallard-pictures/wood-ducks/migratory-wood-drakes-in-swamp-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.348275,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.424026,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4015\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cat-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Holmes Lake, NE is a 112-acre lake located on Antelope Creek within the city of Lincoln, NE. Recreational opportunities at Holmes include fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, and golfing. This park is managed by the City of Lincoln, NE.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/arthur-holmes-merry-generator-house-signal-lake-north-of-range-road-fort-gordon-2-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.783183,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.636391,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"303\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Holmes-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Ashuelot River offers fishing for bass and stocked trout. The lake is limited to 10-hp engines on vessels. Activities include a nature trail, hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling, picnic areas, a swimming beach, an overhead group shelter, a boat ramp, grills, drinking water, restrooms and horseshoe pits. Fees and permits may be required. For up-to-date information, call (603) 352-4130.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/565474/124222435/stock-photo-majestic-mountain-lake-in-canada-124222435.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.222292,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -80.890901,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"222\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Surry-Mountain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Forsythe NWR, located 10 miles north of Atlantic City, is composed of two separate Divisions, Barnegat in the north and Brigantine in the south. The Brigantine and Barnegat Divisions were originally two distinct refuges, established in 1939 and 1967 respectively, to provide important wintering habitat for waterfowl, especially black ducks and Atlantic brant. The Divisions were combined in 1984 under the Edwin B. Forsythe name, in honor of the late conservationist Congressman from New Jersey. The refuge complex covers approximately 46,000 acres in three counties including Atlantic, Burlington, and Ocean. Nearly 80 percent of Forsythe Refuge is tidal salt meadow and marsh, interspersed with shallow coves and bays. Most of the remainder of the refuge acreage is woodlands dominated by pitch pines, oaks, and white cedar, with some fields which are maintained to provide habitat diversity. More than 6,000 acres are designated as Wilderness Area. This includes Holgate and Little Beach, two of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches in New Jersey. These pristine sites provide critical nesting habitat for threatened piping plovers and a wide variety of other beachnesting species. Beaches and dunes provide nesting habitat for piping plovers, black skimmers and least terns. Occasionally peregrine falcons, bald eagles and osprey are seen. Each spring and fall, thousands of water birds stop at Forsythe Refuge during their long migrations. Waterfowl, wading birds, and shore birds may be viewed from the Wildlife Drive as they feed and rest. Refuge uplands also provide important stopover habitat for migrating passerines. Forsythe is a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site, a Wetlands of International Importance site under the Ramsar Convention, and an important birding area. It also is a part of The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve and The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. In 2002 the refuge was the recipient of the New Jersey Governor's Eco-Tourism Award.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/new-jersey/other-new-jersey/houses-on-edge-of-edwin-b-forsythe--wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.46386,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.450623,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1386\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Edwin-B.-Forsythe-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge lies midway between Buffalo and Rochester, NY, within the Atlantic Flyway. The relatively flat terrain encompasses 10,828 acres of habitat. Freshwater marshes and hardwood swamps border or are fed by Oak Orchard Creek which meanders east to west before leaving the refuge to empty into Lake Ontario 20 miles away. Forests, meadows and fields slope up gently from the wetland's edge. When planning for your trip to the refuge you should contact the refuge headquarters to gather pertinent information on the refuge and surrounding area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/duck-mallard-pictures/ducks-on-cayuga-pool-at-iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-300x201.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.112621,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -78.403878,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1437\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Iroquois-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Kanakadea Park operated by Stuben County, NY is located on Almond Lake. Camping and day use facilities for picnicing and boating are available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/160000/nahled/almond-rocks-pond.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.34427,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -77.709783,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"181\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Almond-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Broome County operates Dorchester Park on Whitney Point Lake. Day use facilities include a beach, boat launch, picnic area, pavilions and open play areas. The NYDEC manages the fishery in the lake and the surrounding forest and fields for wildlife.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn6.picryl.com/photo/1876/12/31/res-and-store-of-a-collins-whitneys-point-broome-co-ny-steam-planing-mill-and-5bf9db-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.5,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -76,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"189\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Whitney-Point\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The 59,020-acre Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge hosts a rare piece of the past - a remnant mixed grass prairie. This refuge is an island where the natural carpet of grass escaped destruction because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow. The prairie community hums with life. The refuge provides habitat for large native grazing animals and Texas Longhorn cattle. Bison, elk, deer, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, prairie dogs, turkey, bunch grasses, post oak and blackjack oaks - these are just a few. More than 50 mammal species, 240 bird species, 64 reptile and amphibian species, 36 fish species, and 806 plant species thrive at this refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/deers/moose-and-elk/bull-elk-in-a-forested-area-on-the-wichita-mountains-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.71055597,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.62368822,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1672\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wichita-Mountains-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"This lake impounds 1,820 acres of water on the Deep Fork River in central Oklahoma.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/1972/12/12/as17-150-23027-apollo-17-apollo-17-moon-south-east-of-deseilligny-e00bb0-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.645,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -97.36167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"579\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arcadia-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Pine Creek Dam is located on Little River, approximately eight miles north of Valiant in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The lake extends into Choctaw and Pushmataha Counties. Opportunities for sightseers and nature lovers are many at Pine Creek. The forest resources of the project are managed to improve the scenic quality of the park areas and adjoining land and create additional interest in trails for hiking, horseback riding, and exploration. The high ratio of shoreline length to water area at Pine Creek Lake is conducive to good fish production. Principal fish species include crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and various sunfish. For camping and picnicking enthusiasts, developed parks along the lake shoreline offer boat launching ramps, fireplaces, picnic tables, campsites, sanitary facilities, and parking areas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/pine-creek-bridge-spanning-yellowstone-river-10-miles-south-of-livingston-livingston-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.025,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.07833,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"569\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pine-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation manages over 18,000 acres of land and water, which is open to hunting along with an additional 8,000 acres managed by the Corps. Wildlife around the lake includes waterfowl, bobwhite quail, dove, whitetail deer, mink, fox and beaver.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/591763/pexels-photo-591763.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=1&w=500\",\n \"lat\": 34.016634,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.37667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"560\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hugo-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1943, is located on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain near the Canadian border in Franklin County, Vermont. This 6,642-acre refuge includes most of the Missisquoi River delta where it flows into Missisquoi Bay. The refuge consists of quiet waters and wetlands which attract large flocks of migratory birds. Upland areas of the refuge are a mix of open fields and a hardwood forest of American elm, white ash, white oak, silver and red maple. Both of these areas provide habitat for migratory songbirds, resident mammals and other wildlife. Missisquoi refuge is one link in a chain of refuges for migratory birds that extends along the Atlantic Flyway between northern breeding grounds and southern wintering areas. The refuge provides important feeding, resting and breeding habitat for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, in the northern Lake Champlain section of the flyway. Refuge lands also protect the Shad Island great blue heron rookery, the largest colony in Vermont. The refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/stillwater-national-wildlife-refuge-28261773.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.96651,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -73.19896,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1519\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Missisquoi-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 to protect, conserve, and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river's floodplain. The refuge is important in conserving the \\\"wild\\\" Ohio within one of our nation's busiest inland waterways. Refuge islands are gradually returning to forested conditions after years of farming, oil and gas extraction, and other activities. The refuge works to protect wildlife and habitats native to the Ohio River and its floodplain. Migratory birds and endangered freshwater mussels are among the important wildlife emphasized on the refuge. The refuge consists of twenty-two islands and four mainland tracts scattered along 362 miles of the upper Ohio River. Most of the refuge's 3440 acres of land and underwater habitat are located in West Virginia; however, Pennsylvania and Kentucky each have two refuge islands. Hiking trails are available around the refuge visitor center in Williamstown, WV and on Middle Island in St. Marys, WV. An auto tour is also available on Middle Island. Boating and fishing are allowed around all refuge islands during daylight hours. Shore fishing access is also available at the visitor center and Middle Island. Hunting is allowed with a permit on most refuge property. Educational programs are available by request.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/river/an-aerial-view-of-the-ohio-river-islands-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.391153,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.420632,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1543\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Islands-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Dresbach, MN and Genoa, WI. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Goose Island Campground (non-Corps), one of the largest campgrounds on the UMR is located in Pool about 2 miles south of La Crosse on WI State Hwy 35. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-water-nature-outdoor-architecture-sky-sun-sunset-bridge-old-city-urban-river-cityscape-summer-travel-panoramic-evening-reflection-swimming-pool-scenic-park-usa-america-landmark-colorful-tourism-resort-scene-estate-mississippi-arecales-579805.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.581177,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.227035,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"171\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-8\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"
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Hilltops over 2,500 feet high offer scenic vistas of the lush San Joaquin Valley and spectacular Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Panoche Hills was once part of a vast inland sea. Fossils found include vertebrates such as mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, and marine turtles.Visitor service improvements are now complete at the new day use facility, which features a parking area, a shade structure, picnic benches, a vault toilet, and a kiosk providing an interpretive panel, a map, and information about the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://caryandjohn.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/pnche4.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.7125,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -120.86277778,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16685\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Panoche-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Project has three public access points to Ouachita River and Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge with boating, fishing, camping, and day use. Pool extends from H.K. Thatcher Lock & Dam south to the Felsenthal Lock & Dam located 5 mi NE of Huttig, AR on county road.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/images/56-3978384-144484833627cb7fe7cc834822b7d4e8c3730b2d00.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.053725,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.124467,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"157\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Black-River-Felsenthal-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for artists. In continuous operation, the Colony offers a uniquely creative environment in the beauty of New Hampshire. For up-to-date information, call (603) 924-3431.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3347/3565721832_a879ea7f68_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.89544,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.985597,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"209\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Edward-MacDowell-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, at Mullica River and Great Bay, is the only reserve in the national system to be named after an individual. It's also the only one in the reserve system to expand its boundaries seaward to the Atlantic Ocean.The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses approximately 115,000 acres in southeastern New Jersey, including a great variety of terrestrial, wetland and aquatic habitats within the Mullica River-Great Bay ecosystem. The Reserve is a concentrated patchwork of federal and state lands managed in partnership through a variety of agencies. With little more than 1% of the Reserve subjected to human development, this area is regarded as one of the least disturbed estuaries in the densely populated urban corridor of the Northeastern United States. Occurring within the unique New Jersey Pinelands forest ecosystem, on the coastal plain and the barrier islands of the coastal margin, the Mullica River-Great Bay estuary is of special ecological value. The high environmental quality of the habitats within the Cousteau Reserve are consistent with the objective of the Reserve system to preserve areas which retain a healthy ecosystem and provide the opportunity to serve the needs of long-term research and monitoring programs.
Public programs and training workshops are offered at the Coastal Education Center visit www.jcnerr.org for mor information on programs.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://totallyhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Jacques-Cousteau2.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.601109,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.344657,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3088\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jacques-Cousteau-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Sardis Lake is located five miles north of Clayton, Oklahoma, along Oklahoma Highway 2 in beautiful southeastern Oklahoma. The lake covers 14,360 acres, with 117 miles of shoreline, and offers many opportunities for every diversification of outdoor recreation. There are three campgrounds located around the lake offering various facilities including general hookups, restrooms, showering facilities, swim beach and fishing docks. The lake also has facilities for group camping and picnic shelters equipped with tables, electricity and large outdoor cooking grills. Although Sardis Lake is known for producing several of Oklahoma's largest bass, the lake also provides fishermen excellent opportunities to catch crappie, catfish, and walleye. Come join us at the western tip of the Ouachita Mountain Range.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/USACE_Sardis_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Sardis_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.62833,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.35,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"577\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sardis-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Salt Plains NWR was established in 1930 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and has been designated an Important Bird Area and a member of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. It provides habitat for approximately 300 species of birds and 30 species of mammals. 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Recreation is managed under a lease agreement with the PA Bureau of State Parks, which provides swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting in season and other outdoor activities at Beltzville State Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cZ4ZqELyIkI/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.846546,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.644644,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"194\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beltzville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Elk State Park is located at this lake in scenic western Pennslyvania, 14 miles north east of Johnsonburg.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/USACE_East_Branch_Clarion_River_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_East_Branch_Clarion_River_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.560481,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78.596284,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"395\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Branch-Clarion-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Set in an area of rugged, unspoiled scenery. From Saltsburg, 3/4 mi S on PA 981.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/USACE_Loyalhanna_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Loyalhanna_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.239585,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.449224,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"398\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Loyalhanna-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"The Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) near Moab, Utah is a nationally significant public lands treasure at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. A high plain of slick rock domes, bowls and fins, it rises in the east to meet the colorful mesas and nearly 13,000 foot peaks of the La Sal Mountains. Bordering the area on the north and south are the canyons of the Negro Bill and Mill Creek Wilderness Study Areas. Further north lies the deep gorge of the Colorado River and Arches National Park. Sand Flats famous Slickrock and Porcupine Rim bike trails and almost 40 miles of jeep trails are world-renowned for their combination of challenge and awesome scenery. Sand Flats is also popular for camping. Over 100,000 visitors enjoy this 9,000-acre recreation area annually. The Sand Flats Recreation Area is managed through a unique partnership between Grand County and the Bureau of Land Management. In 1995 this area was developed through the collaborative efforts of Americorps, the Bureau of Land Management, Grand County and the Moab community.SFRA's mission is to protect the natural features of the area from adverse recreational impacts while providing access to sustainable and enjoyable recreational opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/outdoor-sand-wheel-play-recreation-tire-playground-tires-rim-rubber-sandbox-tread-man-made-object-automotive-tire-synthetic-rubber-natural-rubber-926382.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57563,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.52401,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2160\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sand-Flats-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Visit Arches to discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. This red-rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.marysrosaries.com/collaboration/images/b/ba/Garden_Of_Eden_In_Arches_National_Park_001.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.72261844,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.5863666,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2573\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arches-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse, and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/south-dakota/badlands-national-park/south-dakota-badlands-national-park-hills-formations.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.68584846,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -102.482942,\n \"natpark\": \"Badlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2578\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Badlands-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/tree-water-nature-swamp-bird-profile-looking-pond-wildlife-wild-standing-portrait-beak-usa-aquatic-predator-fauna-close-up-vegetation-wetland-ohio-crane-bill-heron-ecosystem-wader-organism-great-blue-heron-nature-reserve-ciconiiformes-crane-like-bird-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-1372372.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.79187523,\n \"location\": \"South-Carolina\",\n \"lon\": -80.74867805,\n \"natpark\": \"Congaree\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2644\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Congaree-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"National Elk Refuge, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was established in 1912 to provide winter habitat and preserve the Jackson elk herd. The Refuge's nearly 25,000 acres provide a winter home for one of the largest wintering concentrations of elk, with nearly 7,500 animals annually. These animals also participate in one of the longest herd migrations of elk in the lower United States on their way to and from National Elk Refuge. In addition to elk, the largest free roaming bison herd in the National Wildlife Refuge System, about 700 animals, winters at the Refuge.
A wide variety of habitats are found on the Refuge, including grassy meadows, marshes, timbered areas, sagebrush, and rocky outcroppings. A variety of waterfowl, including trumpeter swans, can be seen on nearly 1,600 acres of open water and marsh lands. At least 47 different mammals and nearly 175 different species of birds have been observed on the Refuge. Between November and May, the wildlife concentrations and diversity are so spectacular that this Refuge has been called the \\\"Winter Serengeti.\\\"
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There's a whole lot more than just desert here!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/nevada/great-basin-national-park/park-from-lexington-road-in-great-basin-national-park-nevada.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.94617378,\n \"location\": \"Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -114.2579782,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Basin\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2732\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Basin-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,WILDERNESS,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The western boundary of the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is contiguous with the Mecca Hills Wilderness with the exception of the Meccacopia Jeep Trail, which bisects the two wilderness areas. The forces of nature have produced a striking landscape here where open valleys, ridges and highly colorful and dramatically eroded canyons are the result of the region's proximity to the San Andreas fault system. Deep canyons and washes cut across the entire area, exposing walls of color shaded from bright red to black. Bighorn sheep, burro deer, desert tortoise and many small upland game species live among the mountains. The spiny-leaved Orocopia sage, Alverson's foxtail cactus, Orcutt's woody aster and the Mecca aster grow unexpectedly in washes, on stony slopes and in gypsum soils. Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is administered by BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/d2/9b/mountain_mount_stellar_stratovolcano_snow_katmai_national_park_alaska_landscape_panorama-659364.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 33.598695,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.889865,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13449\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Orocopia-Mountains-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/kenai-fjords-national-park.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 59.81804414,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -150.106502,\n \"natpark\": \"Kenai-Fjords\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2787\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kenai-Fjords-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/06/19/13/45/mount-rainier-140117_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 46.86075416,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -121.7043885,\n \"natpark\": \"Mount-Rainier\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2835\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mount-Rainier-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Within the steep and rugged Griswold Canyon, BLM land straddles both sides of the road. Visitor service improvements are now complete at the new day use facility, which features a parking area, a shade structure, picnic benches, a vault toilet, and a kiosk providing an interpretive panel, a map, and information about the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak7.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/22493107/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.51829044,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -120.7335139,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14829\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Griswold-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Laguna Mountain Area consists of somewhat rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush. The area's vegetation is characterized by classic chapparal habitat, oak forests, and grassy meadows. Laguna Creek flows through the area most of the year, accompanied by a series of scenic waterfalls in the Gorge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/05/28/23/41/laguna-114327_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.33478306,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -120.8508278,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14830\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Laguna-Mountain\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites and 2 boat-launch ramps. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 1,346 surface acres and 8 miles of shoreline. Primary recreational activities are camping, fishing, and power boating. Primary sport fish are bown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions. Current Reservoir Levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak5.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1031567375/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.2168,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.86078,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"9\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shadow-Mountain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Willow Creek, a tributary on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado, is diverted by Willow Creek Dam and Canal, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Willow Creek Pumping Plant lifts the water 175 feet; it then flows by gravity to Lake Granby.Recreation is managed for Reclamation by the Forest Service. Developments include 1 campground with 35 campsites and 1 boat-launch facility. Good access exists. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 300 surface acres. Primary recreational activities are fishing, camping, and picnicking. Primary sport fish available are brown trout, rainbow trout, and salmon. Facilities and campground are closed in winter because of ice and snow. Current Reservoir Levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/willow-beach-ranger-station-willow-beach-access-road-kingman-mohave-county-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14214,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.95279,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"94\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Willow-Creek-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest. The campground within East Portal contains 70 campsites that provide amenities such as RV hookups, two shower houses and tent camping. A trail head leads into Rocky Mountain National Park and a free shuttle provides access into the town of Estes Park during the summer. The small reservoir has approximately 2 water surface acres where rainbow trout are occasionally caught by Anglers. Moreover, there are 70 land acres and 1 mile of shoreline located at this reservoir. No boating is allowed. Facilities are open May 15- Oct. 15.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/sublet-mine-no-6-portal-one-south-portal-west-side-of-willow-creek-valley-east-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.32811,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.5764,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"51\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Portal-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The rugged landscape and strenuous life that TR experienced here would help shape a conservation policy that we still benefit from today.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/north-dakota/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/north-dakota-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-rain-in-the-distance.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.17777274,\n \"location\": \"North-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4300083,\n \"natpark\": \"Theodore-Roosevelt\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2949\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Theodore-Roosevelt-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Red Cliffs Recreation Area is located just off Interstate 15, 14 miles northeast of St. George, Utah. Tucked up against red sandstone cliffs and straddling Quail Creek, this recreation area is a pleasant surprise for most visitors. The backdrop of the looming cliffs and the voluminous riparian habitat is an unexpected if not welcome relief in the desert. The picnic area is amply covered by large cottonwoods for a shady respite. If you're looking for more activity, hike ? miles to the Red Cliffs Archaeological Site to see the remnants of a Virgin Anasazi habitation. Or hike the almost 6 mile Red Reef Trail into the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. For a taste of pioneer history, visit the Orson Adams House just down the road. To go back even further in time, check out the Early Jurassic dinosaur tracks on the Silver Reef Trail. The Red Cliffs Recreation Area is inside the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, which has been set aside to conserve, protect, and enhance ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, cultural, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources. Please protect these resources by staying on designated trails and following all rules.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/df/93/colorado_river_glen_canyon_page_arizona_usa_water_landscape_nature-1151025.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 37.224,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.405,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16379\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964, on the Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers (COE). The reservoir resulted from impoundment of the Chattahoochee River between Alabama and Georgia. The Refuge, lying on the upper reaches of the reservoir, consists of 11,184 acres. There are 7,953 acres in Barbour and Russell Counties, Alabama, and 3,231 in Stewart and Quitman Counties, Georgia.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://archive.org/download/gov.fws.aws.1.4/gov.fws.aws.1.4.thumbs/gov.fws.aws.1.4_000060.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.011143,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -85.090234,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1391\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Eufaula-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Cahaba River NWR is one of nation's newest National Wildlife Refuges, the 540th in fact. Established September 25, 2002 for the purpose of protecting and managing a unique section of the Cahaba River and land adjacent to it. Cahaba River NWR is home to five federally listed species including the Cahaba shiner, goldline darter, round rocksnail, and cylindrical lioplax snail. Currently, the Refuge is 2,997 acres but planned acquisition efforts will bring the refuge up to 3,800 acres. The Cahaba River itself stretches for almost 200 miles and is Alabama's longest free-flowing stream. The river currently supports 64 rare and imperiled plant and animal species, 13 of which are found nowhere else in the world. The river has more fish species at 131 than any other river it's size in North America. Three and one-half miles of the Cahaba lie within the approved acquisition boundary. The rolling uplands surrounding the river are forested with mountain longleaf and loblolly pines. Mixed upland hardwood species line ravines and the river's edge. The largest known stand of the imperiled shoals lily (known locally as the Cahaba lily) also occurs within the Refuge. During summer months, this beautiful plant blooms and people come from across the region to view this magnificent display of nature. There is even an annual Cahaba lily festival that draws thousands of visitors to the area the last Saturday in May.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/nature-animal-female-wildlife-deer-zoo-macro-mammal-closeup-national-park-fauna-yellowstone-outdoors-outside-hdr-vertebrate-wyoming-cow-elk-white-tailed-deer-451064.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.072418,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -87.066292,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3916\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cahaba-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Prime Hook NWR is located 22 miles southeast of Dover, DE, near the western shore of Delaware Bay. In 1963, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge was established under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or any other management purpose, expressly for migratory birds. The refuge is considered to have one of the best existing wetland habitat areas along the Atlantic Coast. The intensively managed freshwater impoundments have become important stop-over sites for spring and fall migrating shorebirds and wading birds. Endangered and threatened species management activities provide habitat for the Delmarva fox squirrel, nesting bald eagles and migrating peregrine falcons. Neotropical land birds passing through the area utilize the refuge's upland forested habitat during the fall and spring. The refuge's 10,000 acres are a diverse landscape featuring freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, scrub-brush habitats, ponds, bottomland forested areas, a 7 mile long creek, and agricultural lands. These cover types provide habitat for approximately 267 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and 36 different mammals.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/beaches/beach-at-prime-hook-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.84999847,\n \"location\": \"Delaware\",\n \"lon\": -75.26670074,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1573\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Prime-Hook-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"Modern day Gray's Reef comprises one of the largest nearshore sandstone reefs in the southeastern United States. Named in recognition of Milton B. Gray, a biological collector and curator at the University of Georgia Marine Institute, who studied the area during the 1960s, it's located 32 kilometers (17.5 nautical miles) off Sapelo Island, Georgia. Sanctuary boundaries protect 17 square miles of open ocean. Sandstone outcroppings and ledges up to ten feet in height separate the sandy, flat-bottomed troughs in a reef that combines temperate and tropical qualities. The rocky platform, some 60 to 70 feet below the Atlantic Ocean's surface, is wreathed in a carpet of attached organisms and is known locally as a \\\"live bottom habitat.\\\" This flourishing ecosystem provides not only vertical relief, but also a solid base for the abundant invertebrates to attach to and grow upon. Grouper, black sea bass, mackerel, and angelfish and a host of other fish are attracted by the reef. Following close behind the schools of fish are the many sport fishing and diving enthusiasts who have made Gray's Reef one of the most popular recreation areas along the Georgia coast. Many visitors to Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary enjoy the diving opportunities there.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://archive.org/services/img/BenthosMarineDebrisAndBottomFishGraysReefNms\",\n \"lat\": 31.9871586,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.0244305,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3070\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gray's-Reef-National-Marine-Sanctuary\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Lake George W. Andrews is named for George William Andrews, who was born in Clayton, Alabama in 1906 and served as a United States Representative from 1944 until his death in 1971. The project was originally named the Columbia Lock and Dam and was renamed for Congressman Andrews in 1972. Lake George W. Andrews day use parks include: Abbie Creek Park and West Bank Park located on the Alabama side, and Coheelee Creek Park located on the Georgia side.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/sidney-t-smith-house-michigan-avenue-us-route-12-grass-lake-jackson-county-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.26,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -85.11,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"451\",\n \"rec_name\": \"George-W.-Andrews-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"In the southern tip of Illinois lies the rolling Shawnee Hills where 289,000 acres await you to relax, unwind and explore the Shawnee National Forest. Here you will find vast forests, wetlands and rugged bluffs home to a variety of plants and animals. The natural beauty of the area is ideal for all types of outdoor recreation.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/mossy-trail-natural-rock-ravine-portion-rim-national-shawnee-national-forest-31455238.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.72442,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.53678,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1078\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shawnee-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Louisiana's Old River is a distinctive river with a remarkable history. Fifty miles northwest of Baton Rouge, it connects the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers. It was once a part of the Mississippi and would have long ceased to exist had it not been for man. At one time, the Mississippi attempted to divert most of its flow through Old River and down the Atchafalaya. The Old River Lock was built to make the Red River and the Atchafalaya River accessible to river traffic from the Mississippi River. The boat ramp and parking lot are across the highway from the project office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/29/a4/portugal_lisbon_river_door_lock_padlock_closed-631430.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 31.0037,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.6733,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1267\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Old-River-Lock\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge was established through Public Law 96-285 on June 28, 1980 to preserve one of the largest privately owned tracts of bottomland hardwoods remaining in the Mississippi Delta. The bottomland hardwood forest contains a diversity of plant and animal species. Over 400 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish can be found on the refuge. The refuge consists of nearly 70,000 acres of bottomland hardwoods and oxbow lakes. This type of habitat once covered 25 million acres of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Resting and feeding habitat for thousands of migrating and wintering waterfowl are provided by the refuge. The state's largest population of the federally-listed threatened Louisiana black bear is found on the refuge. The last citing of the ivory-billed woodpecker, which is thought to be extinct by most scientists, occurred in the 1940's adjacent to what is now the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/river/tensas-river-281x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.25,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.33329773,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1638\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tensas-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Established in 1936 by executive order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Patuxent Research Refuge is the Nation's only National Wildlife Refuge established to support wildlife research. With land surrounding the Patuxent and Little Patuxent Rivers between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, the Refuge has grown from the original 2,670 acres to its present size of 12,750 acres and encompasses land formerly managed by the Departments of Agriculture and Defense. Throughout decades of change, Patuxent's mission of conserving and protecting the nation's wildlife and habitat through research and wildlife management techniques has remained virtually unchanged. \\tPatuxent Research Refuge supports a wide diversity of wildlife in forest, meadow, and wetland habitats. The land is managed to maintain biological diversity and to protect and benefit native and migratory bird species. During the fall and spring migrations, many waterfowl species stop to rest and feed. Over 270 species of birds occur on the Refuge. A nesting pair of bald eagles has used the North Tract of the Refuge since 1989. \\tIncreasing forest fragmentation in the area caused by urban development has damaged many populations of neotropical migratory birds. The Refuge is one of the largest forested areas in the mid-Atlantic region and provides critical breeding habitat and wintering habitat for these species. \\tPatuxent Research Refuge is divided into three areas: 1) North Tract, which offers hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, trails, and many interpretive programs 2) Central Tract, which contains the offices and study sites of many research biologists, and 3) South Tract, which has the National Wildlife Visitor Center and its trails. North Tract and the National Wildlife Visitor Center are the only areas open for visitor activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/gardens-and-parks/butterfly-garden-in-the-patuxent-research-refuge-725x485.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.05,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -76.78,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1560\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Patuxent-Research-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"The slow retreat of massive Ice Age glaciers formed what is today the seafloor of Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. At the mouth of Massachusetts Bay and centrally located in the sanctuary is the sand and gravel plateau that gives the sanctuary its name. The nutrient-rich waters above and around the bank support a dynamic and diverse ecosystem that has been famous as a fishing ground for more than 400 years and claims status as the birthplace of East Coast whale watching and one of the world's premiere sites to view great whales. Historic New England shipping routes cross the sanctuary, and over the course of centuries, the seafloor here has become a repository for shipwrecks -- time capsules of our maritime heritage. The entire sanctuary encompasses 842-square miles of open ocean some 25 miles east of Boston. This wild ocean place near an urban world was designated as a sanctuary in 1992. Whale watching, bird watching, diving, and fishing can be enjoyed by visitors to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Landscape-Sunset-Boat-Trees-Nature-Colors-Lake-2148018.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.1987769,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.7162082,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3073\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stellwagen-Bank-National-Marine-Sanctuary\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established to recover fish and wildlife habitat in and along the Missouri River. The purpose of the Boyer Chute Restoration Project is to restore essential wildlife habitat that became scarce when the Missouri River was \\\"improved\\\" for navigation half a century ago. River channelization, wetland drainage, and conversion of river bottom floodplain areas to agricultural, industrial, and municipal uses had resulted in the loss of over 500,000 acres of habitat along the navigable stretch of the Missouri River floodplain. The Boyer Chute project is a joint Federal and local conservation partnership success story. The project has restored the area to near pre-channelization condition without affecting navigation on the main stem of the Missouri River. Boyer Chute is once again a functioning part of the river. Close to 3,350 acres of floodplain woodland, tallgrass prairie, and wetland habitats now benefit Missouri River fishes, migratory birds, endangered species, and resident wildlife. Boyer Chute is self guiding. Floods in 2011 changed the look and the habitats of the refuge. The north and south sections of the auto tour loop are open. The Sauger Fishing Pier along the south section of road is open, but the Catfish Fishing Pier just south of the Refuge Entrance will remain closed indefinitely. Several parking areas are open, and the Main Parking Lot provides foot access via a concrete bridge across Boyer Chute Waterway onto the \\\"Island\\\"; over five miles of walking/hiking is available on the island portion of the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak2.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/16110382/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.464724,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -95.977012,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3961\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Boyer-Chute-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Merritt Dam, a feature of the Ainsworth Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, is on the Snake River 14 miles upstream from the confluence of the Snake and Niobrara Rivers. Recreation is managed by Nebraska Game and Parks. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, muskie, largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. THe reservoir peaks has 2,906 water surface acres, 6,147 land acres and 44 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round. Current reservoir levels.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/2721/4258765984_7166102e95_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.59928,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.88844,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"80\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Merritt-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Located in Coos County New Hampshire and Oxford County Maine, Lake Umbagog refuge is a northern treasure in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The diversity of exceptional habitats provides excellent breeding and foraging areas for migratory birds, endangered species, resident wildlife, and rare plants. The refuge protects over 20,500 acres of wetland and forested upland habitat along Umbagog Lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/deers/moose-and-elk/moose-in-the-distance-at-lake-umbagog-national-wildlife-refuge-725x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.832298,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.075907,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1478\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Umbagog-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is strategically located to conserve habitat for hundreds of thousands of migratory birds which pass through the area each year. As the New Jersey Coast and the Cape May Peninsula witness the loss of natural habitat, the refuge, in concert with various partners, is working to ensure that important habitats are preserved. These efforts will provide opportunities for future generations of Americans to enjoy the spectacular concentrations of shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl which have made the Cape May area famous for birdwatching. These areas are considered so important that refuge lands are included in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, a \\\"Ramsar\\\" Wetland of International Importance, part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, the Pinelands National Reserve, an Important Bird Area, within the Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River, and a destination on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://marysrosaries.com/collaboration/images/thumb/a/a4/Cape_Newenham_on_the_Togiak_National_Wildlife_Refuge.jpg/800px-Cape_Newenham_on_the_Togiak_National_Wildlife_Refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.099705,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.87959,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1332\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cape-May-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The recreation area is lease to the Town of Sidney, NY. Facilities include camping, picnic area, boat launch and beach.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/sidney-t-smith-house-michigan-avenue-us-route-12-grass-lake-jackson-county-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.325,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -75.22333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"186\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Sidney-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Webbers Falls Lock and Dam is located at navigation mile 368.9 about 5 miles northwest of the town of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. The Webbers Falls area attracts many visitors during the early spring when the many flowering trees and shrubs such as redbud and dogwood are in bloom and again in the fall when the many hardwood trees are changing their colors. An observation platform and visitors facilities have been provided at Webbers Falls Lock and Dam so that visitors may watch the lockage of barges and pleasure craft. On a bluff above the powerhouse is a scenic overlook where visitors may view the lock and dam and a large area of the lake Sportspeople will find recreation opportunities at Webbers Falls Lake the year around. For the fisherman the predominate species of fish in the lake are catfish, white bass, black bass, crappie, bream, walleye, sauger, buffalo, carp and a rapidly growing population of striped bass. Many have predicted that the striped bass will reach weights in excess of forty pounds in Oklahoma waters. Opportunities are equally as good for the hunting enthusiast. Principal game species present at the project include whitetail deer, fox squirrel, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, swamp rabbit, raccoon, mink, opossum, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, and several species of waterfowl. There are three recreation areas on the lake that offer many opportunities for water oriented activities. The facilities at these areas include designated campsites, picnic areas, boat launching ramps, drinking water, swimming beaches, and sanitary facilities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1939/01/01/son-of-day-laborer-living-in-arkansas-river-bottom-at-webbers-falls-oklahoma-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.552107,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.170819,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"574\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkansas-River-Webbers-Falls-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1970 to provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds and to provide food and cover for resident wildlife. The refuge was named in honor of Sequoyah, a Cherokee Native American who developed an alphabet for the Cherokee language.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn6.picryl.com/photo/1907/12/31/the-sequoyah-new-hotel-syracuse-kans-180df6-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.447284,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.972615,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1609\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sequoyah-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"This lake impounds about 1,137 acres of water on Birch Creek, a tributary of Bird Creek in Osage County.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/Water-Surface-Birch-Lake-Nature-Tree-The-Horizon-3138116.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.532793,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.161334,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"547\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Birch-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Named for Col. Auguste P. Chouteau, whose father built a shipyard on the river bank to build keelboats for the fur trade.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/upper-mississippi-river-9-foot-channel-project-lock-and-dam-26r-alton-madison-16-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.857495,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.373301,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"544\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkansas-River-Chouteau-Lock-and-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Surrounded by high mountains in a wild and scenic area, Kettle Creek State Park provides day use recreation facilities on Alvin R. Bush reservoir and campground adjacent to Corps land on the lake and downstream of the dam.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-creek-wilderness-mountain-sky-meadow-lake-river-pond-stream-reflection-tranquil-scenic-peaceful-kettle-national-park-bank-wetland-bog-fell-ecosystem-watercourse-tarn-nature-reserve-state-park-riparian-zone-biome-temperate-coniferous-forest-spruce-fir-forest-tropical-and-subtropical-coniferous-forests-mount-scenery-lacustrine-plain-1374852.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.3599994,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.928777,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"190\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kettle-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Located approximately 12 miles offshore on picturesque Block Island, this small refuge provides important habitat for wildlife, and a place for people to appreciate the natural environment of the island. The refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to it's current size of 127 acres today. Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which manages all five of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, and is headquartered in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI,which opened in October 2005, celebrates the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for speciel events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge. Refuge lands on Block Island are most notable for the large concentration (over 70 species) of migratory songbirds which visit the area each fall. Located in the Atlantic flyway, many young, inexperienced songbirds \\\"overfly\\\" the mainland and stopover on Block Island before continuing their migration. The result is a cornucopia of young migratory songbirds from a variety of different species. Block Island is internationally recognized as one of the most important migratory bird habitats on the east Coast, attracting hundreds of \\\"birders\\\" to the Island each fall. The refuge also provides habitat for the Endangered American Burying Beetle, supporting the only population of this species known East of the Mississippi River. Piping plover occur on the Island (a threatened Species) as do four other State species of concern. The refuge is also home to the largest gull colony in Rhode Island.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/cliffs/hall-island-cliffs-bering-sea.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.367096,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.685517,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1310\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Block-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass and other warmwater species. The boat ramp is open to canoes and small, flat-bottomed boats only. Nearby Stoughton Pond is stocked with rainbow trout and has a 5-mph limit. Facilities include a swim beach, drinking water, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms. Fees may apply for some facilities. For up-to-date information, call (802) 886-2775.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/mary-e-bayley-house-521-south-fountain-avenue-springfield-clark-county-oh-3-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.340764,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.504704,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"219\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Springfield-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Boats are limited to a 10-hp. Fishing is good to excellent for smallmouth bass, brown and rainbow trout. Recreation facilities include a boat launch, swim area, picnic tables, grills, hiking trails, ballfield, drinking water and restrooms. Fees apply for some facilities. Both summer and winter activities are popular with park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (802) 365-7703.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/2d/87/farm_hof_clothes_line_fence_meadow_field_old_house_nature-927111.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 43.05,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.70167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"224\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Townshend-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Near Thetford, over 6 miles of river are available for fishing for stocked brown and rainbow trout and also natural brook trout. Recreation facilities include a swim area, picnic tables, grills, drinking water, overhead shelter and restrooms. Fees apply for some facilities. Summer and winter activities are popular with park visitors. Pack-In/Pack Out. For up-to-date information, call (802) 649-1606.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/abbeville-hydroelectric-power-plant-state-highway-284-and-county-road-72-rocky-23-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.773374,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.257957,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"226\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-Village-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Visitor center has viewing area overlooking lock chamber. Visitors can view boats locking through and see exhibits about the locks and dam. Originally built in 1933, the locks were enlarged in 1993 to accommodate modern tows.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-sea-coast-water-marsh-shore-lake-river-pond-swim-reflection-reservoir-body-of-water-turkey-calcium-wetland-limestone-unesco-loch-mineral-pamukkale-thermal-springs-lime-sinter-terrace-975691.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.68187,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -82.185425,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"323\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Robert.-C.-Byrd-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Wisconsin, famed for its 84,000 miles of rivers that meander through varying terrain and its 15,000 lakes, is full of places to paddle, float, and fish. Many islands in this region were omitted from the original land surveys conducted in the 1830s and 1840s. Because of this, there is a mixing of ownership between state-owned, privately owned islands. For those under federal management, the BLM administers to almost 500 islands throughout the area. Because of this varied ownership, it's critical that visitors determine whether an island is public land before using it.
The flowages between Stevens Point and Nekoosa are chock-full of more than 60 public islands, ranging from small, low patches of willows and alder, to large stands of mixed pines and hardwoods. Below Castle Rock Lake, the islands down to Prairie du Sac are mostly floodplain forests with broad sandbars that invite paddler-campers. A few of these islands have remnant prairie and savanna vegetation. Many public islands are perfect fishing spots, lunch stops for your next float trip, or overnight campsites. However, there are no visitor services at any of these locations; as such, it is important to plan accordingly. If you have any questions about visiting the islands, please call (414) 297-4400. Would you like to volunteer as a BLM public island steward? Contact Derek Strohl, dstrohl@blm.gov\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/wisconsin/amnicon-falls-state-park/wisconsin-amnicon-falls-state-park-series-of-rapids.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.372,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -89.849,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14566\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wisconsin-River-islands-in-Wisconsin-Rapids\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Wisconsin, with its 84,000 miles of rivers and 15,000 lakes, is full of places to paddle, float, fish, or just watch and listen. The BLM has a share in all this beauty, as we manage almost 500 islands in Wisconsin's rivers and lakes. Many islands in this region were omitted from the original land surveys conducted in the 1830s and 1840s, and we don t manage all of them. Many of the islands we do manage are close to other state-owned and privately owned islands, so it's critical that visitors determine whether an island is public land before using it. The flowages between Stevens Point and Nekoosa are chock-full of more than 60 public islands, ranging from small, low patches of willows and alder, to large stands of mixed pines and hardwoods. Below Castle Rock Lake, the islands down to Prairie du Sac are mostly floodplain forests with broad sandbars that invite paddler-campers. A few of these islands have remnant prairie and savanna vegetation. Many public islands are perfect fishing spots, lunch stops for your next float trip, or overnight campsites. Future management plans include the posting signs so recreationists may know which ones are available for public use and local restrictions, if any. Would you like to volunteer as a BLM public island steward? Contact Derek Strohl, dstrohl@blm.gov.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/wisconsin/brunet-island-state-park/wisconsin-brunet-island-state-park-open-riverway.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.485,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -89.573,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14568\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wisconsin-River-islands-in-Stevens-Point\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, MN and Winona, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2017/09/15/2017-09-15-07-51-32-1100x733.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.609327,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.612103,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"168\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-4\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Hog Island, at 2 acres, is the lone component of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The island is located in Lake Michigan, east of Washington Island, in Door County, Wisconsin. The island was set aside by Executive Order in 1913 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds. Along with Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, Green Bay Refuge makes up the Wisconsin Islands Wilderness Area. The refuge is managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, in Mayville, WI. At one time, Hog Island was tree-covered. However, all the trees are now dead, and many have fallen over. The island supports a nesting colony of herring gulls, double-crested cormorants, and a few red-breasted mergansers. No development has occurred on the island due to its small size, remoteness, and landing difficulties. All public use is restricted due to ground nesting by migratory birds and the limited and treacherous access.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/bay/arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-river-in-summer-725x490.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4051\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Green-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Piedmont NWR is primarily an upland forest dominated by loblolly pine on the ridges with hardwoods found along the creek bottoms and in scattered upland coves. Clear streams and beaver ponds provide ideal wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wetland dependent species. Today the forest and native wildlife populations have been restored from what was originally abandoned farm land. The refuge serves as a model of forest ecosystem management for wildlife. The red-cockaded woodpecker, a native bird of the southern US, is an endangered species because the old growth pine forests it requires for nesting and roosting have been logged throughout most of its range. The refuge currently has 35 active clans (family groups). Prescribed burning and thinning are two forest management practices used to provide habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Many migratory bird species, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and other native wildlife benefit from these management practices. The diversity of habitats provides a haven for nearly 200 species of birds and 50 species of mammals.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/19240675/extra_large_731684741c9061fb5bd15089cdea757c.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.0981193,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -83.7133554,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1565\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Piedmont-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is 3,582 acres and is located in the upper end of the Alton Navigation Pool in an area that was historically known for its ability to sustain fish and wildlife. The refuge was established to provide an inviolate sanctuary for wildlife, primarily for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Land management programs are designed and administered to promote migratory bird, fish, and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River basin, while providing for public recreation opportunities. The Refuge is managed under the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges Complex. Emiquon and Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuges are also managed under this refuge complex.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HSZiQs8LxDo/WTXgF8OMlAI/AAAAAAAAMi8/LtxsLpq61KUXBwNu4ZE6-sG21_w3XoVIQCKgB/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 39.8432,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -90.558974,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1512\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Meredosia-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 39 miles south of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The 7,500-acre Refuge was established in 1992 to protect one of the most northwestern areas of bottomland hardwood forest in the United States as well as the largest contiguous tract of bottomland hardwood forest in Kansas. The Refuge is named after the Marais des Cygnes River which runs through the middle of the Refuge and is the dominant natural feature of the region. The term \\\"marais des cygnes\\\" comes from the French language and means \\\"marsh of the swans.\\\" It is presumed that trumpeter swans, which were historically common in the Midwest, used the wetlands adjacent to the Marais des Cygnes River during spring and fall migration. The Refuge offers visitors the chance to view bottomland hardwood forest and tallgrass prairie. Both of these plant communities are rare in North America today. Bottomland hardwood forest has been reduced by 80 percent nationally since Euro-American settlement, and tallgrass prairie has been reduced by 99 percent.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.dankalal.net/2015trip6/photo009.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 38.256722,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -94.656428,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4058\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Marais-des-Cygnes-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Sabine NWR,about 8 miles south of Hackberry, on State Highway 27, was established in 1937 to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds. The refuge consists of a basin of wetlands located between the Gulf's beach cheniers (oak ridges)and the coastal prairie, which is one of the most productive and fertile areas of North America. It encompasses 124,511 acres of fresh,intermediate and brackish marshes and is one of the largest estuarine-dependent marine species nurseries in southwest Louisiana. It has also been designated as an \\\"Internationally Important Bird Area\\\" due to the numerous wading, water and marsh birds that utilize it throughout the year. Over 280,000 people visit the refuge annually. The exhibits in the refuge visitor center and the Wetland Walkway are considered two of the principal tourist attractions in southwest Louisiana. The refuge is an integral part of the Creole Nature Trail All American Road\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/rHz1k6FsKVjh_s0tDh7yZA/o.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.889527,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -93.40325,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1586\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sabine-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Popular with summer and winter park visitors alike, this area offers year-round opportunities.Enjoy the swimming beaches, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking and canoeing during the summer. The swimming beaches are located at Streeter Beach in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Managed by the Department of Environmental Management) and Lake Siog (often called Holland Pond)in Hollnad Massachusetts. Boat ramps to East Brimfield Lake for power and non powered boats are located in the Towns of Brimfield and Sturbridge. A canoe launch and smaller boat ramp are located on Lake Siog, these lead to the scenic Quinebaug River a flatwater canoe trip leading to East Brimfield Lake. Ice fishing is especially popular during the winter months at the conservation pool and at Lake Siog, a natural lake within the project. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/USACE_Brimfield_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Brimfield_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.108075,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.126284,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"208\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Brimfield-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Grand Bay Reserve is one of the most biologically productive estuarine ecosystems in the northern Gulf of Mexico and includes part of the Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Located between Pascagoula, MS and the Alabama state line, the Reserve's habitats support rare and endangered plant and animal species, important marine fisheries and archeological sites. The 18,400 acre Reserve encompasses black needle rush marshes, maritime pine forests, pine savanna, salt pannes, and pitcher plant bogs. Sea turtles, bottlenose dolphin and manatees can be found in the deeper waters of the reserve. Many species of carnivorous plants and orchids are present in the higher savanna habitats. Its productive oyster reefs and seagrass beds serve as nursery areas for important marine species, such as shrimp, blue crab, speckled trout and red fish. The Nature Conservancy has dedicated the area as one of its Last Great Places in America.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://images.allrefer.com/photos/m/2015/10/18/15/09/77019-grand-bay-national-estuarine-research-reserve.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.430275,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.427867,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3085\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the Genesee River Valley from the village of Mount Morris to downtown Rochester where the river enters Lake Ontario. The US Army Corps of Engineers proudly promotes stewardship of public lands and waters. In fact, the 20 mile upstream section of the Genesee River is safe guarded by the Genesee River Protection Act of 1989, which allows the dam to hold back water only to prevent flooding. Typically, the Genesee flows freely through the dam without interference. However, when the dam is preventing flooding, the water backs up to fill Letchworth Canyon until it can be released at a rate that will not cause flooding downstream. Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area is a day use park that offers a beautiful setting overlooking Letchworth Canyon, known as the \\\"Grand Canyon of the East\\\". Explore the Visitor Center to learn more about the dam or join us for a free ranger guided walking tour of the Mount Morris Dam. Spend time outside on the park grounds to enjoy captivating overlooks, picnic shelters, and a playground. This is a great place to hike, bike, or view wildlife. During the winter, explore the trails on snowshoes or cross country skis.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/14561190446_05da979187_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.697733,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -77.905869,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1821\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mount-Morris-Dam-and-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Established December 27, 1954, through a donation by the Morton family, the 187-acre Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge boasts exceptionally diverse habitats including bay beach, a brackish pond, a freshwater pond, kettle holes, tidal flats, saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, shrub, grasslands, maritime oak forest, and red cedar. The refuge's diversity is not only critical to Long Island wildlife, but its picturesque quality is nothing short of an advertisement in a travel magazine! Habitats along the beach attract many species including nesting piping plovers, roseate terns, least terns, common terns, and shorebirds. The waters surrounding the refuge are considered critical habitat for juvenile Kemp's Ridley sea turtles and are occasionally used by loggerhead sea turtles. Waterfowl use of the refuge peaks during the colder months. Long-tailed ducks, white winged scoter, goldeneye and black ducks will most likely be spotted during winter. Much of the refuge is situated on a peninsula surrounded by Noyack and Little Peconic Bays. The north/south orientation of the peninsula makes the refuge important habitat for shorebirds, raptors and songbirds as they navigate the coastline during migration.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Elizabeth_A._Morton_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_NY._Credit-_USFWS_%2811820023124%29.jpg/1200px-Elizabeth_A._Morton_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_NY._Credit-_USFWS_%2811820023124%29.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.794385,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.886536,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3999\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Elizabeth-A.-Morton-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The Port of Catoosa, terminal point of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, is nearby.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.hipcamp.com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1200,q_60,w_1920/v1438048725/avcdkoz23sb7spzmk60w.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.06111,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.53494,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"545\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkansas-River-Newt-Graham-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Reserve encompasses 2,579 acres of land on Prudence, Patience, Hope and Dyer islands and 1,843 acres of water adjoining the islands out to a depth of 18 feet. Prudence Island, the only inhabited and accessible island of the four, has experienced many changes over the course of hundreds of years. Since the 1600's, the island has been used by a variety of people - native Americans, tenant farmers, British soldiers, wealthy summer residents and now a mix of year-round and summer residents. The U.S. military established a presence on the island during World War II and the Navy remained until the land was turned over to the state of Rhode Island in 1972. Prudence Island has a variety of habitats to explore, from rocky shoreline to pine barrens, deciduous oak, freshwater swamp, salt marsh and coastal grasslands; these habitats support a variety of wildlife including a large population of white-tailed deer. Ticks are an ever-present issue on Prudence and great care should be taken while exploring the island, even on well-marked trails.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://images.allrefer.com/photos/s/2015/10/18/15/07/76689-narragansett-bay-national-estuarine-research-reserve-a-stand-of-spartina-marsh-grass-at-potter-cove-prudence-island.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.590829,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.324444,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3091\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Narragansett-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the picturesque Narrow River on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, this Refuge is comparatively small in size, but big in protecting the unique features of this area. At 317 acres, the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for the largest black duck population in Rhode Island, and is recognized under international agreements as a critically important area for this species. The scenic vistas offered by the refuge and surrounding areas is well noted and attracts people from throughout the region. Originally named the Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge in 1988, it was renamed the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge in 1999, in honor of the late Senator who was a leading conservationist in the nation, and a strong supporter of the Refuges in Rhode Island. This unique National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex which manages all five of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, headquartered in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI, which opened in October 2005, celebrates the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge. The refuge contains expansive saltmarsh habitats and adjacent uplands which teem with a variety of wildlife including great egrets, herons, and several species of plovers and other shorebirds.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://media1.trover.com/T/55ad049634fbe42f3800c435/fixedw_large_4x.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.367096,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.685517,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4004\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-H.-Chafee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Leopold Wetland Management District is named after Aldo Leopold, who is widely acknowledged as the father of wildlife conservation in America. Leopold is perhaps best known as the author of A Sand County Almanac, a book compiled of essays written on his farm in central Wisconsin. In tribute to his philosophy, the Leopold Wetland Management District is dedicated to preserving, restoring, and enhancing wildlife habitat in Wisconsin for the benefit of present and future generations. The district, established in 1993, manages over 10,600 acres of waterfowl production areas (WPAs) in 16 southeastern Wisconsin counties, covering some of the most important waterfowl areas of Wisconsin. The district also administers 45 conservation easements, totaling 3,000 acres, in 33 eastern Wisconsin counties. WPAs consist of wetland habitat surrounded by grassland and woodland communities. While WPAs are managed primarily for ducks and geese, they also provide habitat for a variety of other wildlife species such as non-game grassland birds, shorebirds, wading birds, mink, muskrat, wild turkey, and deer.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.fws.gov/uploadedImages/Region_3/NWRS/Zone_3/Leopold_WMD/Home/Promos/carolynschmitzfb9-5-13Hinksonjrl.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 43.507603,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -89.520923,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1483\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Leopold-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Young black terns sit on their floating nest, a great blue heron gracefully flies over the wetland, a gentle breeze blows across the sand prairie, and a wood duck finds shelter in the bottomland forest. Welcome to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge! This 6,200-acre refuge lies within the Mississippi flyway, along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin. It is an isolated backwater, cut off from the Mississippi and Trempealeau rivers by dikes, providing needed resting and feeding areas for waterfowl and other birds. The refuge is situated in a unique geological formation known as the driftless area. Thousands of years ago, glaciers surrounded but did not pass over the land. Blown into mounds, sand and silt from melting glaciers formed the rolling sand prairies of the refuge. Wetlands are a prominent feature. Before the railroads arrived and the locks and dams were built, the lands within the refuge were part of the Mississippi River. As such, these backwaters experienced floods and droughts. Today, using dikes and control structures, managers can mimic this natural cycle by lowering the water to expose mudflats and allow plants to germinate. Migratory waterfowl and marsh birds benefit.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ksk132dvocz3814ql108etk1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC08890-800x450.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.02761841,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.32124329,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1647\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Trempealeau-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and diversity of species is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/texas/big-bend-national-park/texas-big-bend-national-park-path-into-the-canyon.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.29817767,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -103.2297897,\n \"natpark\": \"Big-Bend\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2584\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Bend-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Sevier Canyon, also known as Marysvale Canyon, lies along the Paiute and Sevier County lines. Utah State Highway 89 runs directly down its course along the west side, with the Sevier River in its bottom. The river attracts rafters, tubers, fishermen, campers, and has a developed and popular bike path running along the East side of the river to the resort of Big Rock Cany Mountain. Access to the trail can be found at the mouth of the canyon, Joseph, Elsinore, and Central. Access is planned to be available through the town of Richfield as the trail continues to be developed. The scenic views in Sevier Canyon are excellent.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/4340/37267563612_8f6d7f6fbb_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.25986,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.304604,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16360\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sevier-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival. Come experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other within the NPS.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/texas/guadalupe-mountains-national-park/moon-over-the-mountains-and-dunes-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.92304462,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.885527,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2744\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/a018-hbmertz-14.jpg?w=800&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=jpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=d00a1fd4faca404b359f6c734189092d\",\n \"lat\": 41.26093905,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.57116722,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2652\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/nevada/death-valley-national-park/roadway-through-the-desert-death-valley-national-park-nevada.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.48753731,\n \"location\": \"California,Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -117.134395,\n \"natpark\": \"Death-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2662\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Death-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Baker Archaeological Site, also known as Baker Village, contains the remains of a Fremont Indian village occupied from approximately 1220 to 1295 AD. The Fremont lived in this well planned community of several small pit houses and granaries, surrounding a main big house, and practiced a form of agriculture. The site was excavated by Brigham Young University's Office of Public Archaeology, in cooperation with the BLM, from 1991 to 1994. Recovered artifacts are currently stored at BYU's Museum of People and Cultures in Provo, Utah. After the excavations, the site was backfilled (reburied with the dirt that was removed during excavation), a necessary step in protecting the cultural features that remain. As a result, the foundations of the village can no longer be seen on the surface. The walls visible today are modern walls, built in 2002. Artifacts found on the ground may be observed, but not removed, from the site. Brochures and an information kiosk are located at the parking area. A restroom, picnic tables, and a sun shelter are available for day use. No water is available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/alabama/other/moundville-archaeological-site-alabama_w80_h80_cw80_ch80_thumb.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.01438,\n \"location\": \"Nevada\",\n \"lon\": -114.12254,\n \"natpark\": \"Great-Basin\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2113\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Baker-Archaeological-Viewing-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,WILDERNESS,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Mecca Hills Wilderness now contains a total of 26,242 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Mecca Hills Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Other Visitors . Regulations: Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/9c/4d/view_mountains_sky_cloud_mountain_nature_distant_view_mecca-1255997.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 33.61626,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.979739,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13425\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mecca-Hills-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. The Kobuk River is an ancient and current path for people and wildlife. For 9000 years, people came to Onion Portage to harvest caribou as they swam the river. Even today, that rich tradition continues.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/d0/44/sunset_silhouettes_landscape_arches_national_park_salt_valley_orange_sky_colorful-565166.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 67.35631336,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -159.2002293,\n \"natpark\": \"Kobuk-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2795\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kobuk-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Marys Lake is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. There are 2 dikes on the shoreline of Marys Lake, located approximately 2 miles from Estes Park, Colorado. There is a developed campground accommodating 138 campsites, which includes RV and tent camping sites with utility hookups, two full service shower houses, as well as a small convenience store are also located on site. The reservoir has approximately 42 water surface acres, 175 land acres, and 1 mile of shoreline. No boating is allowed. The reservoir is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. A free summer shuttle provides access to Estes Park. Facilities are open May 15- Oct 15th.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/09/30/06/28/st-mary-lake-964960_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.34574,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.53641,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"88\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Marys-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this maze of passages is home to boxwork, a unique formation rarely found elsewhere.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://archive.org/download/Energyvision-WindCaveNationalParkGiveAwayAfterSunDance503/Energyvision-WindCaveNationalParkGiveAwayAfterSunDance503.thumbs/Energyvision-WindCaveNationalParkGiveAwayAfterSunDance503_000060.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.58012365,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4394709,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2980\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wind-Cave-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Adjacent to the southeast boundary of Zion National Park, Canaan Mountain Wilderness is comprised of approximately 44,500 acres of public land in Washington County. In this wilderness, an 8-by-10 mile block of Navajo Sandstone, bounded by 2,000-foot-high cliffs, has been sculpted by wind and water over time into a landscape of soaring cliff walls, natural arches, and slot canyons. On the highest plateaus, stands of ponderosa pine are surrounded by cream-colored slickrock. Pinyon pine, Utah juniper, scrub oak, and sagebrush cover the mountain slopes, at lower elevations. Seeps in the canyon walls provide water for hanging gardens of maidenhair fern, monkeyflower, and columbine. Hawks, falcons, and golden eagles nest along the sandstone walls, while ringtailed cats, deer, cougar, and black bear live on the plateaus and in the canyon bottoms. This wilderness provides opportunities for primitive recreational activities, including hiking, equestrian trail riding, canyoneering, and camping. Several routes exist on the southern end of the wilderness providing access to higher elevations by way of steep canyons. The Sawmill trail, however, follows an historic logging route and traverses a large portion of the wilderness. Only one route is on the northern side and provides access to Eagle Crags at about 5,200 feet. All of these routes are primitive, not maintained on a regular basis, and not signed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/85/b8/baikal_lake_winter_frozen_slope_hill_grass_hiking-327628.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 37.01513361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9812556,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16301\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Canaan-Mountain-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,DAY-USE-AREA,OBSERVATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"An off-the-radar expanse of photographic bliss, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is where weekend warriors can leave footprints in soft sand. Walk among old juniper, and pinion and ponderosa pines. Then take your shoes off to leave footprints in the orange-red sand dunes. These geological oddities were formed by the continual erosion of the nearby Navajo sandstone cliffs. Coral Pink covers 3,730 acres. The sand dunes are open for hiking and kid-friendly playing. About 90-percent of the dunes are open for ATV riders, an attraction for which this state park has become ever popular. Coral Pink is an excellent addition for travelers on Utah's Road to Mighty visiting Zion National Park, Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/5b/7c/sand_dunes_coral_pink_desert_landscape_scenic_dry_outdoors_state_park-662136.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.037682,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7325284,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"244\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14750\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coral-Pink-Sand-Dunes-State-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"While Birch Hollow offers spectacular views, it requires a technical rope descent down rappels as long as 120 feet. The canyon exits in Orderville Gulch. From there, you can continue upstream to exit at the Orderville Gulch Trailhead, or continue downstream and exit in Zion National Park. If you chose to exit the Gulch downstream, a permit from Zion National Park is required prior to your trip. A second vehicle is needed to shuttle hikers from the Orderville Gulch Trailhead, or Zion National Park, back to their vehicle at the Birch Hollow Trailhead. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT. Type of Trip: This is typically done as a day trip. If exiting the canyon at the upstream Orderville Gulch Trailhead, it usually takes approximately 4 to 6 hours. If you exit downstream in Zion National Park, it will take approximately 8 to 12 hours. A permit is required from Zion National Park to exit downstream from Birch Hollow. Mileage: 5 Ѕ miles to the Orderville Gulch Trailhead 8 Ѕ miles to the top of route 92 11 miles to Temple of Sinawava Amenities: The Birch Hollow trailhead offers an informational kiosk. Water is not available in the area. It is recommended that each person bring at least one gallon (4 liters) of water per person per day in the summer months. There are no other amenities available in the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://libreshot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bird-house-on-tree-150x150.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.30976145,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.8563421,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16222\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Birch-Hollow\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Key Cave NWR, about 5 miles southwest of Florence, Alabama, was established in 1997 to ensure the biological integrity of Key Cave, Collier Cave, and the aquifer common to both. Key Cave has been designated as critical habitat for the endangered Alabama cavefish (Speoplatyrhinus poulsoni) and as a priority one maternity cave for the endangered gray bat (Myotis grisescens). Collier Cave, located approximately 1.5 miles upstream from Key Cave and within the acquisition boundary, is important to both species as potential habitat. Both caves are on the northern shore of Pickwick Lake in a limestone karst area that contains numerous sinkholes and several underground cave systems. The area's sinkholes are an integral component of groundwater recharge to the caves. The area directly north of Key Cave was identified as a potential high hazard risk area for groundwater recharge and this is where the 1,060-acre Refuge was established.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/pd19-3-36493a.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=80bf2de62b60659ec2fb23d67b722a6e\",\n \"lat\": 34.547462,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -86.951192,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3927\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Key-Cave-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation facilities at this Corps-owned project are managed by the State. Free boat launching and excellent bass and pike fishing opportunities keep the 450-acre lake popular with local residents. Bass tournaments for groups require a State permit. Recreation facilities include a picnic area, drinking water, restrooms, hiking trails and hunting. For up-to-date information, call (860)923-2982.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/e3/1e/hadrian's_wall_england_northumberland_countryside_outdoors_ruins-926713.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.765127,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -72.183945,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"217\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mansfield-Hollow-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located in southernmost Illinois, within the Cache River Watershed. The refuge was established in 1990 under the Emergency Wetlands Resource Act of 1986 to protect, restore, and manage wetlands and bottomland forests that provide habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, resident wildlife, and endangered and threatened species. Currently, the refuge protects 15,000 acres, with the vision of a 35,000-acre contiguous tract of land connected by remnants of cypress-tupelo swamps, oak barrens, and vast stands of bottomland forests. The refuge and surrounding Cache River Wetlands are considered Illinois' Bayou - a large swamp/wetland complex in the Midwest which harbors a rich collection of biologically significant natural communities. The Cache River and Cypress Creek Wetland was designated a \\\"Wetland of International Importance\\\" (Ramsar site) for its rich diversity of plant and animal communities; it claims some of the oldest living trees east of the Mississippi River and harbors 91% of Illinois' high-quality swamp habitat. The refuge is a member of a unique partnership to restore and manage the Cache River Wetlands. Together, the refuge, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), The Nature Conservancy, and Ducks Unlimited share a common goal to protect and restore 60,000 acres along a 50-mile corridor of the Cache River. Wildlife observation, hiking, canoe trails, and hunting and fishing are just a few of the activities offered at this new refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/okefenokee-national-wildlife-refuge-georgia.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.291633,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.125688,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1368\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cypress-Creek-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of dikes and revetment and 110,000 acres of public lands and waters for the authorized purpose of maintaining a nine-foot navigation channel on the Upper Mississippi River, and the lower 80 miles of the Illinois River. The Rivers Project recognizes and manages the multi-purpose use of these lands and waters, which include fish and wildlife management, recreation, flood control, navigation, and water supply and quality.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak2.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1014682382/thumb/12.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.983296,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.94809,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1689\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River---Kaskaskia-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Welcome to Midewin!
As the largest public open space in northeastern Illinois, Midewin offers experiences of vastness and solitude unavailable elsewhere. The goal of recreation management at Midewin is to provide opportunities for long distance trails without interruption by public roads, and opportunities to experience prairie ecosystems and view grassland wildlife. Development of recreation trails and features at Midewin is an on-going process. There are many miles of trails available at Midewin for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Nonmotorized recreational activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also welcome in the winter when there is enough snow on the ground. To view activies available by location please click Find An Area in the box to the right. To view each activity specifically click the desired activity to the left.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/2014/09/25/west-hanover-township-pa-may-2-2013-west-hanover-elementary-school-fourth-grade-87c897-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.343766,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.1328877,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1903\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Midewin-National-Tallgrass-Prairie\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The 8,501-acre Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge is one of five refuges in the Mark Twain National. Wildlife Refuge Complex. Formerly known as the Brussels District of Mark Twain Refuge, most of Two Rivers Refuge is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The refuge is comprised of five divisions: Apple Creek, Batchtown, Calhoun, Gilbert Lake, and Portage Island. The refuge is managed for migratory birds, endangered species, and migratory fish. Management techniques mimic the historic flood cycle of the rivers to support native plant and animal communities characteristic of large river ecosystems. The refuge provides an important link in the chain of resting, feeding, and wintering areas for migratory species using the Mississippi Flyway, as well as important habitat for many resident wildlife species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/river/little-river-at-little-river-national-wildlife-refuge-in-oklahoma.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.95000076,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -90.58329773,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4056\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Two-Rivers-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, located just 25 minutes east of Des Moines, Iowa, was established in 1990. Its mission is to re-construct tallgrass prairie and restore oak savanna on 8,654 acres of the Walnut Creek watershed and to provide a major environmental education facility focusing on prairie, oak savanna, and human interaction. The refuge has been designated a Fish and Wildlife Service Land Management and Research Demonstration Area. It will facilitate development, testing, teaching, publishing, and demonstration of state-of-the-art management techniques for fish, wildlife, and plant conservation. The Prairie Learning Center facilities include a visitor center with classrooms, exhibit area, theater, and bookstore. Miles of paved trails radiate from the center, and an auto tour through the 740-acre bison/elk enclosure is open all year. Teacher workshops, birding, hunting, and nature watching are some of the outdoor activities featured for thousands of visitors each year.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://infiniteworldwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/9705467384_a8abd30cc0_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.56669998,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -93.25830078,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1534\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Neal-Smith-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"The Webster Unit is located between Woodston and Osborne, KS on the north side of the South fork of the Solomon River. Webster Dam, 8 miles west of the city of Stockton, is the principal feature of the unit. Webster Reservoir has 3,739 water surface acres, 3,164 land acres and 50 miles of shoreline. Reservoir is open 24 hours. Good access road. Available fish species include walleye, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, wipers and crappie. Fishing season is year round. Current Reservoir Level.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5097/5464067576_11194469a1_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.40836,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -99.45445,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3127\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Webster-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife was authorized in 1986 and officially established in 1990. The refuge is located within the city limits of New Orleans and encompasses approximately 23, 000 acres. It is the largest urban National Wildlife refuge in the United States. The refuge is one of the last remaining marsh areas adjacent to Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne. The refuge contains a wide variety of habitat including bottomland hardwoods, fresh and brackish water marshes, lagoons, canals, borrow pits, cheniers, and natural bayous. Most of the refuge is located within massive hurricane protection levees built to protect New Orleans East from storm surges and flooding, thusly a network of pumps and flapgates provide a way of regulating water levels seasonally to encourage the summer growth of emergent plants that in turn provide waterfowl food supplies in the winter. The American Alligator is the most common predator on the refuge that also help control the number of rodents as well as the exotic nutria. This diverse habitat supports 340 bird species and waterfowl in the number of 50,000 use the wetland areas during the fall, winter and early spring months. The city of New Orleans was the recipient of the first US Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Treaty for Bird Conservation grant which educated youth about birds and bird habitat on the refuge. Bayou Sauvage boasts more than 150,000 visitors annually who have the opportunity to go canoeing, hiking, biking, birdwatching, fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2016/06/06/bayou-sauvage-national-wildlife-refuge-new-orleans-louisiana.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1291\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bayou-Sauvage-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Ouachita-Black Rivers System in AR and LA has four locks and dams. There are boat ramps and picnicking facilities on the river. The Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is located along the river near the AR and LA border.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/Water-Gorge-Washington-Columbia-River-River-3333691.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.168693,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.107897,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"144\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Black-River-Columbia-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Ophelia NWR (named for the largest water body in the area) was established in 1988 to protect the important Mississippi/Red River floodplain ecosystem. The refuge was once part of a vast bottomland hardwood wilderness. Levees have changed hydrology, but the underlying ridge/Saale topography supports a variety of habitat types. Bottomland hardwood forest, croplands, fallow fields, moist soil units, and cypress-tupelo brakes are intermixed with meandering bayous, pristine lakes, ponds, sloughs, and the Red River. This variety of vegetative communities in turn supports a diversity of wildlife. Due to its location in east-central Louisiana, the refuge is served by the Mississippi and Central Flyways. Although mallards, northern pintails, and wood ducks are the most numerous waterfowl species on the refuge, blue- and green-winged teal, northern shovelers, gadwall, and American Widgeon are also common. Primary diving ducks are scaup and ring-necked ducks. Canada, snow, and greater white-fronted geese are present, though less common. Several hundred native species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fishes, and insects are found on the refuge. Common, though often difficult to see, species include bobcats, alligators, red and grey foxes, turkeys, mink, and otter. More frequently encountered are white-tailed deer, raccoons, fox squirrels, beaver, marsh hawks, and wading birds. Many neotropical migratory songbirds use the refuge at various times. Refuge fisheries are composed largely of largemouth bass, gar, crappie, bowfin, bream species, buffalo, carp, and catfish. Endangered species numbers are few and their presence is always marked with special interest. The arctic peregrine falcon is an occasional visitor, and thanks to the refuge's three-year bald eagle reintroduction project, bald eagle sightings are common.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/forest/bottomland-hardwood-forest.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.109388,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.137944,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1476\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Ophelia-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1944 to provide habitat for migratory birds. Sand stretches for eight miles off the elbow of Cape Cod, forming the barrier islands of North and South Monomoy. In addition to the two islands, a 40-acre unit on Morris Island is also part of the refuge. This is where the headquarters and visitor center are located. The total size of the refuge is 7,604 acres with varied habitats of oceans, salt and freshwater marshes, dunes, and freshwater ponds. The refuge provides important resting, nesting and feeding habitat for migratory birds, including the Federally protected piping plover and roseate tern. More than ten species of seabirds, shorebirds, and waterbirds nest on the islands. The refuge also supports the second largest nesting colony of common terns on the Atlantic seaboard with over 8,000 nesting pairs.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/scenic-shot-of-national-wildlife-refuge-on-monomoy-island-300x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.657252,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -69.958735,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1522\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Monomoy-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance to waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds during pre- and postbreeding migratory periods. The refuge occupies in part, the southern three-fourths of Plum Island, an 8 mile long barrier island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. Excellent wildlife-oriented recreational and educational opportunities are available with visitor facilities and programs provided to enhance your experience. The refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne. These and other refuge habitats support varied and abundant populations of resident and migratory wildlife including more than 300 species of birds and additional species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sand-dunes/dunes-at-parker-river-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.79825,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.84889,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1557\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Parker-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tent campers, RV'ers and day use visitors make the area a popular summer destination. Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. For up-to-date information, call (978) 249-4467.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/82/e3/pestovo_reservoir_tishkovo_moscow_region_beach_birch_trees_nature_landscape-651775.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 42.63167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.12333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"203\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Birch-Hill-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The developed, handicapp accessble park includes a 3-acre athletic field popular with softball and soccer players and kite flyers. Numerous picnic tables, some with charcoal stoves and two picnic shelters with large 4x4 charcoal stoves are available. The shelters are reservable. Photographers, hikers and bird watchers enjoy the undeveloped lands. The abandoned old Grand Truck Railroad parallels the Quinebaug River and is a popular walking and hiking trail. Ice skating, sledding and skiing are popular in winter. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4432/36672051090_f7d2608289.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.081861,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.057751,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"229\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Westville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Look in any direction at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge and you look back to an earlier time along the Gulf Coast. The landscape is flat, like a prairie. The ground, blanketed with impervious clay soil, is waterlogged and acidic. Yet here, a rich, colorful blend of rare orchids, carnivorous plants and other ground cover thrive under the scattered pines in one of the most species-rich plant communities in North America. This is the wet pine savanna ecosystem – the critical habitat for endangered Mississippi sandhill cranes, migratory songbirds and waterfowl, and many other wildlife species. The refuge protects and restores the last remaining wet pine savanna in the United States, and thus, ensures the survival of the rare and magnificent Mississippi sandhill crane.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunset/lacassine-national-wildlife-refuge-louisiana-435x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.451209,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.656091,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1520\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-Sandhill-Crane-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is located in three counties (Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Winston) and was originally created from lands obtained through the 1930's Resettlement Administration. With additional land acquisitions through the years, Noxubee now consists of 48,000 acres. Approximately 44,500 acres of the refuge is bottomland and upland forest. These forest lands are occupied by a variety of game species, including quail, deer, and turkey. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker relies on the Refuge for its existence in east-central Mississippi, In addition many neotropic bird species inhabit the Noxubee forests. Four green-tree reservoirs (GTRs), two major lakes (Bluff - 800 acres and Loakfoma - 400 acres), 16 small impoundments, and assorted wetland areas provide important habitat for wood stork, American alligator, bald eagle and wintering waterfowl.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7651/16979352505_0cf67e71cf_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.27280045,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -88.83329773,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1542\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sam-D.-Hamilton-Noxubee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Wagon Train Lake, NE, is a State Recreation Area located two miles east of Hickman. This 315-acre lake has a boat ramp and a dog training area. Camping facilities at this site include 28 camp pads with electrical hook-ups, primitive campsites, a playground, three picnic areas, and a swim beach. Wagon Train allows boating under 5 mph. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Trail-Wagons-Railroad-Metropolitan-Train-Rail-2718181.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.625472,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.587407,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"297\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wagontrain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats. Trout are stocked both above and below the dam by the State. Recreational facilities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, hiking trails, ballfields, grills, drinking water, an interpretive trail, restrooms, a boat launch ramp and swimming area. Fees apply for the use of some park facilities. For up-to-date information, call (603) 352-4130.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/otter-creek-cove-bridge-and-causeway-spanning-otter-creek-cove-on-park-loop-3-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.947926,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -72.234228,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"221\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Otter-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Long Island is one of the last undeveloped estuary systems remaining on Long Island. Approximately half of the refuge consists of aquatic habitats including bay with marine seagrass beds, intertidal saltmarsh, high saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, shrub swamp, and red maple swamp. The refuge's saltmarshes, combined with the adjacent New York State-owned saltmarsh, form the largest continuous saltmarsh on Long Island. The remaining half of the refuge is upland featuring the rare Pine Barren habitats of pitch pine, oak-pine, mixed oak, pioneer hardwood, upland shrub, and grasslands. The refuge's wildlife populations are quite diverse. About 300 species of birds have been documented at Wertheim. The refuge winters up to 5,000 waterfowl, the majority being black ducks - a species in nationwide decline. The coastal location also makes this refuge an excellent migration corridor for shorebirds, raptors and songbirds. The main purpose for establishing the refuge was to protect the Carmans River Estuary for migratory birds. The River is a NY State-designated Wild and Scenic river and one of the Island's largest. The refuge supports eight Federal and/or New York State protected species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/sport/winter-sports/wertheim-national-wildlife-refuge-cross-country-ski-725x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.7966,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.8797,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1669\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wertheim-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Containing most of the remaining bottomland hardwood habitat in southeastern Oklahoma, the 15,000-acre Little River National Wildlife Refuge is characterized by low, wet habitat with old oxbows and sloughs interspersed throughout oak and hickory forest. Most of the refuge is forested with bottomland species such as willow oak, sweetgum, cypress, white oak, and holly, but some areas on higher ground support species such as loblolly pine, hickory, and walnut.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/river/little-river-at-little-river-national-wildlife-refuge-in-oklahoma.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.021262,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.737709,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1487\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Little-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Fort Supply Lake is located in northwest Oklahoma in Woodward County on Wolf Creek, approximately 1 mile south of Fort Supply, and 12 miles northwest of Woodward. This man-made lake offers extensive opportunities for the outdoor recreation enthusiast. Opportunities include camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hunting. A major attraction for campers is the numerous campsites located on the waters edge providing easy access to the lake. Swimming and sunbathing opportunities abound at the designated swim beach, or the sand dunes that are located on the east side of the lake. Numerous boat ramps are available to serve the recreational boater. Services and supplies may be obtained in the towns of Fort Supply or Woodward. The Corps of Engineers operates two multi-use recreation areas, which offer a variety of activities ranging from overnight camping, and various day-use activities to the visiting public. Campers can enjoy their stay at sites offering electric and water hook-ups, campfire rings, and easy access to the lakeshore for fishing, swimming and boating. There is an attractive Visitor Center located at the Lake Office with displays of animals native to the area, arrowheads and historical artifacts. The Corps also operates one access point for hunting and fishing purposes. The 1 800-acre lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of species including, crappie, walleye, white bass, hybrid bass, channel catfish and flathead catfish. There are three handicap accessible fishing piers located on the lake, and plenty of open shoreline for bank fishing. There is approximately 6000 acres of public hunting land managed by the Corps of Engineers and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The major attraction to hunters are bobwhite quail and deer. Other hunting opportunities include wild turkey, pheasant, dove, waterfowl, squirrel and rabbit. The public hunting area is open year round and is governed by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation regulations. There are two maintained shooting ranges on the lake, which see extensive use. Other places of interest in the area include the historic Fort Supply site and museum located on the Western State Hospital grounds near Fort Supply, Pioneer Museum and Art Center in Woodward, and Boiling Springs State Park located just north of Woodward. Fort Supply Lake has an active volunteer program. Show your volunteer spirit! Contact the Lake office for more information on volunteer activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/fort-mcdowell-non-commissioned-officers-quarters-angel-island-state-park-angel-11-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.552102,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -99.566112,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"557\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Supply-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located near Kellyville in the Sandstone Hills of the Osage Section central lowlands with good hunting and fishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-sea-coast-nature-dock-shore-lake-panorama-vehicle-holiday-bay-harbor-marina-reservoir-port-body-of-water-mountains-outlook-bavaria-shipping-viewpoint-mood-loch-distant-recovery-distant-view-chiemsee-chiemgau-ladies-island-568539.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.9466695,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.30676,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"559\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Heyburn-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Oil discoveries here made the Osage Indian tribe the wealthiest in America. Woolaroc Museum is nearby.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/72/49/grandcanyon-439959.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 36.929551,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.085948,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"561\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hulah-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Part of the Connecticut River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, Atlantic salmon are stocked and smallmouth bass and trout fishing is available. Winhall Brook Campground near South Londonderry features 111 campsites. Fees apply for some facilities. Both summer and winter recreation activities are popular with park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (802) 874-4881.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Rock-Mountain-Arizona-Page-Lake-Powell-Blue-Skies-3755463.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.103746,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.7747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"201\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ball-Mountain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/30240553/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.000277,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.437214,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"170\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-6\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/water-architecture-structure-sky-bridge-building-city-urban-river-cityscape-downtown-arch-reflection-park-usa-america-landmark-exterior-reservoir-waterway-outdoors-scene-minnesota-mississippi-midwest-minneapolis-arch-bridge-reflecting-pool-nonbuilding-structure-592773.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.86472,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.309832,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"179\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-7\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Moonflower Canyon is located near Moab, approximately 3.5 miles from the junction of Highway 191 and Kane Creek Road. Situated along the Colorado River, this shady canyon is popular for its short hike, which ends at a small pool. The mouth of the canyon contains petroglyphs; please protect the past and do not touch or deface the rock panels. There is no water available; however, Moab is nearby. Toilets are available. Please keep the area beautiful. Pack out all the trash you bring in and any you find along the way. There is one group site reserveable through Recreation.gov. The minimum group size is 20, and the maximum is 25. There is parking available for up to 10 vehicles; a very short walk is required from the parking area to the group site. Please keep the area beautiful: pack out all trash you bring in, and any you find along the way! Protect the past. Please do not touch or deface rock panels. Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/10614663216_eb1c8583cd_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.5538,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.58692,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14494\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Moonflower-Canyon-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Indian Creek Special Recreation Management Area encompasses the Indian Creek Unit of the Bears Ears National Monument. Indian Creek affords many opportunities for rock climbing on world class splitter cracks formed in Wingate sandstone. Indian Creek draws climbers from around the world to test their crack climbing technique. Bouldering is also available throughout the valley. Campgrounds include Superbowl, Creek Pasture, and Hamburger Rock. Large groups may reserve groups sites at Indian Creek Falls, Creek Pasture and at Superbowl Campground through recreation.gov. Free dispersed camping at Bridger Jack Mesa is limited to designated sites only. In other areas please limit dispersed camping to previously disturbed sites. Alteration of rock surfaces and removal or vegetation is prohibited. Several popular climbs can only be reached by crossing private land. Please use existing trails and respect private land signs and fences. Climbing on petroglyphs is unlawful and destructive. Please Respect and Protect cultural resources. Leave historic sites, Native American rock art, ruins and artifacts untouched for the future. Admire rock art from a distance, but never touch it. Stay out of ruins, leave artifacts in place, and report any violations to the BLM Monticello Field Office at (435) 587-1500. Respect and Protect cultural and natural resources.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.visitutah.com/media/15894363/web2000_ssalvas_indiancreek_iphoneimg_5937.jpg?quality=86\",\n \"lat\": 38.037109,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.548096,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16419\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Indian-Creek-SRMA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Stewart B. McKinney NWR is comprised of ten different units that are stretched across Connecticut's shoreline. The headquarters is located approximately 45 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes east of New Haven in Westbrook, CT. Salt Meadow NWR was established in 1972 and redesignated by Congress as the Connecticut Coastal National Wildlife Refuge in 1984. The refuge was renamed in 1987 to honor the late U.S. Congressman Stewart B. McKinney, who was instrumental in its establishment. The ten units of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge span 70 miles of Connecticut coastline. Located in the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge provides important resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for many species of wading birds, shorebirds, songbirds and terns, including the endangered roseate tern. Adjacent waters serve as wintering habitat for brant, scoters, American black duck and other waterfowl. Overall, the refuge encompasses over 800 acres of barrier beach, tidal wetland and fragile island habitats. Salt Meadow Unit, in Westbrook, CT, and Falkner Island Unit, three miles off the coast of Guilford, CT, have both been designation as an \\\"Important Bird Area\\\" by the National Audubon Society. Falkner Island Unit is home to over 124 pairs of nesting Federally Endangered Roseate Terns and over 3000 nesting pairs of common terns. Salt Meadow Unit is used by over 280 species of migrating neotropical birds during the spring and fall migrations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://longislandsoundstudy.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Norwalkx800_nwrsign.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.289,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -72.4712,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1621\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stewart-B.-McKinney-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge, located north of West Monroe, Louisiana, lies on the western edge of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. It was established in 1975 to protect bottomland hardwoods and provide wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl. Additionally the refuge provides habitat for alligators, bald eagles, the little known Rafinesque's big-eared bat and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. The refuge is bisected by 13 miles of Bayou D'Arbonne, a stream in the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System, and is crisscrossed by numerous creeks, sloughs and oxbow lakes. Cypress swamps, bottomland hardwood and upland forests complete the landscape that is habitat for a diverse group of plants and animals. D'Arbonne NWR also has the national record mayhaw tree, a wetland species with fruit that makes delicious jelly. D'Arbonne is one of four refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuges Complex. In years of normal or above rainfall, the refuge's bottomland hardwood forest is a very important overflow area for the Ouachita River basin. High water levels, which usually occur between January and May, can flood up to 87% of the refuge. The wetland forests not only provide habitat to wetland dependent wildlife, but they also reduce damage from flooding in developed areas, they filter silt and other particles from the water, they help neutralize pollutants in the water, and they provide recharge areas for aquifers (natural underground water storage areas).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MkYIYEGkLRU/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.625,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.20829773,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1369\",\n \"rec_name\": \"D'Arbonne-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, established in 2001, is located in St. Mary Parish in southeast Louisiana. The 9,028 acre refuge is composed of wet bottomland hardwood laced with bayous and canals. The primary mission of the refuge is to preserve and manage habitat for the threatened Louisiana black bear. Other objectives are to provide habitat for other fish and wildlife species, environmental education, and opportunities for public recreation. The refuge provides important habitat for the Louisiana black bear, a federally threatened subspecies of the American black bear. It also provides excellent habitat for wading birds, neotropical songbirds, waterfowl, and reptiles and amphibians. The refuge is open year round to the public from sunrise to sunset, with seasonal restrictions in some areas. The refuge can be accessed by vehicle, foot, or boat. Wildlife observation, boating and fishing are allowed on the refuge year round except in areas closed to public access. Hunting is permitted on the refuge in specific areas and under date, time, and lottery restrictions\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://d1dxs113ar9ebd.cloudfront.net/225batonrouge/2016/05/BayouTeche1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.784861,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.521264,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4016\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bayou-Teche-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in winter. Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed are popular year-round. For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/9421179273_1420dab9b0_z.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.42833,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.02667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"202\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Barre-Falls-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The launch boat ramp (10-hp limit) provides anglers easy access to the stocked brook, rainbow and brown trout, in addition to the native populations of warmwater fish. Stream fishing is available along 1.5 miles of the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Hunting for deer and upland game birds and ice fishing are seasonally available. For up-to-date information, call (413) 667-3656.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://image.masslive.com/home/mass-media/width620/img/breakingnews/photo/2016/10/05/21247932-standard.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.265,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.88167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"216\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Littleville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \" Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 2,418 acres in west-central Mississippi. Established in 1980, the refuge is one of seven national wildlife refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The primary habitat feature is Mathews Brake, the largest brake in Leflore County. Each winter the brake provides habitat for over 30,000 ducks. Neotropical migratory birds use the refuge during migration seasons throughout the year. The refuge supports about 200 species of migratory birds, including priority species such as the prothonotary warbler. This little cavity nester is a species of concern in other areas, but has plenty of habitat around the wooded waters of Mathews Brake. Refuge staff manage the water level in the brake to promote moist-soil plants and to sustain oak trees around the edges for migratory birds. Other habitat types include 422 acres of bottomland hardwoods and 186 acres of young hardwood plantations. Hunting and fishing are the most popular programs on the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/files/portal/mspWTYMS37KAGL1SJGBD/images/content/large/mspCDEA097B0156E09C9.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.221512,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.199652,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1502\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mathews-Brake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Welcome to Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge...one of seven refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In addition to the typical bottomland habitats of the Mississippi Delta, Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge includes a unique mile of north-facing loess bluffs on the east side of the refuge. This rare habitat with its unique floral assembly, has been described by natural resources experts as the standard by which all loess bluffs can be judged. Learn more about Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge's loess bluff habitat on our Wildlife and Habitat Management page. The refuge is noted for large numbers of wintering waterfowl which have exceeded 100,000 ducks in recent years. Approximately 250 species of birds use the refuge, which is an important migration stop-over and also provides nesting habitat for many neotropical bird species. Hunting is offered for deer, ducks, squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. Fishing is permitted in refuge waters north of Providence Road throughout the year except during the muzzleloader deer hunt.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/files/portal/mspWTYMS37KAGL1SJGBD/images/content/large/mspA38BEE47024B410CA.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.221512,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.199652,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1526\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Morgan-Brake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Minatare is a feature of the North Platte Project. Managed as a State recreation area by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Lake Minatare, with a surface area of 2,158 acres and about 12 miles of shoreline is a part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. Available species include channel catfish, crappie, small mouth bass, white bass, walleye (15 inch minimum), wipers, and yellow perch. Walleye, channel catfish, and gizzard shad are stocked in the reservoir annually. Motorized boats are permitted. The area is open to the public from Jan. 15 to Sept. 30. A number of Civilian Conservation Corps structures dating to the 1930's exist at Lake Minatare. Included among them is a stone picnic shelter designed to look like a lighthouse. Minatare Dam, constructed between 1912-1915, is a historic structure determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://visitnebraska.com/sites/default/files/listing_images/profile/3459/Lake_Minatare_DEDjpg1488325081.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.94958,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.508,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"78\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Minatare-State-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Whooping cranes, wolves, Karner blue butterflies, and white-tailed deer call Necedah National Wildlife Refuge \\\"home.\\\" Ringed bog hunter dragonflies live in sedge meadows, flying squirrels in upland hardwood timber. Trumpeter swans inhabit the marshes, and badgers the savanna. The habitat mosaic, maintained by prescribed burning, seasonal mowing, and timber clearing, attracts a wide range of wildlife. Each species and habitat is monitored and maintained to insure overall vigor of the ecosystem. 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Extending from sea level to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kilauea and Mauna Loa. 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What remains is a unique landscape. Travelers journey through chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.wondermondo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ThePinnacles-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.49029208,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.1813607,\n \"natpark\": \"Pinnacles\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2893\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinnacles-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation. The reservoir has approximately 97 water surface acres, 142 land acres and 3 miles of shoreline. It stores, regulates, and diverts water from the Colorado River on the western slope of the Continental Divide to the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.Developments at the Lake include 3 campgrounds with 18 campsites and 1 boat-launch ramp. Access is good. Only no-wake power boating is allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing, camping, and boating. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campgrounds are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3828/19307683395_767abf4564.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.36377,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.28245,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"89\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinewood-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/11/17/15/57/cactus-534758_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.20909636,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -110.7574974,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2917\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Saguaro-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This recreation area offers primitive camping only (no hookups), hiking, fishing (only electric motors), and picnicking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/11/09/19/56/colorado-river-65530_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.438735,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.560322,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"286\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Springs-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Cold Brook Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located less than 1 mile from the town of Hot Springs, SD, Cold Brook Lake offers an excellent variety of recreational activities year-round including canoeing, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, and camping. Winter activities include ice fishing, skating, and cross-country skiing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1890/01/01/adirondack-mts-ny-cold-brook-mtn-from-state-bridge-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.456071,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.490776,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"287\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cold-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Follow the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Experience wilderness in a narrow slot canyon. Zion’s unique array of plants and animals will enchant you as you absorb the rich history of the past and enjoy the excitement of present day adventures.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/08/09/18/54/zion-national-park-53844_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.29839254,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0265138,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2994\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Zion-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is 4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3 miles from east to west. Private and state land surrounds most of the WSA with the state land nearly bisecting the study area. The southern boundary adjoins Zion National Park. All land within the WSA is managed by the BLM Cedar City Field Office. Spring Creek Canyon WSA includes a portion of the Hurricane Cliffs, an awesome west facing escarpment that extends from north of Cedar City into northwestern Arizona. Two major canyons, Kanarra Falls and Spring Creek Canyon, bisect the WSA with elevations ranging from 5,600 feet at the base of the cliffs to almost 7,900 feet on the ridge tops. Vegetation consists primarily of juniper, scrub oak, shrubs, and grasses; however, along the riparian zone, sedges, rushes, cottonwoods, and willows are prevalent. The area provides habitat for various birds of prey such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon as well as 13 species of animals and 4 plant species that are considered sensitive. The majority of the WSA is rated outstanding for scenic quality due to the stunning, narrow red rock canyons that offer spectacular hiking along the streambeds. In particular, hiking in Kanarra Canyon involves traveling (and sometimes wading) along Kanarra Creek and climbing up and over several beautiful waterfalls. Due to its immense beauty and unique hiking opportunities, this area sees a large number of visitors every year.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/a5/39/trees_sky_mountains_creek_forest_river_landscape_spring-114033.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.53691156,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1526672,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16331\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Spring-Creek-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Bond Swamp NWR, located 6 miles south of Macon, was established in 1989 to protect, maintain and enhance the forested wetland ecosystem of the Ocmulgee River floodplain. It opened to the public in 2000 and currently consists of 6,500 acres situated along the fall line separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plains. The refuge has a diversity of vegetation communities, including mixed hardwood-pine, bottomland hardwoods, tupelo gum swamp forests, creeks, tributaries, beaver swamps, and oxbow lakes. The refuge is rich in wildlife diversity including white-tailed deer, wood ducks, black bears, alligators, wild turkey, a nesting pair of bald eagles, and excellent wintering habitat for waterfowl. Extensive bottomland hardwoods provide critical habitat for neotropical songbirds of concern, such as Swainson's warbler, wood thrush, and prothonotary warbler and yellow-billed cuckoo. The combination of warm weather and wet areas at Bond Swamp provide ideal conditions for a variety of reptile and amphibian species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/bond-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge-georgia.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.111252,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -83.678216,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4148\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bond-Swamp-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge was established December 29, 1993 with the purchase of its first 284 acres. About 2,200 acres have been acquired to date. The refuge is being assembled to protect, restore, and manage migratory bird, fish, and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River Valley, while providing for increased public recreation and educational opportunities. When complete, it will contain 11,122 acres. Historically, two backwater lakes, Thompson (1,800 acres) and Flag (1,000 acres), provided excellent habitat for migratory birds, fish, and resident wildlife. The Fulton and Mason County area's ability to support an abundance of fish and wildlife and the popularity of traditional outdoor activities once made the area the tourism capital of Illinois. When restored, Emiquon will provide quality backwater lake, bottomland forest, upland forest, prairie, seasonal wetland, and marsh habitat for migratory birds, fish, and resident wildlife. An additional 1,100 acres will be retained for agricultural crops for wildlife. Emiquon Refuge is part of the Illinois River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with headquarters at Chautauqua Refuge, in Havana, Illinois.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/emiquon-national-reserve-300x196.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.361926,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.845102,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1389\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Emiquon-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge comprises over 8,373 acres, divided into four separate divisions: Big Timber, Louisa, Keithsburg, and Horseshoe Bend. Three divisions - Big Timber, Louisa, and Keithsburg - are located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, while Horseshoe Bend is in the Iowa River floodplain. All refuge divisions are within the famous Mississippi Flyway, one of the nation's most important migration routes. In fact, the primary refuge management objective is to provide waterfowl and migratory birds with food, water, and protection during the spring and fall migration. Each refuge division has unique characteristics. The Louisa Division is the most intensively managed via water-level manipulation, controlled burning, grassland management, and tree planting activities. Big Timber is a forested backwater slough open to the Mississippi River. Keithsburg is a forested backwater slough leveed off from the Mississippi. The newest division, Horseshoe Bend, is being restored to native vegetation, including bottomland hardwoods, wetlands, and native prairie. It is open to floodwaters of the Iowa River. The Iowa River Corridor is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the National Wildlife Refuge System. The corridor is approximately 10,000 acres of restored floodplain on the Iowa River between Tama and the Amana colonies. Designated areas are open to hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation and interpretation subject to State regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://infiniteworldwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/9705467384_a8abd30cc0_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.18030167,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.30000305,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4054\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Port-Louisa-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1955 to provide wintering and migration stopover habitat for migratory birds along the Central Flyway of North America. The name \\\"Quivira\\\" comes from a Native American tribe that lived in the area when the explorer, Coronado, visited in 1541. It is believed to mean \\\"raccoon eyes\\\" in reference to tattoos that resembled a raccoon's mask around the eyes of the area's Native Americans. For years, the marshes of Quivira NWR have attracted thousands of migrating waterfowl. These marshes, together with a wide diversity of other habitats, provide food, cover, and protection for wildlife. Wetlands, large and small, are present throughout the Refuge; there are approximately 7,000 acres of wetlands with slightly to moderately saline water. Thousands of Canada geese, ducks, and other migratory birds, such as sandhill cranes and shorebirds, use these wetlands as they pass through the Refuge on their annual migrations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/508327/218274484/stock-photo-ornate-box-turtle-crosses-a-gravel-road-at-quivira-national-wildlife-refuge-in-kansas-218274484.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.1579368,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -98.4995991,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1574\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Quivira-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to provide valuable waterfowl habitat in the Mississippi/Red River floodplain as part of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The 6,000 acre refuge is located in Avoyelles Parish outside of Marksville, Louisiana. Prior to clearing, this productive bottomland hardwood ecosystem provided ideal habitat for forest wildlife, but the shift toward agriculture and shallow marsh has made it more attractive to a wide variety of waterfowl, wading birds, and shorebirds. Due to its location in east-central Louisiana, the refuge is influenced by both the Mississippi and Central Flyways and the large expanses of shallow wetlands draw a diversity of waterfowl species. Although Northern pintails, mallards, wood ducks, and green-winged teal are the dominant species, blue-winged teal, northern shovelers, gadwall and American wigeon are also common during the fall and winter months. Large numbers of snow and white-fronted geese winter on the refuge. During the spring and summer months, a variety of migratory songbirds utilize the bayous, scattered forested tracts, and shallow marsh habitat. Numerous native species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and insects are common residents of the refuge. The Louisiana black bear and bald eagle are both threatened species that could potentially be observed on the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2015/08/20/03/30/sunset-896954_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.109388,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.137944,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1401\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Cote-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Ouachita-Black Rivers System in AR and LA has four locks and dams. There are boat ramps and picnicking facilities on the river. The Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is located along the river near the AR and LA border.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/05/11/43/flow-1716446_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.482598,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.862528,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"145\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Black-River-Jonesville-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in north-central Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, MA. The refuge lies within the towns of Ayer and Shirley in Middlesex County and the towns of Harvard and Lancaster in Worcester County. The refuge consists of approximately 1,667acres of upland, southern New England flood-plain forest, and wetland communities along nearly 8 miles of the Nashua River corridor. Oxbow NWR was formed by three land transfers from the former U.S. Army, Fort Devens Military Installation, and a recent purchase of private land in Harvard, MA. Two of the transfers from the Army (May, 1974 and February, 1988) formed the original 711-acre portion of the Refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2. The third Army transfer occurred in May of 1999, and added the 836-acre portion of the Refuge that is located north of Route 2. Finally, approximately 120 acres were added to the Refuge in April, 2001, with the acquisition of the former Watt Farm property along Still River Depot Road in Harvard.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/autumn/autumn-in-wild-nature.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.4697,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.5671,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1550\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oxbow-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Canoe launch and parking areas provide access to the French River above and below the dam. Over 15 miles of trails are maintained. Recreational opportunities include nature study, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and snowmobiling. The nearby town of Oxford also provides tennis courts, baseball fields and skateboard park. For up-to-date information, call (508) 248-5697.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2017/04/18/2017-04-18-07-06-41-900x506.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.12,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.88,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"212\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hodges-Village-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949. The reservoir area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor recreation. A tents-only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake. Adjacent to the dam, the Recreation Area offers picnic sites and a boat ramp with a 10-HP maximum. Twenty-three miles of hiking trails extend around the lake, Long Pond, and off-site to nearby waterfalls and scenic vistas. The lake is ideal for canoes and kayaks, which can explore the lake, the Tully River and Long Pond.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/lake/gill-lough-lakes-ireland-parkes-castle.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.64167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.225,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"225\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tully-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Families of all ages enjoy swimming in a small natural pool, picknicking, hiking and biking the trails, and the challenges of the accessible playground. Three group shelters, one near the dam, offer a great facility for hosting graduation parties, family reunions and church or other organization events. Hunting and fishing are popular during seasons. The diverse habitat makes it one of the finest birding areas with 200 species sited annually. For up-to-date information call (508) 278-2511.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/32/cf/sunrise_reflection_water_calm_outdoors_fayette_station_new_river_gorge_national_river-1207728.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 42.105795,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.607103,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"227\",\n \"rec_name\": \"West-Hill-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"This refuge is an oasis of wildlife habitat surrounded by agriculture. Bounded on the east side by the unique loess bluffs of eastern Mississippi, this 15,572-acre refuge was named to reflect its location at the base of the bluffs. The refuge was established in 1975 and provides important stop-over and nesting habitat for over 200 species of neotropical migratory birds. The refuge is also known for large numbers of wintering waterfowl, at times exceeding 125,000 birds. Mallards, American wigeon, gadwall, northern shoveler, teal, scaup, and ring-necked ducks traveling through the Mississippi Flyway stop by Hillside National Wildlife Refuge each winter. Breeding populations of wood ducks and hooded mergansers can be found throughout the refuge. Common shorebirds include killdeer, snipe, least and pectoral sandpipers, and greater and lesser yellowlegs. A wading bird rookery provides nesting and roosting habitat for several species of marsh and wading birds including white ibis; great, snowy, and cattle egrets; great blue, little blue, and green-backed herons; and yellow-crowned night herons. Raptors include the red-tailed hawk, northern harrier, American kestrel, and Mississippi kite.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/hill/hillside-with-fireweed-300x200.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.040079,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.251682,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1426\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hillside-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge was established in January 1990 to preserve, improve and create habitat for waterfowl. Intensive management programs on the refuge provide excellent winter habitat and resting areas for waterfowl in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Encompassing nearly 26,000 acres, with a potential size of 34,256 acres, the refuge is located in Adams County in southwest Mississippi. The headquarters lies 13 miles south of Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez is the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River and is world renowned for its beautiful antebellum homes. The western refuge boundary is formed by the Mississippi River. The eastern boundary meanders along the loessal bluffs and the southern boundary borders the Homochitto River.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/sport/fishing-and-hunting/young-boy-fishing-300x200.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.41670036,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -91.46389771,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1617\",\n \"rec_name\": \"St.-Catherine-Creek-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a part of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Cape May Court House, NJ. Supawna Meadows NWR is located along the Delaware River estuary just north of the Salem River in Salem County, NJ. The Delaware Bay and estuary is recognized as a wetlands of international importance and an international shorebird reserve. The refuge currently owns approximately 2,800 acres within the 4,600 acre approved boundary. The brackish tidal marshes that make up nearly 80 percent of the refuge provide waterfowl with an important feeding and resting area, particularly during the fall and spring migrations. Black ducks, mallards and northern pintails are common winter visitors. Sandpipers and other shorebirds use the refuge marshes as a feeding area during the summer as well as during the spring and fall migrations. Delaware's nearby Pea Patch Island Rookery hosts over 6,000 pairs of nine species, making it the largest rookery of colonial wading birds on the east coast north of Florida. The refuge marshes provide valuable foraging habitat for these colonial wading birds during the nesting season. Warblers, sparrows and other migratory birds use the upland areas of the refuge as resting and feeding areas during migration and for nesting during the summer. Thousands of tree swallows forage on the refuge in the late summer. Ospreys, bald eagle, northern harrier, short-eared owl and barn owl nest on the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/goosefare-creek-a-division-of-the-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge-725x544.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 39.6023,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -75.4987,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1627\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Supawna-Meadows-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Wallkill River NWR is located in Sussex County, New Jersey and Orange County, New York. Congress established the refuge in 1990 to preserve and enhance lands and waters in a manner that conserves the natural diversity of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for present and future generations. The management emphasis is on Federally-listed endangered and threatened species, migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, nesting and wintering grassland birds, and forest-dwelling birds. The refuge also provides opportunities for public use. There are 3 nature trails for wildlife observation, three fishing access sites on the Wallkill River and three canoe access sites. The refuge also provides hunting opportunities. As of 2007, the refuge encompassed about 5,100 acres. Land acquisition is still proceeding. The refuge enjoys strong support from the community. The refuge staff also manage an unstaffed satellite, the Shawangunk Grassland NWR in Ulster County, New York.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/scenic-view-of-middle-marsh-on-pahranagat-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.2174,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.6091,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1661\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wallkill-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Protecting important wetlands along the Deep Fork River, Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oklahoma is a newcomer to the National Wildlife Refuge System. Established in 1993, the 8,696-acre refuge is subject to flooding at least once a year. This flooding results in excellent conditions for waterfowl, including mallard, blue-winged teal, shoveler, pintail, and wood ducks.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/aerial-of-deep-fork-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.538427,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.927808,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1371\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Fork-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Nearby Indian mounds date from 700-1500 A.D.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/2011/05/13/flooding-vicksburg-miss-may-13-2011-many-homes-and-businesses-are-flooded-by-d196ea-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.314229,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.560283,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"576\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arkansas-River-W.D.-Mayo-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"About 4,850 acres of water is impounded behind this dam on the Little Caney River. The Corps also holds fee to approx. 12,000 acres of land around the lake that is available for a variety of recreational uses including hunting,& hiking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/lake-city-bridge-spanning-north-raccoon-river-lake-city-calhoun-county-ia-4-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.88421,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -95.970343,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"10011715\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Copan-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge lies at the upper Washita arm of Lake Texoma and is administered for the benefit of migratory waterfowl in the Central Flyway. Most of the refuge's 16,464 acres, including the 4,500-acre Cumberland Pool, were acquired in 1946. The refuge gets its name from a famous Chickasaw Indian Chief and is shared with a nearby century-old town. The refuge offers a variety of aquatic habitats for wildlife. The murky water of Cumberland Pool provides abundant nutrients for innumerable microscopic plants and animals. Seasonally flooded flats and willow shallows lying at the Pool's edge also provide excellent wildlife habitat. Upland areas vary from grasslands to wild plum thickets to oak-hickory-elm woodlands. Crops, primarily wheat and corn, are grown on approximately 900 acres to provide forage and grain for waterfowl.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://marysrosaries.com/collaboration/images/thumb/6/68/San_Bernardino_National_Wildlife_Refuge.jpg/750px-San_Bernardino_National_Wildlife_Refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.17391049,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -96.64699943,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1644\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tishomingo-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Occupying a peninsula between the Sakonnet River and Rhode Island sound, the 242 acre Sachuest Point National Wildlife refuge is a very popular site for the over 65,000 annual visitors each year. The refuge sports a newly renovated visitor center, over 2.5 miles of nature trails, viewing platforms, and a number of Refuge volunteers present to help visitors and to help in management of the refuge. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is renowned for its fantastic saltwater fishing, and the presence of the largest winter population of harlequin ducks on the East Coast. Once a horse racing area, then a Naval communications site, and now a National Wildlife Refuge, the are is steeped in history. From saltmarsh and beach strand habitats to upland shrub dominated lands, the refuge supports over 200 bird species, with such notable occasional visitors such as the peregrine falcon, northern harrier, and the snowy owl. Sachuest Point, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the State, are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, RI. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI,, celebrates the Sachuest Point Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*Jj-m5w6kSg5inWzh8OHtFw.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 41.4843,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.2488,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1587\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sachuest-Point-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State. The fall foliage season offers spectacular views from atop the dam and from vessels while boating on the reservoir. Connecticut regulations and designated seasons apply. For up-to-date information, call (860) 379-8234.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.trbimg.com/img-57d41a3d/turbine/hc-colebrook-river-lake-20160910\",\n \"lat\": 42.004815,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.038515,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"206\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Colebrook-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Blackbeard Island was acquired by the Navy Department at public auction in 1800 as a source of live oak timber for ship building. In 1924 the island was placed under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Biological Survey to be maintained as a preserve and breeding ground for native wildlife and migratory birds. A presidential proclamation in 1940 changed its designation from Blackbeard Island Reservation to Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge. In 1975, three thousand acres of the refuge were set aside as National Wilderness. Blackbeard Island was named for Edward Teach, alias Balckbeard the Pirate. Rumors of Blackbeard's buried treasure still flourish, but no evidence of his fortune has ever been discovered. The island is comprised of interconnecting linear dunes thickly covered by oak/palmetto vegetation. There are approximately 1,163 acres of open freshwater or freshwater marsh, 2,000 acres of regularly flooded salt marsh, 2,115 acres of maritime forest, and 340 acres of sandy beach. The primary objectives of the refuge are to provide wintering habitat and protection for migratory birds; provide protection and habitat to promote resident and migratory wildlife diversity; and to provide protection and management for endangered and threatened species (loggerhead sea turtle, American bald eagle, wood stork, piping plover). Notable concentrations of waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, deer, and alligators can be seen at various times of the year.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.fws.gov/uploadedImages/Region_4/NWRS/Zone_3/Savannah_Coastal_Refuges_Complex/Blackbeard_Island/Images/Beach--Profile.jpg?n=4155\",\n \"lat\": 31.630045,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.285686,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1308\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackbeard-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The \\\"driftless area\\\" of the Upper Midwest derives its name from the fact that it was unglaciated during the most recent glacial event about 12,000 years ago. Glaciers surrounded but did not pass over this land. Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to protect the Federally endangered Iowa Pleistocene snail and threatened northern monkshood plant. Habitats that support these species are also home to other glacial-relict snail and plant species that require specific cool moist conditions to live. These species occur only on algific talus slopes or moist sandstone cliffs. In these fragile places, constant cold air exiting from a cliff or talus slope creates a unique microclimate, one that may be considerably different from areas only meters away. The refuge is currently 775 acres, consisting of nine units in four counties in northeastern Iowa. When the proposed acquisition is completed, at least 70 percent of the known northern monkshood population and 75 percent of the known population of the Iowa Pleistocene snail will be protected. The ultimate goal is recovery and removal of both species from the Federal list of endangered and threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodblogscdn.com/sites/www.imaginenortheastiowa.com/post_images/cropped/275.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.031723,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.174686,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1381\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Driftless-Area-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Iowa Wetland Management District is part of Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge and is very different from other wetland management districts. Under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State), the State manages the waterfowl production areas (WPAs) in the district. This is a partnership that has been very beneficial to the Service. Together, the State and the Service have been able to develop large complexes of habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife species. Although the Wetland Management District encompasses 35 counties, at this date, there are WPAs in 16 counties. Most acquisitions are intended to increase habitat at existing wetland complexes, so it is unlikely that tracts will be acquired in the entire 35-county area. Most WPAs are small, from 100 to 500 acres, but several have grown considerably. Union Hills WPA in Cerro Gordo County is the largest in Iowa at over 2,000 acres. Spring Run, a large complex of State and Federal lands in Dickinson County, is the second largest WPA. Dugout Creek WPA in Dickinson County and Lower Morse Lake in Wright County are also among the larger restored tracts in the Iowa Wetland Management District.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.thegazette.com/storyimage/GA/20190416/ARTICLE/190419736/AR/0/AR-190419736.jpg&MaxH=500&MaxW=900\",\n \"lat\": 43.283732,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -94.110516,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1436\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Iowa-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to provide a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The actual slough is all that remains of a pre-glacial riverbed, and its name is derived from the connection or \\\"union\\\" of two watersheds: the Blue Earth River of Minnesota and the East Fork of the Des Moines River. The terrain is nearly flat, allowing the flow of the water to be determined by the direction of the wind at times. The refuge is on the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie region of the Northern Great Plains. Common native range plants are bluestems, gramas, Indiangrass, coneflowers, butterfly milkweed, and leadplant, to name a few. The refuge is a major producer of wood ducks, with approximately 2,500 produced annually, and also has been the site of several successful reintroductions of the trumpeter swan. This 3,334-acre refuge surrounded by a sea of corn and soybeans provides vital habitat for a variety of plants and animals.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.naturallyamazing.com/americasparks/12672.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.26670074,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -94.11669922,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1654\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-Slough-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), the first national wildlife refuge in Kansas, was established in 1954 as an overlay project on a Bureau of Reclamation irrigation and flood control reservoir. Kirwin Dam and Reservoir are features of the Kirwin Unit, P-SMBP. Reclamation owns the land and controls reservoir water levels while the Refuge staff from the Fish and Wildlife Service manages all other activities on the land and water. The reservoir is fed by the North Fork of the Solomon River and Bow Creek. Both are intermittent streams, which means they may dry up in periods of low precipitation. The reservoir and refuge are open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species of fish include crappie, walleye, wipers, largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel and flathead catfish, and freshwater drum. Fishing is year round. Current Reservoir Level.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.phillipscountyreview.com/phillipscounty/Arial/Kirwin-Res2.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.65525,\n \"location\": \"Kansas\",\n \"lon\": -99.1154,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"125\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kirwin-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Ouachita-Black Rivers System in AR and LA has four locks and dams. There are boat ramps and picnicking facilities on the river. The Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is located along the river near the AR and LA border.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.hipcamp.com/image/upload/c_limit,f_auto,h_1200,q_60,w_1920/v1438093299/exhurod8aygigdorzaq5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.29936,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.480326,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"156\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ouachita-Black-River-Calion-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The refuge consists of the former estate of John Hay, private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, Ambassador to Great Britain, and Secretary of State under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. The refuge was established in 1987 and the historic buildings and immediate grounds and gardens, also known as \\\"The Fells\\\", are managed through an agreement with the Friends of John Hay National Wildlife Refuge (Friends). To contact the Friends, call or email Karen Zurheide (kzurheide.fells@tds.net (603) 763-4789 (x4)).The remainder of the 164-acre refuge is managed for migratory birds and resident wildlife by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge also protects almost one mile of undeveloped shoreline along Lake Sunapee.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/19350610/extra_large_19209b2f613f3291a37fbd8051540f90.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.431794,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.535202,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1445\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-Hay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Arcadia Diversion Dam is on the Middle Loup River about 8.5 miles upstream from Arcadia, Nebraska. The project is part of the Farwell Unit, Middle Loup Division of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. The area is managed by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, 402-471-0641, for a wildlife management area. The site includes 777 land acres and 109 water acres and is home to pheasant, waterfowl, deer, dove, and squirrel.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Arcadia_Dam_headgates.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 41.48795,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.23968,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1799\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arcadia-Diversion-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Conestoga Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located 3 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Emerald. The 230-acre lake provides plenty of opportunity for boating and fishing. Facilities include primitive camping, two picnic areas, a playground, a fish cleaning station, a boat ramp, a dump station, vault toilets, and fire pits. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/journalstar.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/cd/ecdaeba2-c9e2-5577-b60a-d0e5e4fcc8bf/4f6688b12aeb6.image.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.771057,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.844614,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"300\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conestoga-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Located on the New Hampshire and Maine border, Great Bay estuary is a complex embayment and New Hampshire's largest estuarine system. The Great Bay Reserve offers a diversity of land and water area, including upland forest, salt marsh, mudflats, tidal creeks, rocky intertidal, eelgrass beds, channel bottom/subtidal and upland field habitats. The reserve encompasses 10,235 acres, including approximately 7,300 acres of open water and wetlands. The Bay's cultural heritage is equally diverse, from paleo-Indian villages 6,000 years ago to colonial transportation and industrial use and ultimately protection in the face of a proposed oil refinery in 1973.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1877129602/gbnerr_sign_icon.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.053969,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -70.896278,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3086\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"They tumble out of the sky like maple leaves, side-slipping right and left to lose altitude, feet spraddled toward shouts of welcome below.\\\" Aldo Leopold could easily have been describing the more than 40,000 geese that punctuate the quiet beauty of the 8,200-acre Washita National Wildlife Refuge each winter. Within the refuge, the slow-moving Washita River winds through prairie and farmlands to merge with Foss Reservoir, providing a home and resting area for geese and other waterfowl. Gently rolling hills, ravines, and bottomlands laced with creeks shelter wildlife as common as white-tailed deer and as exotic as the Texas horned lizard, a State endangered species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/r960-6c05fb1fad144d13caa2a76dac7fb4e5.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 35.65193,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -99.2813,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1665\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Washita-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"One of the essential navigation projects on the Kanawha River, used primarily for the shipment of coal and chemicals for the large industrial complex of Charleston.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://wvncrails.weebly.com/uploads/5/8/1/4/5814082/4850625_orig.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.52808,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.914617,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"309\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kanawha-River-Winfield-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge is part of a large wetland complex on Lake Superior, near Ashland, Wisconsin. These coastal wetlands are a significant part of the wildlife habitat and aquatic resources of the south shore of Lake Superior. The refuge was established in 1999, and it is still being created. Its purpose is to protect, restore, and manage coastal wetland and spring-fed stream habitat. Up to 540 acres of coastal wetland in the Whittlesey Creek watershed will be acquired, and up to 1,260 acres will be protected through conservation easements. Restoration of coaster brook trout, an anadromous fish native to Lake Superior, is one of the refuge goals. The refuge will also restore stream and wetland habitat to benefit other fish species and migratory birds. The refuge is located immediately north of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, which is operated by the Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Wisconsin State Historical Society, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, and Friends of the Center Alliance, Ltd. The Center serves as the headquarters and contact station for the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/6e/ea/b7/sam-d-hamilton-noxubee.jpg`\",\n \"lat\": 46.5929,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -90.9617,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4092\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Whittlesey-Creek-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Moab Rim Trail is a very tough and popular Jeep trail that is also adored by hikers. The trail follows the Jeep trail up to a panoramic view of the Moab Valley, Arches National Park and the usually snowcapped LaSal Mountains. It can be turned into a loop with the nearby Hidden Valley Trail. From the parking area, follow the 4-wheel-drive vehicle route up the slickrock ramps of Kayenta sandstone. After about 1.4 miles, the route reaches a viewpoint of the Moab Valley. Follow the vehicle route south and then down through a slickrock area located between two large domes of Navajo sandstone. At the base of the slickrock area, the route continues along a wash bottom and then up a large sand hill. From the top of the sand hill, the route branches twice to the left. The first spur on the left leads to a view point high above Spanish Valley. The second spur route ends after 200 yards at another view point. Ahead to the south, the view is dominated by a long ridge of massive sandstone fins. From the intersection, the main route drops down into a wash and then climbs in an easterly direction to its terminus just below the pass to Hidden Valley. There is no fee for hiking the Moab Rim Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: The Moab Rim route is a shared use trail. You may encounter jeeps, mountain bikes, dirt bikes or ATV's on the route.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/bd/f9/grand_canyon_usa_canyon_grand_park_national_arizona_nature-1389422.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 38.558809,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.582974,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14496\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Moab-Rim-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/florida/biscayne-nation-park/florida-biscayne-national-park-boca-chita-shoreline.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.490587,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.21023851,\n \"natpark\": \"Biscayne\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2588\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Biscayne-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Flat Top-Peach Valley is an upland desert landscape within Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. It is most popular for mountain biking and off-highway vehicle use, and enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of routes The area features two off-highway vehicle play areas, an ATV and motorcycle site, and a beginner riding area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/colorado/other-colorado/landscape-at-flat-top-peach-valley-recreation-area.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.52131,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.85916,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16701\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Flat-Top-Peach-Valley\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The 1,200-acre Black River Recreation Area is managed to provide low-impact recreation and environmental education opportunities while maintaining a healthy river system and riparian habitat. This river corridor acts as a transition zone between the limestone foothills of the Guadalupe Escarpment and the southern gypsum soils to the east. Several spring-fed pools within the area comprise the headwaters of the Black River. The area includes a series of deep, elongated pools interconnected by a shallow, narrow stream. The Black River, an oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert, is home to rare species of plants, fish and reptiles in and around the river. During migration seasons, the area teems with birds, including waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. Bird populations in this small area fluctuate daily and seasonally. Visitors may observe green-backed herons, orchard orioles, yellow-billed cuckoos, and roadrunners. Lush desert vegetation and clear pools of water provide excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife. The recreation area's most frequently visited site is the Cottonwood Day Use Area, which includes a wildlife viewing platform, picnic tables, and a toilet. The parking area is approximately 500 feet from the water's edge.Facilities include a restroom and picnic tables. Drinking water is not available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/wisconsin/black-river-state-forest/wisconsin-wazee-lake-recration-area-looking-at-the-pier.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.09602639,\n \"location\": \"New-Mexico\",\n \"lon\": -104.46942,\n \"natpark\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"10038\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-River-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"Grassy Lake which is formed by Grassy Lake Dam is a major feature on the Mindoka Project. This 1,477-acre reservoir is located near the Wyoming-Idaho border between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Fish species include rainbow, cutthroat, and lake trout. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. No improvements, services, or facilities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/200000/nahled/grassy-lake-view.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.12948,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.82055,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1234\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grassy-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation activities on the Coronado National Forest are nearly as diverse as the people who come to visit. The most popular ones are hiking, camping, birding, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing, and visiting historic areas. Fishing and boating are available but limited in this arid land, while opportunities for the fast-growing sport of mountain biking are growing. Winter sports are possible in the higher elevations; Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley in the Santa Catalina Mountains is the most southern ski area in the United States.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/thumbnail/2004/07/28/coronado-national-forest-in-vicinity-of-mount-graham-international-observatory-0d8e65-200.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.222005,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -110.975466,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1093\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coronado-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"recommended Trail Users: Mountain Bikers. Single track. 7.4 miles (looped) in length. Difficulty: Beginner/ Intermediate. The trail is a mix of dirt and slick rock that winds though and around a maze of sandstone hills and through juniper and pinion pine forests. The track has a very good flow and provides riders with fantastic vistas of Zion National Park. Along the way riders can choose between “Easy/More Difficultâ€\\u009d areas at three locations, and the entirety of the ride can be taken clockwise and counter clockwise.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/86/af/tohmaj_rvi_finnish_north_karelia_old_building_building_house_agriculture_trees-590942.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.132934,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.071022,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16391\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wire-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in Lanier County, near Lakeland, GA, as part of a much larger blackwater system. The refuge was established in 1985 for the protection and conservation of this unique environment as well as migratory and resident wildlife. Banks Lake is natural pocosin or sink of ancient geologic origin. The refuge contains a variety of habitat types including 1,500 acres of marsh, 1,549 acres of cypress swamp, and 1,000 acres of open water. Facilities at Banks Lake NWR include restrooms, boat ramp, short walking trail, boardwalk and platform, and accessible fishing dock.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/197578286/1156839769/stock-photo-looking-at-the-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-and-antigun-valley-from-the-banks-of-a-storm-swollen-1156839769.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.036292,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -83.095774,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1288\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Banks-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Pinckney Island NWR, established December 4, 1975, was once included in the plantation of Major General Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a prominent lawyer active in South Carolina politics from 1801 to 1815. Few traces of the island's plantation in the 1800's exist today. From 1937 to 1975, when it was donated to the Fish and Wildlife Service, Pinckney Island was privately owned and managed as a game preserve. The 4,053 acre refuge includes Pinckney Island, Corn Island, Big and Little Harry Islands, Buzzard Island and numerous small hammocks. Pinckney is the largest of the islands and the only one open to public use. Nearly 67% of the refuge consists of salt marsh and tidal creeks. A wide variety of land types are found on Pinckney Island alone: salt marsh, forestland, brushland, fallow field and freshwater ponds. In combination, these habitats support a diversity of bird and plant life. Wildlife commonly observed on Pinckney Island include waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, neo-tropical migrants, white-tailed deer and American alligators, with large concentrations of white ibis, herons, and egrets.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/wallpapers/a-scenic-view-of-the-landscape-at-the-pinckney-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.2497096,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -80.7653763,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1566\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinckney-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Breton National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1904 and is the second oldest refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The refuge is comprised of a series of barrier islands including Breton Island and all of the Chandeleur Islands in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was formed from the remnants of the Mississippi River's former St.Bernard Delta, which was active 2000 years ago. The barrier islands size and shapes constantly are altered by tropical storms, wind, and tidal action. The area above mean high tide is approximately 6,923 acres. In 1975, the refuge was established as a National Wilderness Area. And in 1990, an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authorizing the service management rights and law enforcement authority on additional State of Louisiana owned lands. The agreement increased the refuge by an additional 11,350 acres for a total of 18,273 acres. The objectives for the refuge are to provide sanctuary for nesting and wintering seabirds, protect and preserve the wilderness character of the islands, and provide sandy beach habitat for a variety of wildlife species. Twenty-three species of seabirds and shorebirds frequently use the refuge, and thirteen species nest on the various islands. The most abundant nesters are brown pelicans, laughing gulls, and royal, caspian, and sandwich terns. Over ten thousand brown pelicans have been recorded nesting on the refuge. Endangered and threatened species such as the least tern, brown pelican, and piping plover are common to the refuge. Waterfowl winter near the refuge islands and benefit from adjacent shallows, marshes, and sounds for feeding and protection during inclement weather. Redheads and lesser scaup account for most waterfowl numbers.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/pelican-birds-pictures/nesting-brown-pelicans-bird.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1319\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Breton-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Olive Creek, NE is a State Recreation Area located 1.5 miles east of Kramer, NE. Draining 8.2 square miles on the south tributary of Olive Branch Creek, this reservoir is 1.2 miles in length with 4 miles of shoreline. Onsite facilities include two picnic areas and two primitive campgrounds (no pads). Boating is allowed, but speed is limited to 5 mph. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/brookside-coal-mine-tipple-foundation-mount-olive-road-north-of-five-mile-creek-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.58526,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.843366,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"295\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Olive-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Bluestem Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 2.5 miles west of Sprague, Nebraska and about 20 miles southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. Bluestem Lake is 325 acres in size with 6 miles of shoreline. Bluestem provides boating, picnicking, and primitive camping with over 200 campsites to choose from. There is also a swim beach and playground. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-forest-grass-horizon-mountain-track-field-hill-transport-usa-soil-plain-wetland-plateau-mangrove-habitat-florida-ecosystem-rural-area-pedestrian-bridge-st-petersburg-aerial-photography-mangrove-swamp-sawgrass-lake-park-natural-environment-571000.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.626245,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.794506,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"296\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bluestem-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Named after one of the original chiefs of the Narragansett Indians, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island in the Town of Charlestown, Washington County. Perched on the shoreline of the largest saltpond in the State, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge sits upon the glacial outwash plain of the Charlestown moraine, providing the refuge with its unique character. The wildlife present is as diverse as the vegetation which occupies the land. Over 250 bird species visit seasonally, and 70 species nest on the property, making bird watching and photography popular refuge activities. From saltmarshes, kettle ponds, freshwater wetlands, maritime shrublands and forests dominated by oak or maple, habitat is varied and plentiful. Originally being used as a Naval Auxiliary landing field during world war II, the main portion of the refuge still contains remnants of the numerous runways, taxi-ways, and buildings which supported the war effort. Many people served their country here, with this rich history celebrated in an interpretive \\\"trails through time\\\" route which passes through the refuge. Ninigret, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the State are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, RI. On the refuge, the new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters, which opened in October 2005, celebrates the Ninigret Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/rhode-island/other-rhode-island/ninigret-pond-national-wildlife-refuge-landscape-rhode-island.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.36942,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.67436,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1537\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ninigret-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Picturesque, peaceful, yet thriving with wildlife.\\\" That's how many of the more than 50,000 annual visitors describe the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Spanning 800 acres on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, the refuge protects the state's only undeveloped salt pond. From upland forests to a 1.5-mile barrier beach,the varied habitats in Trustom Pond support more than 300 bird, 40 mammal,and 20 reptile and amphibian species. A stronghold for the threatened piping plover, the refuge is home to several other rare species including osprey, least terns, and the state's only population of Fowler's toad. This refuge, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the state, are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, R.I. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI, celebrates the Trustom Pond Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunrise/sunrise-over-frozen-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.38378,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.58469,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1648\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Trustom-Pond-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Robbers Roost is a remote area of desert country in central Utah, cut by a maze of spectacular canyons. Named from its history as a hideout of the Butch Cassidy gang, the Roost is located between Hanksville on the west and Canyonlands Maze District on the east, with most canyons draining into the Dirty Devil River, or north into Horseshoe Canyon. The area is very isolated, there are miles and miles of canyons and routes, there is a low probability of encountering others, and the canyons are not patrolled regularly. Other than some identifed trailheads there are no developed facilities in the Roost area. These circumstances require the visitor to be experienced and come prepared.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.mountainphotography.com/images/large/201203_robbersRoostHiking.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.376687,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.305733,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16408\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Robbers-Roost-/-Dirty-Devil\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The La Cueva Non-Motorized Trail System covers approximately 2,200 acres and contains more than 15 miles of maintained trails. The non-motorized trails are conveniently located near the city limits of Carlsbad, and are primarily used by mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. The trails wind through the rolling limestone foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains and the rugged Chihuahuan Desert environment. A wide variety of cactus and wildlife add to the desert experience.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://discovermoab.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/intrepid_trail_02.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.37231389,\n \"location\": \"New-Mexico\",\n \"lon\": -104.2719636,\n \"natpark\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14620\",\n \"rec_name\": \"La-Cueva-Non-Motorized-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields. Canoes, sailboards and rowboats are welcome on the 21-acre lake. The lake and its feeder streams are stocked with trout by the State. Cross-country skiing is popular during winter. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://wfsb.images.worldnow.com/images/11467700_G.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.5141,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.06667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"213\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hop-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions of the Naugatuck River Valley. The streamside environment is popular for fishing and upland game hunting. Riding trails are provided for seasonal trailbikes and snowmobiles. A radio-controlled model aircraft field, open to the public, is maintained by volunteers. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.tworvgypsies.us/!USA-trip-6-2013/photos-66-Connecticut/Thomaston_Dam/2013-10-03_005_Thomaston_Da.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.699389,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.058838,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"223\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Thomaston-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Atchafalaya NWR, about 30 miles west of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and one mile east of Krotz Springs, Louisiana lies just east of the Atchafalaya River. The refuge was established in 1986 to provide for 1) conservation and management of all fish and wildlife within the refuge, 2) to fulfill the international treaty obligations of the United States with respect to fish and wildlife, and 3) to provide opportunities for scientific research, environmental education, and fish and wildlife oriented recreation, including hunting, fishing and trapping, birdwatching, nature photography, and others. The refuge is encompassed within nearly one-half million acres of hardwood swamps, lakes and bayous. The natural floodplain of the Atchafalaya River flows for 140 miles south from its junction with the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. The basin's dense bottomland hardwoods, cypress-tupelo swamps, overflow lakes, and meandering bayous provide a tremendous diversity of habitat for more than 200 species of resident and migratory birds and numerous other wildlife and the area has been recognized as an Internationally Important Bird Area. The basin's wooded wetlands also provide vital nesting habitat for wood ducks, and support the nation's largest concentration of American woodcock. Eagles, ospreys, swallow-tailed kites, and Mississippi kites can occasionally be seen soaring overhead. Wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, gray and fox squirrels, eastern cottontail, swamp rabbit, gray and red fox, coyote, striped skunk, and opposum inhabit the refuge, as do a small remnant population of black bears. Furbearers found in this great swamp are raccoon, mink, bobcat, nutria, muskrat, river otter, and beaver. The lifeblood of the fishery is the basin's annual flooding and dewatering cycle. Overflows occur during the winter and spring rains, with many areas gradually becoming dewatered during the summer and fall. Sportfishing is popular throughout the basin. Largemouth bass, white crappie, black crappie, warmouth, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish are the primary species sought. More than 85 species of fish occur in the basin, and their populations frequently exceed 1,000 pounds per acre. Red swamp crawfish and white river crawfish are also important for both a sport and commercial harvest.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img2.10bestmedia.com/Images/Photos/305235/Atchafalaya-_54_990x660.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1280\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Atchafalaya-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"The refuge provides excellent wintering habitat for tens of thousands of ducks and geese. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and the threatened Louisiana black bear are found on Upper Ouachita NWR. Other wildlife species that call the refuge home include alligators, deer, turkey, squirrels, bald eagles and beaver. Upper Ouachita NWR is one of the four refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuges Complex.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.fws.gov/southeast/images/hero/upper-ouachita-nwr-december-2012.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.91669846,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.11109924,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1657\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Upper-Ouachita-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Fly fishing is popular in the Little and Westfield rivers where brown, brook and rainbow trout are stocked by the State. The Claude M. Hill Horse Trail provides horseback riding. Indian Hollow Campground is available for reservation groups and civic organizations. Hiking, hunting, mountain biking and snowmobiling are enjoyed seasonally. For up-to-date information, call (413) 667-3430.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1611/2960516/1000w_q95.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.291047,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.860082,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"215\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Knightville-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"North Platte National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 8 miles northeast of Scottsbluff in the Nebraska panhandle. Superimposed over Bureau of Reclamation irrigation projects, the four Refuge units consist of Winters Creek, Lake Alice, portions of Lake Minatare, and Stateline Island (located south of Henry, Nebraska).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.fws.gov/uploadedImages/Region_6/NWRS/Prairie_Zone/Crescent_Lake-North_Platte_Complex/North_Platte/Images/Partners%20page%20pict%201.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.9484,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.5187,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1539\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Platte-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District (WMD) staff manages 61 tracts of wetlands, totaling 23,059 acres scattered over more than 14 counties in southeastern Nebraska. Each of the 61 areas, known as waterfowl production areas (WPA), is located in a geographic area known as the Rainwater Basin. The name \\\"Rainwater Basin\\\" originates from the geologic formation of large, wind-blown shallow depressions, which become flooded after rain and snow melt. WPAs are managed to provide resting stops for millions of migratory water birds. Upland areas are managed for grassland species. WPAs provide excellent recreational opportunities, including hunting, photography, and bird watching.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/kearneyhub.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/85/885c837c-7d96-11e2-9c1d-0019bb2963f4/512883d04db05.image.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.517246,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.216898,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1576\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rainwater-Basin-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 71,516 acres in size is and located 20 miles south of Valentine, Nebraska. Numerous lakes, marshes, and grasslands provide habitat for many kinds of wildlife. The Refuge offers many activities for visitors including excellent bird watching, hiking, fishing, and upland game, deer, and waterfowl hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/valentine-national-wildlife-refuge-700x465.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.8772,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.5527,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1659\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Valentine-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Amagansett NWR graces the shore of the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island's south fork. Established December 16,1968, the 36-acre refuge is of special significance in the protection and management of fragile shore habitat and wildlife. Its unique double dune system embodies marine sand beach, primary dunes, secondary dunes, swales, fens, cranberry bogs, and oak scrub. Many rare plants, including several orchids, occur on the refuge. A major purpose of the refuge is the protection of the secondary dunes, which have become scarce on Long Island due to development. Long-tailed ducks, white winged scoter, common loon and horned grebe spend winter off the refuge shore, while shorebirds, songbirds and raptors are a treat to visiting wildlife watchers during spring and fall. Merlin, Cooper's hawk, kestrel, sharp-shinned hawk, and peregrine falcon soar over the dunes during migration. Ipswich sparrow, rough-legged hawk, and short eared owl spend winter at the refuge offering birders a cold-weather destination. In late spring and summer the beach hosts piping plover, and common and least terns (protected by the Endangered Species Act) as well as sandpiper and other shorebirds. The Eastern hognose snake, a New York State designated species of special concern, can still be found on the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7254/8152080643_2236336bfe.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.794385,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.886536,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1261\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Amagansett-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Francis E. Walter Dam ? An 1,800-acre project, having a small 80 acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), although there is a 10 hp limit. Swimming is not permitted. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent PA Game Commission lands. Whitewater rafting is also available downstream. Information on whitewater releases can be obtained by accessing the Philadelphia District Web site and checking under Francis E. Walter Dam.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/francis-e-walter-dam-bill-cannon.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.11018,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.71925,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"198\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Francis-E.-Walter-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Lying along the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie in west-central Wisconsin, the St. Croix Wetland Management District encompasses a fascinating diversity of habitats. Within the eight-county district, one can travel north through the high river bluffs of Pepin County, to the prairie potholes of St. Croix County, and then to the pine barrens of Burnett County. The district includes Barron, Burnett, Dunn, Washburn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The central portion of St. Croix County, the heart of the district, is known as the Star Prairie Pothole Grasslands. These grasslands are ranked sixth out of 26 priority grassland landscapes in Wisconsin. The district manages relatively small tracts of prairie wetland and grassland habitats known as waterfowl production areas (WPAs). WPAs are purchased using Federal Duck Stamp dollars within the historic prairie pothole portion of the district, including southern Polk, St. Croix and Dunn counties. After purchase, prairie wetland and grassland habitats are restored and then managed for breeding waterfowl, other migratory birds, and indigenous wildlife. The district's 40 WPAs totaling 7,000 acres are administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. In addition to managing WPAs, district staff provide assistance to private landowners who wish to manage their land to benefit wildlife. The St. Croix Wetland Management District is adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropoitan Area of two million people. St. Croix County is the second fastest growing county in Wisconsin and has the highest per capita income. This dynamic presents unique opportunities and challenges for prairie wetland habitat preservation, restoration and management.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://emmagraceinstcroixhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/img_3027.jpeg?w=1024\",\n \"lat\": 45.11769867,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.60769653,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1618\",\n \"rec_name\": \"St.-Croix-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"
Overview
Start your Moab adventure at the Big Bend Recreation Site. Located along the Colorado River, visitors enjoy a sandy beach, boat launch, river viewing areas, picnic tables, campsites, and group campsites. It is conveniently located near the Grandstaff Hiking Trail to Morning Glory Bridge ? the sixth largest natural rock span in the United States! Adventurers also enjoy rafting the Moab Daily, a beautiful section of the river that includes several smaller rapids sections - perfect for all watercraft types. (Do not enter the river without wearing the required life jackets; it has dangerous undercurrents.) Within close proximity to national parks and countless trails, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Individual Campsites:
Big Bend has 23 individual campsites on a first come-first serve basis. The sites are limited to 10 individuals and 2 vehicles per site. The campground includes toilet facilities, fire grates, a picnic tables. Fee is $20 per site, with a 14 day camping limit.Group Campsites:
The recreation site includes three group campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and large RVs. Sites A and B are beside the Colorado River. Site C is across Highway 128 in a side canyon, allowing for privacy and is ideal for small family gatherings or weddings. Each site includes fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, and shade shelters. The sites do not include potable water, dump stations, or electric hook ups. All three sites have spectacular canyon views. Reserve your site through Recreation.gov.Nearby Attractions:
Big Bend is conveniently located near Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument are within a day?s drive. The Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road are nearby and offer stunning views, recreation opportunities and relief from the summer heat.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/63/47/photo-1409993.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.648682,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.479675,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16714\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Big-Bend-Recreation-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CLIMBING,CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This small campground accommodates tents only (no trailers or RVs) and offers some of the most expansive and striking views in the area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The views of Colorado River basin, including Castle Rock, Castle Valley and the high mesas to the north, are stunning. This area features a National Scenic Trail which winds for 2.2 miles around the base of Fisher Towers and climbs up to nearly 360 degree views. Nighttime brings excellent star gazing viewing opportunities. The towers themselves are popular with experienced climbers. Individual Sites: 5 (limited to 10 people\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/28/e1/kaindl_stewart_tower_mountains_pinnacle_rock_tower_alpine_wilderkaiser_summit_front_top_karl-1144365.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.72508,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.30873,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2149\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fisher-Towers-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/04/26/18/35/bryce-canyon-2263370_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.58399144,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.1826689,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2599\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bryce-Canyon-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist nowhere else. Come visit this special place - renew your spirit amid stark volcanic landscapes and sub-tropical rain forest with an unforgettable hike through the backcountry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/hawaii/haleakala/view-of-the-visitors-center-in-haleakala-national-park-hawaii.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.70693015,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.1591775,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2751\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Haleakala-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 to preserve and interpret the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from 600 to 1300 CE. Today, the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak6.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/34745086/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.23908345,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.4624032,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2824\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mesa-Verde-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,DAY-USE-AREA\",\n \"description\": \"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/tree-forest-grass-wilderness-plant-trail-tractor-field-construction-vehicle-soil-agriculture-waterway-bulldozer-landscaping-habitat-rural-area-natural-environment-off-roading-99560.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.626096,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.07442,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16694\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Iron-Hills-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 2.53 miles in length. Difficulty: Extremely difficult. From the trailhead, the trail immediately drops down a steep, rugged slope and careens toward the cliff edge on your right. Follow the narrow, winding track southeast as it traverses the crumbling layers of sandstone, siltstone and mudstone below the mesa rim. Expect a steep, rocky descent along the entire trail, with sharp turns, sudden drop-offs and precipitous exposure. Keep in mind that entire sections of the trail may be washed out in places due to its location on a steep, eroded slope. The trail becomes braided in several sections, allowing users to choose one of several interconnected paths on their descent.If you have time to look up, you’ll be rewarded with dramatic vistas of colorful badlands in the foreground, Gooseberry Mesa to the south, the craggy peaks of Canaan Mountain Wilderness to the southeast and the majestic West Temple of Zion National Park to the east.While keeping your eyes on the trail, you will experience a speedy ride-through tour of local geology. The trail begins in the Chinle Formation of the Upper Triassic Age atop the mesa then descends quickly through the Moenkopi layer of the Lower Triassic, a blur of red sandstone under your tires. Soon after, you are plummeting through talus from the Holocene to upper Pleistocene Age before revisiting the Moenkopi Formation near the bottom of the escarpment.Once the trail drops to rolling lowlands and levels out, find your way back to SR 9 near Virgin by following the well-traveled dirt road south. Note: This trail should only be considered by expert mountain bicyclists. Throughout its length, it features narrow tread width, widely variable and unpredictable tread surfaces, 20% or more average trail grade, jumps, unavoidable obstacles, loose rocks and extreme exposure. There are no convenient places to stop or turn around and the cost of a mistake in many places could result in serious injury or death. Use extreme caution, always wear a helmet, and ride at your own risk.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.photos-public-domain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/empty-picnic-tables-190x190.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.24020749,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1848299,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Flying-Monkey-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack. 1 mile in length Difficulty: Extremely Difficult.The Old Wood Road earned its namesake after it was built by pioneers to access Grafton Mesa from the town below. You can still see remnants of the initial construction holding the trail in place. The trail, and surrounding area are HIGHLY sensitive cultural resources and should be treated with respect. Any harm to cultural resources could result in trail closure.The trail begins on the edge of Grafton Mesa, with a beautiful vista of the gates of Zion National Park. Expect a steep, rocky descent along the entire trail, with sharp turns, sudden drop-offs and precipitous exposure. Keep in mind that entire sections of the trail may be washed out in places due to its location on a steep, eroded slope. The trail becomes braided in several sections, allowing users to choose one of several interconnected paths on their descent. Only expert riders, comfortable with exposure should attempt the Grafton descent.Note: This trail should only be considered by expert mountain bicyclists. Throughout its length, it features narrow tread width, widely variable and unpredictable tread surfaces, 20% or more average trail grade, jumps, unavoidable obstacles, loose rocks and extreme exposure. There are no convenient places to stop or turn around and the cost of a mistake in many places could result in serious injury or death. Use extreme caution, always wear a helmet, and ride at your own risk\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/architecture-wood-vintage-texture-floor-roof-old-wall-asphalt-line-green-soil-paint-door-material-concrete-weathered-lines-wooden-flooring-road-surface-outdoor-structure-1287935.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.16187616,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0822065,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16394\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Old-Wood-Road\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Recommended Users: Hikers, Mountain Bikers. Singletrack trail. Length: 5.5 miles round trip, with all possible loop variations.Difficulty: Moderate/Most Difficult. From the trailhead, the trail heads southwest across slickrock, towards the rim of the mesa. Rock cairns may be present along the length of the trail to aid your navigation. Winding singletrack through pinion-juniper forest stays near the rim at first, affording views towards Dalton Wash to the west and the Virgin River valley and Gooseberry Mesa to the south. Approximately 1 mile from the trailhead, a loop of the trail splits to the right, giving you the option of edge-of-the-rim views for another 0.85 miles before connecting again to the main trail.Approximately 1.9 miles (or 2.25 mi if you took the loop closest to the rim) after the trailhead, the trail splits again at a “Yâ€\\u009d intersection. Ride in either direction. This long loop will test your technical riding and route-finding skills as it winds its way through a maze of rolling slickrock formations. Return to the trailhead the way you came in, enjoying impressive views into Zion National Park including Cougar Mountain to the north, and Crater Hill, Coalpits Wash, and the West Temple to the east.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/seed-food-produce-vegetable-natural-nut-healthy-snack-almond-walnut-nuts-eating-nutrition-vegetarian-raw-hazelnut-organic-protein-flowering-plant-trail-mix-land-plant-nuts-seeds-483745.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22625207,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1144723,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16395\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Guacamole-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail is located on Gooseberry Mesa in southern Utah's red rock country. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, views from the mesa rims are spectacular. Rising to the north are the massive sandstone sentinels of Zion National Park. Spread out below the west rim is a panorama of colorful desert mesas and water carved canyons. The Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail is actually a system of trails sweeping across the mesa. Developed in the late 1990's through cooperative efforts, it received National Recreation Trail status in 2006. For information on recommended trail users, maps, difficulty ratings, and other important facts please download the Gooseberry Mesa Brochure.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/6d/97/yosemite_national_park_yosemite_mountains_nature_outdoors_half_dome_valley_view-1354572.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.14441447,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1772179,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16402\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gooseberry-Mesa-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Fern Cave NWR was purchased in 1981 to provide protection for the federally endangered gray and Indiana bats. It consists of 199 acres of forested hillside underlain by a massive cave with many stalactite and stalagmite-filled rooms. The cave has five hidden entrances with four occurring on the Refuge. Fern Cave contains the largest wintering colony of gray bats in the United States with over one million bats hibernating there in the winter. Bat experts also think that as many as one million Indiana bats may be using the cave and an expedition into the cave is being planned for the future.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/pd19-3-36493a.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=80bf2de62b60659ec2fb23d67b722a6e\",\n \"lat\": 34.547462,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -86.951192,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1395\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fern-Cave-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The 1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park. The 8-acre lake is stocked with trout by the State and supports warmwater fish species. Reservations for group picnic shelters are accepted at (203) 758-1723. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1905/01/01/saranac-river-boulder-bend-adirondacks-ny-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.68167,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.09167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"220\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Northfield-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park. A portion of the 35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir. The 21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating. The lake and brook are stocked with brown, rainbow and brook trout by the State. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-4900.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/152189/pexels-photo-152189.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=627&w=1200\",\n \"lat\": 41.657535,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.107747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"199\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Rock-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Ever want to see the operation of a lock and dam? The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers you that as well as impressive towboats of mammoth proportions navigating through the Starved Rock Lock, which is one of eight on the Illinois Waterway. While there you can see all sorts of cool displays in the visitor center. Displays cover the waterway from the Illinois and Michigan Canal to today?s modern lock and dam structures. The visitor center is open 7 days a week with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/illinois-waterway-brandon-road-lock-and-dam-1100-brandon-road-joliet-will-county-14-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.507731,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.099974,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14433\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Illinois-Waterway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1997 through a unique partnership with the city of Monroe, Louisiana. The 2,000 acre scenic lake is owned by the city and serves as its secondary water source. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a free ninety-nine year management lease on the lake. The Service purchased 2,200 acres of land surrounding the lake, which expanded the refuge to 4,200 acres and protected most of the lake's watershed. The beautiful natural lake is studded with picturesque cypress and tupelo trees, and surrounded by swamps that graduate into bottomland hardwoods and then into upland mixed pine/hardwoods. The refuge supports an excellent fisheries resource and provides valuable habitat for migratory waterfowl, neotropical migratory songbirds, and many resident wildlife species. This semi-urban refuge is ideally located to provide a place for people to connect with the natural world. It is one of four refuges managed in the North Louisiana Refuges Complex. The complex visitor center, a restored planter's house, is situated on the 40 acre Black Bayou Lake Environmental Education Center. Adjacent to the visitor center are an arboretum with over 100 native Louisiana woody plants and a prairie demonstration area with native grasses and wildflowers. Facilities also include interactive visitor center exhibits, a mile long raised asphalt/boardwalk nature trail with 400 foot wildlife pier, boat launch, amphitheater and pavilion, a raised observation deck with spotting scope and several informational kiosks. Members of Friends of Black Bayou, Inc., a refuge support group, provide thousands of hours of services for the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/38/5e/nature_forest_autumn_green_beech_wood_moss_water_plant-1233084.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 32.604866,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.050316,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1306\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Bayou-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"The Delta National Wildlife Refuge is located 10 miles South of Venice, Louisiana along the Mississippi River. The area formed when a breach in the natural levee of the Mississippi River occurred in 1862 approximately 100 miles below New Orleans, Louisiana. The 48,000 acre refuge was purchased in 1935 with the primary purpose to provide sanctuary and habitat to wintering waterfowl. Waterfowl counts in excess of 400,000 ducks and geese present on the refuge during peak population periods have been recorded. The marsh habitat on the refuge is classified as Paulustrine Emergent Wetlands. Two basic marsh zones occur within the habitat: fresh marsh nearest the main tributaries, and brackish marsh near the Gulf of Mexico. The fertile soils, vegetative composition, and shallow water wetland environment offers outstanding recreational opportunities such as fishing, wildlife observation, photography, hunting, and primitive camping. It provides protection and habitat to numerous plant and wildlife species including the following endangered and threatened species; the American Alligator, Brown Pelican, Arctic Peregrine Falcon and the Piping Plover. Untold numbers of passerine birds \\\"song birds\\\" and shorebirds use the refuge as a staging area during migration periods.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunset/yukon-delta-national-wildlife-refuge-alaska-sunset-680x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.321699,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.937221,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1374\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Delta-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge was established in 1997 to conserve, protect and enhance the abundance and diversity of native plant, fish and wildlife species and the ecosystems on which they depend throughout the 7.2 million acre Connecticut River watershed. \\tThe watershed covers large areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. It contains a great diversity of habitats, notably: northern forest valuable as nesting habitat for migrant thrushes, warblers and other birds; rivers and streams used by shad, salmon, herring and other migratory fishes; and an internationally significant complex of high-quality tidal fresh, brackish and salt marshes. \\t<P> \\tThe refuge works in partnership with a wide variety of individuals and organizations to provide environmental education, to encourage and support appropriate habitat conservation and management on public and private lands, and to protect additional habitat. \\t<P> \\tThe refuge has three cooperative visitor centers: in Colebrook, New Hampshire; at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont; and Great Falls Discovery Center near the headquarters in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. The Refuge currently consists of seven Units (small tracts) and two Divisions (large tracts)parcels: 33 acres of wetlands and a riverine sand spit that hosts a federally-listed beetle in Cromwell, Connecticut; a 4 acre island in Deerfield, Massachusetts; 30 acres at the base of Mt. Toby in Sunderland, Massachusetts; an 18 acre upland and wetland parcel in Westfield, Massachusetts; 140 acres on Mt. Tom in Holyoke, Massachusetts; 20 acres along the river in Greenfield, Massachusetts; 278 acres which host a federally endangered plant in Putney, Vermont; 3,670 acres surrounding the. Audubon Society of NHs Pondicherry Refuge in Jefferson, NH; and 26,000 acres in the Nulhegan Basin in Essex County, Vermont.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/massachusetts/other-massachusetts/fall-colors-at-silvio-o-conte-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.43230057,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.53970337,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"114\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Silvio-O.-Conte-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Dahomey NWR is located 15 miles south west of Cleveland, Mississippi. It was established in 1990 when the Nature Conservancy (TNC) purchased 9,269 and leased the land back to the Service for management. In 1993, the Service completed acquisition of the TNC lands. One additional 162 acre tract was purchased by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and turned over to the Service in 1991. A 260 acre 16th section tract is leased from the West Bolivar School Board bringing the total land base to 9,691 acres. The refuge is the largest remaining tract of bottomland hardwood-forested wetlands in the northwest portion of Mississippi.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/68/4f/benin_lake_africa_waterpolo_boat_fishing-1391440.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 33.704238,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.91084,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1370\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Dahomey-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \" Welcome to Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge ... one of seven refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Established in 1978, Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 38,697 acres. Included in those acres is one of the largest blocks (21,000 acres) of bottomland forest in the lower Mississippi River alluvial floodplain. The upland areas or ridges often crest at no more than one foot above swamp areas, and contain nuttall, willow and water oaks and other species while overcup oak, bitter pecan and ash dominate the transition zone from swamp to upland. Additional habitat types consist of reforested and agricultural areas. In addition to providing resting and feeding areas for over 100,000 wintering waterfowl annually, the refuge also provides habitat for 200 species of neotropical migratory songbirds. Resident species making their home among the woodlands, sloughs, and reforested areas include the American alligator, white-tail deer, otter, swamp rabbit, wild turkey, squirrel, and other various small fur-bearers such as mink and raccoon.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/panther-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge-mississippi-680x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.8119019,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.58329773,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1556\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Panther-Swamp-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"The Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 and consists of 4,083 acres in Grenada and Tallahatchie Counties. Topography is relatively flat and land has been subject to extensive clearing and drainage. Upon acquisition the refuge lands consited mostly of agricultural fields. Since then, nearly 1,300 acres have been reforested. The unit's largest continuous tract is a patchwork of cultivated farmlands, old fields, and small scattered hardwood bottomland forests bisected by the meandering Tippo Bayou that is its center piece. The old oxbows and low-lying fields along Tippo Bayou flood each winter and hold large concentrations of waterfowl. Wood ducks abound here and the unit has a very healthy deer herd. Peregrine falcon, bald eagles, merlin, least tern, black tern and wood stork occasionally pass through the refuge in migration. Eastern screech owls, barred owls, great-horned owls, loggerhead shrikes, and red-tailed hawks are common year-round residents. Blue grosbeaks, dickcissels, and painted buntings can be seen during the summer months. Most of the agriculture land of the area is devoted to raising soybeans and rice, for the benefit of waterfowl. The refuge is complimented on the south by the 9,483 acre Malmaison Wildlife Management Area managed by the State of Mississippi.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/duck-mallard-pictures/pintail-ducks-pictures/pintails-in-the-lower-klamath-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.8022372,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.1049578,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1633\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tallahatchie-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \" Welcome to Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge - the oldest national wildlife refuge in the State of Mississippi. This refuge was established in 1936 as one of the links in a chain of refuges that provide for the wintering needs of ducks and geese in the Mississippi Flyway. Yazoo NWR is also known as one of the premier hunting refuges in the southeastern U.S. For years, hunters have traditionally scheduled their vacations to hunt Yazoo NWR's white-tailed deer. You can learn more about Yazoo NWR's hunting programs in the Hunting Regulations for the Complex. Yazoo NWR is also home-sweet-home to a healthy population of American alligators, a reptile species whose ancestry can be traced back to the age of the dinosaur. In early June the mama 'gators build nest mounds of dirt and vegetation in which they lay their eggs. Often these are in locations easily observed by the public. The mother alligator remains close to the nest, until the eggs hatch in late August or early September, to guard it from predators. During this period her protective instincts are heightened. None of our visitors has ever been hurt by an aggressive alligator, but if you should come across a nest, please keep your distance!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/pigs/feral-hog-swimming-300x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.09170151,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -90.98329926,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1677\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yazoo-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Stagecoach Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located 1 mile south of Hickman, NE and resting on the south tributary of Hickman Branch. The 120-acre reservoir has two fishing piers (handicapped accessible), 50 camp sites (30 of which include electrical hook-ups), a boat ramp, and picnic facilities. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.pexels.com/photos/6650/jetty-lake-stage-landscape.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.604739,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.64212,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"298\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stagecoach-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Twin Lakes, NE is located north of Interstate 80 and about 1/2 mile northwest of Pleasant Dale, Nebraska. Twin Lakes is a wildlife management area consisting of 255 surface acres of lake and 1,270 acres of land. Only primitive camping is allowed at the park, and boating is limited to non-powered boats and conventional electric motors only. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/michigan/twin-lakes-state-park/michigan-twin-lakes-state-park-scenic-shoreline-view.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.823603,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.957485,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"301\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Twin-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Winters Creek Lake is a feature of the North Platte Project. Most of the lake lies within the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. The Northeast side features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. The lake has a surface area of 379 acres and approximately 4 miles of shoreline. Available species include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye (15 inch minimum), and yellow perch. Walleye are stocked in the reservoir annually. Channel catfish stocked when available. Non-powered boats only. Open to the public from Jan. 15 to Sept. 30, during daylight hours.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-creek-wilderness-mountain-snow-winter-cloudy-lake-river-pond-stream-reflection-tranquil-scenic-usa-season-trees-clouds-wyoming-yellowstone-national-park-1265112.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.83489,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.61699,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"84\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Winters-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"One of the oldest dams in New England, this small facility near Webster provides some of the best kayak waters in the country during spring releases. It is the site of sanctioned events each year and has hosted Olympic pre-trials. Hydropower production was never incorporated after local citizens objected to creation of a permanent pool of water. For up-to-date information, call (603) 934-2116.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://c1.peakpx.com/wallpaper/355/148/1005/bremgarten-river-water-switzerland-wallpaper-thumb.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.315139,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.723333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"204\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackwater-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Long Island, 25 miles east of New York City. This 80-acre refuge is composed of mature oak-hickory forest, a half-mile rocky beach, a brackish pond, and several vernal ponds. The land and waters support a variety of songbirds (particularly warblers during spring migration), mammals, shorebirds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. During the colder months, diving ducks are common offshore, while harbor seals occasionally use the beach and nearby rocks as resting sites. NY State and Federally protected piping plover, least tern, and common tern depend on the Refuge's rocky shore for foraging and rearing young. The spring bloom at Target Rock is a reminder of its days as a garden estate, with flowering rhododendrons and mountain laurel.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/1982/01/20/gysgt-abbatt-of-company-b-1st-tank-battalion-uses-a-pair-of-binoculars-to-check-02ff02-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.92851257,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -73.44012451,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1636\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Target-Rock-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,PICNICKING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a 9-ft navigable channel on the Kanawha River extending 15 miles to London Dam. Located at Belle, WV.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/45/e4/switzerland_thun_aare_alps_river_weir_forward_wave_spray-1188892.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.252824,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.556266,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"310\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kanawha-River-Marmet-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,WATER-SPORTS\",\n \"description\": \"The \\\"Moab Daily\\\" is a popular 13-mile section of the Colorado River that runs from Hittle Bottom Recreation Area to Take Out Boat Ramp and parallels state Route 128. This stretch features easy boater access, close proximity to the city of Moab, moderate rapids, and wonderful scenery. Depending on water levels, rapids on this section range from Class I to Class III. No permits are required for private trips. There are a number of commercial outfitters who have permits from the Moab BLM Field Office to offer guided trips on this section of the river. State of Utah Boating Law requires all boaters to wear life vests. Current streamflow conditions are available on the U.S Geological Survey website. The BLM maintains parking areas, boat ramps, and campgrounds along the entire stretch, including Hittle Bottom, Rocky Rapid (a.k.a. Ida Gulch), Sandy Beach, and Take Out Boat Ramps. Special regulations apply for boaters wishing to camp along the \\\"Daily\\\" section. Overnight camping on river right (facing downstream) is allowed only in designated sites between Dewey Bridge and Salt Wash (the boundary of Arches National Park). On river left, people must camp in BLM developed campgrounds (dispersed camping is not allowed on this side of the river in order to protect resources). Here is a map to help plan your activities along the \\\"Moab Daily\\\". For those wanting a longer trip, the 7.5 mile Dewey Bridge to Hittle Bottom stretch of the Colorado River offers flat water and great views. Roughly half of the trip is within sight of Fisher Towers and the La Sal Mountains. There is a developed, but steep, boat ramp at the Dewey Bridge Campground (please use caution with vehicles) and boater parking is available. No fee is charge for use of this boat ramp. All BLM individual camp sites are first-come, first-served. Group sites are reservable one year in advance but no more than 8 days before the desired arrival date through Recreation.gov (hint: search on \\\"Hittle Bottom Group Sites\\\" and all reservable sites in the area will be listed).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.outdoorproject.com/sites/default/files/styles/cboxshow/public/1444371896/dsc_0945.jpg?itok=ZOR1OL8k\",\n \"lat\": 38.75973961,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.325136,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16330\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Moab-Daily-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Located just west of Montrose, Colorado, the Buzzard Gulch Trail System has evolved into a wonderful renewed resource for non-motorized trail users. The landscape is classic canyon country -alternating between rocky and sandy terrain- with elevations ranging from 6,200 to 6,800 feet. Sparse pinyon, juniper, and big sagebrush offer limited opportunities for shade. While Spring Canyon Trailhead provides the best access, the trail system can also be reached from the Lower Spring Creek Trailhead along Dave Wood Road.Designed and constructed as part of the Dry Creek Travel Management Plan implementation, the trail system is categorized as Non-Motorized Single Track, defined as routes of 36 inches wide or less intended for mechanized modes of transportation (such as mountain bikes), as well as foot and horse travel. Modest elevation changes provide a moderately easy challenge for mountain bikers. for more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tklNq7gwxLg/Wn8oyXXuzLI/AAAAAAAAx0A/OrQBE0wsmHMfNvKDnif32Vlc4YsecuP3QCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Buzzard%2BGulch%2B048.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 38.42122,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.93163,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16604\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Buzzard-Gulch-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The first few miles of the east end side of Sheets Gulch is along a sandy wash bottom surrounded by low hills before coming up to the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National park. As with the other canyons in the area, Sheets Gulch is extraordinary in scenery and challenge. There are no devleoped facilities along the Notom Road, including at the Sheets Gulch Trailhead.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://sp-images.summitpost.org/687497.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=800&ixlib=php-2.1.1&q=35&s=8bc9c4284983038df8495ece42efbd75\",\n \"lat\": 38.114712,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.070868,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16369\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sheets-Gulch\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Weeks Bay Reserve encompasses more than 6,000 acres of tidal and forested wetlands within the greater Mobile Bay estuarine system along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Weeks Bay is a small estuary fringed with a variety of wetland habitats receiving freshwater from the Fish and Magnolia Rivers. Located along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay between the major metropolitan areas of Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL, the Reserve's land (1,645 acres) and water (4,880 acres) habitats support numerous rare and endangered species including the brown pelican, eastern indigo snake and the Alabama red-bellied turtle. Significant efforts have been made to restore a regionally significant habitat at the Reserve. Fire dependent, pitcher plant bogs contain a myriad of rare species and are easily accessible on the Reserve's self-guiding nature trails.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/weeks-6.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.419867,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -87.830308,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2040\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Weeks-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Wassaw Island, one of Georgia's coastal barrier islands, was designated a National Wildlife Refuge on October 20, 1969. Unlike many of Georgia's Golden Isles, little development and few management practices have modified Wassaw's primitive character. The 10,053-acre refuge includes beaches with rolling dunes, maritime forest, and vast salt marshes. The refuge is bordered by the Wilmington River and Wassaw Sound on the north, the Vernon River and Ossabaw Sound on the South, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Salt marsh and tidal creeks separate the refuge from the mainland and Skidaway Island to the west. Refuge visitors may enjoy recreational activities such as birdwatching, beachcombing, hiking and general nature studies. The 20 miles of dirt roads on Wassaw Island and seven miles of beach provides an ideal wildlife trail system for hikers. Birdwatching is particularly fruitful during the spring and fall migrations. The island supports rookeries for egrets and herons, and a variety of wading birds are abundant in the summer months. In summer, telltale tracks on Wassaw's beach attest to nocturnal visits by the threatened loggerhead sea turtles which come ashore for egg laying and then return secretively to the sea.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b4/40/86/b44086b4a6cf0ad0836f810143b5353b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.8967,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.0006,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1666\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wassaw-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,PICNICKING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The Smithland Navigation Project is located on the Ohio River 918.5 River Miles below Point Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 62.5 miles upstream of the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.crappie.com/crappie/attachments/main-crappie-fishing-forum/28257d1241869237-crappie-spawn-question-p5060274-jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.164184,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.435313,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"375\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Smithland-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING\",\n \"description\": \"The Oyster Bay NWR on the north shore of Long Island consists of high quality marine habitats that support a variety of aquatic-dependent wildlife. The refuge's waters and marshes surround Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of Theodore Roosevelt - father of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subtidal (underwater up to mean high tide line) habitats are abundant with marine invertebrates, shellfish and fish. Marine invertebrate and fish communities support a complex food web from waterfowl to fish-eating birds, to marine mammals. Waterfowl use of the Refuge peaks from October through April. Over 20,000 ducks have been documented on the refuge during one survey. Over 25 species of waterfowl, along with numerous other waterbirds, depend on Oyster Bay for survival. The most common marine mammals at the refuge are harbor seals - which have become more noticeable during recent years. Sea turtles and diamondback terrapins can also be sighted at the Refuge. New York State's only remaining commercial oyster farm operates on the refuge, producing 90% of the State's oyster harvest.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.naturallyamazing.com/americasparks/9746.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.8959885,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -73.53472137,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1552\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oyster-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Prompton Lake ? A 526-acre project, having a 290-acre lake. Except for a single boat launch, there is no Corps-operated recreation. Swimming is not permitted. Boating is permitted, although there is a 10-hp limit. Picnicking and hiking are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent PA Game Commission-managed lands. Majority of land surrounding the lake is owned by the Commonwealth of PA, and is designated as Prompton State Park. Presently undeveloped.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/hike/7037464_medium_1555086041.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.587865,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.326712,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"197\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Prompton-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a navigable pool extending 34 miles up the Ohio River to Belleville Locks and Dam. Take I-77 to Ripley, US 33 W to Letart.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZW3VfIBrnQ/Vg6QMbKPaJI/AAAAAAAAQl4/-BKyDL7KAkY/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/_DSC0373.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 38.918005,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.913301,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"332\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Racine-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The 16,697-acre Lake Superior Reserve is a combination of four distinct land areas and portions of connecting waterways in Douglas County, in the northwest corner of Wisconsin where the St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior. Each area possesses its own combination of habitats. The Reserve includes uplands and submerged lands; riparian and riverine habitat; riverine islands; emergent freshwater marshes, interdunal wetlands and scrub swamp; aspen, dry and hardwood forests; and open sand beach and dunes. The four non-contiguous areas are located within 10 miles of each other. The site consists exclusively of public lands and waters owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, City of Superior, Douglas County and the University of Wisconsin. The Reserve will provide a wide range of estuarine research and public education opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nerra.org/01/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/43926274961_ffecf7cb0e_o-1024x768.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.15,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.28333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1805\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Superior-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Jewell Tibbets Arch Trail offers spectacular views across Hell Roaring Canyon to a large natural arch. Close to several BLM campgrounds, and to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. From the parking lot, the trail passes through a fence and follows a dirt road for about 0.1 miles. The trail leaves the road and goes down several dry washes until it rejoins an old road (closed to vehicles). After a short distance, the trail leaves the old road, and follows a series of rock cairns to near the edge of the 400 foot deep Hell Roaring Canyon. After a short distance, the trail follows a short spur onto a slickrock platform, from which spectacular views of the arch and the canyon below can be had. The trail returns to the parking lot across a blackbrush mesa, where it rejoins the road. The arch is named after Jewel Tibbetts, a Moab resident who lived about 10 miles distance at the Horsethief Ranch in the 1950’ and 1960â€\\u009ds with her husband Bill. They often took ranch visitors to see the arch.There is no fee for hiking the Jewell Tibbets Arch Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: Hikers should exercise caution on those sections of the trail which are close to the edge of Hell-Roaring Canyon. The trail can be very warm in summer. Neither mountain bikes nor motorized vehicles are allowed on this trail, except for the first 0.1 miles where the trail follows an existing road.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak2.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/9453602/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.618946,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.839343,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14498\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jewell-Tibbets-Arch-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Portal Trail is the sister trail to the Moab Rim Trail which is just across the Colorado River. It is a hiking and biking only trail that follows a slickrock bench up from the Colorado River to an expansive view of the Moab Valley and the surrounding landscape. Most bikers only come down this trail which is an alternate and very difficult exit for the Magnificent Seven Trail System. There is a short section of the trail near the top which is very narrow and exposed. Bikers must dismount and walk this section as 3 cyclists have lost their lives here. Not for the faint of heart! From JayCee Park, follow the hiking trail up the Colorado towards the river \\\"\\\"portal.\\\"\\\" Please register at the visitor box. From the visitor box, the trail begins its climb to the viewpoint. After several switchbacks, the trail follows a cairned route up \\\"\\\"ramps\\\"\\\" of Kayenta sandstone to the overlook. Be cautious around the overlook as there are no safety fences. This trail is frequently used by mountain bike riders. There is no fee for hiking the Portal Trail, however please leave the place nicer than when you arrived by picking up any little you may find and by staying precisely on the trail provided. This trail sees a lot of use and needs some help from you to stay nice! Thank you! Note: During late afternoons in the summer, this trail is largely in the shade of higher cliffs.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/09/68/falkensteiner_cave_cave_caves_portal_baden_w_rttemberg_swabian_alb_grave_stetten_bad_urach_water_cave-726075.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.556473,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.590255,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14497\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Portal-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CLIMBING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Needle Rock is an intrusive of rhyodacite volcanic plug located in the Needle Rock Natural Area, 3.5 miles east-northeast of the Town of Crawford in Delta County, Colorado, United States. It stands 800 feet tall above the floor of the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River valley. It originated as the throat of a large volcano about 28 million years ago in the Miocene geological epoch, when molten rock intruded between existing sedimentary rocks. The plug may represent the eroded conduit of a laccolith. There are private property parcels around the base, but there is a BLM trail that more or less rings the Needle.
Needle Rock lies within the western edge of the West Elk Mountains in western central Colorado. It is the remnant of a volcanic plug that pushed up through the crust, and due to the relative hardness of the basalt of which it is made, has eroded significantly slower than the surrounding mancos shale and sandstone that makes up many of the rocks in the area. Needle Rock Trail is a 0.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Crawford, Colorado that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/a006-tomg-3.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-2.1.2&s=5946e1bb800a11f9e1c0dc14d7ac858e\",\n \"lat\": 38.72467,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.54447,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16723\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Needle-Rock-ONA/ACEC\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This site is the trailhead for Chukar Trail -- the primary boating access to the wilderness portion of the Gunnison Gorge. Site amenities include four campsites with shade structures, fire rings, and picnic tables; trailhead parking; vault toilet; and an informational kiosk. There is a self-serve fee station for self-issued permits for wilderness use, including use of Chukar Trail. For more information, please contact the Gunnison Gorge NCA or Uncompahgre Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/b5/35/buffalo_grandcanyon-348850.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.61291,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.835558,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16747\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chukar-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING\",\n \"description\": \"A beautiful drive along Cottonwood Creek Drive takes you to this rare double natural arch, one of the most unusual featured of the Grand Staircase- Escalante National Monument.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://storage.needpix.com/thumbs/grosvenor-arch-4598_1280.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.45428,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.8332,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2198\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grosvenor-Arch\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few natural wetlands remaining in the Hawaiian Islands. Located along the south central coast of the island of Maui between the towns of Kihei and Ma'alaea, this 691-acre wetland is home to the endangered Hawaiian coot (ae'o) and Hawaiian coot ('alae ke oke'o). The refuge is adjacent to Kealia Beach, which is a nesting ground for the endangered hawksbill turtle.Kealia Pond serves as a settling basin a 56-square mile watershed that results in seasonal intermittent flooding during winter months and dryer conditions during late summer months. This creates open water (200 acres) and shallow mud flat areas interspersed with vegetation, which provide suitable resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for endangered water birds. During certain times of the year, the refuge supports at least half of the Hawaiian stilt population. The pond also supports a diverse assemblage of migratory birds from late summer (August) to early spring (April). It is one of the most important areas in the state for wintering migratory waterfowl. Migratory shorebirds also congregate here to take advantage of the food resources along the water's edge. As water recedes, fish are crowded into the remaining water, making them easy prey for 'auku'u (black-crowned night herons). Approximately 2,700 people visit the refuge each year to engage in various wildlife-oriented activities, including bird watching, photography, environmental education, habitat restoration projects that involve removal of exotic species, and outplanting with Hawaii's native vegetation.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/lake/lake-at-two-ponds-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.7949134,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.46632,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1449\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kealia-Pond-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Water. That's what first attracted people, and they have been coming here ever since to use these soothing thermal waters to heal and relax. Rich and poor alike came for the baths, and a thriving city built up around the hot springs. Together nicknamed \\\"The American Spa,\\\" Hot Springs National Park today surrounds the north end of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Come discover it for yourself.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/arkansas/hot-springs/arkansas-hot-springs-flowing-down.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.52414366,\n \"location\": \"Arkansas\",\n \"lon\": -93.06332936,\n \"natpark\": \"Hot-Springs\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2760\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hot-Springs-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Pinto Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 24,374 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2009 the Pinto Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/1b/fc/oklahoma_sunrise_superior_wichitamountains_bison_wichitamountainswildliferefuge_larrysmith-410363.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 34.007827,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.843849,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13461\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pinto-Mountains-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Headwaters is restricted to foot and horse travel only. It receives extensive equestrian use. Other forms such as biking or motorized vehicles are prohibited, providing a quiet and primitive recreation opportunity. The trail network includes 28 miles of interconnecting trails over and across ridges and creeks. Trails pass through Sagebrush Steppe, Aspen Groves and Forest, with views overlooking the Colorado River Valley. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/minnesota/lake-itasca/minnesota-lake-itasca-state-park-headwaters-rapids.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.10715,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -106.02378,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16741\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Headwaters\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The museum is recognized as one of the top ten zoos/botanical gardens in the world. The museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2002.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/49474a.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=87e559a0c9a7688abd4232d593cb0251\",\n \"lat\": 32.2463,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -111.1677,\n \"natpark\": \"Saguaro\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3149\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arizona-Sonora-Desert-Museum\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 200 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lure explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. This resource is truly a jewel in the National Park Service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.pexels.com/photos/2633/nature-france-rocks-caves.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.73102945,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.829994,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2772\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jewel-Cave-National-Monument\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Red Cliffs Archaeological Site houses the remains of structures from when the Ancestral Puebloans were residing there intermittently from about 500 A.D. to 1200 A.D. The occupation spanned three distinct periods in Ancestral Puebloan history: Basketmaker III, Pueblo I, and Pueblo II. It is common to find habitation from these periods along water sources, in this case Quail Creek, where farming of maize and other crops was possible. One or two families lived together in pithouses, and later in multi-roomed surface pueblos. The families at this site were primarily sedentary farmers, cultivating small fields along the creek, but would also gather native plants and hunt. After 1200 A.D. the Ancestral Puebloans abandoned this site, possibly due to prolonged drought periods and climate change.BLM archaeologists excavated this site between 1977 and 1979, assisted by Youth Adult Conservation Corps youth crews. Data from the Red Cliffs site provided knowledge about the Ancestral Puebloan culture and way of life in southwestern Utah, which scientists only had very little familiarity with at the time. Many artifacts were recovered, including stone tools and pottery, which are now curated at the museum at Southern Utah University.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/ae/cf/native_american_cliff_dwelling_verde_park_southwest_anasazi_old_archeology-540231.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.22343859,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.3996061,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16386\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-Archeological-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Red Cliffs Dinosaur Track Site Located in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, within the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, this dinosaur track site features 17 well-preserved tracks. Although it is impossible to know exactly which dinosaurs made these footprints, tracks are tied to a general group of dinosaurs based on shape, size, and arrangement of toe pads. These tracks have been identified as Grallator, Kayentapus, and Eubrontes tracks, which paleontologists suggest were made by bipedal meat-eating theropods during the Jurassic Period. If you want to check out these tracks, and learn more at the interpreted site, follow the directions for the Silver Reef Trail.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/earth-ground/dinosaur-tracks-north-of-flagstaff-725x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22514776,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.4046143,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16387\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Cliffs-Dinosaur-Track-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut. Hunt Hill Farm, the heart of the historic Anderson and Bostwick farms, has been continuously farmed since 1707 and has been lovingly preserved by Ruth & Skitch Henderson.It has housed The Silo Store ? Gallery ? Cooking School for 31 years and is completing the first phase of its Living Museum with the recreation of Skitch Henderson?s Studio. The Studio is home to a Steinway Studio Grand piano, signed by five members of the Steinway family, lived at NBC while Skitch Henderson served as Music Director and as Conductor of the Tonight Show with Steve Allen, Jack Parr and Johnny Carson. It also contains Skitch Henderson?s collection of original scores and mini-scores, photographs, a collection of still banks, part of the Ruth Henderson Americana Collection of carousel animals, and a marble soda fountain that was operated locally until 1969. This high-ceilinged room, with its exposed beams and large fireplace is enhanced daily with collectibles from current events with the New York Pops, now in its 21st year at Carnegie Hall, of which Skitch is the founder and music director, and Skitch?s Legends & Jazz series of recordings.The Silo Cooking School has collected recipes and notes from more than 1,700 classes with well-known culinary professionals and superstars such as Jacques Pepin and Giuliano Bugialli. The Silo Gallery has preserved exhibit and artist information since its very first show in 1975 to the present day ? comprising over 200 shows, with over 650 artists and artisans.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/1e/6f/photo-28218.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.6455,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.382,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"5457\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hunt-Hill-Farm\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"Annmarie Garden lies at the headwaters of St. John Creek and is just a few miles north of Solomons Island in beautiful Southern Maryland. The mission at Annmarie Garden is to provide a place to commune with nature through the creation and maintenance of public thematic outdoor garden rooms developed by artists and landscape architects. In these rooms, contemporary sculpture, flora and fauna provide a background for reflection and appreciation of nature and art.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Bloom-Blossom-Yellow-Wort-Hypericum-Perforatum-162882.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.4,\n \"location\": \"Maryland\",\n \"lon\": -76.454,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3144\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Annmarie-Garden-on-St.-John\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1992 and is located along the eastern shore of New Hampshire's Great Bay in the town of Newington. A variety of rich wildlife habitats from uplands to open waters can be found throughout the refuge. With its open coastal water and abundant prey, the refuge plays a significant role as migration and wintering habitat for the federally protected bald eagle. The bay area also provides prime migration habitat for the peregrine falcon. Many state protected species use the refuge including the common loon, pied-billed grebe, osprey, common tern, northern harrier and upland sandpiper. The bay area also serves as New Hampshire's major wintering area for black ducks. Great Bay NWR also manages the Karner blue butterfly easement in Concord, New Hampshire, that protects important habitat for this federally endangered species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/wallpapers/panorama-scenics-photography.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.79826,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.848958,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1405\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Horseback riders, mountain bikers, hikers and cross-country skiers will enjoy the miles of trails in the area. The streamside environment along Conant and Vinica brooks offers anglers excellent native trout fishing, while warmwater fishermen enjoy the pool above the dam. Hunting is also popular among park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/cedar-point-lighthouse-cedar-point-at-patuxent-river-and-chesapeake-bay-lexington-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.07333,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.29167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"207\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conant-Brook-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Winters Creek is one of the four Inland Lakes in Nebraska. It is located immediately northwest of Lake Minatare. It has surface area of 379 acres and approximately 4 miles of shoreline. It is located almost entirely within the North Platte Wildlife Refuge, and the northeast side of the lake features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. Like Lake Alice and Lake Minatare, recreation at the lake is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-creek-wilderness-mountain-snow-winter-cloudy-lake-river-pond-stream-reflection-tranquil-scenic-usa-season-trees-clouds-wyoming-yellowstone-national-park-1265112.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.95492,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.53177,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1993\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Winters-Creek\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HORSEBACK-RIDING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The North Platte Project extends 111 miles along the river valley from Guernsey, Wyoming to below Bridgeport, Nebraska. The city of Scottsbluff is near the center of the development. Lake Alice reservoir is formed by two Lake Alice Dams; the upper dam Lake Alice #1 at the west end of Lake Alice and the lower dam Lake Alice #2 at the east end.Lake Alice, with a surface area of 752 acres and nearly 6 miles of shoreline, lies almost entirely within the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. The west side of the reservoir features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. As the reservoir is nearly drained during the non-irrigation season, there is no viable sport fishery in the lake. The east side is open to the public during daylight hours from May 16 to Sept 30. No improvements, services, or facilities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/wyoming/bridger-teton-national-forest/bridger-teton-landscape-with-lake-alice_w80_h80_cw80_ch80_thumb.jpg?cached=1555654681\",\n \"lat\": 41.99836,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.63472,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"79\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Alice\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"This is a dry-bed detention reservoir for flood control. It is located 3 mi W of Union City.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/ouachita-river-lock-and-dam-no-8-ouachita-river-at-river-mile-2828-calion-union-26-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.920374,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.899743,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"409\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-City-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a pool that winds through the beautiful West Virginia mountains to Fairmont where the West Fork and Tygart Rivers join to form the Monogahela\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/08/14/09/23/palawan-172420_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 39.56333,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.05,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"403\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Monongahela-River-Opekiska-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, encompasses 1,004 acres of wetland and upland habitat along the Fox River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Refuge staff restores, enhances, and preserves the oak savanna upland and sedge meadow wetland habitats historically found in extensive areas along the Fox River. Staff manages the wildlife populations that use these habitats, with special emphasis on those species dependent upon large expanses of natural marsh, such as the greater sandhill crane. Other management objectives include protecting the habitats of any Federal or State endangered or threatened species that may utilize the refuge, such as bald eagles, and to make the refuge available for outdoor recreation, environmental education, and other public use activities compatible with the above objectives.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/winter/aerial-view-of-of-arctic-village-adjacent-to-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-300x197.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fox-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Represents the head of navigation for the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and is located in downtown Minneapolis. The USAF Visitor Center is located at the Upper Lock and is open to the public year around. The Visitor Center provides an excellent view of the historic falls, the Minneapolis skyline and the historic mill ruins along the banks of the river. This area is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak4.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1016089114/thumb/4.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.97833,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -93.24667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"180\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-St.-Anthony-Falls-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Tabeguache (pronounced TAB-a-watch) Trail crosses public land for 142 miles, connecting Montrose and Grand Junction, Colorado. The trail begins in Shavano Valley and weaves through the canyons, mesas, and highlands of the Uncompahgre Plateau before ending in No Thoroughfare Canyon, a few miles west of Grand Junction. The trail is marked by brown fiberglass posts approximately every mile, and at all intersections. Most of the trail is on remote lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM. The adventurous nature of this trail requires users to be cautious, personally responsible, and self-sufficient and have a working knowledge of backcountry survival. The use of topographic maps, a compass and/or GPS unit is strongly recommended. Carry plenty of drinking water as it is not readily available along the trail.
To reduce damage to the resource, you are encouraged to avoid the area when wet conditions exist. It is difficult, but not impossible, for high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles to travel all but single-track sections of the trail. Users are urged to respect all property rights by closing gates, being watchful for livestock, and camping only in approved camping areas. Users should also be aware that the Uncompahgre Plateau is a nationally renowned hunting area, and during the hunting season, it is highly recommended that you wear orange hats and jackets. Check state hunting dates with the Colorado Division of Wildlife before beginning your trip. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre and Grand Junction Field Offices, or the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), which has produced a brochure for the entire trail.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.colorado.com/sites/default/master/files/styles/media-player-large/public/ScenicByways3_Unaweep_DC.jpg?itok=PJgv2jtb\",\n \"lat\": 38.51487,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.0112,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16725\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tabeguache\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Cathedral Valley Scenic Backway exhibits striking views of the Mussentuchit badlands, and on the NPS lands the Temple of the Moon and Sun formations are accessible. The road is a single-lane road with a dirt base. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Developed facilities are few in this area. NPS does have a backcountry campground with a vault toilet. There are no facilities on BLM administered land.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.visitutah.com/media/3043/experience_cathedralvalley.jpg?quality=86\",\n \"lat\": 38.337979,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.027892,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16372\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cathedral-Valley-Scenic-Backway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Unlike the other trail systems in St. George Field Office area, the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System wasn't developed because of its awesome slick rock or incredible views, and it isn't inside a protected area such as a Reserve or Area of Critical Environmental Concern. This trail system developed because it's an area that is just plain fun to mountain bike.While not the legendary riding of the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail (under whose shadow this trail system sits), the Hurricane Cliffs Trail System has its own rewards. From smooth, rolling terrain to rough, rocky slabs, there are over 36 miles of great riding single-track in the system.Be sure to check each trail you plan to visit as there are user group restrictions. For example, the Canal Trail is only open to hikers, and equestrians are restricted to existing roads and the Chinatown Wash.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image18-1024x681.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.19551897,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.2375566,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16401\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hurricane-Cliffs-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The North Fork Virgin River Merriam's Turkey Viewing Area consists of a stream that runs through small meadows interspersed with forest. Streamside vegetation is composed of cottonwood and willows, while uplands are primarily piÑ\\u0081on-juniper and Gambel oak stands with scattered ponderosa pines.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://archive.sltrib.com/images/2016/1117/Turkeys_111716~1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.38527,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.83909,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1732\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Fork-Virgin-River-Merriam's-Turkey-Viewing-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Bon Secour NWR consists of 6,700 acres of wildlife habitat lying directly west of Gulf Shores, Alabama on the Fort Morgan peninsula of south Alabama. The refuge was established by congress in 1980 to serve habitat for non-game birds migrating south in the fall and north in the spring. The migration paths from Bon Secour lead south to lower Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/1b/ba/0f/bon-secour-bay.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.252487,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -87.813262,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1314\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bon-Secour-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge is located just north of Bastrop in Morehouse Parish, north central Louisiana. The refuge was established in 1988 with the southeast's first fee title transfer of a Farmer's Home Administration tract (466 acres) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A free lease of 38 acres from International Paper Company increased the refuge to the current 501 acres. An observation platform overlooks a permanent wetland, which is excellent habitat for wintering waterfowl, wading birds and many other wetland dependent species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/uploads/8/0/5/4/80548468/prothonotary_orig.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.641683,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.191953,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1418\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Handy-Brake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING\",\n \"description\": \"Established in 1907, Shell Keys National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is also a testimony to the fast eroding shoreline of Louisiana. Its boundary was and still is rather loosely described as \\\"... a small group of unsurveyed islets located in the Gulf of Mexico about three and one half miles south of Marsh Island, LA, and approximately at latitude 29 degrees 26 minutes north, longitude 91 degrees 51 minutes west from Greenwich...\\\" The boundary of the refuge has been interpreted to be those areas in this vicinity that are above mean high tide. For a number of years, there has been only one islet at this location. This islet is composed almost entirely of shell fragments. It is extremely dynamic and builds or recedes with passing storms. Vegetation is almost entirely lacking. Birds known to nest here include royal terns, sandwich terns, black skimmers, and laughing gulls. In addition, the islet is used at various times as a loafing area by white pelicans, brown pelicans, and various other species of terns and gulls. Recent hurricanes and storms have eroded the island to such an extent that no nesting has occurred since 1992. Public access to the refuge is restricted due to its remoteness.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0a/44/23/af/birds-in-flight-from.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.42440033,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -91.85359955,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1611\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shell-Keys-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1995 to preserve and protect natural resources associated with the Waquoit Bay area for the protection of waterfowl and protection of wildlife. Located in the towns of Mashpee and Falmouth, this refuge will total 5,871 acres when complete, only a small percentage of which will be owned by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Currently, 335 acres are in FWS ownership. Managed through a unique partnership among nine Federal, State and private conservation groups, this Cape Cod refuge preserves thousands of acres of magnificent salt marshes, cranberry bogs, Atlantic white cedar swamps, freshwater marshes, and a vernal pool.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cbod2gpWIAAEPKW.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.403361,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.374417,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4047\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mashpee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Wehrspann Lake, NE, located in southwest Omaha is, operated by the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District (NRD). The lake has a surface area of 246 acres and is surrounded by 940-acre Chalco Hills Recreation Area, a day use only facility. The area offers 7 miles of biking, hiking, and jogging trails, a nature trail, an arboretum, native prairie grasses, a bird-watching/waterfowl observation platform, and a universally accessible fishing pier.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/o-567-700x384.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.173834,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.151202,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"281\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wehrspann-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Glenn Cunningham Lake, NE, named for former Omaha mayor and U.S. Congressman Glenn C. Cunningham, is located in north central Omaha, and is operated by the City of Omaha. The lake has a surface area of 390 acres and is surrounded by 1,050 acres of parkland. Recreational opportunities include camping, no-wake boating, fishing, hiking and bicycling, picnicking, and horseback riding.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/jHjO-Ynj-afGwYP6Owk-rA/o.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.339006,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.056974,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"305\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Glenn-Cunningham-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is one of Newark?s newest organizations, blending arts, cultural planning and event programming with community economic development. Incorporated in 1999, the mission of LPCCD is to plan, design and develop a comprehensive arts and cultural district, and establishing a museum dedicated to collecting, interpreting, preserving, archiving and exhibiting African-American music.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://kresge.org/sites/default/files/News%20Images/lincoln-park-large-facade.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.7307,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.1787,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4075\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lincoln-Park-Coast-Cultural-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge is one of New York's top 10 areas for grassland dependent migratory birds. This exceptional habitat was formerly the Galeville Military Airport. In 1994, the U.S. Department of Defense determined it longer needed the site. It was subsequently transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999. The refuge is 566 acres. It is located in the valley below the Shawangunk Mountains near the Hamlet of Wallkill in the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York. Visitors are rewarded with spectacular views of the Shawangunks as well as many species of grassland birds. This is an unstaffed satellite of the Wallkill River NWR. Call 973-702-7266 for more information. Keeping this grassland and controlling the invasion of weeds, woody shrubs, and trees is the highest management priority for the refuge. Even though human created, this grassland is increasingly important for grassland-dependent migratory birds. As part of its management strategy, the refuge strives to restore and expand the habitats of six species of declining migratory birds that currently or historically occupied the refuge. Bobolink, Savannah sparrow, Grasshopper sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Northern Harrier, and Short-eared Owl are the focus of refuge management.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2593/3805426874_e49032599f_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.6517,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -74.2106,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3957\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shawangunk-Grasslands-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Drinks Canyon Camping Area is located 6.2 miles from the junction of Highway 191 on Highway 128. There are 3 entrances to the camping area; the payment station is located in the middle area. There are 4 walk-in sites. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis.Fee: $20.00 per site Number of campsites: 17 Toilets: Yes\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/07/15/22/31/horseshoe-bend-394283_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.633118,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.486328,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16336\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Drinks-Canyon-Camping-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Small camping area a long Kokopelli Trail\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/05/23/00/25/utah-780108_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.690918,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.190979,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16337\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hideout-Canyon-Camping-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Magnificent Seven Trail System (Mag 7) is a very popular new trail system just north of Moab. The system of trails run back and forth along the unique and popular Gemini Bridges Road. Bikers run all sorts of trips on these trails from small to large loops, to downhill epics that link up the Gemini Road and the Moab Canyon Paved Bike Path or the Golden Spike Trail and the Portal Trail all the way into Moab! Truely fun riding and truely great views of Bull Canyon, Gemini Bridges and the LaSal Mountains! The Mag 7 Trail System includes approximately 45 miles of marked trail most of which is singletrack. There are several loops that are possible and several different one way trips of varying \\\"epicness\\\" ending in Moab. Several shuttle companies in Moab are more than happy to shuttle riders to the top of the trail or riders a little extra time can provide their own vehicle shuttle. This map from the Grand County Trail Mix Website provides more detail on specific route options: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Gemini.pdf There is no fee to ride on the Mag 7 trails, however the BLM, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak8.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1011056978/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.581997,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.776336,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14499\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Magnificent-Seven-(Mag-7)-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Bar M Trail System is a cool riding opportunity just north of Moab, Utah. There are riding options for beginners to experts all right out of the same trailhead. This is a great spot for families with varying skill levels or anyone who likes to ride a variety of trails. Also, there are great views of Arches and the Moab Canyon! The Bar M Trail System includes approximately 31 miles of mostly singletrack trail in several loops. There are trails for all abilities from the Lazy EZ Trails for beginners to the Killer B trails for only the most gonzo! Check out the Grand County Trail Mix Website for a great map of the system: Grand County Trailmix provides a lot of great information for the bike trails in the area: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Moab_Brands.pdf There is no fee to ride on the Bar M trails, however the BLM, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/780/22340728288_75afdaccd8_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.657725,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.661504,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14500\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bar-M-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"The Coyote Canyon motorized route is an extreme trail specifically designated for rock crawler-type vehicles only. The route is one-way up a small canyon and down another, and although it is only 0.65 miles long can easily take all day to navigate as refrigerator-sized boulders must be traversed. Only HEAVILY modified vehicles can make it through. This route provides rock crawler enthusiasts an opportunity to challenge both their rigs and skills in a unique setting. The Coyote Canyon Rock Crawler Route is a limited use area. Users are required to obtain a free permit from the Moab BLM prior to their trip. There is a daily use limit in place so please check out our website and the availablity calendar at: http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/motorized_routes/coyote_canyon.html\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak0.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/32982160/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.410889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.427711,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14506\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coyote-Canyon-Rock-Crawling-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This is THE trail people come to ride in Moab! Enough said. This 10.5-mile loop crosses a scenic and rugged expanse of rolling Navajo Sandstone, the remnant of an ancient desert environment of wind blown sand dunes. Originally established in 1969 for motorcycles, the trail has become a popular destination for mountain bikes. The trail is open to both motorcycles and mountain bikes. Is is closed to all four-wheeled vehicles. For more information please check out the Sand Flats website at: http://www.sandflats.org/slickrock/ or the Grand County Trail Mix Map at: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/trailmix/Maps/Slickrock.jpg Sand Flats offers a few different types of day use passes. Enter in a private vehicle and you have the option of purchasing a 1 day pass for $5.00 or a 7 day pass for $10.00. Enter by bicycle, motorcycle or via shuttle and the cost is $2.00 per day or $5.00 for 7 days. Sand Flats also charges a vehicle trailer fee of $2.00. Sand Flats sells an annual pass for $20.00. The pass admits the card-holder and passengers in a single, private vehicle for day use through the last day of the month and year indicated on the pass. When entry is by bicycle, motorcycle or shuttle van, this pass covers card-holder and accompanying family members. This pass does not cover camping. This pass is non-transferable and nonrefundable.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/94/d7/bearcreeknationalrecreationtrail_ourayhiking_sanjuanmountains_coloradomountains_ushighway550_sonycybershotrx100iii-309820.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.575619,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.522576,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14503\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Slickrock-National-Recreation-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING\",\n \"description\": \"This 17-site facility is located in between the Wall Street Climbing Area and the trailhead for the Poison Spider 4x4 route. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis. Number of campsites: 17 Toilets: Yes\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1929/01/01/the-navy-returns-presidents-cup-to-marine-corps-football-team-the-marines-corps-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.536958,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.605021,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16218\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Williams-Bottom-Camping-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS\",\n \"description\": \"Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1980 to protect critical breeding and nesting habitat for the endangered American crocodile and other wildlife. The refuge is located in north Key Largo and is currently comprised of 6,700 acres including 650 acres of open water. It contains a mosaic of habitat types including tropical hardwood hammock, mangrove forest, and salt marsh. These habitats are critical for hundreds of plants and animals including six federally-listed species.Crocodile Lake NWR is unusual in that not all of the critical habitat areas are in a pristine, undisturbed condition. A large portion of the refuge was going to be a residential development complete with canals for boating access. The dredge-spoil from the canal system was piled up in berms on the banks of the canals and became an important nesting area for the federally-listed American crocodile. American crocodiles are fairly wide-spread throughout the tropics, however, in the U.S. crocodiles are only found in south Florida and the Keys. The refuge protects one of the largest remaining tracts of tropical hardwood hammock which is a globally threatened habitat type. These diverse forests are home to hundreds of plants and animals including the federally-listed Key Largo woodrat, Key Largo cotton mouse, Schaus swallowtail butterfly, Stock Island tree snail, and Eastern indigo snake. These species require hammocks in order to survive. Unfortunately, most of the hammocks in Key Largo have been eliminated by development which has lead to considerable population declines in these already imperiled species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/alaska-peninsula-national-wildlife-refuge-landscape-300x199.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 25.191763,\n \"location\": \"Florida\",\n \"lon\": -80.356482,\n \"natpark\": \"Biscayne\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3944\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crocodile-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area encompasses Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, Flat Top-Peach Valley, and Gunnison River Recreation Area. The river cuts a wide path through the breathtaking sandstone and black granite canyon. The area, known for its exceptional and challenging whitewater boating, also features world class gold medal trout waters. The upland desert landscape of the Flat Top-Peach Valley area provide outstanding off-highway vehicle riding for enthusiasts. Visitors to Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area can also check out cultural resources, including prehistoric rock art and historic mines.
The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness offers a wild and pristine backcountry experience, with its unique black granite and colorful sandstone double-canyon system carved by the Gunnison River. Fourteen miles of the Gunnison River flow through this wilderness area, offering diverse and abundant recreation opportunities. The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness now contains a total of 17,700 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Colorado. In 1999 the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. For more information, contact the Gunnison Gorge NCA or Uncompahgre Field Office.
How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
MANAGER GUNNISON GORGE NCA & WILDERNESS: Karen Tucker\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/45888/landscape-scotland-nature-highlands-and-islands-45888.jpeg?w=940&h=650&auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb\",\n \"lat\": 38.670735,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.832726,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gunnison-Gorge-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Lower Spring Creek Trail is an 8-mile long, motorized single-track trail that branches from the Upper Spring Creek Trail about 2 miles west of the South Dave Wood Road Trailhead at the Forest Service boundary. Initially the route begins on a two track, then follows an ATV trail that goes out to the rim of Spring Creek. The Lower Spring Creek Trail begins at the bottom of a big descent. The trail heads down canyon through a thick canopy of Pinyon and Juniper trees. Much of the trail is rocky and technical – lots of fun. There is a hike-a-bike at the north end near the lower trailhead just off of Dave Wood Road. It can be done as an out and back from the north trailhead, but many riders shuttle the South Dave Wood Road section. For more information, please contact the Uncompahgre Field office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/tree-water-nature-outdoor-creek-marsh-swamp-wilderness-plant-mist-meadow-countryside-lake-view-wet-river-valley-land-pond-wild-environment-stream-brook-rural-spring-flow-reflection-flowing-splash-scenic-peaceful-scenery-reservoir-tourism-waterway-body-of-water-ecology-outdoors-wetland-bog-habitat-loch-ecosystem-bhutan-natural-environment-woody-plant-gogona-valley-988863.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.38426,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.94038,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16746\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lower-Spring-Creek-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Landforms in the WSA include massive Navajo sandstone domes and fins, steep cliffs, and several natural arches. Sixty percent of the area is barren of vegetation with the remainder in juniper and desert shrubs. Recreational use of the WSA is limited to hiking, fin walking and climbing. There are extreme topographical constraints to foot travel within this WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/walking-snow-winter-light-cloud-sky-hiking-sport-night-sunlight-dawn-atmosphere-peak-alone-dusk-ice-glacier-action-darkness-rock-climbing-climber-moonlight-summit-mountaineering-trekking-mountaineer-mountains-loneliness-harness-protection-ropes-top-alpinism-astronomical-object-steep-wall-atmospheric-phenomenon-atmosphere-of-earth-climbing-gear-980199.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.279224,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.52464,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16204\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Behind-the-Rocks\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Five Mile Wash is one of the many canyons that drain the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park. From the edge of the reef, Five Mile Wash deepens and narrows steadily but a deep pool and dryfalls quite early on stops easy progress up the canyon which instead can be followed high above at rim level - a hike which has quite spectacular views over the surrounding domed summits, the eastern plateau beneath the Henry Mountains and of the canyon itself, with many pools and narrow sections.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/snoqualmie-falls-hydroelectric-project-intake-two-tunnel-portals-forebay-gatehouse-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.136932,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.078956,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16367\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Five-Mile-Wash\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Burro Wash is one of the hidden canyons that emerge from the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National Park. Although just a flat, sandy streamway by the time it crosses the Notom-Bullfrog road - the one access route into this area - not far upstream the wash begins to cut onto the strata and domes of the fold and has several extended narrow sections, moderately difficult to explore, with dark passages, frequent pools, dryfalls and chokestones. There are also more open sections, with fine views of the massive Navajo sandstone rocks at the center of Capitol Reef.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/dp/original/DP800057.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.181856,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.094307,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16373\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Burro-Wash\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Cottonwood Wash is one of several slot canyons running through the huge white Navajo sandstone peaks that make up the highest parts of Capitol Reef, and like the others, it is relatively short but in places very deep. The narrowest passages are interrupted at intervals by dryfalls and pools, and such obstacles eventually block access from the lower end on BLM land, though Cottonwood can also be entered from the top on NPS lands, albeit after a longish drive on a 4WD track along the inside of the reef, though again only a short distance is easily followed before the stream encounters a 40 foot drop. Most people just explore the lower end, which is easily accessible from the paved Notom-Bullfrog Road. There is a good camping/parking area under a cottonwood tree on the west side of the road\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2777/4048574884_065c0df1de.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.165909,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.089448,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16368\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Wash\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"One of the more unique views in all of Utah is found by hiking up and onto South Caineville Mesa. This is a somewhat strenuous hike and exposes hikers to some very steep sidehills. The views are worth it. The eroding mountains and mesa's have cut ravines that fan out dramatically at the base. The trail is about two and a half miles long to the top of the Mesa where there is a register box to sign in. Some might be satisfied with reaching the top, but while you are there, it'd be worth the time to walk south across the Mesa to see the old rock cabin that was built by some of the earliest ranchers.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3133/3257636733_510e36be8c_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.338372,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.982277,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16406\",\n \"rec_name\": \"South-Caineville-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Devil's Den Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad and is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service). Devil's Den Canyon contains the mouth of a major drainage on the west side of Guadalupe Escarpment and has a variety of vegetation including desert shrubs and grasses, piÑ\\u0081on and juniper woodlands, and sub-riparian trees and shrubs in the canyon bottom.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-nature-rock-wilderness-mountain-prairie-hill-usa-terrain-ridge-plain-geology-grassland-badlands-plateau-fell-wyoming-ecosystem-butte-mound-solid-steppe-rural-area-landform-devils-tower-natural-environment-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-553411.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.03535694,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.8189183,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14592\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Devil's-Den-Canyon-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Lonesome Ridge WSA is located in southern New Mexico, about 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad on the eastern side of the Guadalupe Escarpment. The area features stark landscape transitions from Chihuahuan Desert shrubs at the lower elevations to sheer limestone cliffs. The steep, rugged mountains with dramatic rock outcrops are highly scenic. The WSA is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service) and Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness (managed by the National Park Service) in Texas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/deserts/desert-on-the-cabeza-prieta-national-wildlife-refuge-300x200.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.02104556,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.7260778,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14603\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lonesome-Ridge-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Mudgetts WSA is located in southern New Mexico about 30 miles southwest of the city of Carlsbad. The WSA is contiguous with Carlsbad Wilderness (managed by the National Park Service). The area is characterized by steeply rolling limestone hills and canyons covered in desert shrubs and cactus with scattered sotol, agave, and juniper. The region is known for its diverse vegetation, scenic vistas and caves.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-forest-wilderness-mountain-plant-trail-meadow-hill-valley-mountain-range-pasture-autumn-ridge-grassland-plateau-woodland-habitat-ecosystem-rural-area-meadows-biome-natural-environment-woody-plant-mountainous-landforms-temperate-broadleaf-and-mixed-forest-temperate-coniferous-forest-1192810.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.21215806,\n \"location\": \"New-Mexico\",\n \"lon\": -104.4852986,\n \"natpark\": \"Carlsbad-Caverns\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14608\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mudgetts-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
2505 South Townsend Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Phone: (970) 240-5309
Fax: (970) 240-5368
The Deep Creek North Wilderness now contains a total of 4,262 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Deep Creek North Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4728/38957977192_786655acbe_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.452642,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.932883,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13379\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-North-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
The Beartrap Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 40 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Beartrap Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-water-wilderness-sport-boat-river-recreation-paddle-vehicle-usa-america-rapid-float-extreme-sport-sports-boating-whitewater-teamwork-kayaking-montana-raft-water-sport-rafting-outdoor-recreation-bear-trap-canyon-whitewater-kayaking-867406.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.425633,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.088933,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13340\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
This wilderness area is in Arizona (contiguous to the 44,531 acre Canaan Mountain Wilderness in Utah designated in 2009). The Cottonwood Point Wilderness (6,860 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1984, the Cottonwood Point Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-sea-nature-outdoor-rock-wilderness-mountain-sky-sunset-arid-desert-valley-mountain-range-travel-dry-scenic-park-scenery-rocky-point-colorful-death-overlook-california-heat-material-ridge-summit-rocks-national-geology-gravel-badlands-boulder-plateau-dynamic-zabriskie-death-valley-landform-zabriskie-point-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-1037977.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.981677,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.915108,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13374\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Point-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Orson B. Adams House The St. George Field Office has completed rehabilitation of a mid-19th century Mormon pioneer residence for adaptive re-use. This small sandstone masonry house was built in 1863 for the Orson B. Adams family, in the now abandoned Mormon agricultural settlement of Harrisburg, located approximately 15 miles north of St. George. Critical to the successful completion of the rehabilitation project were partnerships with Washington County, the Utah Heritage Foundation, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; technical assistance from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office; and volunteer labor during several phases of the project. The Adams house is open sporadically for public visitation with the assistance of volunteer docents. In 2004, Washington County, Utah State University (USU), and the Utah Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects worked with BLM to create a conceptual plan for public recreation use of the 215 acres that surround the Adams house. Quail Creek flows through the tract, creating a lush riparian area with tall cottonwood trees and willows. Other historic Harrisburg structures, terraced gardens, an orchard, fields outlined by native rock walls, irrigation ditches, and wagon roads are preserved on the property. Students and faculty from USU documented the features of this still-intact 19th century agrarian landscape, as part of the first Historic American Landscape Survey conducted in Utah. The final concept plan will integrate the Adams house with a system of linked hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails that connect to trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, and the nearby historic Silver Reef mining district. Based on the conceptual plan, BLM completed an environmental assessment for the proposed development of a non-motorized trail system and an equestrian trailhead. Today the White Reef Trailhead provides access to a trail system that visits 5 public use sites within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area including the Orson B. Adams House.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1855/01/01/rev-larkin-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.20994857,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.399608,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16385\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Orson-B.-Adams-House\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Wagon travel on the Northern Route of the Old Spanish Trail began in 1847, when the first Mormon settlement in Utah Territory was established east of the Great Salt Lake. Exploration parties were immediately sent by church leaders to identify locations suitable for colonization along the Old Spanish Trail, to gain political control of the most important travel corridor in the Intermountain West. In October of 1847, Jefferson Hunt, who had served in the Mormon Battalion in California, led a group of 18 men, 130 pack mules, and a single wagon to southern California to buy cattle, seed grain, and other needed goods. The party arrived in San Bernardino after 45 days of travel, having reportedly brought the first wagon over the Old Spanish Trail. The success of this expedition encouraged others to follow, including large numbers of prospectors and merchants “rushingâ€\\u009d to the newly-discovered gold deposits at Sutter’s Mill in northern California during the winter months when the passes of the high Sierras would be impassable. Over time, the wagon road that developed was labeled on maps as the “Old Southern Roadâ€\\u009d, the “Immigrant Roadâ€\\u009d or the “Old Mormon Roadâ€\\u009d. By the first decade of the 20th century, early automobiles were traveling this same route and paved highways eventually replaced the wagon ruts.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://storage.needpix.com/thumbs/wagon-48633_1280.png\",\n \"lat\": 37.058297,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.306473,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16461\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Old-Mormon-Wagon-Road\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Honeymoon Trail During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a primitive wagon road was the principle travel route between the Mormon settlements in northeastern Arizona and southern Utah. In the late 1870s, Mormon colonists had been sent by church leaders to pioneer new settlements along Arizona’s Little Colorado River. As the new settlements were remote and isolated, many goods and services could only be obtained from the established Mormon communities of southern Utah. After 1877, the Arizona Mormon settlers also traveled to St. George, Utah to conduct church business and have their marriage vows solemnized in the newly-completed St. George Temple. So many newlyweds traveled the wagon road that it came to be known as “the Honeymoon Trailâ€\\u009d.Couples would travel in small groups for safety and companionship to make this long-distance trek across the varied and rugged terrain of northeastern Arizona and southwestern Utah. This journey typically began in mid-November and required many weeks of hard travel to complete. The wagons jolted across deep dry washes and slick rock, bogged down in deep sandy soils, and became mired in muddy stream crossings. At Lee’s Ferry, John D. Lee and his wife Emma provided regular ferry service for travelers, at one of the few feasible crossings of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Their journey then took them to Kanab, Utah, south to Pipe Springs, Arizona, finally heading north into Washington County. Here, the Honeymoon Trail followed Fort Pearce Wash and headed north through the Warner Valley into St. George. The spring at the historic Fort Pearce site was a popular overnight camping spot for these travelers, some of whom inscribed their names and the dates of their visits on the rocky cliff faces at the spring. After their marriage ceremonies, the newlyweds would often spend the winter months in St. George, enjoying the social activities of this established community and purchasing needed supplies. They began the long trip home in the early spring. The Honeymoon Trail continued in use well into the 20th century, when modern highways were finally constructed across northeastern Arizona.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/5c/c0/coast_cliff_sky_mecklenburg_holstein_beach_sea_baltic_sea-611860.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.058373,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.306355,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16454\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Honeymoon-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Blackridge Wilderness now contains a total of 13,015 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Blackridge Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/02/27/14/34/colorado-86586_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.339221,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.225425,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13353\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackridge-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State. Local anglers also enjoy fishing for bass, perch, bullhead, and pickerel and panfish are also popular. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/duck-brook-bridge-spanning-duck-brook-between-witch-hole-loop-and-new-eagle-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.620707,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.037257,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"211\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hancock-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
The Crab Orchard Wilderness now contains a total of 4,050 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Illinois. In 1976 the Crab Orchard Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Smack dab in the middle of the Mississippi Flyway, 43,500-acre Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge provides a winter feeding and resting area for an average of 40,000 Canada geese each year. Agriculture and logging in the early 1900s so depleted this region of forest, wetland, and grassland that wildlife could barely subsist here. The refuge was formed in 1947 to restore an adequate ground for geese, ducks, wild turkeys, a multitude of white-tailed deer, and small mammals including coyotes, beavers, opossums, and raccoons. Five thousand acres of the refuge are planted each year to feed wildfowl. Most people visit the refuge to bird-watch, hunt, and fish. Anglers cast a line for bass, bluegill, and crappie on Crab Orchard Lake, Devil's Kitchen Lake, Little Grassy Lake, and many smaller lakes. The Wilderness forms the southern tip of the refuge and encompasses sections of Little Grassy Lake and Devil's Kitchen Lake. Several parking lots and boat launches provide easy access to the water. Within Crab Orchard Wilderness boundaries lie dramatic sandstone outcroppings, wood-lined creeks, and potential seclusion, but there are no maintained trails. Camping is restricted to designated campsites, of which there are none in the Wilderness area (except for preexisting camps for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/10/06/02/21/apple-59905_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.71958,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.021164,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12800\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crab-Orchard-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Breton Wilderness now contains a total of 5,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Breton National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Louisiana. In 1975 the Breton Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Located off the delta of the great Mississippi River, Breton Island actually consists of two adjacent islands (north and south) with a combined length of about three miles and a width of less than one mile. Part of a long chain of barrier islands, they comprise only a small section of Breton National Wildlife Refuge. The greater portion of the refuge consists of the Chandeleur Islands, an approximately 20-mile-long crescent of land lying north of Breton. Between Breton and Chandeleur are more islands owned by the state and managed by the refuge. Geologically young, these unstable islands were created by the erosion and reshaping of a former Mississippi River delta. On the Gulf of Mexico side of the islands you'll find low sandy beaches tapering into a maze of ponds, inlets, and saltwater marshes. Hundreds of thousands of seabirds use these islands as nesting and wintering habitat. Endangered brown pelicans have made a dramatic return under careful refuge management. Camping is not allowed. Human visitors are common, sometimes coming for bird watching but primarily for surf fishing. Almost all of the refuge is designated Wilderness.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/pelican-birds-pictures/landing-brown-pelican-with-oil-boom-at-breton-national-wildlife-refuge-181x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 29.47121,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -88.51261,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12792\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Breton-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Lacassine Wilderness now contains a total of 3,346 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Louisiana. In 1976 the Lacassine Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. On the southern end of the Mississippi and Central Flyways, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge is primarily a freshwater marsh. Lacassine refuge marshes provide feeding and resting habitat for more than 300,000 ducks and 80,000 geese. The refuge also provides habitat for many shorebirds, wading birds, marsh birds, various manmmals,and alligators. The first nesting colony of cattle egrets outside Florida was discovered here. Nesting rookeries of roseate spoonbills, and other wading birds can be found in the Lacassine Pool. Watch for armadillos, swamp rabbits, minks, otters, nutrias and American alligators. The southern portion of the refuge, south of the pipeline canal and west of Bayou Misere, has been designated Wilderness. Unlike the rest of the refuge, this area has seen relatively little impact from human activity. There are no established trails, and no camping is allowed. The 3345 acre wilderness area can be accessed by non-motorized vessel or chest waders. The name Lacassine comes from the local native American word \\\"loc o'shin\\\", which means \\\"at the prairies edge\\\".\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunset/lacassine-national-wildlife-refuge-louisiana-435x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.00368,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.781279,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12814\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lacassine-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Caddo Lake, LA has facilities for bank fishing at the dam, which is operated by the Corps.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/1253977/527684263/stock-photo-the-beautiful-cypresses-in-caddo-lake-on-a-calm-summer-morning-527684263.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.706849,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -93.917686,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"148\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Caddo-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Pearl River, LA is a series of three locks and dams. The area is primarily for day use with boating, hunting and fishing being popular.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/stillwater-river-3-3469551.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 30.478327,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -89.796592,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"153\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pearl-River-3-Pools\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Wallace Lake, LA, which is operated by the Corps, has facilities at the dam for bank fishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Castle-Building-Lake-Landscape-River-Fortress-2133568.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.320296,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -93.669957,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"155\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wallace-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Monomoy Wilderness now contains a total of 3,244 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Massachusetts. In 1970 the Monomoy Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. As recently as 1958, this area was an extension of the mainland, the eroding shoreline at the elbow of Cape Cod. Severe winter storms isolated Monomoy Point from the mainland and, 20 years later, separated North Monomoy Island from South Monomoy Island. Ten miles of surf-beaten dunes on the eastern shore of the islands, still-shifting sands that sometimes reach 100 feet in height, give way to salt marsh and then to mudflats on the western shore. The ecosystem is a perfect habitat for migratory birds. Dubbed a sanctuary for wildlife in 1944, most of 7,604-acre Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge has been designated Wilderness: all of the north island and all but two tracts on the south island. The mainland portion of the refuge remains non-Wilderness. People are known to have lived here from 1711 on, and a lighthouse complex on the south island attests to their presence. Among the migratory birds you may see are grebes, shearwaters, petrels, gannets, bitterns, egrets, herons, swans, geese, ducks, and the endangered piping plover and roseate tern. Hundreds of gray and harbor seals winter along the coastline. Boaters swarm the shores in summer. Camping, fires, and pets are not permitted.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/beaches/beach-at-monomoy-national-wildlife-refuge-cape-cod.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.657865,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -69.95915,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12821\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Monomoy-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING\",\n \"description\": \"Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1975 for its \\\"particular value in carrying out the national migratory bird management program.\\\" The refuge, which is cooperatively managed with The Trustees of Reservations, encompasses 24 acres at Great Point. Nantucket NWR is an un-staffed unit of the Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2016/06/15/nantucket-national-wildlife-refuge-shoreline-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.3348,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.0375,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1530\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Nantucket-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Once called, \\\"Quinobequin\\\" by native Indians, Captain John Smith renamed the area for Charles I of England. The winding river rambles for 80 miles from its headwaters, covers an area of over 300 square miles and is the most densely populated river basin in New England. The area provides for wetlands and wildlife and recreation activities. For up-to-date information, call (508) 278-2511.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/03/13/20/43/massachusetts-93265_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.299706,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.119753,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"230\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Charles-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 primarily to provide feeding, resting and nesting habitat for migratory birds. It occupies the northern 22 acres of 52-acre Thacher Island located approximately one mile off the coast of Rockport, Massachusetts.
The refuge and adjacent Town of Rockport property consists of cobble beach, rocky outcrop, grass, and shrub/thicket habitats. It currently supports both herring and great black-backed gulls as nesting species and serves as a resting and refueling stopover site for songbirds and other migrants. Among other wildlife, off-shore use occurs by seals, waterfowl, loons, grebes, cormorants and alcids.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/coast/cape-cod-national-seashore-wellfleet-massachusetts.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.38,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.34,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4046\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Thacher-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Fort Niobrara Wilderness now contains a total of 4,635 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Nebraska. In 1976 the Fort Niobrara Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Herds of bison and elk find sanctuary in the rolling sand hills of Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Little remains of the fort that once protected northern Nebraska settlers. The only surviving colonists, prairie dogs, have taken up residence in \\\"dog towns\\\" beneath the wildflower-scattered grasses. The Niobrara River flows swiftly through about nine miles of the refuge, creating a canyon riverine ecosystem of trees and bushes and attracting summer canoeists. From the south rim of the Niobrara River canyon and north to the refuge boundary, you'll find the Fort Niobrara Wilderness, a unique mix of prairie and wooded valleys. Bison winter here, then head south of the river for the summer. Day-hikers can have a great adventure in the wilderness year round. No maintained trails offer access north of the river. The Fort Falls Trail is maintained on the south side of the river. The refuge is open only during daylight hours, and camping is prohibited.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/water-nature-forest-outdoor-rock-waterfall-creek-wilderness-river-summer-moss-environment-stream-brook-spring-green-flow-cascade-flowing-splash-tranquil-scenery-rapid-botany-splashing-body-of-water-rocks-cool-vegetation-rainforest-water-feature-watercourse-cascading-947408.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.893222,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.476967,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12803\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Niobrara-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Standing Bear Lake, NE, located in northwest Omaha, is named for the Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear, and is operated by the City of Omaha. The day use only facility offers picnicking, no-wake boating, hiking and bicycling trails, nature study opportunities and fishing. The lake has a surface area of 135 acres and is surrounded by 396 acres of parkland.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/bears/brown-bear-sow-and-two-cubs-in-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.315,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.12167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"294\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Standing-Bear-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Yankee Hill, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 3.5 miles east of Denton, NE, with a surface area of 208 acres and 5 miles of shoreline. Only boats with electric motors are allowed on this lake. Facilities include primitive camping, a dog training area and a boat ramp. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-wilderness-mountain-meadow-hill-lake-river-valley-italy-reservoir-plateau-loch-ecosystem-sardinia-rural-area-ballao-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-541450.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.728873,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.790068,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"299\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yankee-Hill-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Wapack National Wildlife Refuge was New Hampshire's first refuge and was established through a donation in 1972. The 1,672-acre refuge is located about 20 miles west of Nashua, New Hampshire and encompasses the 2,278 ft. North Pack Monadnock Mountain. The refuge is a popular hawk migration area and provides nesting habitat for numerous migratory songbirds such as the tree sparrow, Swainson's thrush, magnolia warbler, corssbills, pine grosbeaks and white-throated sparrow. The refuge also supports a wide variety of upland wildlife inlcuding deer, bear, coyote, fisher, fox, mink and weasel. A three mile segment of the 21-mile Wapack Trail, a spur of the Appalachian Trail, cuts through the refuge and rewards hikers with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/wapack-national-wildlife-refuge-winter-scenic.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.88560104,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.86640167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1662\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wapack-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Brigantine Wilderness now contains a total of 6,681 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of New Jersey. In 1975 the Brigantine Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In 1984, to posthumously honor a New Jersey conservationist congressman, Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge (established in 1939) and Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge (established in 1967) were combined to create the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Although the refuge consists of more than 39,000 acres, less than 7,000 acres in the southern division (the Brigantine) qualify as Wilderness. This trailless area, a tidal wetland and shallow bay habitat, is one of the most active flyways for migratory waterbirds in North America. Birdwatchers, binoculars in hand, have zoomed in on close to 300 species, including Atlantic brant and American black duck. The Wilderness also protects Holgate and Little Beaches, two of the few remaining barrier beaches in New Jersey. Grasses on these shores stabilize the fragile dunes and safeguard the rare piping plover, black skimmer, and least tern. The refuge is open during daylight hours, but there are prohibitions on camping, fires, horses, kite flying, swimming, flower picking, or anything else that might endanger the wildlife and their habitat. During nesting season (mid-April to mid-July), the area is closed to all public use. In the same protective vein, access to some portions is restricted to people with special-use permits for research and education.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/d6/f5/riedenburg_against_traffic_main_danube_canal_altm_hl_valley_ships_shipping_frachtschiff_harbour_row-1007299.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 39.463855,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.449351,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12793\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Brigantine-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness now contains a total of 3,660 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of New Jersey. In 1968 the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Roughly 25,000 years ago, where the Wisconsin Glacier reached its furthest point south and stopped, the creation of Great Swamp began. With cattail marshes, wet meadows, swamp woodlands, and ridges thick with oak, beech, and laurel, Great Swamp provides a home for 39 species of mammals including mice, moles, skunks, raccoons, otters, foxes, white-tailed deer, and the endangered Indiana bat. Migratory birds see Great Swamp as a \\\"nest and rest\\\" (244 species have been identified). Numerous reptiles and amphibians have taken up residence, including rare bog turtles, wood turtles, and blue-spotted salamanders. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 following grassroots action to save the area from being developed into a major metropolitan airport. In 1968, the eastern half of the Refuge was designated as the very first Wilderness Area within the Department of the Interior. About 8.5 miles of primitive trails provide access during daylight hours only, and camping and picnicking are not permitted.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/great-dismal-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge-300x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.719296,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.525859,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12804\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Swamp-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS\",\n \"description\": \"Originally known as the Oklahoma Bat Caves National Wildlife Refuge, Ozark Plateau NWR was established for the protection of endangered bats and their habitat. The refuge is made up of several parcels of land located in northeastern Oklahoma. These parcels contain numerous caves considered crucial for the bats' survival. To protect the fragile habitats provided by the caves and the forests surrounding them, this refuge is currently closed to the general public.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/Panorama-Snow-Mountains-Landscape-Scenic-Scenery-2611970.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.318117,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -94.70992,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3958\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ozark-Plateau-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Wichita Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 8,570 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Oklahoma. In 1970 the Wichita Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Of the refuge's 59,020 acres, 22,400 acres are open to public use. The rest of the refuge is a special-use area reserved for the wild animals. In 1901 this area was proclaimed a \\\"Forest Preserve,\\\" and in 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a law creating the first \\\"Game Sanctuary\\\" here for the almost-extinct Bison bison. Thanks to careful management, a remnant bunch of 15 buffalo has grown to a maintained herd of about 650, which live among the rugged rocky outcroppings, oak forests, and the mixed-grass prairie of the refuge. Within the northern portion of the special-use area lies North Mountain Wilderness Unit. The rugged southwestern corner of the refuge is protected as Charons Garden Wilderness Unit and is open to the public. The outstanding and unique scenic qualities of this wilderness unit attract many visitors.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/mountain/wichita-mountains-national-reserve-scenic-300x196.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.710644,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -98.623426,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12781\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wichita-Mountains-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PICNICKING\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a navigable channel to the head of navigation on the Kanawha River and principally serves the coal mines in that area. Located near Montgomery.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/34739/pexels-photo.jpg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=750&w=1260\",\n \"lat\": 38.191804,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -81.371416,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"311\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kanawha-River-London-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS\",\n \"description\": \"America's Outdoors is a public information center that provides recreation information on national, state, and local outdoor areas; environmental education materials; and a professional staff to assist with citizen-based conservation projects. The Center also has automated General Land Office Records documenting the transfer of lands from U.S. ownership to private landowners. These services are provided by BLM, the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/vermilion-life-saving-station-shore-of-lake-superior-10-miles-west-of-whitefish-11-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.87583,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.30026,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1701\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Vermilion-Public-Islands\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The project is located in the northeast portion of Wisconsin in the middle of The Door County peninsula. The ship canal is used as a shortcut for vessels using the ports of Green Bay and Menominee. Acreage along the northern side of the canal has a hiking trail and scenic overlook with parking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak7.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/27634147/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.801632,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -87.322227,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"433\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sturgeon-Bay-&-Lake-Michigan-Ship-Canal\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"5 site camping area. 3 miles from Dewey Bridge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Ypfu-JQJWk/WS74sqX_gSI/AAAAAAAAQxs/tYiRg99DQ3wiNV1ajS9mb4zPxPgfxQWagCLcB/s1600/IMG_7100.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 38.785147,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.263479,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16334\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cowskin-Camping-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Klondike Bluffs trails have been popular for a long time, but in the last few years a new push in trailbuilding and maintenance from Grand County Trail Mix, the local BLM and employees from some of the local bike shops has transformed the area. There is a new sign system with fresh markings on all the old trails. There have been 7 new trails constructed ranging from tough, techy and tight singletrack to fast flowing and open singletrack. Check out some of the major rockwork done on some of the trails! The Klondike Bluffs Trail System has two sections Klondike North and Klondike South. The southern section is about 17 miles from Moab and the northern section is a few miles beyond that. Both have signs. The trails are a mixture of tough climbs and descents and smooth fast singltrack working along some of the uplifted rocks in the area. Very fun, especially in cooler weather. There is no fee to ride the Klondike Bluffs Trails, however the BLM, the USFS, Grand County Trail Mix and all the local riders would appreciate if you keep these trails nice by staying on them, cleaning up after yourself and others and not riding them if it is too muddy. Trail Mix especially has put alot of time and effort into transforming this trail system. They always love volunteers even if it is just you picking up trash on your ride. Thanks!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uGx4vyFgJXg/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.773922,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.712529,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14502\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Klondike-Bluffs-Trail-System\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"Grandstaff Canyon includes a perennial stream within a canyon bordered by sheer walls of Navajo sandstone. Morning Glory Natural Bridge, located just outside of the WSA on State Land, is the main destination for hikers. A ribbon of riparian vegetation follows the stream within the canyon. Above the canyon, there is a sparse covering of pinyon-juniper vegetation and large expanses of barren Navajo sandstone domes and fins.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/22310957/extra_large_018e1d1ba58bc0e6dfedb2c46d02ab14.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.60593268,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.4700563,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16279\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grandstaff-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Fruitgrowers Reservoir was created by Fruitgrowers Dam which crosses Alfalfa Run. Alfalfa Runs natural flow is augmented by diversions from Surface and Dry Creeks. The reservoir is the main feature of the Fruitgrowers Dam Project. Visitation is estimated at roughly 500 people per year. There are about 5 miles of shoreline, 4 of which are open to recreation. No water contact activities are allowed. Average elevation is about 5,400 feet above sea level. The site has only primitivefacilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement.In the spring, Fruitgrowers Reservoir wildlife viewing area offers a spectacular sight with thousands of sandhill cranes stopping over on their way north. The reservoir hosts the largest nesting colony of western grebes in Colorado and more than 200 species of birds have been sighted. Also, a variety of mammals (i.e., mule deer, fox, mink) and reptiles make the area their home. There is a hard-surface watchable wildlife trail, about 750 feet long with turnout. Brochures for Fruitgrowers and other Grand Junction areas may be acquired by contacting the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau. You may call them at 1-800-962-2547 or 244-1480 for local calls.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7584/16787032827_f3af8807d5_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.82769,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -107.95589,\n \"natpark\": \"Black-Canyon-Of-The-Gunnison\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"53\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fruitgrowers-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE\",\n \"description\": \"OHV users travel from far and wide to enjoy the mancos-shale badlands of Factory Butte. These scenic badlands provide OHV users an unparalleled riding experience. Factory Butte is a popular recreation site for everything from OHV jumping and riding to motorcycling and passenger car touring. Although Factory Butte is famous for its OHV areas, few realize that the area is also a popular site to view wildflowers in the spring when Factory Butte is in full bloom. Tourists stop in at Factory Butte to photograph fields of desert flowers and blooming cacti. These blooming fields provide a stunning foreground for the North Caineville Mesa and Factory Butte formations. There is a restroom and interpretive kiosks at Factory Butte.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.campbase.com/public/camp_image/143638170568.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.365881,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.915269,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16219\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Factory-Butte-Recreation-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The trail ascends over 1300 feet to the top of the mesa. Along the way it runs along the spines of the Mancos badlands up into the Ferron sandstone cap on the mesa itself. The trail is marked by cairns. The hike takes about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours each way and is about 2 miles long. Near the top of the trail there are several names scratched in the rock from early explorers and ranchers. Once at the top, there is a register box to sign in. Views from the top of the mesa are unparalleled. A second trail to the top of North Caineville Mesa starts along State Route 24 near the \\\"old cement truck\\\" in Caineville. There are no developed facilities in this area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.stavislost.com/images/photography/2016/580fb44cbe0b3.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.406367,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.977375,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16405\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Caineville-Mesa-Trail\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The McKittrick Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico, approximately 40 miles southwest of Carlsbad. It is contiguous with the Guadalupe Escarpment WSA (managed by the U.S. Forest Service). McKittrick Canyon contains Chihuahuan Desert grassland and scrub, including creosote bush and mesquite, as well as piÑ\\u0081on-juniper woodlands and deciduous riparian. This WSA consists almost entirely of steep side slopes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media2.trover.com/T/5b7c9e38025f62d017000e9d/fixedw_large_2x.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.00643583,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.8281392,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14606\",\n \"rec_name\": \"McKittrick-Canyon-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States. He first met Julia Dent, his future wife, at her family home, named White Haven. From 1854 to 1859 the Dents, Grants and an enslaved African-American workforce lived on the property.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img1.10bestmedia.com/Images/Photos/113190/ulysses-s-grant-national-historic-site-whitehavenatulyssess_54_990x660_201404220540.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.55182374,\n \"location\": \"Missouri\",\n \"lon\": -90.35169255,\n \"natpark\": \"Gateway-Arch\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2961\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ulysses-S-Grant-National-Historic-Site\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Brokeoff Mountains WSA is located in southern New Mexico, contiguous with the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness in Texas. The WSA consists of a low dominant north-south ridge cut by two canyons that run 500 feet deep. Elk winter in the WSA and cliffs, ledges, and rock outcrops provide suitable nesting and perching habitat for birds of prey. Vegetation includes Chihuahuan Desert scrub, cacti, agaves, soaptree yuccas, creosote bush, mesquite, semidesert grassland, and pines at higher elevations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/My_Public_Lands_Roadtrip-_Nevada_Views_from_Slinkard_Wilderness_Study_Area_%2819396615418%29.jpg/1200px-My_Public_Lands_Roadtrip-_Nevada_Views_from_Slinkard_Wilderness_Study_Area_%2819396615418%29.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.10251806,\n \"location\": \"Texas\",\n \"lon\": -104.983135,\n \"natpark\": \"Guadalupe-Mountains\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14584\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Brokeoff-Mountains-Wilderness-Study-Area\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Kakahaia Refuge is a coastal freshwater pond, originally used as an artificial fish pond. This 44-acre refuge is situated on the south coast of Moloka'i. Established in 1977, it provides habitat for the endangered 'alae ke'oke'o (Hawaiian coot) and small numbers of 'ae'o (Hawaiian stilt), migratory waterfowl, and shorebirds. Northern pintails are common in winter months; and the Pacific golden plover is the most common shorebird. The native black-crowned night heron feeds on fish and other small vertebrates along the shoreline. Kakahaia is primarily a natural, spring-fed habitat. However, in 1983, an additional impoundment was constructed to increase shallow water habitat for the endangered stilt. In 1998 and 1999, this \\\"New Pond\\\" was cleared of invasive plants to open up habitat for the endangered stilt and coot, as well as wintering birds. State Route 450 bisects the refuge. The 2 acres seaward of the highway are under special use permit to the County of Maui for use as a county park open to picnicking and shoreline fishing.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak.jogurucdn.com/media/image/p15/media_gallery-2017-03-3-13-5_20c42ba586c0ad94261b883acb2b1042.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 20.793806,\n \"location\": \"Hawaii\",\n \"lon\": -156.467195,\n \"natpark\": \"Haleakala\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3967\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kakahaia-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness now contains a total of 39,165 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 1994 the Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-evClytdFNlg/WqGh9ocWdII/AAAAAAAAMDM/qe7tRC_sKowQ5Qjs_VY0V1Pd1k4KCfCxwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0032tpzsmall.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.253582,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -115.810979,\n \"natpark\": \"Joshua-Tree\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13369\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cleghorn-Lakes-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING\",\n \"description\": \"This comparatively low-elevation (6,000-7,000 feet) area offers a unique combination of terrain, scenery, and climate that allows for nearly year-round recreation close to towns and surrounded by panoramic backdrops. The relatively small blocks of public land are particularly well-suited to non-motorized trail use with opportunities for short motorized trails. This area also contains the only \\\"open\\\" (to cross country travel) motorized areas in the field office, providing rock crawling, OHV play and skill-building. Mountain biking trail systems are currently the greatest draw, highlighted by Phil's World just east of Cortez, which is one of the BLM's 20 premier mountain biking destinations. For more information, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/6f/8b/6b/mesa-verde-co.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.34942,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -108.4955,\n \"natpark\": \"Mesa-Verde\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16533\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cortez-SRMA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The LaVerkin Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 445 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the LaVerkin Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,..." you play an important role in helping to "...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply. Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Contact the agency for more information about regulations. Contact Information:
OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER: Dave Kiel\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://anotherwalkinthepark.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/zionkolobterrace_canon-335.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.452874,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.110706,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13416\",\n \"rec_name\": \"LaVerkin-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Silver Reef Mining DistrictJohn Kemple arrived in Harrisburg in 1866, and boarded at the Orson Adams House for the winter. Kemple was an experienced prospector, and in 1868 he found a mineralized sandstone float (an ore unattached to the bedrock) that assayed very high in silver, but he had a hard time pinpointing its source. He returned in 1870, and discovered silver in the White Reef, at the Southern base of Pine Valley Mountain. But because the silver was in sandstone, which at the time was considered impossible, assayers were skeptical of his findings, which slowed the process for locating the source of his supplies. In 1874, John Kemple took the lead in organizing a new mining district called the Harrisburg Mining District, and Orson B. Adams was elected president. The first claim recorded within this district, was only about 300 hundred yards southwest from the Orson Adams House and was named Pride of the West Ledge and Kemple Company. Two years later, by early 1876, a surge of silver fever took off, and miners, along with supporting industries, flowed into the area.With the closest railroad a 100 miles away in Milford, on-site transformation of silver ore into bullion was crucial. The nearest mills were more than 300 miles away, so it was decided to build mills near the mines, process the ore, and then ship finished bullion to the railroad by wagon. Three of the five mills were built in Silver Reef, with one in Leeds and the other on the Virgin River, named Stormont Mill. Mines that would not pay before the mills came were now considered valuable property. During 1876, Silver Reef was one of the largest towns in Washington County, with about 1,500 residents. A development boom took place along mile-long Main Street, including the construction of 6 saloons, 9 grocery stores, 2 dance halls, a brewery, a billiard hall, the Wells Fargo Express Office, a jail, and a church, amongst many others. St. John Catholic Church was Southern Utah’s first established Catholic congregation, founded in 1879, which housed the town’s hospital in a rear wing. Only remnants of the church can still be seen. Town advocates wanted Silver Reef to become the county seat, but the more conservative citizens of neighboring towns, established by members of the LDS church, were against it. As a typical boomtown, Silver Reef grew as quickly as it dwindled down. Reduced operations continued through 1909, after which mining completely stopped, and livestock owners took their place. When the town went extinct, neighboring town residents burrowed the leftover buildings and took the materials for their own use.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/unnamed-206.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.252778,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.367778,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16459\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Silver-Reef-Mining-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
345 East Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-688-3210
Fax: 435-688-3252
Email: david_kiel@blm.gov
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday
The Blackbeard Island Wilderness now contains a total of 3,000 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Georgia. In 1975 the Blackbeard Island Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of \\\"...increasing population, accompanied by expanding settlement and growing mechanization,...\\\" you play an important role in helping to \\\"...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness\\\" as called for by Congress in the Wilderness Act of 1964. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities. Regulations:
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Click here for additional regulations or contact the agency. Contact Information:
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.sapeloweekendatbernies.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Blackbeard-Island-3.png\",\n \"lat\": 31.489594,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.209143,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12789\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackbeard-Island-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Coldwater National Wildlife Refuge is located in northwest Mississippi, 4 Ñ\\u008d miles south of the town of Crowder. Established in 2000, this small refuge consists of 2,069 acres within an acquisition boundary of 16,000 acres. The centerpiece of the refuge is 25 old catfish ponds ranging in size from 9 to 21 acres and totaling 495 acres. These ponds are intensively managed for migrating waterfowl, shorebirds and wading birds. A majority of the refuge has been reforested in native bottomland hardwood species. Almost the entire refuge is flooded annually during the winter/spring by the Coldwater and Tallahatchie Rivers. Up to 50,000 migratory waterfowl winter on the refuge and 34 species of shorebirds have been recorded during spring and fall migration. Peregrine falcon, least tern, black tern, bald and golden eagles, and wood stork have been observed. Due to intensive management, the refuge is critically important as a sanctuary for waterfowl and other neotropical migratory birds. Primarily for these reasons, the refuge is closed to public access\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/files/portal/mspWTYMS37KAGL1SJGBD/images/content/large/mspF7BB845014A619766.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 33.77327,\n \"location\": \"Mississippi\",\n \"lon\": -89.82389,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4050\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coldwater-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Located in an area once known as \\\"No Man's Land\\\" in the Oklahoma Panhandle, this lake is set in a scenic area of sand hills, rock outcroppings and rolling grasslands. Historical points of interest exist close to the lake.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://abnf.co/OK-Optima%20Lake,%20in%20Oklahoma/11.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.658639,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -101.135511,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"567\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Optima-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Located in the middle of the Oklahoma panhandle, the 4,333-acre Optima National Wildlfie Refuge is made up of grasslands and wooded bottomland on the Coldwater Creek arm of the Optima Reservoir.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/11/e9/7f/29/welcome-sign.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.64279535,\n \"location\": \"Oklahoma\",\n \"lon\": -101.2165953,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1545\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Optima-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"A 4-acre lake featuring a beach, picnic area and hiking trails. Located near East Jermyn, in Lackawanna County, about 10 mi upstream from Scranton on US 6.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.lackawannacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Aylesworth-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.521884,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.525923,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"182\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Aylesworth-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a 30-mile pool on the Ohio River ideal for industry and recreation\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://s3.amazonaws.com/wvmetro-uploads-prod/2014/12/Asian-Carp-650x350.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.151377,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.706506,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"404\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Pike-Island-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats with high biodiversity, clean air and water, and a rich cultural heritage. Each year, more than 3.3 million people explore seven peaks above 1,000 feet, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads with 16 stone bridges.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2013/02/10/22/21/acadia-national-park-80357_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.30777545,\n \"location\": \"Maine\",\n \"lon\": -68.30063316,\n \"natpark\": \"Acadia\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2554\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Acadia-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The topography is a gentle rolling ridge top which gradually slopes downhill to the northeast.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.pexels.com/photos/27690/pexels-photo-27690.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.57825556,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.6967361,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16206\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Book-Cliffs-Mountain-Browse\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The WSA is contiguous with a recent addition to Arches National Park. The WSA surrounds deep canyons which are bordered by colorful Summerville, Entrada and Navajo sandstone canyon walls. Desert shrub-sagebrush vegetation covers most of the WSA with the rest being juniper woodland.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/0c/09/source_de_la_sorgue_source_spring_water_cave_cave_river_source_of_sorgue_karst_spring-587907.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 38.78516553,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -109.5024769,\n \"natpark\": \"Arches\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16271\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lost-Spring-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The southern part of the WSA includes the north end of The Cockscomb, a north south oriented ridge, prominent in south central Utah. The western portion consists of cliffs and benches dissected by southwesterly trending drainages. Wahweap Creek drains southward for 4 miles in the central part of the WSA. A waterfall on a perennial stream blocks the entrance to Dry Valley Creek Canyon, which remains in its natural condition and may be a relect ecosystem. About 200 acres are within this area, which may have important scientific values.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Hiking-Dry-Joshua-Tree-Trail-Sand-Nature-Desert-3247905.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.56641111,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.8786528,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16276\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mud-Spring-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Cliffs, hills, and the blue-gray shale badlands for which the WSA is named, characterize the study area.The WSA houses a number of endangered species and one plant species which is eligible to be listed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48024049726_83dbfbba92_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.64774444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9109861,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16308\",\n \"rec_name\": \"The-Blues-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The area is elongated in a general curve around lower Horseshoe Canyon. The terrain in the study area consists of sandy flats and hilly areas between the canyons which are 1,000 feet deep where they join the Green River. The bottoms of the canyons are inaccessible in several places. The WSA includes approximately 20 miles of perennial streams, the majority of which is the Green River along the eastern boundary of the WSA. The canyons in the WSA expose many geologic strata. The upper reaches provide dramatic views of the twisted and carved character of the area including cliffs, knolls, alcoves, caves, and arches. Adjacent to the southwestern border and an extension of the Horseshoe Canyon drainage, are notable pictographs in the detached Horseshoe Canyon Unit of Canyonlands National Park. Within the Labyrinth Canyon drainage and WSA along the Green River is evidence of the early river explorers. A river register at Bowknot Bend records the passage of both famous and little known river runners.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/river-valley-formation-cliff-park-united-states-of-america-canyon-grand-canyon-terrain-national-park-arizona-geology-badlands-horseshoe-bend-water-feature-wadi-landform-natural-arch-geographical-feature-the-large-1161799.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.56509444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.0569611,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16265\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Horseshoe-Canyon-(North)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"French Springs-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area is in eastern Wayne and Garfield Counties. The unit is 25,000 acres and consists of high, narrow ridges and a mesa cut by narrow, sheer-walled, meandering canyons 600 to 1,000 feet deep. Other land forms include buttes, spires, arroyos, rockfalls, alluvial fans, terraces, and sand dunes. Opportunities for solitude and primitive/unconfined recreation are outstanding. Photography, day hiking, and scenic sightseeing are popular within the WSA. The longest hiking route is 11 miles, from Gordon Flats to Happy Canyon via French Spring Canyon.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-wilderness-walking-mountain-meadow-flower-adventure-valley-mountain-range-glacier-park-alpine-national-park-ridge-wildflower-alps-grassland-plateau-fell-ecosystem-tundra-mountain-flowers-landform-mountain-pass-natural-environment-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-gemmi-leukerbad-l-mmernboden-wildstrubel-wild-crowds-glacier-845322.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.20225278,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.2133944,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16264\",\n \"rec_name\": \"French-Spring-Happy-Canyon\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The tributaries of three canyons are in the WSA. The canyons are from a few feet to a half-mile wide and are characterized by a wide range of colors, sheer walls, and many large overhangs. The canyons converge in the northern portion of the WSA to form Horseshoe Canyon. Weathered sandstone benches, covered in places by grassy parks, separate the canyons. Buttes, domes and sand dunes are also found in the WSA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/05/15/14/57/horseshoe-bend-768789_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.30538056,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.2078361,\n \"natpark\": \"Canyonlands\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16471\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Horseshoe-Canyon-(South)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Blue Hills, in the northern and western portion of the WSA, are low mesas and barren badlands carved by erosion from blue-gray marine shales. The Mt. Ellen portion of the WSA consists of steep slopes and rounded peaks, including Mt. Ellen, with large basins and wide canyons. Mt. Ellen is part of the Henry Mountains, well-known in American geology for classical studies of intrusive mountain structures, upturned sedimentary rocks, and stream gradients. Mt. Ellen is the largest structural dome in the Henry Mountains, with a diameter of 12 to 15 miles. Predominant vegetation at the lower elevations is pinyon-juniper and saltbrush. Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and alpine fir grow at the higher elevations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/464311/pexels-photo-464311.jpeg?w=940&h=650&auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb\",\n \"lat\": 38.17979444,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -110.8876278,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16473\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mt.-Ellen-Blue-Hills\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The WSA is on a broad plateau that slopes gently north-northeast, and is intricately dissected by deep, narrow, meandering canyons that drain eastward into the Fremont River. Narrow, relatively flat-topped ridges separate the canyons. Vegetation is predominantly pinyon-juniper with associated grasses. Ecological and botanical features are related to high quality riparian habitat along Sulfur Creek.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1014372539/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.29799722,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.3503194,\n \"natpark\": \"Capitol-Reef\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16470\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fremont-Gorge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth century. The park is a memorial to Thomas Jefferson's role in opening the West, to the pioneers who helped shape its history, and to Dred Scott who sued for his freedom in the Old Courthouse.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/architecture-structure-sky-skyline-urban-monument-downtown-arch-park-metal-landmark-metropolitan-national-park-stainless-steel-memorial-clouds-archway-history-missouri-riverfront-jefferson-memorial-mississippi-river-gateway-to-the-west-gateway-arch-saint-louis-621000.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 38.6258069,\n \"location\": \"Missouri\",\n \"lon\": -90.1892508,\n \"natpark\": \"Gateway-Arch\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13951\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gateway-Arch-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. South Rim is open all year. North Rim is closed for the winter. On February 26, 1919, Grand Canyon became a National Park. This is our Centennial Year!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/trail-formation-canyon-grand-canyon-national-park-arizona-geology-badlands-plateau-wadi-landform-geographical-feature-51483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 36.17280161,\n \"location\": \"Arizona\",\n \"lon\": -112.6836024,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2733\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Canyon-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation is one of the premier opportunities for visitors to the Lassen National Forest. From springtime wildflower hikes to snowmobiling miles of freshly groomed trails in the winter, there is something for everyone! So go explore, camp, hike, kayak, fish, or just sit beneath the towering pines on a sunny afternoon and relax... the Lassen National Forest welcomes you! Here are some of our favorite places on the Lassen National Forest. We hope that you enjoy them as much as we do! Please note that pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation sites, and that pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/california/lassen-volcanic-national-park/lassen-peak-reflection-on-manzanita-lake-in-lassen-volcanic-national-park-california.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.728939,\n \"location\": \"California\",\n \"lon\": -121.343547,\n \"natpark\": \"Lassen-Volcanic\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1066\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lassen-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/rock-wilderness-mountain-snow-adventure-valley-mountain-range-stone-vacation-formation-landmark-black-ridge-summit-mt-south-national-memorial-geology-badlands-rushmore-mount-plateau-carved-history-granite-monuments-dakota-presidents-mountainous-landforms-424002.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.88037021,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.4525186,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2837\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mount-Rushmore-National-Memorial\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The United States Congress designated the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness in 2009 and it now has a total of 11,667 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Utah and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness is bordered by the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness to the north.The approximately 11,700 acre Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness is within the newly-designated Red Cliffs National Conservation Area and shares a common boundary with the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness, located on the Dixie National Forest. Here, massive blocks of Jurassic age Navajo Sandstone have been eroded by wind and water, leaving rounded domes and numerous small canyons. The resulting landscape is both austere and intimate, affording outstanding opportunities for solitude and natural quiet, just minutes away from the major population centers of Washington County. Convenient trail access makes this wilderness a popular choice for hikers and equestrians. Visit the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area web page for more information about trails in the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. Although it is at the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness supports plant and animals species that typify the arid Mojave Desert. Pockets of desert shrubs cover the sand dunes and rocky outcrops of this wilderness. Mojave Desert species, such as Utah agave, banana yucca, scrub oak , and single-leaf ash, are found in the lowlands and line the dry washes. At higher elevations, pinyon pine and Utah juniper dot the rocky slopes of the wilderness area. Mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, and kit fox live here, as they do farther east on the Colorado Plateau. Mojave Desert species, including the federally-listed threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and the Gila monster and chuckwalla reptiles are also residents of the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness. Golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, and the western screen owl circle the craggy canyons of this wilderness area, searching for prey. On the right day, at the right time, lucky visitors may see bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and Cooper's, and sharp-shinned hawks in the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-water-nature-outdoor-wilderness-mountain-sky-sunshine-sun-hiking-photography-lake-adventure-mountain-range-stone-summer-hike-scenery-blue-reservoir-body-of-water-rocks-sandy-sunny-trekking-utah-fell-loch-mountainous-landforms-bell-canyon-reservoir-bells-canyon-little-cottonwood-canyon-1407400.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.22584333,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.4078228,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16302\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Canyon-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Taylor Creek Wilderness is located adjacent to the Kolob Canyons region of Zion National Park. 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La Verkin Creek, nonetheless beautiful, is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. The area surrounding the confluence of these two creeks constitutes an integral part of the exceptional visual attractions associated with the Kolob section of Zion National Park. The upper portions of these creeks are characterized by steep cliffs and deep, narrow canyons while the lower portions are broaden into distinct alluvial valleys. Don’t Miss: Outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation such as hiking and primitive camping. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/creek-stream/creek-scenic-river-landscape.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.36972333,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.17494,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16325\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Smith-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The source of Willis Creek begins on a private property boundary on the north side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the southern boundary. The scenic value of Willis Creek is excellent and similar to that found in the Kolob area of Zion National Park. The geologic features that abound are interesting and common to the area. Don’t Miss: The outstanding exploration and hiking opportunities enhanced by the proximity to Zion National Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/creek-stream/creek-scenic-river-landscape.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.44724194,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.0909083,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16326\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Willis-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"North Fork of the Virgin River originates at Cascade Falls, waters from Navajo Lake. This section enters the Deep Creek Wilderness on its eastern border and exits its southern border and flows into Zion National P ark. This creek is characterized by deeply incised canyons with walls hundreds of feet tall and is a critical access point to the world famous Zion Narrows. Don’t Miss: World class hiking and canyoneering. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://live.staticflickr.com/8702/16918148611_4e33147272_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37086944,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9238033,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16322\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Fork-Virgin-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Shunes creek has its origins on the rim of the Vermillion Cliffs in the Shunes Creek Canyon drainage within the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. It enters the parcel from the east and exits into the Canaan Mountain Wilderness on the west. Shunes Creek has exceptional scenery and outstanding geologic features that are similar to those in Zion National Park. Exploration and rock climbing opportunities abound in the area and are enhanced by their proximity to Zion. Don’t Miss: Unparalleled scenery and solitude. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/62/2f/rivers_water_flowing_flora_trees_greenery_plants_rocks-1004989.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.14111806,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9354483,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16324\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shunes-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"The headwaters of this creek are on private lands north of the BLM sections. This spectacular section of the stream contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides. Don’t Miss: World class canyoneering and photographic opportunities. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://p0.piqsels.com/preview/144/510/357/america-arizona-beautiful-blue.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.39847306,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9927728,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16323\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oak-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"What this section of Taylor Creek lacks in length, it more than makes up for in sheer beauty and splendor. This short section, which originates in small Taylor Creek Wilderness and flows into Zion National Park, contains some of the most scenic and geologic stunning scenery to found in the area. The deep incised canyon has exposed millennia of geologic history and has provided an excellent example of the geologic processes that have created this stunning landscape. Don’t Miss: The opportunity to view an outstanding cross section of the local geology and unique photographic opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/6a/59/flathead_river_autumn_fall_rocks_scenic_trees_landscape_outdoors-853796.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.45426797,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1451101,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16321\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Middle-Fork-Taylor-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"La Verkin Creek is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. Smith Creek, nonetheless beautiful, has its origins within the Red Butte Wilderness. The area surrounding the confluence of these two creeks constitutes an integral part of the exceptional visual attractions associated with the Kolob section of Zion National Park. The upper portions of these creeks are characterized by steep cliffs and deep, narrow canyons while the lower portions, as flow thru the Black Ridge Wilderness, broaden into distinct alluvial valleys. Don’t Miss: Outstanding opportunities for solitude and unconfined recreation such as hiking and primitive camping.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/e1/49/river_stream_jungle_forest_rock_natural_stone_creek-560865.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.37182417,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1894478,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16320\",\n \"rec_name\": \"LaVerkin-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The source of spectacular Bear Trap Canyon begins on private property on the south side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the western boundary of the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness and into Zion National Park. The stream is a deeply incised, high elevation canyon with vertical sandstone walls hundreds of feet tall with stringers of mixed conifer forest, mountain shrub and riparian vegetation including unique “hanging gardensâ€\\u009d. Exceptional recreation potential exists for hiking, camping and cayoneering. Don’t Miss: Outstanding climbing possibilities and breathtaking hanging gardens.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak8.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1022841178/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.43086889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1111981,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16316\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beartrap-Canyon-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creek Wilderness and Deep Creek North Wilderness These two contiguous units, containing approximately 7,500 acres of public land, are located near the northeast corner of Zion National Park. In fact, Deep Creek Wilderness shares its 3 mile southern border with the Park. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,000 feet in Deep Creek Wilderness to a high of 6,800 feet in Deep Creek North Wilderness, creating an environment for dense stands of trees and shrubs. The perennial stream of Deep Creek flows for approximately 4.8 miles through the Deep Creek Wilderness and was designated as a “wildâ€\\u009d river segment for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic River System through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Approximately 1.2 miles of two tributaries to the North Fork of the Virgin River also flow through the Deep Creek Wilderness and have been designated as “wildâ€\\u009d rivers. Deep Creek North Wilderness contains numerous drainages: Crystal Creek, Big Oak Wash, Deep Creek, and several unnamed drainages. The area just outside the Deep Creek North Wilderness is dotted with springs. This extensive cover, availability of water, and a contiguous landscape of wildlands, creates habitat for a wide variety of animals. Mule deer, elk, mountain lion, and bobcat are the larger animals that make a home here. Just a few of the smaller mammals include badgers, marmots, and ringtail. Numerous birds species can be observed in the wilderness with some of the more interesting being golden eagle, screech owl, chukar partridge, and wild turkey. The remote canyons of the wilderness provide suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4728/38957977192_786655acbe_n.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.42338611,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9279608,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16345\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-North-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creeks origin is to the north of the BLM parcel and on private lands. This spectacular section of the stream runs thru the Deep Creek Wilderness and contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. This section provides an excellent illustration of the hydrologic transition from headwaters to a deeply incised canyon, all within a few miles. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7533/30065107796_114a62472d_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37011361,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9492081,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16317\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Kolob Creek starts as the outlet for Kolob reservoir to the north. This spectacular section of the stream contains world class features such as deeply incised canyons hundreds of feet deep, large waterfalls, deep plunge pools and awesome hanging gardens as it flows thru the Deep Creek Wilderness. The photographic scenery of the area is exemplary and is not common in the area. Visitors are willing to travel very long distances to visit this area for the spectacular beauty and physical challenges the canyon provides. Don’t Miss: World class canyoneering. \\\"\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/images/69/13/32c6b60331e1b9fb77859a7021d4-1571011.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.37103972,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9712625,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16319\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kolob-Creek-Wild-and-Scenic-River\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Comprised of approximately 1,500 acres, the Red Butte Wilderness includes vibrantly hued sandstone spires and domes, narrow slot canyons, and forested mesa tops of pinyon pine and Utah juniper. Found along the southwest corner of Zion National Park, the wilderness area shares a .75 mile border with the park. The western side of the wilderness area incorporates a portion of the Lower Kolob Plateau, which offers the closest vehicle access route. A high degree of solitude can be experienced in the Red Butte Wilderness, as well as many scenic vistas. The upper reach of Smith Creek, designated as “wildâ€\\u009d in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System lies within the northwest corner of this wilderness. Only a third of a mile long, the steam channel is moderately sloped and heavily vegetated. Elevation within the wilderness area ranges from a high of 7,400 feet to a low of 5,600 feet. The diverse topography supports many wildlife species. A great benefit to wildlife is the large expanse of wildland that is formed by this wilderness area, other contiguous BLM managed lands, and the contiguous lands in Zion National Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-rock-wilderness-sky-desert-valley-formation-dry-red-scenery-canyon-national-park-rocks-outside-geology-mountains-badlands-hot-plateau-tourist-attraction-nevada-ecosystem-wadi-butte-landform-sand-stone-red-rocks-valley-of-fire-natural-environment-geographical-feature-aeolian-landform-southwest-usa-valley-of-the-fire-979570.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.34057667,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1528828,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16348\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-Butte-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The 98 acres of Goose Creek are remote and rugged. Goose Creek itself, designated “wild,â€\\u009d flows through the Wilderness area at the start of the steep and deep Goose Creek Canyon. The elevation changes over 1,000 feet from the bottom of the canyon to top of the unit. Its southern border is contiguous with Zion National Park for half a mile. Sitting at about 7,000 feet, the landscape is typical of high elevation desert: dense tree stands on the slopes and thick riparian vegetation thriving in the canyon’s steep walled shade.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/goosefare-creek-a-division-of-the-rachel-carson-national-wildlife-refuge.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 37.37502083,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9958853,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16347\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Goose-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Deep Creek Wilderness and Deep Creek North Wilderness These two contiguous units, containing approximately 7,500 acres of public land, are located near the northeast corner of Zion National Park. In fact, Deep Creek Wilderness shares its 3 mile southern border with the Park. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,000 feet in Deep Creek Wilderness to a high of 6,800 feet in Deep Creek North Wilderness, creating an environment for dense stands of trees and shrubs. The perennial stream of Deep Creek flows for approximately 4.8 miles through the Deep Creek Wilderness and was designated as a \\\"wild\\\" river segment for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic River System through the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. Approximately 1.2 miles of two tributaries to the North Fork of the Virgin River also flow through the Deep Creek Wilderness and have been designated as \\\"wild\\\" rivers. Deep Creek North Wilderness contains numerous drainages: Crystal Creek, Big Oak Wash, Deep Creek, and several unnamed drainages. The area just outside the Deep Creek North Wilderness is dotted with springs. This extensive cover, availability of water, and a contiguous landscape of wildlands, creates habitat for a wide variety of animals. Mule deer, elk, mountain lion, and bobcat are the larger animals that make a home here. Just a few of the smaller mammals include badgers, marmots, and ringtail. Numerous birds species can be observed in the wilderness with some of the more interesting being golden eagle, screech owl, chukar partridge, and wild turkey. The remote canyons of the wilderness provide suitable nesting habitat for the Mexican spotted owl, a threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/12/39/bode_river_water_stones_idyllic_mood_forest_trees-592697.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.38816667,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.9106839,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16344\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Deep-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Sauta Cave NWR (known as Blowing Wind Cave NWR until 1999) is a 264 acre Refuge purchased in 1978 to provide protection for the federally endangered gray and Indiana bat and their critical habitat. The cave provides a summer roosting site for about 200,000 - 300,000 gray bats and a winter hibernaculum for both the gray and Indiana bats. There are two entrances into the cave on the Refuge but they are closed to the public As is the case with many large caves, rare and unique species occur in Sauta Cave. As a result, the Alabama Natural Heritage Program ranks the cave's biodiversity as a site of very high significance. Surprisingly, the cave is not a pristine one as it was used as a saltpeter mine during the Civil War, a nightclub during the 1920's, and a fallout shelter during the 1960's. In addition to the rare fauna within the cave, the federally endangered Price's potato bean occurs on the Refuge. All 264 acres of habitat outside of the cave is predominately hardwood forest.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/bison-buffalo/bison-at-the-national-bison-range-725x487.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 34.61249924,\n \"location\": \"Alabama\",\n \"lon\": -86.13330078,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3925\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sauta-Cave-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Wolf Island NWR, located approximately 12 miles off the coast of Darien, Georgia in McIntosh County, was established on April 3, 1930 to provide protection and habitat for migratory birds. The barrier island refuge consists of Wolf Island and two smaller islands, Egg and Little Egg. Over 75% of the refuge's 5,126 acres are composed of saltwater marsh. Wolf Island NWR was designated a National Wilderness Area in 1975 and is maintained as such, with it's primary purpose being to provide protection for migratory birds and such endangered and threatened species as the loggerhead sea turtle and piping plover. Due to it's status as a wilderness area, no public use facilities are planned on the refuge. Though the refuge's saltwaters are open to a variety of recreational activities such as fishing and crabbing, all beach, marsh, and upland areas are closed to the public.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/07/10/00/18/caribou-144308_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 31.3475958,\n \"location\": \"Georgia\",\n \"lon\": -81.3093453,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3965\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wolf-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Locks and Dam No. 52 is located on the Ohio River, near Brookport, IL, at mile 939 below Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1924/01/01/james-a-white-supt-of-anti-saloon-league-of-ohio-will-resign-to-run-for-gov-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.126049,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.648752,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"380\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Pool-52\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Locks and Dam No. 53 is located on the Ohio River, upstream of Mound City, IL.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/f5/7c/cleveland_ohio_museum_of_art_attractions_tourism_sunset_dusk_landscape-1206136.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 37.203183,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.042206,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"381\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Pool-53\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Red River National Wildlife Refuge Act was signed into law on October 13, 2001. According to legislation, the refuge shall consist of approximately 50,000 acres of Federal lands and water along that section of the Red River between Colfax, Louisiana and Arkansas state line, a distance of approximately 120 miles. Currently the Service has acquired approximatley 6,000 acres of the proposed 50,000 acres. The four focus areas to purchase land for the refuge are: Lower Cane River (Natchitoches Parish) Spanish Lake Lowlands (Natchitoches Parish) Bayou Pierre Floodplain (Desoto and Red River Parishes) Wardview (Caddo and Bossier Parishes)\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/bay/arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-river-in-summer-725x490.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 32.681,\n \"location\": \"Louisiana\",\n \"lon\": -92.2024,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4014\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Red-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Primarily a commercial navigation project, although the canal is also open to recreational boats, and public access is allowable along canal banks. There is a single boat launch facility maintained by the Corps, as well as six fishing piers along the canal banks. 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The USFWS managed an \\\"overlay\\\" Refuge on the eastern third of the Island under a Joint Management Agreement between the Department of the Interior and Department of the Navy since 1975. Following an extensive surface clearance of ordnance in 1997 and 1998, the Island was transferred to the USFWS to become Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge. It was established \\\" . . . for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds\\\" (Migratory Bird Conservation Act). Nomans Land Island is surrounded entirely by the Atlantic Ocean. About 30% of the island is comprised of wetlands which range from emergent marshes to permanently flooded-open water. There are four artificial ponds (that were impounded many years ago by early settlers), two large freshwater ponds, and a number of smaller ponds dot the Island. Common wetland plants include: Virginia chain fern, cranberry, sphagnum moss, broad-leaved cattail, and common reed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.256099,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.818035,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4060\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Nomans-Land-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Assabet River NWR, formerly referred to as the U.S. Army's Fort Devens Sudbury Training Annex, is a 2,230-acre parcel of land located approximately 25 miles west of Boston, and 4 miles west of the Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex Headquarters. It is located in portions of the Towns of Hudson, Maynard, Stow and Sudbury and covers approximately 3.5 square miles. The Assabet River NWR consists of two separate pieces of land. The larger northern section is just north of Hudson Road. The southern section is located to the south of Hudson Road. The refuge is comprised of a diverse mixture of pine/hardwood forest, old field, and wetland habitats. On March 26, 2005, the refuge officially opened for wildlife dependent recreation. As of November 13, 2005, there are 10 miles of trails open to the public for wildlife observation. A map of existing trails is available at the kiosk on Hudson Road in Sudbury and at the refuge website. The refuge is also open for hunting and will open for fishing in Spring 2006. Dogs are not allowed on the refuge. The Friends of the Assabet River NWR formed in 2000, nearly a full year prior to the transfer of the U.S. Army's former Fort Devens Sudbury Training Annex to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Since that time, the Friends Group has provided the refuge invaluable assistance in preparing to open the refuge for wildlife-dependent recreational activities by removing physical safety hazards; conducting biological surveys of vernal pools, raptors, bats, invasive plant species; and conducting numerous public outreach and education programs. For information on becoming part of the Friends of the Assabet River NWR, contact Barbara Volkle at (508) 393-9251 or visit their website www.farnwr.org.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/objects/signs/crystal-river-national-wildlife-refuge-visitor-center-sign-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.400837,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.463473,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4061\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Assabet-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Gravel (4 acres) and Spider (23 acres) islands comprise the Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge. These islands are located in Lake Michigan, approximately 1 mile east of the northern tip of the Door County peninsula, Wisconsin. Along with Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Gravel Island Refuge is part of the Wisconsin Islands Wilderness Area, which, at 29 acres, is one of the smallest wilderness areas in the country. The refuge is managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, in Mayville, WI. Public use is not allowed due to ground nesting by migratory birds and limited access.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/earth-ground/beach-erosion-at-pea-island-national-wildlife-refuge-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4052\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gravel-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. The Paria River marks the eastern edge of the Grand Staircase, the southern edge of the High Plateaus of the Utah Section of the Colorado Plateau Physiographic Province.The Grand Staircase was so named by early geologists because it is an ascending series of colored cliffs and terraces. At Bull Valley Gorge and Deer Creek Canyon, in the northwestern part of the WSA, the eastern end of the White Cliffs of the Grand Staircase is 600 to 1,000 feet high and is cut by eight canyons. East of the Paria River, the same sandstone as the White Cliffs is exposed but is more sculped and dissected. A portion of the terrace of the Vermillion Cliffs, the Grand Stair below the White Cliffs, is in the southwestern portion of the WSA. Below the cliffs are multi colored badlands.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gAFDc96U9mA/WA-DgxG4jHI/AAAAAAAAIb0/V8OaT0EmiBAAqKLxZv6YnEu9G0LYARWKQCLcB/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/DSC07046%25281%2529.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.36896389,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.0072167,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16285\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Paria-Hackberry-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The varied terrain includes plateaus, benches, a portion of The Cockscomb ridge, scattered sand dunes, rock knobs and domes, and natural arches.All of the portion recommended for wilderness designation is of outstanding scenic quality. 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Below the cliffs are multi colored badlands.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://40yearsofwalking.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/paria-hackberry-140.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.33520833,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -111.9078722,\n \"natpark\": \"Bryce-Canyon\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16287\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Paria-Hackberry-202\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/David_Berger_National_Memorial%2C_NPS_%2847349852492%29.jpg/1200px-David_Berger_National_Memorial%2C_NPS_%2847349852492%29.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.47369879,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.49133831,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13919\",\n \"rec_name\": \"David-Berger-National-Memorial\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Through a continuing tradition of public and private cooperation, Yucca House National Monument preserves one of the largest archeological sites in SW Colorado. The unexcavated nature of the site preserves its integrity and beauty for future generations of scientists and visitors. 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The northern half of Parunuweap is heavily wooded with pinyon and juniper with a jeep trail leading down into the canyon. This route should only be taken by people experienced in driving on rough mountain roads. The main landmarks in and directly south of the southern portion of the WSA are Harris Mountain and Elephant Butte. Again, springs and plant life concentrate animals in the area. Mule deer are common, and with the mule deer come predatory mountain lions. Many kinds of hawks, eagles and other birds can also be seen in the area. Beware, however, since rattlesnakes are also common here. Special Features: A major historical feature is the Elephant Gap or Foote Ranch Road, believed to follow the pioneer route between Pipe Spring, Arizona, and Long Valley, Utah. About 4.5 miles of this route are cherry-stemmed from the WSA and 4 miles are considered to be a way within the WSA. The state sensitive bald eagle occasionally roosts in the WSA in the winter. The peregrine falcon may nest within the WSA. The golden eagle may also sometimes inhabit or nest in the WSA. Other state sensitive or USFWS candidate or threatened animal species that may inhabit the WSA include ferruginous hawk, Mexican spotted owl, western yellow-billed cuckoo, and Bell's vireo. USFWS candidate, threatened or endangered plant species that may occur in the WSA are Asplenium andrewsii, Erigeron sionis, Heterotheca jonesii, and Sphaeromeria ruthia.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S3OKqLYmhHk/WUhGDXA8neI/AAAAAAAAMtw/ao26rQoaLa89zcOxnG-E5Q_F-Dumok1pgCLcBGAs/s1600/parunuweap-canyon_35282407781_o.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.17825278,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.7822139,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16288\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Parunuweap-Canyon-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Orderville Canyon offers an excellent wilderness experience with plant and animal life similar to Moquith Mountain WSA. Orderville Canyon and its tributaries are becoming increasingly popular among canyoneers, who marvel at the variety and splendor of several slot canyon drops that offer hiking and rappelling which rivals many routes in Zion itself. The bald eagle and peregrine falcon, as well as 13 animal species and four plant species that are considered to be sensitive occur or may occur in the WSA. Cougar, elk, and mule deer also use the WSA\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i0.wp.com/themegadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_7182.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\",\n \"lat\": 37.32043889,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -112.8843306,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16284\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Orderville-Canyon-WSA\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"At 445 acres, LaVerkin Creek is the largest of four BLM managed Wilderness areas that border Zion National Park. Its southern boundary with the park is over 1.25 miles long. Like Goose Creek Wilderness, this area consists of steep canyon walls that drop into a creek drainage. This drainage is LaVerkin Creek, a wild river in the National Wild and Scenic River System. The northwest corner of the Wilderness contains the lower reach of Bear Canyon. Access to this Wilderness is difficult as the area is surrounded by private property on its western, eastern, and northern borders, and is remotely located at the northern boundary of the National Park. Similar to Goose Creek, Bear Trap, and Taylor Creek Wilderness, the habitat value of LaVerkin Creek Wilderness is greatly enhanced by its proximity to Zion National Park and the thousands of acres of remote, private wild lands surrounding it. The Wilderness sits at an elevation of 6,800. Dense vegetation including pines, juniper, and scrub oak; canyon wall created shade; access to water; and other factors create habitat suitable for a large of plants and animals.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://trailmob.com/images/trailgallery/la-verkin-creek-ut-znp-cc-chris-m-morris.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 37.44821639,\n \"location\": \"Utah\",\n \"lon\": -113.1117342,\n \"natpark\": \"Zion\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16303\",\n \"rec_name\": \"LaVerkin-Creek-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Hikers entering the internationally renowned Virgin River Narrows hiking trail in Zion must first traverse this WSA, with scenery very similar to what they will encounter upon reaching the Park portion of the hiking route. The bald eagle and peregrine falcon visit this WSA. 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The Fort Niobrara Wilderness now contains a total of 4,635 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Nebraska. In 1976 the Fort Niobrara Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Herds of bison and elk find sanctuary in the rolling sand hills of Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. Little remains of the fort that once protected northern Nebraska settlers. The only surviving colonists, prairie dogs, have taken up residence in \\\"dog towns\\\" beneath the wildflower-scattered grasses. The Niobrara River flows swiftly through about nine miles of the refuge, creating a canyon riverine ecosystem of trees and bushes and attracting summer canoeists. From the south rim of the Niobrara River canyon and north to the refuge boundary, you'll find the Fort Niobrara Wilderness, a unique mix of prairie and wooded valleys. Bison winter here, then head south of the river for the summer. Day-hikers can have a great adventure in the wilderness year round. No maintained trails offer access north of the river. The Fort Falls Trail is maintained on the south side of the river. The refuge is open only during daylight hours, and camping is prohibited.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/water-nature-forest-outdoor-rock-waterfall-creek-wilderness-river-summer-moss-environment-stream-brook-spring-green-flow-cascade-flowing-splash-tranquil-scenery-rapid-botany-splashing-body-of-water-rocks-cool-vegetation-rainforest-water-feature-watercourse-cascading-947408.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.893222,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.476967,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12803\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Niobrara-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness now contains a total of 3,660 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service's Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. All of the Wilderness is in the state of New Jersey. In 1968 the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. Roughly 25,000 years ago, where the Wisconsin Glacier reached its furthest point south and stopped, the creation of Great Swamp began. With cattail marshes, wet meadows, swamp woodlands, and ridges thick with oak, beech, and laurel, Great Swamp provides a home for 39 species of mammals including mice, moles, skunks, raccoons, otters, foxes, white-tailed deer, and the endangered Indiana bat. Migratory birds see Great Swamp as a \\\"nest and rest\\\" (244 species have been identified). Numerous reptiles and amphibians have taken up residence, including rare bog turtles, wood turtles, and blue-spotted salamanders. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 following grassroots action to save the area from being developed into a major metropolitan airport. In 1968, the eastern half of the Refuge was designated as the very first Wilderness Area within the Department of the Interior. About 8.5 miles of primitive trails provide access during daylight hours only, and camping and picnicking are not permitted.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/great-dismal-swamp-national-wildlife-refuge-300x225.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.719296,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.525859,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12804\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Swamp-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDERNESS\",\n \"description\": \"
The Monomoy Wilderness now contains a total of 3,244 acres and is managed by the Fish & Wildlife Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Massachusetts. In 1970 the Monomoy Wilderness became part of the now over 110 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. As recently as 1958, this area was an extension of the mainland, the eroding shoreline at the elbow of Cape Cod. Severe winter storms isolated Monomoy Point from the mainland and, 20 years later, separated North Monomoy Island from South Monomoy Island. Ten miles of surf-beaten dunes on the eastern shore of the islands, still-shifting sands that sometimes reach 100 feet in height, give way to salt marsh and then to mudflats on the western shore. The ecosystem is a perfect habitat for migratory birds. Dubbed a sanctuary for wildlife in 1944, most of 7,604-acre Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge has been designated Wilderness: all of the north island and all but two tracts on the south island. The mainland portion of the refuge remains non-Wilderness. People are known to have lived here from 1711 on, and a lighthouse complex on the south island attests to their presence. Among the migratory birds you may see are grebes, shearwaters, petrels, gannets, bitterns, egrets, herons, swans, geese, ducks, and the endangered piping plover and roseate tern. Hundreds of gray and harbor seals winter along the coastline. Boaters swarm the shores in summer. Camping, fires, and pets are not permitted.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/beaches/beach-at-monomoy-national-wildlife-refuge-cape-cod.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.657865,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -69.95915,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"12821\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Monomoy-Wilderness\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Located approximately 12 miles offshore on picturesque Block Island, this small refuge provides important habitat for wildlife, and a place for people to appreciate the natural environment of the island. The refuge was established in 1973 with the transfer of 28 acres from the U.S. Coast Guard, and has grown to it's current size of 127 acres today. Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which manages all five of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, and is headquartered in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI,which opened in October 2005, celebrates the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for speciel events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge. Refuge lands on Block Island are most notable for the large concentration (over 70 species) of migratory songbirds which visit the area each fall. Located in the Atlantic flyway, many young, inexperienced songbirds \\\"overfly\\\" the mainland and stopover on Block Island before continuing their migration. The result is a cornucopia of young migratory songbirds from a variety of different species. Block Island is internationally recognized as one of the most important migratory bird habitats on the east Coast, attracting hundreds of \\\"birders\\\" to the Island each fall. The refuge also provides habitat for the Endangered American Burying Beetle, supporting the only population of this species known East of the Mississippi River. Piping plover occur on the Island (a threatened Species) as do four other State species of concern. The refuge is also home to the largest gull colony in Rhode Island.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/cliffs/hall-island-cliffs-bering-sea.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.367096,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.685517,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1310\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Block-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Chautauqua Refuge is situated in the middle of the Mississippi Flyway along the Illinois River near Havana, Illinois. It is an important link in the chain of resting and feeding areas for waterfowl and other migratory birds in the flyway. The refuge has been designated a Globally Important Bird Area and a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network site. Up to 250,000 waterfowl and 10,000 shorebirds seek the food resources and sanctuary found on the 6,200-acre refuge. Bald eagles nest on the refuge and as many as 175 eagles can be found on the area in late fall through spring. Chautauqua Refuge is the headquarters of the Illinois River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges Complex, which includes the Cameron/Billsbach Unit near Henry, Emiquon Refuge across the river from Havana, and the Meredosia Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/d2/4c/flowers_trees_plants_nature_field_grass_creek_stream-573455.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 40.364086,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.998048,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1346\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Chautauqua-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/02/11/15/30/grand-teton-national-park-80557_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.81853565,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.7054666,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13525\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Grand-Teton-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located approximately 28 miles north of Oshkosh, Nebraska. The Refuge was established in 1931 to help conserve waterfowl populations. It is located at the eastern edge of the Nebraska panhandle in Garden County, on the southwestern edge of the 19,000 square mile Nebraska sandhills. The sandhills are characterized by continuous grass and forb-covered dunes and swales and are considered to be the largest body of sand in the world that is not a desert. Where the swales dip below the water table, sub-irrigated meadows, marshes, and lakes have formed. In most cases, no stream systems exist between wetlands. Many lakes are maintained solely by underground water sources. The 45,849-acre Refuge is largely grasslands dotted with hundreds of permanent, semipermanent, and temporary wetlands. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) as part of the Crescent Lake/North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The Complex headquarters is 100 miles to the west in the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crescent-lake-nwr-700x394.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.761386,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -102.437704,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1361\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crescent-Lake-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is part of a network of refuges devoted to preserving and restoring increasingly scarce habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. The refuge is comprised of 8,358 acres in Iowa and Nebraska and lies in the Missouri River Valley floodplain on a former meander of the Missouri River. Each year, especially during the fall, spectacular flights of ducks and geese mark the changing seasons along this traditional waterfowl flyway. An interesting assortment of warblers, raptors, shorebirds, and other bird life can be observed also. The 1968 excavation of the steamboat Bertrand, which sank in 1865, adds a major historical emphasis to the refuge program. The 200,000 pieces in the Bertrand Collection provide one of the most significant assemblages of Civil War era artifacts in the country. A former oxbow of the Missouri River, DeSoto Lake, provides recreational use for up to 250,000 visitors annually. The DeSoto Visitor Center provides an introduction to the refuge, exhibits the Bertrand Collection, and contains interpretive displays on the historical development of the Missouri River Basin, the ecological impacts of that development, and the natural history of the area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://adventuresofacouchsurfer.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_8234-hitchcock-nature-area.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.54825,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -96.028144,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1378\",\n \"rec_name\": \"DeSoto-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The \\\"driftless area\\\" of the Upper Midwest derives its name from the fact that it was unglaciated during the most recent glacial event about 12,000 years ago. Glaciers surrounded but did not pass over this land. Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1989 to protect the Federally endangered Iowa Pleistocene snail and threatened northern monkshood plant. Habitats that support these species are also home to other glacial-relict snail and plant species that require specific cool moist conditions to live. These species occur only on algific talus slopes or moist sandstone cliffs. In these fragile places, constant cold air exiting from a cliff or talus slope creates a unique microclimate, one that may be considerably different from areas only meters away. The refuge is currently 775 acres, consisting of nine units in four counties in northeastern Iowa. When the proposed acquisition is completed, at least 70 percent of the known northern monkshood population and 75 percent of the known population of the Iowa Pleistocene snail will be protected. The ultimate goal is recovery and removal of both species from the Federal list of endangered and threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodblogscdn.com/sites/www.imaginenortheastiowa.com/post_images/cropped/275.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.031723,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.174686,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1381\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Driftless-Area-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge was established December 29, 1993 with the purchase of its first 284 acres. About 2,200 acres have been acquired to date. The refuge is being assembled to protect, restore, and manage migratory bird, fish, and resident wildlife habitat in the Illinois River Valley, while providing for increased public recreation and educational opportunities. When complete, it will contain 11,122 acres. Historically, two backwater lakes, Thompson (1,800 acres) and Flag (1,000 acres), provided excellent habitat for migratory birds, fish, and resident wildlife. The Fulton and Mason County area's ability to support an abundance of fish and wildlife and the popularity of traditional outdoor activities once made the area the tourism capital of Illinois. When restored, Emiquon will provide quality backwater lake, bottomland forest, upland forest, prairie, seasonal wetland, and marsh habitat for migratory birds, fish, and resident wildlife. An additional 1,100 acres will be retained for agricultural crops for wildlife. Emiquon Refuge is part of the Illinois River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with headquarters at Chautauqua Refuge, in Havana, Illinois.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/emiquon-national-reserve-300x196.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.361926,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -89.845102,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1389\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Emiquon-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Erie National Wildlife Refuge is located in Crawford County, 35 miles south of the City of Erie and 10 miles east of Meadville on the outskirts of Guys Mills village. The refuge consists of two separate land units. The Sugar Lake Division, containing 5,206 acres, is the unit closest to Guys Mills. The Seneca Division, containing 3,594 acres, is 10 miles north of the Sugar Lake Division and borders French Creek near Cambridge Springs. The primary objective of the refuge is to provide waterfowl and other migratory birds with nesting, feeding, brooding, and resting habitat. Other objectives are to provide habitat to support a diversity of wildlife species and to enhance opportunities for wildlife-oriented public recreation and environmental education. The diverse habitat types found on Erie NWR attract over 237 species of birds, 47 species of mammals and 37 species of amphibians and reptiles. Waterfowl migrations occur from March to early April and again from September to November.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/bf/cd/summer_sky_field_clouds_rural_landscape_hiking_pennsylvania-338004.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.626708,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.959841,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1390\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Erie-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. David had no expectations of winning a medal but joined the Israeli weightlifting team to realize his dream - a dream which ended tragically. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and the memory of the ten other athletes.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/David_Berger_National_Memorial%2C_NPS_%2847349852492%29.jpg/1200px-David_Berger_National_Memorial%2C_NPS_%2847349852492%29.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.47369879,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.49133831,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"13919\",\n \"rec_name\": \"David-Berger-National-Memorial\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 19,131 acres in size and is located 4 miles east of the city of Valentine along the Niobrara River. The Refuge offers many activities for visitors. Bison, elk, deer, and prairie dogs can be seen along the wildlife drive at all times of the year. Interpretive displays at the visitor center describe the history and ecology of the area. Hiking trails lead to Fort Falls and, for the more adventurous, into the Niobrara River Wilderness Area. Canoeing or tubing through down the Niobrara National Scenic River is a popular activity on the Refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/bison-buffalo/bison-near-a-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.893222,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.476967,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1398\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fort-Niobrara-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Fox River National Wildlife Refuge, managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, encompasses 1,004 acres of wetland and upland habitat along the Fox River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Refuge staff restores, enhances, and preserves the oak savanna upland and sedge meadow wetland habitats historically found in extensive areas along the Fox River. Staff manages the wildlife populations that use these habitats, with special emphasis on those species dependent upon large expanses of natural marsh, such as the greater sandhill crane. Other management objectives include protecting the habitats of any Federal or State endangered or threatened species that may utilize the refuge, such as bald eagles, and to make the refuge available for outdoor recreation, environmental education, and other public use activities compatible with the above objectives.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/winter/aerial-view-of-of-arctic-village-adjacent-to-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-300x197.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Fox-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1992 and is located along the eastern shore of New Hampshire's Great Bay in the town of Newington. A variety of rich wildlife habitats from uplands to open waters can be found throughout the refuge. With its open coastal water and abundant prey, the refuge plays a significant role as migration and wintering habitat for the federally protected bald eagle. The bay area also provides prime migration habitat for the peregrine falcon. Many state protected species use the refuge including the common loon, pied-billed grebe, osprey, common tern, northern harrier and upland sandpiper. The bay area also serves as New Hampshire's major wintering area for black ducks. Great Bay NWR also manages the Karner blue butterfly easement in Concord, New Hampshire, that protects important habitat for this federally endangered species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/wallpapers/panorama-scenics-photography.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.79826,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.848958,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1405\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Over 21,000 acres in size, Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is located on the west branch of the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin and encompasses the northern two-thirds of Horicon Marsh. Horicon Marsh is a shallow, peat-filled lakebed gouged out by the Wisconsin Glacier about 12,000 thousand years ago. The headwaters of the Rock River, Horicon Marsh is 14 miles long and three-to-five miles wide. Branches of the Rock River, small and intermittent streams, and groundwater springs provide the water resources for the marsh. At 32,000 acres in size, it is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. In 1990, Horicon Marsh was designated a \\\"Wetland of International Importance\\\" by the Ramsar Convention. It has also been designated as a \\\"Globally Important Bird Area\\\" by the American Bird Conservancy and a unit of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/wisconsin/horicon-national-wildlife-refuge/channel-at-horicon-marsh.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1429\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Horicon-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The Iowa Wetland Management District is part of Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge and is very different from other wetland management districts. Under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (State), the State manages the waterfowl production areas (WPAs) in the district. This is a partnership that has been very beneficial to the Service. Together, the State and the Service have been able to develop large complexes of habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife species. Although the Wetland Management District encompasses 35 counties, at this date, there are WPAs in 16 counties. Most acquisitions are intended to increase habitat at existing wetland complexes, so it is unlikely that tracts will be acquired in the entire 35-county area. Most WPAs are small, from 100 to 500 acres, but several have grown considerably. Union Hills WPA in Cerro Gordo County is the largest in Iowa at over 2,000 acres. Spring Run, a large complex of State and Federal lands in Dickinson County, is the second largest WPA. Dugout Creek WPA in Dickinson County and Lower Morse Lake in Wright County are also among the larger restored tracts in the Iowa Wetland Management District.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.thegazette.com/storyimage/GA/20190416/ARTICLE/190419736/AR/0/AR-190419736.jpg&MaxH=500&MaxW=900\",\n \"lat\": 43.283732,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -94.110516,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1436\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Iowa-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge lies midway between Buffalo and Rochester, NY, within the Atlantic Flyway. The relatively flat terrain encompasses 10,828 acres of habitat. Freshwater marshes and hardwood swamps border or are fed by Oak Orchard Creek which meanders east to west before leaving the refuge to empty into Lake Ontario 20 miles away. Forests, meadows and fields slope up gently from the wetland's edge. When planning for your trip to the refuge you should contact the refuge headquarters to gather pertinent information on the refuge and surrounding area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/birds/duck-mallard-pictures/ducks-on-cayuga-pool-at-iroquois-national-wildlife-refuge-300x201.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.112621,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -78.403878,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1437\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Iroquois-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Ever want to see the operation of a lock and dam? The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers you that as well as impressive towboats of mammoth proportions navigating through the Starved Rock Lock, which is one of eight on the Illinois Waterway. While there you can see all sorts of cool displays in the visitor center. Displays cover the waterway from the Illinois and Michigan Canal to today?s modern lock and dam structures. The visitor center is open 7 days a week with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/illinois-waterway-brandon-road-lock-and-dam-1100-brandon-road-joliet-will-county-14-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.507731,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.099974,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"14433\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Illinois-Waterway\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"The refuge consists of the former estate of John Hay, private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, Ambassador to Great Britain, and Secretary of State under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt. The refuge was established in 1987 and the historic buildings and immediate grounds and gardens, also known as \\\"The Fells\\\", are managed through an agreement with the Friends of John Hay National Wildlife Refuge (Friends). To contact the Friends, call or email Karen Zurheide (kzurheide.fells@tds.net (603) 763-4789 (x4)).The remainder of the 164-acre refuge is managed for migratory birds and resident wildlife by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge also protects almost one mile of undeveloped shoreline along Lake Sunapee.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/19350610/extra_large_19209b2f613f3291a37fbd8051540f90.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.431794,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.535202,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1445\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-Hay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,SNORKELING\",\n \"description\": \"Wisconsin, famed for its 84,000 miles of rivers that meander through varying terrain and its 15,000 lakes, is full of places to paddle, float, and fish. Many islands in this region were omitted from the original land surveys conducted in the 1830s and 1840s. Because of this, there is a mixing of ownership between state-owned, privately owned islands. For those under federal management, the BLM administers to almost 500 islands throughout the area. Because of this varied ownership, it's critical that visitors determine whether an island is public land before using it.
A wide variety of habitats are found on the Refuge, including grassy meadows, marshes, timbered areas, sagebrush, and rocky outcroppings. A variety of waterfowl, including trumpeter swans, can be seen on nearly 1,600 acres of open water and marsh lands. At least 47 different mammals and nearly 175 different species of birds have been observed on the Refuge. Between November and May, the wildlife concentrations and diversity are so spectacular that this Refuge has been called the \\\"Winter Serengeti.\\\"
\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/deers/moose-and-elk/bull-elks-on-snow.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.5529,\n \"location\": \"Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.6782,\n \"natpark\": \"Grand-Teton\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1532\",\n \"rec_name\": \"National-Elk-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, located just 25 minutes east of Des Moines, Iowa, was established in 1990. Its mission is to re-construct tallgrass prairie and restore oak savanna on 8,654 acres of the Walnut Creek watershed and to provide a major environmental education facility focusing on prairie, oak savanna, and human interaction. The refuge has been designated a Fish and Wildlife Service Land Management and Research Demonstration Area. It will facilitate development, testing, teaching, publishing, and demonstration of state-of-the-art management techniques for fish, wildlife, and plant conservation. The Prairie Learning Center facilities include a visitor center with classrooms, exhibit area, theater, and bookstore. Miles of paved trails radiate from the center, and an auto tour through the 740-acre bison/elk enclosure is open all year. Teacher workshops, birding, hunting, and nature watching are some of the outdoor activities featured for thousands of visitors each year.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://infiniteworldwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/9705467384_a8abd30cc0_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.56669998,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -93.25830078,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1534\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Neal-Smith-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Whooping cranes, wolves, Karner blue butterflies, and white-tailed deer call Necedah National Wildlife Refuge \\\"home.\\\" Ringed bog hunter dragonflies live in sedge meadows, flying squirrels in upland hardwood timber. Trumpeter swans inhabit the marshes, and badgers the savanna. The habitat mosaic, maintained by prescribed burning, seasonal mowing, and timber clearing, attracts a wide range of wildlife. Each species and habitat is monitored and maintained to insure overall vigor of the ecosystem. The 43,656-acre refuge was established in 1939 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://earthjustice.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_800x600/public/timber-wolf_usfws-800.jpg?itok=ZpNP33-0\",\n \"lat\": 44.1405983,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -90.17250061,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1535\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Necedah-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Named after one of the original chiefs of the Narragansett Indians, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island in the Town of Charlestown, Washington County. Perched on the shoreline of the largest saltpond in the State, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge sits upon the glacial outwash plain of the Charlestown moraine, providing the refuge with its unique character. The wildlife present is as diverse as the vegetation which occupies the land. Over 250 bird species visit seasonally, and 70 species nest on the property, making bird watching and photography popular refuge activities. From saltmarshes, kettle ponds, freshwater wetlands, maritime shrublands and forests dominated by oak or maple, habitat is varied and plentiful. Originally being used as a Naval Auxiliary landing field during world war II, the main portion of the refuge still contains remnants of the numerous runways, taxi-ways, and buildings which supported the war effort. Many people served their country here, with this rich history celebrated in an interpretive \\\"trails through time\\\" route which passes through the refuge. Ninigret, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the State are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, RI. On the refuge, the new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters, which opened in October 2005, celebrates the Ninigret Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/cache/united-states/rhode-island/other-rhode-island/ninigret-pond-national-wildlife-refuge-landscape-rhode-island.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.36942,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.67436,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1537\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ninigret-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"North Platte National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located 8 miles northeast of Scottsbluff in the Nebraska panhandle. Superimposed over Bureau of Reclamation irrigation projects, the four Refuge units consist of Winters Creek, Lake Alice, portions of Lake Minatare, and Stateline Island (located south of Henry, Nebraska).\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.fws.gov/uploadedImages/Region_6/NWRS/Prairie_Zone/Crescent_Lake-North_Platte_Complex/North_Platte/Images/Partners%20page%20pict%201.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.9484,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.5187,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1539\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Platte-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in north-central Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, MA. The refuge lies within the towns of Ayer and Shirley in Middlesex County and the towns of Harvard and Lancaster in Worcester County. The refuge consists of approximately 1,667acres of upland, southern New England flood-plain forest, and wetland communities along nearly 8 miles of the Nashua River corridor. Oxbow NWR was formed by three land transfers from the former U.S. Army, Fort Devens Military Installation, and a recent purchase of private land in Harvard, MA. Two of the transfers from the Army (May, 1974 and February, 1988) formed the original 711-acre portion of the Refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2. The third Army transfer occurred in May of 1999, and added the 836-acre portion of the Refuge that is located north of Route 2. Finally, approximately 120 acres were added to the Refuge in April, 2001, with the acquisition of the former Watt Farm property along Still River Depot Road in Harvard.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/autumn/autumn-in-wild-nature.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.4697,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.5671,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1550\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oxbow-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING\",\n \"description\": \"The Oyster Bay NWR on the north shore of Long Island consists of high quality marine habitats that support a variety of aquatic-dependent wildlife. The refuge's waters and marshes surround Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of Theodore Roosevelt - father of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Subtidal (underwater up to mean high tide line) habitats are abundant with marine invertebrates, shellfish and fish. Marine invertebrate and fish communities support a complex food web from waterfowl to fish-eating birds, to marine mammals. Waterfowl use of the Refuge peaks from October through April. Over 20,000 ducks have been documented on the refuge during one survey. Over 25 species of waterfowl, along with numerous other waterbirds, depend on Oyster Bay for survival. The most common marine mammals at the refuge are harbor seals - which have become more noticeable during recent years. Sea turtles and diamondback terrapins can also be sighted at the Refuge. New York State's only remaining commercial oyster farm operates on the refuge, producing 90% of the State's oyster harvest.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.naturallyamazing.com/americasparks/9746.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.8959885,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -73.53472137,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1552\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Oyster-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds. Located along the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge is of vital stopover significance to waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds during pre- and postbreeding migratory periods. The refuge occupies in part, the southern three-fourths of Plum Island, an 8 mile long barrier island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. Excellent wildlife-oriented recreational and educational opportunities are available with visitor facilities and programs provided to enhance your experience. The refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, saltwater marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne. These and other refuge habitats support varied and abundant populations of resident and migratory wildlife including more than 300 species of birds and additional species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sand-dunes/dunes-at-parker-river-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.79825,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.84889,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1557\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Parker-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District (WMD) staff manages 61 tracts of wetlands, totaling 23,059 acres scattered over more than 14 counties in southeastern Nebraska. Each of the 61 areas, known as waterfowl production areas (WPA), is located in a geographic area known as the Rainwater Basin. The name \\\"Rainwater Basin\\\" originates from the geologic formation of large, wind-blown shallow depressions, which become flooded after rain and snow melt. WPAs are managed to provide resting stops for millions of migratory water birds. Upland areas are managed for grassland species. WPAs provide excellent recreational opportunities, including hunting, photography, and bird watching.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/kearneyhub.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/85/885c837c-7d96-11e2-9c1d-0019bb2963f4/512883d04db05.image.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.517246,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.216898,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1576\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rainwater-Basin-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Coralville Lake is a multiple use project providing primary benefits in flood control and low flow augmentation, and secondary benefits in recreation, fish and wildlife management, forest management and water quality improvement. Coralville Lake has three campgrounds with 500 campsites available. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat ramps, accessible fishing pier, river & lake fishing, hunting, mountain bike trails, hiking trails, lake swimming, sand volleyball and boating activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/7720631628_34f5b42825_k-1-700x399.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.7238,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.522,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"158\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Coralville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Occupying a peninsula between the Sakonnet River and Rhode Island sound, the 242 acre Sachuest Point National Wildlife refuge is a very popular site for the over 65,000 annual visitors each year. The refuge sports a newly renovated visitor center, over 2.5 miles of nature trails, viewing platforms, and a number of Refuge volunteers present to help visitors and to help in management of the refuge. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is renowned for its fantastic saltwater fishing, and the presence of the largest winter population of harlequin ducks on the East Coast. Once a horse racing area, then a Naval communications site, and now a National Wildlife Refuge, the are is steeped in history. From saltmarsh and beach strand habitats to upland shrub dominated lands, the refuge supports over 200 bird species, with such notable occasional visitors such as the peregrine falcon, northern harrier, and the snowy owl. Sachuest Point, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the State, are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, RI. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI,, celebrates the Sachuest Point Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*Jj-m5w6kSg5inWzh8OHtFw.jpeg\",\n \"lat\": 41.4843,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.2488,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1587\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sachuest-Point-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Fifteen campgrounds dot the shoreline along the upper Mississippi River Project. Facilities include campsites, boat ramps, picnic shelters, interpretive programs, hiking trails and eagle watching in the winter months. Fishing is very popular along ?Old Man River.?\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak0.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/20125870/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.542016,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -90.634298,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"159\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pools-11-22\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake and is just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. Lake Red Rock offers camping; shoreline fishing; interpretive programs and access to a paved 13-mile hiking/biking trail. White pelicans migrate through the lake area every spring and fall and large numbers of bald eagles are observed during winter months.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/1x/Hiking-Las-Vegas-Valley-Of-Fire-Lake-Mead-Red-Rocks-3057275.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.3708,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -92.9794,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"160\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Red-Rock\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Saylorville Lake Project is 26,000 acres, which stretches for over 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. A wide variety of recreational activities are available including fishing, picnic areas with group shelters, boat launches, an accessible fishing pier, river fishing, hunting, and a 24-mile paved, multipurpose trail used for biking, hiking, jogging, walking, and in-line skating.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/USACE_Saylorville_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Saylorville_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.7036,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -93.6811,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"161\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Saylorville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING\",\n \"description\": \"Lying along the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie in west-central Wisconsin, the St. Croix Wetland Management District encompasses a fascinating diversity of habitats. Within the eight-county district, one can travel north through the high river bluffs of Pepin County, to the prairie potholes of St. Croix County, and then to the pine barrens of Burnett County. The district includes Barron, Burnett, Dunn, Washburn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The central portion of St. Croix County, the heart of the district, is known as the Star Prairie Pothole Grasslands. These grasslands are ranked sixth out of 26 priority grassland landscapes in Wisconsin. The district manages relatively small tracts of prairie wetland and grassland habitats known as waterfowl production areas (WPAs). WPAs are purchased using Federal Duck Stamp dollars within the historic prairie pothole portion of the district, including southern Polk, St. Croix and Dunn counties. After purchase, prairie wetland and grassland habitats are restored and then managed for breeding waterfowl, other migratory birds, and indigenous wildlife. The district's 40 WPAs totaling 7,000 acres are administered by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. In addition to managing WPAs, district staff provide assistance to private landowners who wish to manage their land to benefit wildlife. The St. Croix Wetland Management District is adjacent to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropoitan Area of two million people. St. Croix County is the second fastest growing county in Wisconsin and has the highest per capita income. This dynamic presents unique opportunities and challenges for prairie wetland habitat preservation, restoration and management.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://emmagraceinstcroixhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/img_3027.jpeg?w=1024\",\n \"lat\": 45.11769867,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.60769653,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1618\",\n \"rec_name\": \"St.-Croix-Wetland-Management-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Main Day Use Areas is located in a scenic area with steep hills, valleys, bluffs, streams and lakes. Highland Ridge Campground is located in a heavily wooded area approximately 4 miles south of I-94.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/10/9e/b1/ad/eau-galle-lake-recreational.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.856352,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.246051,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"162\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Eau-Galle-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Stewart B. McKinney NWR is comprised of ten different units that are stretched across Connecticut's shoreline. The headquarters is located approximately 45 minutes south of Hartford and 30 minutes east of New Haven in Westbrook, CT. Salt Meadow NWR was established in 1972 and redesignated by Congress as the Connecticut Coastal National Wildlife Refuge in 1984. The refuge was renamed in 1987 to honor the late U.S. Congressman Stewart B. McKinney, who was instrumental in its establishment. The ten units of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge span 70 miles of Connecticut coastline. Located in the Atlantic Flyway, the refuge provides important resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for many species of wading birds, shorebirds, songbirds and terns, including the endangered roseate tern. Adjacent waters serve as wintering habitat for brant, scoters, American black duck and other waterfowl. Overall, the refuge encompasses over 800 acres of barrier beach, tidal wetland and fragile island habitats. Salt Meadow Unit, in Westbrook, CT, and Falkner Island Unit, three miles off the coast of Guilford, CT, have both been designation as an \\\"Important Bird Area\\\" by the National Audubon Society. Falkner Island Unit is home to over 124 pairs of nesting Federally Endangered Roseate Terns and over 3000 nesting pairs of common terns. Salt Meadow Unit is used by over 280 species of migrating neotropical birds during the spring and fall migrations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://longislandsoundstudy.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Norwalkx800_nwrsign.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.289,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -72.4712,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1621\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stewart-B.-McKinney-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge is located on the north shore of Long Island, 25 miles east of New York City. This 80-acre refuge is composed of mature oak-hickory forest, a half-mile rocky beach, a brackish pond, and several vernal ponds. The land and waters support a variety of songbirds (particularly warblers during spring migration), mammals, shorebirds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. During the colder months, diving ducks are common offshore, while harbor seals occasionally use the beach and nearby rocks as resting sites. NY State and Federally protected piping plover, least tern, and common tern depend on the Refuge's rocky shore for foraging and rearing young. The spring bloom at Target Rock is a reminder of its days as a garden estate, with flowering rhododendrons and mountain laurel.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/1982/01/20/gysgt-abbatt-of-company-b-1st-tank-battalion-uses-a-pair-of-binoculars-to-check-02ff02-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.92851257,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -73.44012451,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1636\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Target-Rock-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Young black terns sit on their floating nest, a great blue heron gracefully flies over the wetland, a gentle breeze blows across the sand prairie, and a wood duck finds shelter in the bottomland forest. Welcome to Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge! This 6,200-acre refuge lies within the Mississippi flyway, along the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin. It is an isolated backwater, cut off from the Mississippi and Trempealeau rivers by dikes, providing needed resting and feeding areas for waterfowl and other birds. The refuge is situated in a unique geological formation known as the driftless area. Thousands of years ago, glaciers surrounded but did not pass over the land. Blown into mounds, sand and silt from melting glaciers formed the rolling sand prairies of the refuge. Wetlands are a prominent feature. Before the railroads arrived and the locks and dams were built, the lands within the refuge were part of the Mississippi River. As such, these backwaters experienced floods and droughts. Today, using dikes and control structures, managers can mimic this natural cycle by lowering the water to expose mudflats and allow plants to germinate. Migratory waterfowl and marsh birds benefit.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ksk132dvocz3814ql108etk1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC08890-800x450.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.02761841,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.32124329,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1647\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Trempealeau-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"\\\"Picturesque, peaceful, yet thriving with wildlife.\\\" That's how many of the more than 50,000 annual visitors describe the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Spanning 800 acres on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, the refuge protects the state's only undeveloped salt pond. From upland forests to a 1.5-mile barrier beach,the varied habitats in Trustom Pond support more than 300 bird, 40 mammal,and 20 reptile and amphibian species. A stronghold for the threatened piping plover, the refuge is home to several other rare species including osprey, least terns, and the state's only population of Fowler's toad. This refuge, along with the four other National Wildlife Refuges in the state, are administered by the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, headquartered in Charlestown, R.I. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI, celebrates the Trustom Pond Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/sunrise/sunrise-over-frozen-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.38378,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.58469,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1648\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Trustom-Pond-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 to provide a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The actual slough is all that remains of a pre-glacial riverbed, and its name is derived from the connection or \\\"union\\\" of two watersheds: the Blue Earth River of Minnesota and the East Fork of the Des Moines River. The terrain is nearly flat, allowing the flow of the water to be determined by the direction of the wind at times. The refuge is on the eastern edge of the tallgrass prairie region of the Northern Great Plains. Common native range plants are bluestems, gramas, Indiangrass, coneflowers, butterfly milkweed, and leadplant, to name a few. The refuge is a major producer of wood ducks, with approximately 2,500 produced annually, and also has been the site of several successful reintroductions of the trumpeter swan. This 3,334-acre refuge surrounded by a sea of corn and soybeans provides vital habitat for a variety of plants and animals.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.naturallyamazing.com/americasparks/12672.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.26670074,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -94.11669922,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1654\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-Slough-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Valentine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 71,516 acres in size is and located 20 miles south of Valentine, Nebraska. Numerous lakes, marshes, and grasslands provide habitat for many kinds of wildlife. The Refuge offers many activities for visitors including excellent bird watching, hiking, fishing, and upland game, deer, and waterfowl hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/valentine-national-wildlife-refuge-700x465.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.8772,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.5527,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1659\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Valentine-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Wallkill River NWR is located in Sussex County, New Jersey and Orange County, New York. Congress established the refuge in 1990 to preserve and enhance lands and waters in a manner that conserves the natural diversity of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for present and future generations. The management emphasis is on Federally-listed endangered and threatened species, migrating waterfowl and shorebirds, nesting and wintering grassland birds, and forest-dwelling birds. The refuge also provides opportunities for public use. There are 3 nature trails for wildlife observation, three fishing access sites on the Wallkill River and three canoe access sites. The refuge also provides hunting opportunities. As of 2007, the refuge encompassed about 5,100 acres. Land acquisition is still proceeding. The refuge enjoys strong support from the community. The refuge staff also manage an unstaffed satellite, the Shawangunk Grassland NWR in Ulster County, New York.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/wetlands-and-swamps/scenic-view-of-middle-marsh-on-pahranagat-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.2174,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.6091,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1661\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wallkill-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Wapack National Wildlife Refuge was New Hampshire's first refuge and was established through a donation in 1972. The 1,672-acre refuge is located about 20 miles west of Nashua, New Hampshire and encompasses the 2,278 ft. North Pack Monadnock Mountain. The refuge is a popular hawk migration area and provides nesting habitat for numerous migratory songbirds such as the tree sparrow, Swainson's thrush, magnolia warbler, corssbills, pine grosbeaks and white-throated sparrow. The refuge also supports a wide variety of upland wildlife inlcuding deer, bear, coyote, fisher, fox, mink and weasel. A three mile segment of the 21-mile Wapack Trail, a spur of the Appalachian Trail, cuts through the refuge and rewards hikers with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/wapack-national-wildlife-refuge-winter-scenic.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.88560104,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.86640167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1662\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wapack-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Long Island is one of the last undeveloped estuary systems remaining on Long Island. Approximately half of the refuge consists of aquatic habitats including bay with marine seagrass beds, intertidal saltmarsh, high saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, shrub swamp, and red maple swamp. The refuge's saltmarshes, combined with the adjacent New York State-owned saltmarsh, form the largest continuous saltmarsh on Long Island. The remaining half of the refuge is upland featuring the rare Pine Barren habitats of pitch pine, oak-pine, mixed oak, pioneer hardwood, upland shrub, and grasslands. The refuge's wildlife populations are quite diverse. About 300 species of birds have been documented at Wertheim. The refuge winters up to 5,000 waterfowl, the majority being black ducks - a species in nationwide decline. The coastal location also makes this refuge an excellent migration corridor for shorebirds, raptors and songbirds. The main purpose for establishing the refuge was to protect the Carmans River Estuary for migratory birds. The River is a NY State-designated Wild and Scenic river and one of the Island's largest. The refuge supports eight Federal and/or New York State protected species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/sport/winter-sports/wertheim-national-wildlife-refuge-cross-country-ski-725x544.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.7966,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.8797,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1669\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Wertheim-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING\",\n \"description\": \"Headwaters is restricted to foot and horse travel only. It receives extensive equestrian use. Other forms such as biking or motorized vehicles are prohibited, providing a quiet and primitive recreation opportunity. The trail network includes 28 miles of interconnecting trails over and across ridges and creeks. Trails pass through Sagebrush Steppe, Aspen Groves and Forest, with views overlooking the Colorado River Valley. For more information, please contact the Kremmling Field Office.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/minnesota/lake-itasca/minnesota-lake-itasca-state-park-headwaters-rapids.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.10715,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -106.02378,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16741\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Headwaters\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FIRE-LOOKOUTS/CABINS-OVERNIGHT,SWIMMING,DIVING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Olympic National Forest offers diverse recreation opportunities for everyone. Experience the rushing rivers, coastal rain forests, alpine wildflowers and views of the Puget Sound from mountain peaks. Wilderness areas offer solitude and a chance to experience the rich biodiversity of the Olympic Peninsula.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/washington/olympic-national-park/forest-at-olympic-national-park-washington.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.52224583,\n \"location\": \"Washington\",\n \"lon\": -123.7091541,\n \"natpark\": \"Olympic\",\n \"num_activities\": 15,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"16748\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Olympic-National-Forest\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, MN and Winona, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2017/09/15/2017-09-15-07-51-32-1100x733.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.609327,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.612103,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"168\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-4\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak3.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/30240553/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.000277,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.437214,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"170\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-6\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS\",\n \"description\": \"America's Outdoors is a public information center that provides recreation information on national, state, and local outdoor areas; environmental education materials; and a professional staff to assist with citizen-based conservation projects. The Center also has automated General Land Office Records documenting the transfer of lands from U.S. ownership to private landowners. These services are provided by BLM, the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/vermilion-life-saving-station-shore-of-lake-superior-10-miles-west-of-whitefish-11-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.87583,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.30026,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"126\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1701\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Vermilion-Public-Islands\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Dresbach, MN and Genoa, WI. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Goose Island Campground (non-Corps), one of the largest campgrounds on the UMR is located in Pool about 2 miles south of La Crosse on WI State Hwy 35. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-water-nature-outdoor-architecture-sky-sun-sunset-bridge-old-city-urban-river-cityscape-summer-travel-panoramic-evening-reflection-swimming-pool-scenic-park-usa-america-landmark-colorful-tourism-resort-scene-estate-mississippi-arecales-579805.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.581177,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.227035,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"171\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-8\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The Main channel provides deep draft boating opportunities while the backwaters provide a wilderness area atmosphere for the smaller shallow draft boats. There is an observation platform for visitors to watch lock operations and see towboats and barges up close. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/water-architecture-structure-sky-bridge-building-city-urban-river-cityscape-downtown-arch-reflection-park-usa-america-landmark-exterior-reservoir-waterway-outdoors-scene-minnesota-mississippi-midwest-minneapolis-arch-bridge-reflecting-pool-nonbuilding-structure-592773.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.86472,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -91.309832,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"179\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-Pool-7\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Arcadia Diversion Dam is on the Middle Loup River about 8.5 miles upstream from Arcadia, Nebraska. The project is part of the Farwell Unit, Middle Loup Division of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. The area is managed by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, 402-471-0641, for a wildlife management area. The site includes 777 land acres and 109 water acres and is home to pheasant, waterfowl, deer, dove, and squirrel.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Arcadia_Dam_headgates.JPG\",\n \"lat\": 41.48795,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.23968,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1799\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Arcadia-Diversion-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Represents the head of navigation for the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and is located in downtown Minneapolis. The USAF Visitor Center is located at the Upper Lock and is open to the public year around. The Visitor Center provides an excellent view of the historic falls, the Minneapolis skyline and the historic mill ruins along the banks of the river. This area is within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Authorized in 1930 to provide a 9-foot navigation channel between Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and St. Louis, MO, the Upper Mississippi River Project offers extensive opportunities for water-based recreation, ranging from backwater hunting and fishing to long-distance cruising in the main channel. In the St. Paul District, the project flows through three National Wildlife Refuges, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, many State and local wildlife and recreation areas. Designated an American Heritage River, it offers visitors many recreational opportunities, including sightseeing along the river, visiting quaint river towns, viewing the wooded bluffs along the river, and watching bald eagles soaring.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak4.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/1016089114/thumb/4.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.97833,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -93.24667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"180\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mississippi-River-St.-Anthony-Falls-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The 16,697-acre Lake Superior Reserve is a combination of four distinct land areas and portions of connecting waterways in Douglas County, in the northwest corner of Wisconsin where the St. Louis River flows into Lake Superior. Each area possesses its own combination of habitats. The Reserve includes uplands and submerged lands; riparian and riverine habitat; riverine islands; emergent freshwater marshes, interdunal wetlands and scrub swamp; aspen, dry and hardwood forests; and open sand beach and dunes. The four non-contiguous areas are located within 10 miles of each other. The site consists exclusively of public lands and waters owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, City of Superior, Douglas County and the University of Wisconsin. The Reserve will provide a wide range of estuarine research and public education opportunities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.nerra.org/01/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/43926274961_ffecf7cb0e_o-1024x768.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 47.15,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -92.28333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1805\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Superior-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Kanakadea Park operated by Stuben County, NY is located on Almond Lake. Camping and day use facilities for picnicing and boating are available.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/160000/nahled/almond-rocks-pond.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.34427,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -77.709783,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"181\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Almond-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"A 4-acre lake featuring a beach, picnic area and hiking trails. Located near East Jermyn, in Lackawanna County, about 10 mi upstream from Scranton on US 6.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.lackawannacounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Aylesworth-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.521884,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.525923,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"182\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Aylesworth-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the Genesee River Valley from the village of Mount Morris to downtown Rochester where the river enters Lake Ontario. The US Army Corps of Engineers proudly promotes stewardship of public lands and waters. In fact, the 20 mile upstream section of the Genesee River is safe guarded by the Genesee River Protection Act of 1989, which allows the dam to hold back water only to prevent flooding. Typically, the Genesee flows freely through the dam without interference. However, when the dam is preventing flooding, the water backs up to fill Letchworth Canyon until it can be released at a rate that will not cause flooding downstream. Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area is a day use park that offers a beautiful setting overlooking Letchworth Canyon, known as the \\\"Grand Canyon of the East\\\". Explore the Visitor Center to learn more about the dam or join us for a free ranger guided walking tour of the Mount Morris Dam. Spend time outside on the park grounds to enjoy captivating overlooks, picnic shelters, and a playground. This is a great place to hike, bike, or view wildlife. 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Day-use facilities include a beach, launch ramp, picnicing and play fields. A modern campground is also located in this recreation area.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/02/19/21/moose-2367114__180.png\",\n \"lat\": 40.96,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78.52333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"185\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Curwensville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"The recreation area is lease to the Town of Sidney, NY. Facilities include camping, picnic area, boat launch and beach.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/sidney-t-smith-house-michigan-avenue-us-route-12-grass-lake-jackson-county-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.325,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -75.22333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"186\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Sidney-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,SWIMMING-SITE,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Here you will find boating, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, and scenic beauty. This twisting lake, the largest entirely within Pennsylvania, extends 27 miles and covers 8,300 acres.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/USACE_Raystown_Lake_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.43333,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 14,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"187\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Raystown-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Bald Eagle State Park provides a marina, campground, picnic areas, and beach at this 1,730-acre lake. A historical village is under restoration. From I-80, exit 23, 10 mi N on PA 150.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Foster_Joseph_Sayers_Dam.jpg/1200px-Foster_Joseph_Sayers_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.047168,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.608283,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"188\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Foster-Joseph-Sayers-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Broome County operates Dorchester Park on Whitney Point Lake. Day use facilities include a beach, boat launch, picnic area, pavilions and open play areas. The NYDEC manages the fishery in the lake and the surrounding forest and fields for wildlife.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn6.picryl.com/photo/1876/12/31/res-and-store-of-a-collins-whitneys-point-broome-co-ny-steam-planing-mill-and-5bf9db-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.5,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -76,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"189\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Whitney-Point\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Surrounded by high mountains in a wild and scenic area, Kettle Creek State Park provides day use recreation facilities on Alvin R. Bush reservoir and campground adjacent to Corps land on the lake and downstream of the dam.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-nature-forest-creek-wilderness-mountain-sky-meadow-lake-river-pond-stream-reflection-tranquil-scenic-peaceful-kettle-national-park-bank-wetland-bog-fell-ecosystem-watercourse-tarn-nature-reserve-state-park-riparian-zone-biome-temperate-coniferous-forest-spruce-fir-forest-tropical-and-subtropical-coniferous-forests-mount-scenery-lacustrine-plain-1374852.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.3599994,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.928777,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"190\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kettle-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"
Welcome to Midewin!
As the largest public open space in northeastern Illinois, Midewin offers experiences of vastness and solitude unavailable elsewhere. The goal of recreation management at Midewin is to provide opportunities for long distance trails without interruption by public roads, and opportunities to experience prairie ecosystems and view grassland wildlife. Development of recreation trails and features at Midewin is an on-going process. There are many miles of trails available at Midewin for hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. Nonmotorized recreational activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also welcome in the winter when there is enough snow on the ground. To view activies available by location please click Find An Area in the box to the right. To view each activity specifically click the desired activity to the left.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn10.picryl.com/photo/2014/09/25/west-hanover-township-pa-may-2-2013-west-hanover-elementary-school-fourth-grade-87c897-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.343766,\n \"location\": \"Illinois\",\n \"lon\": -88.1328877,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"131\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1903\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Midewin-National-Tallgrass-Prairie\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Twin lakes in north central Pennsylvania with overnight and dayuse facilities in a scenic environment, southwest of Tioga, PA and north of Wellsboro on PA Route 287, which is acessable from U.S. Route 15 northeast of Tioga and U.S. Route 6 north of Wellsboro, PA.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f4/cf/28/f4cf28468bc5d194959a8aafcd672197.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.903682,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -77.147146,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"191\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tioga-Hammond-Lakes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Beltzville Lake is a 3,600-acre project, having a 947-acre lake. The Corps operates and maintains the dam and a small visitor center. Recreation is managed under a lease agreement with the PA Bureau of State Parks, which provides swimming, boating, water-skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting in season and other outdoor activities at Beltzville State Park.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cZ4ZqELyIkI/maxresdefault.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.846546,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.644644,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"194\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Beltzville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project having a 1,150-acre lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim beach, bathhouse, food concession, picnic areas, volleyball courts, pavilions available for rental; visitor center; three boat launches; and a stilling basin. Trails include a 30-mile multi-purpose hiking/biking trail and three interpretive trails, one being ADA accessible. Activities include swimming, picnicking, boating, water-skiing, hiking, equestrian and mountain bike riding, fishing, hunting, bird watching and other nature-oriented and outdoor activities.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/beach-tree-water-nature-marsh-lake-river-pond-wildlife-reflection-park-reservoir-tourism-waterway-golf-course-wetland-florida-destination-blue-heron-fish-pond-ponte-vedra-1082942.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.3797,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -76.02872,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"195\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blue-Marsh-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Prompton Lake ? A 526-acre project, having a 290-acre lake. Except for a single boat launch, there is no Corps-operated recreation. Swimming is not permitted. Boating is permitted, although there is a 10-hp limit. Picnicking and hiking are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent PA Game Commission-managed lands. Majority of land surrounding the lake is owned by the Commonwealth of PA, and is designated as Prompton State Park. Presently undeveloped.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-files.apstatic.com/hike/7037464_medium_1555086041.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.587865,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.326712,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"197\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Prompton-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Francis E. Walter Dam ? An 1,800-acre project, having a small 80 acre reservoir but no Corps-operated recreation facilities. There is a boat launch area (no ramp), although there is a 10 hp limit. Swimming is not permitted. Picnicking, hiking and fishing are available, as is hunting, in season, on adjacent PA Game Commission lands. Whitewater rafting is also available downstream. Information on whitewater releases can be obtained by accessing the Philadelphia District Web site and checking under Francis E. Walter Dam.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/francis-e-walter-dam-bill-cannon.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.11018,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -75.71925,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"198\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Francis-E.-Walter-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park. A portion of the 35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir. The 21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating. The lake and brook are stocked with brown, rainbow and brook trout by the State. Opportunities abound for wildlife viewing. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-4900.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://images.pexels.com/photos/152189/pexels-photo-152189.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&fit=crop&h=627&w=1200\",\n \"lat\": 41.657535,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.107747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"199\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Black-Rock-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Winters Creek is one of the four Inland Lakes in Nebraska. It is located immediately northwest of Lake Minatare. It has surface area of 379 acres and approximately 4 miles of shoreline. It is located almost entirely within the North Platte Wildlife Refuge, and the northeast side of the lake features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. Like Lake Alice and Lake Minatare, recreation at the lake is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-water-creek-wilderness-mountain-snow-winter-cloudy-lake-river-pond-stream-reflection-tranquil-scenic-usa-season-trees-clouds-wyoming-yellowstone-national-park-1265112.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.95492,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.53177,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"1993\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Winters-Creek\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This gateway to Cape Cod offers 14 miles of paved surfaces for walking, jogging, bicycling, fishing and hiking. Families come from far and wide to get a close-up view of the continuous parade of ocean-going vessels traversing the widest sea-level canal in the world. Peace and quiet are easily found on the numerous sitting benches under the trees. For up-to-date information, call (508) 759-4431.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/48/40/cape_cod_canal_canal_massachusetts-1375421.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.744543,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.597399,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"200\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cape-Cod-Canal\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Part of the Connecticut River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, Atlantic salmon are stocked and smallmouth bass and trout fishing is available. Winhall Brook Campground near South Londonderry features 111 campsites. Fees apply for some facilities. Both summer and winter recreation activities are popular with park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (802) 874-4881.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Rock-Mountain-Arizona-Page-Lake-Powell-Blue-Skies-3755463.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.103746,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.7747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"201\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ball-Mountain-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Mid-State Hiking Trail traverses the park and provides easy access to this popular local hiking activity. Picnicking, canoeing, fishing and hunting are popular summer sports. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are prominent in winter. Wildlife viewing and scenery observation of the Ware River Watershed are popular year-round. For up-to-date information, call (978) 928-4712.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/9421179273_1420dab9b0_z.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.42833,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.02667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"202\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Barre-Falls-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Tent campers, RV'ers and day use visitors make the area a popular summer destination. Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. For up-to-date information, call (978) 249-4467.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/82/e3/pestovo_reservoir_tishkovo_moscow_region_beach_birch_trees_nature_landscape-651775.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 42.63167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.12333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"203\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Birch-Hill-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"One of the oldest dams in New England, this small facility near Webster provides some of the best kayak waters in the country during spring releases. It is the site of sanctioned events each year and has hosted Olympic pre-trials. Hydropower production was never incorporated after local citizens objected to creation of a permanent pool of water. For up-to-date information, call (603) 934-2116.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://c1.peakpx.com/wallpaper/355/148/1005/bremgarten-river-water-switzerland-wallpaper-thumb.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.315139,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.723333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"204\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Blackwater-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Recognized as the Project of the Year 2000, this 200-acre lake offers state-of-the-art facilities for the latest recreational pursuits including BMX-style bike jumps, mountain bike trails and an 18-hole disk golf course. More traditional forms of recreation include fishing, hunting, 7 miles of multi-use trails, group picnic shelters and ice skating. For up-to-date information, call (508) 248-5697.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn-assets.alltrails.com/uploads/photo/image/21537729/extra_large_c5463fae73b2304abda58fc9798c16cc.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.11833,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.90833,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"205\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Buffumville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The 700-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and boating and has a large boat ramp available. The lake and river are stocked with trout by the State. The fall foliage season offers spectacular views from atop the dam and from vessels while boating on the reservoir. Connecticut regulations and designated seasons apply. For up-to-date information, call (860) 379-8234.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.trbimg.com/img-57d41a3d/turbine/hc-colebrook-river-lake-20160910\",\n \"lat\": 42.004815,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.038515,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"206\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Colebrook-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Horseback riders, mountain bikers, hikers and cross-country skiers will enjoy the miles of trails in the area. The streamside environment along Conant and Vinica brooks offers anglers excellent native trout fishing, while warmwater fishermen enjoy the pool above the dam. Hunting is also popular among park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/cedar-point-lighthouse-cedar-point-at-patuxent-river-and-chesapeake-bay-lexington-1-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.07333,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.29167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"207\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conant-Brook-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Popular with summer and winter park visitors alike, this area offers year-round opportunities.Enjoy the swimming beaches, boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking and canoeing during the summer. The swimming beaches are located at Streeter Beach in Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Managed by the Department of Environmental Management) and Lake Siog (often called Holland Pond)in Hollnad Massachusetts. Boat ramps to East Brimfield Lake for power and non powered boats are located in the Towns of Brimfield and Sturbridge. A canoe launch and smaller boat ramp are located on Lake Siog, these lead to the scenic Quinebaug River a flatwater canoe trip leading to East Brimfield Lake. Ice fishing is especially popular during the winter months at the conservation pool and at Lake Siog, a natural lake within the project. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/USACE_Brimfield_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Brimfield_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.108075,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.126284,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"208\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Brimfield-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for artists. In continuous operation, the Colony offers a uniquely creative environment in the beauty of New Hampshire. For up-to-date information, call (603) 924-3431.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3347/3565721832_a879ea7f68_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.89544,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.985597,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"209\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Edward-MacDowell-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Sited on the Pemigewasset River near Franklin, this recreation area drains a 1,000 square-mile watershed that extends all the way to the White Mountains. There are 4,000 acres of wooded river valley available for recreation. Construction of the dam required the relocation of the entire village of Hill, NH to higher ground. For up-to-date information, call (603) 934-2116.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/turners-falls-power-and-electric-company-hampden-station-east-bank-of-connecticut-14-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.453672,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.659013,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"210\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Franklin-Falls-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State. Local anglers also enjoy fishing for bass, perch, bullhead, and pickerel and panfish are also popular. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/duck-brook-bridge-spanning-duck-brook-between-witch-hole-loop-and-new-eagle-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.620707,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.037257,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"211\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hancock-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Canoe launch and parking areas provide access to the French River above and below the dam. Over 15 miles of trails are maintained. Recreational opportunities include nature study, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and snowmobiling. The nearby town of Oxford also provides tennis courts, baseball fields and skateboard park. For up-to-date information, call (508) 248-5697.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/2017/04/18/2017-04-18-07-06-41-900x506.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.12,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.88,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"212\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hodges-Village-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields. Canoes, sailboards and rowboats are welcome on the 21-acre lake. The lake and its feeder streams are stocked with trout by the State. Cross-country skiing is popular during winter. For up-to-date information, call (203) 729-8840.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://wfsb.images.worldnow.com/images/11467700_G.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.5141,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.06667,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"213\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hop-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"One of two lakes combined to form the largest flood control project in New England is located near Concord. A wide variety of both summer and winter recreational opportunities include swimming, boating, picnicking, sports fields, hiking, snowmobiling, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting and exciting bass fishing. For up-to-date information, call (603) 746-3601.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://blog.nhstateparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Hopkinton-Everrett_River-Loop_2-22-16_011-640x427.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.193685,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -71.746957,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"214\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hopkinton-Everett-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Fly fishing is popular in the Little and Westfield rivers where brown, brook and rainbow trout are stocked by the State. The Claude M. Hill Horse Trail provides horseback riding. Indian Hollow Campground is available for reservation groups and civic organizations. Hiking, hunting, mountain biking and snowmobiling are enjoyed seasonally. For up-to-date information, call (413) 667-3430.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.dvidshub.net/media/thumbs/photos/1611/2960516/1000w_q95.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.291047,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.860082,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"215\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Knightville-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The launch boat ramp (10-hp limit) provides anglers easy access to the stocked brook, rainbow and brown trout, in addition to the native populations of warmwater fish. Stream fishing is available along 1.5 miles of the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Hunting for deer and upland game birds and ice fishing are seasonally available. For up-to-date information, call (413) 667-3656.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://image.masslive.com/home/mass-media/width620/img/breakingnews/photo/2016/10/05/21247932-standard.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.265,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.88167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"216\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Littleville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation facilities at this Corps-owned project are managed by the State. Free boat launching and excellent bass and pike fishing opportunities keep the 450-acre lake popular with local residents. Bass tournaments for groups require a State permit. Recreation facilities include a picnic area, drinking water, restrooms, hiking trails and hunting. For up-to-date information, call (860)923-2982.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/e3/1e/hadrian's_wall_england_northumberland_countryside_outdoors_ruins-926713.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.765127,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -72.183945,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"217\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mansfield-Hollow-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"At the upper end of the reservoir, the Ottauquechee River flows through the sheer-faced 165-ft deep Quechee Gorge, one of the outstanding natural spectacles in the state. An overlook area and a state-managed campground as well as a new Visitor Center opening in the summer of 2005 are nearby. At North Hartland Lake, there is boating on the 215-acre lake, picnicking in a wooded picnic area, grills, playground, play field, horseshoe pits, volleyball nets, nature trail and a small beach offering swimming. There are three picnic shelters at North Hartland Lake that can be reserved for a group event for a nominal fee. The trash policy for the park is carry in/carry out. For up-to-date information, call (802) 295-2855.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/william-miller-house-elliott-road-avondale-chester-county-pa-6-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.604254,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.355751,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"218\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Hartland-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass and other warmwater species. The boat ramp is open to canoes and small, flat-bottomed boats only. Nearby Stoughton Pond is stocked with rainbow trout and has a 5-mph limit. Facilities include a swim beach, drinking water, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms. Fees may apply for some facilities. For up-to-date information, call (802) 886-2775.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/mary-e-bayley-house-521-south-fountain-avenue-springfield-clark-county-oh-3-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.340764,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.504704,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"219\",\n \"rec_name\": \"North-Springfield-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The 1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park. The 8-acre lake is stocked with trout by the State and supports warmwater fish species. Reservations for group picnic shelters are accepted at (203) 758-1723. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/1905/01/01/saranac-river-boulder-bend-adirondacks-ny-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.68167,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.09167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 3,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"220\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Northfield-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats. Trout are stocked both above and below the dam by the State. Recreational facilities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, hiking trails, ballfields, grills, drinking water, an interpretive trail, restrooms, a boat launch ramp and swimming area. Fees apply for the use of some park facilities. For up-to-date information, call (603) 352-4130.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/otter-creek-cove-bridge-and-causeway-spanning-otter-creek-cove-on-park-loop-3-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.947926,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -72.234228,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"221\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Otter-Brook-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions of the Naugatuck River Valley. The streamside environment is popular for fishing and upland game hunting. Riding trails are provided for seasonal trailbikes and snowmobiles. A radio-controlled model aircraft field, open to the public, is maintained by volunteers. For up-to-date information, call (860) 283-5540.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.tworvgypsies.us/!USA-trip-6-2013/photos-66-Connecticut/Thomaston_Dam/2013-10-03_005_Thomaston_Da.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.699389,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.058838,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"223\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Thomaston-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Boats are limited to a 10-hp. Fishing is good to excellent for smallmouth bass, brown and rainbow trout. Recreation facilities include a boat launch, swim area, picnic tables, grills, hiking trails, ballfield, drinking water and restrooms. Fees apply for some facilities. Both summer and winter activities are popular with park visitors. For up-to-date information, call (802) 365-7703.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/2d/87/farm_hof_clothes_line_fence_meadow_field_old_house_nature-927111.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 43.05,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.70167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"224\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Townshend-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project completed in 1949. The reservoir area is rich with natural beauty and outdoor recreation. A tents-only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake. Adjacent to the dam, the Recreation Area offers picnic sites and a boat ramp with a 10-HP maximum. Twenty-three miles of hiking trails extend around the lake, Long Pond, and off-site to nearby waterfalls and scenic vistas. The lake is ideal for canoes and kayaks, which can explore the lake, the Tully River and Long Pond.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/lake/gill-lough-lakes-ireland-parkes-castle.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.64167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.225,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"225\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tully-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Near Thetford, over 6 miles of river are available for fishing for stocked brown and rainbow trout and also natural brook trout. Recreation facilities include a swim area, picnic tables, grills, drinking water, overhead shelter and restrooms. Fees apply for some facilities. Summer and winter activities are popular with park visitors. Pack-In/Pack Out. For up-to-date information, call (802) 649-1606.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/abbeville-hydroelectric-power-plant-state-highway-284-and-county-road-72-rocky-23-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.773374,\n \"location\": \"Vermont\",\n \"lon\": -72.257957,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"226\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-Village-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Families of all ages enjoy swimming in a small natural pool, picknicking, hiking and biking the trails, and the challenges of the accessible playground. Three group shelters, one near the dam, offer a great facility for hosting graduation parties, family reunions and church or other organization events. Hunting and fishing are popular during seasons. The diverse habitat makes it one of the finest birding areas with 200 species sited annually. For up-to-date information call (508) 278-2511.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/32/cf/sunrise_reflection_water_calm_outdoors_fayette_station_new_river_gorge_national_river-1207728.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 42.105795,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.607103,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"227\",\n \"rec_name\": \"West-Hill-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"This 200-acre lake is popular with bass fishermen and anglers of all ages alike. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity, hiking trails, restrooms with showers, group picnic shelters and hunting (seasonally). Snowmobile use is permitted in winter. Fees are required for some facilities. Reservations are recommended. For up-to-date information, call (860) 923-2982.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/27/18/ghost_of_walhachin_kamloops_british_colombia_canada_scenery_landscape_thunderstorm_south_thompson_river_river-1150606.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.945,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -71.9,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"228\",\n \"rec_name\": \"West-Thompson-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"The developed, handicapp accessble park includes a 3-acre athletic field popular with softball and soccer players and kite flyers. Numerous picnic tables, some with charcoal stoves and two picnic shelters with large 4x4 charcoal stoves are available. The shelters are reservable. Photographers, hikers and bird watchers enjoy the undeveloped lands. The abandoned old Grand Truck Railroad parallels the Quinebaug River and is a popular walking and hiking trail. Ice skating, sledding and skiing are popular in winter. For up-to-date information, call (508) 347-3705.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4432/36672051090_f7d2608289.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.081861,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -72.057751,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"229\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Westville-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Once called, \\\"Quinobequin\\\" by native Indians, Captain John Smith renamed the area for Charles I of England. The winding river rambles for 80 miles from its headwaters, covers an area of over 300 square miles and is the most densely populated river basin in New England. The area provides for wetlands and wildlife and recreation activities. 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Fishing, Hunting, Sight Seeing, and Hiking are just some of the activities found at Harlan County Lake. Please come and visit us for a unique experience.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://media.ruralradio.co/wordpress/2015/06/courtesy_TamiKearn_Harlan-County-Lake.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.066867,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.211112,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"264\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Harlan-County-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2014/02/28/19/42/crater-lake-277123_640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.94065854,\n \"location\": \"Oregon\",\n \"lon\": -122.1338414,\n \"natpark\": \"Crater-Lake\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2647\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crater-Lake-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/a018-hbmertz-14.jpg?w=800&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=jpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=d00a1fd4faca404b359f6c734189092d\",\n \"lat\": 41.26093905,\n \"location\": \"Ohio\",\n \"lon\": -81.57116722,\n \"natpark\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley\",\n \"num_activities\": 6,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2652\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cuyahoga-Valley-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,CLIMBING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PADDLING,SWIMMING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. 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Excellent camping, fishing, hunting, boating, state fish hatchery, and Honey Creek Resort, are major attractions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.traveliowa.com/userdocs/dest/8635_hcr-lake-exterior-1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.828265,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -92.877657,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 17,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"274\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rathbun-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. 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Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://img.rawpixel.com/s3fs-private/rawpixel_images/website_content/p-405-jackanstey-0266-eye.jpg?w=400&dpr=1&fit=default&crop=default&auto=format&fm=pjpg&q=75&vib=3&con=3&usm=15&bg=F4F4F3&ixlib=js-1.1.1&s=6d49f1de6823aba2701e44c2c0868791\",\n \"lat\": 48.01145819,\n \"location\": \"Michigan\",\n \"lon\": -88.82780657,\n \"natpark\": \"Isle-Royale\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2769\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Isle-Royale-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 200 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lure explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. This resource is truly a jewel in the National Park Service.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://static.pexels.com/photos/2633/nature-france-rocks-caves.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.73102945,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.829994,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2772\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Jewel-Cave-National-Monument\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CLIMBING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests around this vast expanse of ice. Sugpiaq people relied on these resources to nurture a life entwined with the sea. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/kenai-fjords-national-park.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 59.81804414,\n \"location\": \"Alaska\",\n \"lon\": -150.106502,\n \"natpark\": \"Kenai-Fjords\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2787\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Kenai-Fjords-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, Onion Portage - just some of the facets of Kobuk Valley National Park. Half a million caribou migrate through, their tracks crisscrossing sculpted dunes. 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Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This recreation area offers primitive camping only (no hookups), hiking, fishing (only electric motors), and picnicking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/11/09/19/56/colorado-river-65530_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.438735,\n \"location\": \"South-Dakota\",\n \"lon\": -103.560322,\n \"natpark\": \"Wind-Cave\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"286\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Cottonwood-Springs-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Cold Brook Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. 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In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/colorado/rocky-mountains-national-park/beautiful-landscape-of-rocky-mountains-national-park-colorado.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.3556924,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.6972879,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2907\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Rocky-Mountain-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Standing Bear Lake, NE, located in northwest Omaha, is named for the Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear, and is operated by the City of Omaha. The day use only facility offers picnicking, no-wake boating, hiking and bicycling trails, nature study opportunities and fishing. The lake has a surface area of 135 acres and is surrounded by 396 acres of parkland.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/fauna-animals/bears/brown-bear-sow-and-two-cubs-in-river.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.315,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.12167,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"294\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Standing-Bear-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"AUTO-TOURING,BIKING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,HORSE-CAMPING\",\n \"description\": \"When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. 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There is also a swim beach and playground. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-nature-forest-grass-horizon-mountain-track-field-hill-transport-usa-soil-plain-wetland-plateau-mangrove-habitat-florida-ecosystem-rural-area-pedestrian-bridge-st-petersburg-aerial-photography-mangrove-swamp-sawgrass-lake-park-natural-environment-571000.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.626245,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.794506,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 4,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"296\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Bluestem-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Wagon Train Lake, NE, is a State Recreation Area located two miles east of Hickman. This 315-acre lake has a boat ramp and a dog training area. 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As development spread across the West, the 2.2 million acres of habitat within the park became an important sanctuary for the largest concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2012/07/02/22/00/colorful-51154_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.59824417,\n \"location\": \"Idaho,Montana,Wyoming\",\n \"lon\": -110.5471695,\n \"natpark\": \"Yellowstone\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"128\",\n \"rec_id\": \"2988\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yellowstone-National-Park\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Yankee Hill, NE is a State Recreation Area located just 3.5 miles east of Denton, NE, with a surface area of 208 acres and 5 miles of shoreline. Only boats with electric motors are allowed on this lake. Facilities include primitive camping, a dog training area and a boat ramp. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-wilderness-mountain-meadow-hill-lake-river-valley-italy-reservoir-plateau-loch-ecosystem-sardinia-rural-area-ballao-geographical-feature-mountainous-landforms-541450.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.728873,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.790068,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"299\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Yankee-Hill-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Conestoga Lake, NE is a State Recreation Area located 3 miles south and 1/2 mile west of Emerald. The 230-acre lake provides plenty of opportunity for boating and fishing. Facilities include primitive camping, two picnic areas, a playground, a fish cleaning station, a boat ramp, a dump station, vault toilets, and fire pits. 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Recreation opportunities include fishing, swimming, picnicking, and wildlife watching. Facilities at Pawnee include a marina, gasoline station, and a convenience store. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-sand-rock-wilderness-mountain-sun-trail-desert-lake-adventure-shade-river-valley-soil-mammal-terrain-ridge-giraffe-shelter-geology-thorns-plateau-wadi-natural-environment-geographical-feature-1006536.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.841947,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.86324,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"302\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Pawnee-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Holmes Lake, NE is a 112-acre lake located on Antelope Creek within the city of Lincoln, NE. Recreational opportunities at Holmes include fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, and golfing. 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Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, walking, picnicking, water-skiing, and swimming. A State Park Permit is required for entry.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/c9/c3/japan_landscape_lumix_panasonic_yokohama_dmc_2014_lx7-149476.jpg!s\",\n \"lat\": 40.97,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.85333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"304\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Branched-Oak-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Glenn Cunningham Lake, NE, named for former Omaha mayor and U.S. Congressman Glenn C. Cunningham, is located in north central Omaha, and is operated by the City of Omaha. The lake has a surface area of 390 acres and is surrounded by 1,050 acres of parkland. 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The lake has a surface area of 255 acres and is a day use only facility offering two modern playgrounds, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a football field, hiking and bicycling trails, and a universally accessible fishing dock. This project has one of the few native tall grass prairies remaining in eastern Nebraska - Bauermeister Prairie.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-09-at-10.15.38-PM-700x570.png\",\n \"lat\": 41.219838,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -96.160386,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 12,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"307\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Zorinsky-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,DIVING\",\n \"description\": \"The slow retreat of massive Ice Age glaciers formed what is today the seafloor of Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. At the mouth of Massachusetts Bay and centrally located in the sanctuary is the sand and gravel plateau that gives the sanctuary its name. The nutrient-rich waters above and around the bank support a dynamic and diverse ecosystem that has been famous as a fishing ground for more than 400 years and claims status as the birthplace of East Coast whale watching and one of the world's premiere sites to view great whales. Historic New England shipping routes cross the sanctuary, and over the course of centuries, the seafloor here has become a repository for shipwrecks -- time capsules of our maritime heritage. The entire sanctuary encompasses 842-square miles of open ocean some 25 miles east of Boston. This wild ocean place near an urban world was designated as a sanctuary in 1992. Whale watching, bird watching, diving, and fishing can be enjoyed by visitors to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.maxpixel.net/static/photo/640/Landscape-Sunset-Boat-Trees-Nature-Colors-Lake-2148018.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.1987769,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.7162082,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3073\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Stellwagen-Bank-National-Marine-Sanctuary\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Located on the New Hampshire and Maine border, Great Bay estuary is a complex embayment and New Hampshire's largest estuarine system. The Great Bay Reserve offers a diversity of land and water area, including upland forest, salt marsh, mudflats, tidal creeks, rocky intertidal, eelgrass beds, channel bottom/subtidal and upland field habitats. The reserve encompasses 10,235 acres, including approximately 7,300 acres of open water and wetlands. The Bay's cultural heritage is equally diverse, from paleo-Indian villages 6,000 years ago to colonial transportation and industrial use and ultimately protection in the face of a proposed oil refinery in 1973.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1877129602/gbnerr_sign_icon.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.053969,\n \"location\": \"New-Hampshire\",\n \"lon\": -70.896278,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3086\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Great-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"The Reserve encompasses 2,579 acres of land on Prudence, Patience, Hope and Dyer islands and 1,843 acres of water adjoining the islands out to a depth of 18 feet. Prudence Island, the only inhabited and accessible island of the four, has experienced many changes over the course of hundreds of years. Since the 1600's, the island has been used by a variety of people - native Americans, tenant farmers, British soldiers, wealthy summer residents and now a mix of year-round and summer residents. The U.S. military established a presence on the island during World War II and the Navy remained until the land was turned over to the state of Rhode Island in 1972. Prudence Island has a variety of habitats to explore, from rocky shoreline to pine barrens, deciduous oak, freshwater swamp, salt marsh and coastal grasslands; these habitats support a variety of wildlife including a large population of white-tailed deer. Ticks are an ever-present issue on Prudence and great care should be taken while exploring the island, even on well-marked trails.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://images.allrefer.com/photos/s/2015/10/18/15/07/76689-narragansett-bay-national-estuarine-research-reserve-a-stand-of-spartina-marsh-grass-at-potter-cove-prudence-island.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.590829,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.324444,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3091\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Narragansett-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,DAY-USE-AREA,SWIMMING-SITE,OBSERVATION-SITE,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING,SWIMMING\",\n \"description\": \"Waquoit Bay Reserve encompasses open waters, barrier beaches, marshlands and uplands on the south shore of Cape Cod. Within the reserve boundaries are included the Reserve Headquarters and Visitor Center, Washburn Island and South Cape Beach State Park. Washburn Island is one of the last undeveloped coastal properties on Cape Cod. The L-shaped island, with a barrier beach, oak and pine forests and coastal salt ponds, is a quiet refuge for animals as well as human visitors. South Cape Beach State Park is a beautiful swimming beach that is noted for surf casting during the annual Bluefish and Striped Bass migrations.Fragile dune systems provide Waquoit Bay Reserve with some protection against the dynamic shore that changes with the season as well as in response to coastal storms and hurricanes. The beaches serve as nesting grounds for the federally threatened Piping Plover and foraging grounds for the endangered Roseate Tern.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://studenttravelplanningguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/5434405382_598a9d8367_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.584167,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.525,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 16,\n \"par_org_id\": \"137\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3102\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Waquoit-Bay-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"An unusual endowment of cultural resources attract visitors to Conemaugh Dam. Adjacent to the Dam site Recreation Area, historical development is currently underway with the construction of the Trail of Transportation History and the Tunnel view Historic Site. The riverside trail follows the towpath that runs along the Main Line Canal that once connected Philadelphia with Pittsburgh (1834 ? 1854). Overlooks along the trail provide views of the historical canal and railroad structures, a canal and tunnel and aqueduct dating from 1830, two railroad tunnels and three stone arch railroad bridges. The ?Conemaugh Dam Trail? is a 3.3 mile recreational non-motorized hiking and biking trail that follows portions of an abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad line that operated along the corridor in the early 1900?s and portions of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal that operated in the 1800?s and is now registered on the National Register of Historic places.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/fifficktown-bridge-spanning-little-conemaugh-river-south-fork-cambria-county-6-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.467127,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.367528,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"393\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conemaugh-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Crooked Creek Rangers developed the Corps' first Auto Tour Trail. The trail takes in the local history of Armstrong County and local townships. Visitors are provided information on the one room schools of 1867, the first water-powered sawmill and depreciation lands awarded soldiers of the American Revolutionary War. The trail was the combined effort of the Rangers and local historians.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/100000/t/brush-growing-in-desert.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.715,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.51,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"394\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Crooked-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Elk State Park is located at this lake in scenic western Pennslyvania, 14 miles north east of Johnsonburg.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/USACE_East_Branch_Clarion_River_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_East_Branch_Clarion_River_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.560481,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -78.596284,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"395\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Branch-Clarion-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge is one of New York's top 10 areas for grassland dependent migratory birds. This exceptional habitat was formerly the Galeville Military Airport. In 1994, the U.S. Department of Defense determined it longer needed the site. It was subsequently transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999. The refuge is 566 acres. It is located in the valley below the Shawangunk Mountains near the Hamlet of Wallkill in the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York. Visitors are rewarded with spectacular views of the Shawangunks as well as many species of grassland birds. This is an unstaffed satellite of the Wallkill River NWR. Call 973-702-7266 for more information. Keeping this grassland and controlling the invasion of weeds, woody shrubs, and trees is the highest management priority for the refuge. Even though human created, this grassland is increasingly important for grassland-dependent migratory birds. As part of its management strategy, the refuge strives to restore and expand the habitats of six species of declining migratory birds that currently or historically occupied the refuge. Bobolink, Savannah sparrow, Grasshopper sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Northern Harrier, and Short-eared Owl are the focus of refuge management.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2593/3805426874_e49032599f_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.6517,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -74.2106,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3957\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shawangunk-Grasslands-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 2,400 acres in size. It was established in 1999 to preserve, restore, and enhance the ecological diversity and abundance of migratory and resident wildlife. 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The purpose of the Boyer Chute Restoration Project is to restore essential wildlife habitat that became scarce when the Missouri River was \\\"improved\\\" for navigation half a century ago. River channelization, wetland drainage, and conversion of river bottom floodplain areas to agricultural, industrial, and municipal uses had resulted in the loss of over 500,000 acres of habitat along the navigable stretch of the Missouri River floodplain. The Boyer Chute project is a joint Federal and local conservation partnership success story. The project has restored the area to near pre-channelization condition without affecting navigation on the main stem of the Missouri River. Boyer Chute is once again a functioning part of the river. Close to 3,350 acres of floodplain woodland, tallgrass prairie, and wetland habitats now benefit Missouri River fishes, migratory birds, endangered species, and resident wildlife. Boyer Chute is self guiding. Floods in 2011 changed the look and the habitats of the refuge. The north and south sections of the auto tour loop are open. The Sauger Fishing Pier along the south section of road is open, but the Catfish Fishing Pier just south of the Refuge Entrance will remain closed indefinitely. Several parking areas are open, and the Main Parking Lot provides foot access via a concrete bridge across Boyer Chute Waterway onto the \\\"Island\\\"; over five miles of walking/hiking is available on the island portion of the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak2.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/16110382/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.464724,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -95.977012,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3961\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Boyer-Chute-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Totally surrounded by forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States. The Allegheny Reservoir spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. In Pennsylvania , the reservoir is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest; and in New York by Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/union-canal-locks-bernville-berks-county-pa-30-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.837466,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.004635,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"397\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Allegheny-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Set in an area of rugged, unspoiled scenery. From Saltsburg, 3/4 mi S on PA 981.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/USACE_Loyalhanna_Lake_and_Dam.jpg/1200px-USACE_Loyalhanna_Lake_and_Dam.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.239585,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.449224,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 8,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"398\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Loyalhanna-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-PRIVATELY-OWNED,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Situated among steep sided valleys and forested hillsides, Mahoning Creek Lake is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Blessed with clean water and a varied thriving fish population. In 1971, one of the largest Northern Pike ever recorded (42-7/8?) was reeled in from the waters below Mahoning Dam. Mahoning is also known for its abundant Turkey and Ruffed Grouse populations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/mountain-home-national-cemetery-mountain-home-washington-county-tn-15-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.922934,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.279703,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"399\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mahoning-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge is located on the south shore of Long Island and is managed as part of the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The refuge consists of 196 acres bordering the Great South Bay, separated from the Atlantic Ocean only by Fire Island. Situated in a heavily developed urban area, the refuge is an oasis for many species of migratory birds and waterfowl. Approximately one half of the refuge consists of tidal marsh, which serves a vast number of waterfowl in the winter months. The refuge attracts waterbirds, white-tailed deer, red fox, and migratory songbirds and raptors. The Refuge has been classified as part of the larger Great South Bay, a significant coastal habitat. Management activities include forest and grassland protection and management, wetland restoration, wildlife nesting structure maintenance, and habitat restoration.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.onlyinyourstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/islipRoad-to-Ocean-at-Seatuck-National-Wildlife-Refuge-14848478657-700x467.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.7092018,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -73.203598,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3997\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Seatuck-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"The Conscience Point National Wildlife Refuge was established July 20, 1971 as a land gift from Stanley Howard. The 60-acre refuge is located in the Town of North Sea on the north shore of Long Island's south fork. The refuge protects grasslands, oak-beech forest, shrub habitats, kettle holes, freshwater marsh and saltmarsh. The refuge grasslands are a habitat model for maritime grasslands, a disappearing habitat type on Long Island due to development. Maritime grasslands are native grasslands composed of little bluestem grass, switch grass, poverty grass, hairgrass, and Prickly pear cactus. Wildlife on the refuge is as diverse as its habitats. Waterfowl are primarily black ducks and bufflehead. The grasslands are being managed and enlarged specifically to attract grassland dependent birds such as grasshopper sparrow, eastern meadowlark, savannah sparrow and bobolink. Due to its coastal location, the refuge is heavily used by migratory songbirds, shorebirds and raptors. The refuge also supports endangered and threatened species.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7305/11672133424_9cf9bf1d5c_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.794385,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.886536,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3998\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Conscience-Point-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Established December 27, 1954, through a donation by the Morton family, the 187-acre Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge boasts exceptionally diverse habitats including bay beach, a brackish pond, a freshwater pond, kettle holes, tidal flats, saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, shrub, grasslands, maritime oak forest, and red cedar. The refuge's diversity is not only critical to Long Island wildlife, but its picturesque quality is nothing short of an advertisement in a travel magazine! Habitats along the beach attract many species including nesting piping plovers, roseate terns, least terns, common terns, and shorebirds. The waters surrounding the refuge are considered critical habitat for juvenile Kemp's Ridley sea turtles and are occasionally used by loggerhead sea turtles. Waterfowl use of the refuge peaks during the colder months. Long-tailed ducks, white winged scoter, goldeneye and black ducks will most likely be spotted during winter. Much of the refuge is situated on a peninsula surrounded by Noyack and Little Peconic Bays. The north/south orientation of the peninsula makes the refuge important habitat for shorebirds, raptors and songbirds as they navigate the coastline during migration.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Elizabeth_A._Morton_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_NY._Credit-_USFWS_%2811820023124%29.jpg/1200px-Elizabeth_A._Morton_National_Wildlife_Refuge%2C_NY._Credit-_USFWS_%2811820023124%29.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.794385,\n \"location\": \"New-York\",\n \"lon\": -72.886536,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"3999\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Elizabeth-A.-Morton-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Located within the picturesque Narrow River on the Southern Coast of Rhode Island, this Refuge is comparatively small in size, but big in protecting the unique features of this area. At 317 acres, the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for the largest black duck population in Rhode Island, and is recognized under international agreements as a critically important area for this species. The scenic vistas offered by the refuge and surrounding areas is well noted and attracts people from throughout the region. Originally named the Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge in 1988, it was renamed the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge in 1999, in honor of the late Senator who was a leading conservationist in the nation, and a strong supporter of the Refuges in Rhode Island. This unique National Wildlife Refuge is administered as part of the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex which manages all five of the National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, headquartered in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The new Kettle Pond Visitor Center and headquarters located in Charlestown, RI, which opened in October 2005, celebrates the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and all of the other refuges in Rhode Island. This facility contains interactive exhibits, displays, a sales area, classrooms for special events, and knowledgeable people where visitors can come and explore the refuges and learn about the wildlife resources and coastal environments of each refuge. The refuge contains expansive saltmarsh habitats and adjacent uplands which teem with a variety of wildlife including great egrets, herons, and several species of plovers and other shorebirds.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://media1.trover.com/T/55ad049634fbe42f3800c435/fixedw_large_4x.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.367096,\n \"location\": \"Rhode-Island\",\n \"lon\": -71.685517,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4004\",\n \"rec_name\": \"John-H.-Chafee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a 30-mile pool on the Ohio River ideal for industry and recreation\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://s3.amazonaws.com/wvmetro-uploads-prod/2014/12/Asian-Carp-650x350.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.151377,\n \"location\": \"West-Virginia\",\n \"lon\": -80.706506,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"404\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Ohio-River-Pike-Island-Pool\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Thacher Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 primarily to provide feeding, resting and nesting habitat for migratory birds. It occupies the northern 22 acres of 52-acre Thacher Island located approximately one mile off the coast of Rockport, Massachusetts.
The refuge and adjacent Town of Rockport property consists of cobble beach, rocky outcrop, grass, and shrub/thicket habitats. It currently supports both herring and great black-backed gulls as nesting species and serves as a resting and refueling stopover site for songbirds and other migrants. Among other wildlife, off-shore use occurs by seals, waterfowl, loons, grebes, cormorants and alcids.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/coast/cape-cod-national-seashore-wellfleet-massachusetts.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.38,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.34,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4046\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Thacher-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY\",\n \"description\": \"Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1995 to preserve and protect natural resources associated with the Waquoit Bay area for the protection of waterfowl and protection of wildlife. Located in the towns of Mashpee and Falmouth, this refuge will total 5,871 acres when complete, only a small percentage of which will be owned by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Currently, 335 acres are in FWS ownership. Managed through a unique partnership among nine Federal, State and private conservation groups, this Cape Cod refuge preserves thousands of acres of magnificent salt marshes, cranberry bogs, Atlantic white cedar swamps, freshwater marshes, and a vernal pool.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cbod2gpWIAAEPKW.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.403361,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.374417,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4047\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Mashpee-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1983 to conserve the Federally endangered Plymouth redbelly turtle, as well as other wildlife and plant species. The Refuge encompasses 195 acres in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is made up of two parcels; the Crooked Pond parcel abuts the Myles Standish State Forest, the second largest State forest in Massachusetts, and the smaller parcel is located on the shoreline of Island Pond. Massasoit NWR is located within a 3,269-acre area designated as critical habitat for the Plymouth redbelly turtle.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.wilderness.org/sites/default/files/styles/1000xy/public/media/image/MA_Monomoy_NWR_PlantImageLibrary_Flickr.jpg?itok=hv02dKcL\",\n \"lat\": 42.40162,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.372726,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4048\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Massasoit-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,HISTORIC-&-CULTURAL-SITE,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,OFF-HIGHWAY-VEHICLE,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Situated within the suburban Shenango Valley, Shenango River Lake provides an attractive setting for your enjoyment. Visitors choose to spend their day picnicking, camping, or enjoying nature?s beauty. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remnants of the Erie Extension Canal, sections of which are located on project property. The Erie Extension Canal played a key role in the economic development of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The well-preserved remains of Lock Number 10 are found in Sharpsville, approximately one-half mile down stream of the Shenango Dam. Other historic features include the Kidd?s Mill Covered Bridge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/kidds-mill-bridge-spanning-shenango-river-at-kidds-mills-road-township-road-5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.265,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -80.46333,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 13,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"405\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Shenango-River-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PHOTOGRAPHY,PADDLING\",\n \"description\": \"Hog Island, at 2 acres, is the lone component of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The island is located in Lake Michigan, east of Washington Island, in Door County, Wisconsin. The island was set aside by Executive Order in 1913 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds. Along with Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge, Green Bay Refuge makes up the Wisconsin Islands Wilderness Area. The refuge is managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, in Mayville, WI. At one time, Hog Island was tree-covered. However, all the trees are now dead, and many have fallen over. The island supports a nesting colony of herring gulls, double-crested cormorants, and a few red-breasted mergansers. No development has occurred on the island due to its small size, remoteness, and landing difficulties. All public use is restricted due to ground nesting by migratory birds and the limited and treacherous access.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/bay/arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-river-in-summer-725x490.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4051\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Green-Bay-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Gravel (4 acres) and Spider (23 acres) islands comprise the Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge. These islands are located in Lake Michigan, approximately 1 mile east of the northern tip of the Door County peninsula, Wisconsin. Along with Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Gravel Island Refuge is part of the Wisconsin Islands Wilderness Area, which, at 29 acres, is one of the smallest wilderness areas in the country. The refuge is managed by staff at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, in Mayville, WI. Public use is not allowed due to ground nesting by migratory birds and limited access.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/earth-ground/beach-erosion-at-pea-island-national-wildlife-refuge-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 43.569804,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -88.608747,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4052\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Gravel-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"The Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge comprises over 8,373 acres, divided into four separate divisions: Big Timber, Louisa, Keithsburg, and Horseshoe Bend. Three divisions - Big Timber, Louisa, and Keithsburg - are located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River, while Horseshoe Bend is in the Iowa River floodplain. All refuge divisions are within the famous Mississippi Flyway, one of the nation's most important migration routes. In fact, the primary refuge management objective is to provide waterfowl and migratory birds with food, water, and protection during the spring and fall migration. Each refuge division has unique characteristics. The Louisa Division is the most intensively managed via water-level manipulation, controlled burning, grassland management, and tree planting activities. Big Timber is a forested backwater slough open to the Mississippi River. Keithsburg is a forested backwater slough leveed off from the Mississippi. The newest division, Horseshoe Bend, is being restored to native vegetation, including bottomland hardwoods, wetlands, and native prairie. It is open to floodwaters of the Iowa River. The Iowa River Corridor is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the National Wildlife Refuge System. The corridor is approximately 10,000 acres of restored floodplain on the Iowa River between Tama and the Amana colonies. Designated areas are open to hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife observation and interpretation subject to State regulations.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://infiniteworldwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/9705467384_a8abd30cc0_b.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.18030167,\n \"location\": \"Iowa\",\n \"lon\": -91.30000305,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4054\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Port-Louisa-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is 628 acres in size and is located in Dukes County, 3 miles south of Martha's Vineyard, MA. The Island is 1.6 miles long east to west, and about 1 mile north to south. Nomans Land Island was used for aerial gunnery by the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1996. The USFWS managed an \\\"overlay\\\" Refuge on the eastern third of the Island under a Joint Management Agreement between the Department of the Interior and Department of the Navy since 1975. Following an extensive surface clearance of ordnance in 1997 and 1998, the Island was transferred to the USFWS to become Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge. It was established \\\" . . . for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other management purpose, for migratory birds\\\" (Migratory Bird Conservation Act). Nomans Land Island is surrounded entirely by the Atlantic Ocean. About 30% of the island is comprised of wetlands which range from emergent marshes to permanently flooded-open water. There are four artificial ponds (that were impounded many years ago by early settlers), two large freshwater ponds, and a number of smaller ponds dot the Island. Common wetland plants include: Virginia chain fern, cranberry, sphagnum moss, broad-leaved cattail, and common reed.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://pixnio.com/free-images/nature-landscapes/national-parks-reserves/chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.256099,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -70.818035,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4060\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Nomans-Land-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"\",\n \"description\": \"Assabet River NWR, formerly referred to as the U.S. Army's Fort Devens Sudbury Training Annex, is a 2,230-acre parcel of land located approximately 25 miles west of Boston, and 4 miles west of the Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex Headquarters. It is located in portions of the Towns of Hudson, Maynard, Stow and Sudbury and covers approximately 3.5 square miles. The Assabet River NWR consists of two separate pieces of land. The larger northern section is just north of Hudson Road. The southern section is located to the south of Hudson Road. The refuge is comprised of a diverse mixture of pine/hardwood forest, old field, and wetland habitats. On March 26, 2005, the refuge officially opened for wildlife dependent recreation. As of November 13, 2005, there are 10 miles of trails open to the public for wildlife observation. A map of existing trails is available at the kiosk on Hudson Road in Sudbury and at the refuge website. The refuge is also open for hunting and will open for fishing in Spring 2006. Dogs are not allowed on the refuge. The Friends of the Assabet River NWR formed in 2000, nearly a full year prior to the transfer of the U.S. Army's former Fort Devens Sudbury Training Annex to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Since that time, the Friends Group has provided the refuge invaluable assistance in preparing to open the refuge for wildlife-dependent recreational activities by removing physical safety hazards; conducting biological surveys of vernal pools, raptors, bats, invasive plant species; and conducting numerous public outreach and education programs. For information on becoming part of the Friends of the Assabet River NWR, contact Barbara Volkle at (508) 393-9251 or visit their website www.farnwr.org.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.public-domain-image.com/free-images/objects/signs/crystal-river-national-wildlife-refuge-visitor-center-sign-725x483.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.400837,\n \"location\": \"Massachusetts\",\n \"lon\": -71.463473,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 0,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4061\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Assabet-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Winding its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania, Tionesta Lake offers a unique setting for a diversity of outdoor recreational fun. The Seneca named this area \\\"where the water separates the land\\\". Tionesta offers a rich history where narrow gauge railroads dotted the surrounding countryside hauling out virgin timber from the surrounding hillsides. Fishermen have found Tionesta to be enticing and productive. Another unique feature are the 48 lakeshore campsites that offer fishermen and families interested in camping along the lake the opportunity to do so.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/122782/315230129/stock-photo-tionesta-lake-and-dam-315230129.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.475417,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.444567,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"407\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Tionesta-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is one of Newark?s newest organizations, blending arts, cultural planning and event programming with community economic development. Incorporated in 1999, the mission of LPCCD is to plan, design and develop a comprehensive arts and cultural district, and establishing a museum dedicated to collecting, interpreting, preserving, archiving and exhibiting African-American music.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://kresge.org/sites/default/files/News%20Images/lincoln-park-large-facade.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.7307,\n \"location\": \"New-Jersey\",\n \"lon\": -74.1787,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4075\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lincoln-Park-Coast-Cultural-District\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"PICNICKING,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"This is a dry-bed detention reservoir for flood control. It is located 3 mi W of Union City.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/ouachita-river-lock-and-dam-no-8-ouachita-river-at-river-mile-2828-calion-union-26-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.920374,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -79.899743,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"409\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Union-City-Dam\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HUNTING,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge is part of a large wetland complex on Lake Superior, near Ashland, Wisconsin. These coastal wetlands are a significant part of the wildlife habitat and aquatic resources of the south shore of Lake Superior. The refuge was established in 1999, and it is still being created. Its purpose is to protect, restore, and manage coastal wetland and spring-fed stream habitat. Up to 540 acres of coastal wetland in the Whittlesey Creek watershed will be acquired, and up to 1,260 acres will be protected through conservation easements. Restoration of coaster brook trout, an anadromous fish native to Lake Superior, is one of the refuge goals. The refuge will also restore stream and wetland habitat to benefit other fish species and migratory birds. The refuge is located immediately north of the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, which is operated by the Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Wisconsin State Historical Society, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, and Friends of the Center Alliance, Ltd. The Center serves as the headquarters and contact station for the refuge.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0d/6e/ea/b7/sam-d-hamilton-noxubee.jpg`\",\n \"lat\": 46.5929,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -90.9617,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 5,\n \"par_org_id\": \"127\",\n \"rec_id\": \"4092\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Whittlesey-Creek-National-Wildlife-Refuge\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Provides a 333-acre summer pool with the largest recreation facility managed by Crawford County.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn12.picryl.com/photo/2016/12/31/water-dam-monuments-altmuhl-valley-f8f3e5-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.696894,\n \"location\": \"Pennsylvania\",\n \"lon\": -80.105879,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"411\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Woodcock-Creek-Lake\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"HIKING\",\n \"description\": \"The project is located in the northeast portion of Wisconsin in the middle of The Door County peninsula. The ship canal is used as a shortcut for vessels using the ports of Green Bay and Menominee. Acreage along the northern side of the canal has a hiking trail and scenic overlook with parking.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://ak7.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/27634147/thumb/1.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 44.801632,\n \"location\": \"Wisconsin\",\n \"lon\": -87.322227,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 1,\n \"par_org_id\": \"130\",\n \"rec_id\": \"433\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Sturgeon-Bay-&-Lake-Michigan-Ship-Canal\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. This charming campground sits at the base of a mountain in the midst of a pine forest. The campground within East Portal contains 70 campsites that provide amenities such as RV hookups, two shower houses and tent camping. A trail head leads into Rocky Mountain National Park and a free shuttle provides access into the town of Estes Park during the summer. The small reservoir has approximately 2 water surface acres where rainbow trout are occasionally caught by Anglers. Moreover, there are 70 land acres and 1 mile of shoreline located at this reservoir. No boating is allowed. Facilities are open May 15- Oct. 15.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn4.picryl.com/photo/2015/11/25/sublet-mine-no-6-portal-one-south-portal-west-side-of-willow-creek-valley-east-640.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.32811,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.5764,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 7,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"51\",\n \"rec_name\": \"East-Portal-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,CAMPING,INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,FISHING,HIKING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,ENVIRONMENTAL-EDUCATION\",\n \"description\": \"Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. One campground with 41 campsites. Access is good. THe reservoir has approximately 47 water surface acres, 248 land acres and 2 miles of shoreline. No boating currently allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing and camping. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campground are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/0f/75/church_tower_clock_tower_clock_steeple_architecture_building_church_clock-1294312.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 40.37105,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.23602,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"52\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Flatiron-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"INTERPRETIVE-PROGRAMS,VISITOR-CENTER\",\n \"description\": \"The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut. Hunt Hill Farm, the heart of the historic Anderson and Bostwick farms, has been continuously farmed since 1707 and has been lovingly preserved by Ruth & Skitch Henderson.It has housed The Silo Store ? Gallery ? Cooking School for 31 years and is completing the first phase of its Living Museum with the recreation of Skitch Henderson?s Studio. The Studio is home to a Steinway Studio Grand piano, signed by five members of the Steinway family, lived at NBC while Skitch Henderson served as Music Director and as Conductor of the Tonight Show with Steve Allen, Jack Parr and Johnny Carson. It also contains Skitch Henderson?s collection of original scores and mini-scores, photographs, a collection of still banks, part of the Ruth Henderson Americana Collection of carousel animals, and a marble soda fountain that was operated locally until 1969. This high-ceilinged room, with its exposed beams and large fireplace is enhanced daily with collectibles from current events with the New York Pops, now in its 21st year at Carnegie Hall, of which Skitch is the founder and music director, and Skitch?s Legends & Jazz series of recordings.The Silo Cooking School has collected recipes and notes from more than 1,700 classes with well-known culinary professionals and superstars such as Jacques Pepin and Giuliano Bugialli. The Silo Gallery has preserved exhibit and artist information since its very first show in 1975 to the present day ? comprising over 200 shows, with over 650 artists and artisans.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://c.pxhere.com/photos/1e/6f/photo-28218.jpg!d\",\n \"lat\": 41.6455,\n \"location\": \"Connecticut\",\n \"lon\": -73.382,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 2,\n \"par_org_id\": \"138\",\n \"rec_id\": \"5457\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Hunt-Hill-Farm\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,PLAYGROUND-PARK-SPECIALIZED-SPORT-SITE,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Lake Estes, a feature of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, is formed by Olympus Dam constructed across the Big Thompson River. The afterbay storage in Lake Estes and the forebay storage in Marys Lake enable the Estes powerplant to meet daily variations in energy demand. Recreation facilities include a nine-hole golf course, five picnic and associated day-use areas, and a marina. Good access to recreation areas. The reservoir has approximately 185 water surface acres, 213 land acres and 4 milesof shoreline. Power boating is limited, but available. Sailing opportunities. Fish species available are largely rainbow trout. Facilities are closed in winter due to ice and snow.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/m/evergreen-woods-around-lake-estes-park-panorama-colorado-usa-84945772.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.37578,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.50896,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"67\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Estes\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BIKING,BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HIKING,PICNICKING,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Granby Dam and Lake Granby, features of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project are on the Colorado River near Granby, Colorado. Developments include 260 campsites and 3 boat-launch ramps. Total water surface available for recreation is approximately 7,250 surface acres. Primary recreation activities are power boating, fishing, and camping. Primary sport fish are rainbow trout, mackinaw trout, and salmon. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow conditions.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://get.pxhere.com/photo/landscape-tree-nature-forest-wilderness-mountain-cloud-sky-meadow-lake-mountain-range-country-rural-reflection-scenic-reservoir-body-of-water-trees-outdoors-woods-hdr-clouds-colorado-loch-mountainous-landforms-lake-granby-1034813.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.14296,\n \"location\": \"Colorado\",\n \"lon\": -105.89066,\n \"natpark\": \"Rocky-Mountain\",\n \"num_activities\": 10,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"68\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Lake-Granby\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Box Butte Dam and reservoir are features of the Mirage Flats Project. Recreation is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks. Water is stored in Box Butte Reservoir, Mirage Flats Project, on the Niobrara River about 10 miles north of Hemingford, Nebraska. The reservoir lies in the arid western Niobrara River Valley in the northwestern section of the Nebraska Panhandle. The reservoir is surrounded by dense cottonwood and willow trees. It is easily one of the best birding areas in the Panhandle. Sightings since 1973 has produced a list of over 200 species.Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and channel catfish. This is an irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor water level fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,600 water surface acres, 612 land acres and 14 miles of shoreline. There are locations suitable for picnicking around the lakeshore. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://www.goodfreephotos.com/albums/united-states/montana/other-montana/town-of-terry-seen-from-a-butte-in-montana.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 42.46173,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -103.07033,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"72\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Box-Butte-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,VISITOR-CENTER,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,FISH-HATCHERY\",\n \"description\": \"Virginia Smith Dam (formerly called Calamus Dam) and Calamus Reservoir, North Loup Division, P-SMBP, are on the Calamus River in Nebraska. Recreation at the site is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year round. Available species include walleye, wiper, white bass, northern pike, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and crappie. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 5,142 water surface acres, 6404 land acres and 31 miles of shoreline. Current reservoir level.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://storage.needpix.com/thumbs/lake-20942_1280.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.838522,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -99.203207,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"73\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Calamus-Reservoir-(Virginia-Smith-Dam)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HORSEBACK-RIDING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Davis Creek Dam and Reservoir are features of the North Loup Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and bullhead. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing extreme fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,145 water surface acres. Fishing season is year-round.Hunting is available to the public for deer, waterfowl, and upland game.\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://thumb1.shutterstock.com/thumb_large/1017503/144269353/stock-photo-snowy-mount-davis-reflected-on-thousand-island-lake-144269353.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 41.41794,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -98.76631,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"74\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Davis-Creek-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING\",\n \"description\": \"Enders Dam and reservoir, Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The reservoir is open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,707 water surface acres, 3,933 land acres and 26 miles of shoreline. A portion of the area is dedicated as a wildlife refuge in the fall and winter. Large flocks of mallards and geese winter on the open waters of the refuge.Public hunting on about 1,500 acres is allowed in some areas for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Current Reservoir Levels\",\n \"imglink\": \"https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/02/22/15/43/ducks-645083_960_720.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.43591,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -101.5212,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 9,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"75\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Enders-Reservoir\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE,HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT-FS-OWNED\",\n \"description\": \"Harry Strunk Lake, Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Formed by Medicine Creek Dam located on Medicine Creek, irrigation releases are made to the streams for diversion into downstream canal systems. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing fluctuations. The reservoir has water 1,850 surface acres, 7,093 land acres and 29 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round.Numerous tracts provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. Over 5,600 acres are open to public hunting.\",\n \"imglink\": \"http://www.reserveamerica.com/webphotos/NE/pid232150/0/540x360.jpg\",\n \"lat\": 40.38269,\n \"location\": \"Nebraska\",\n \"lon\": -100.20561,\n \"natpark\": \"N/A\",\n \"num_activities\": 11,\n \"par_org_id\": \"129\",\n \"rec_id\": \"76\",\n \"rec_name\": \"Harry-Strunk-Lake-(Medicine-Creek-State-Park-Recreation-Area)\",\n \"reservable\": true,\n \"stay_limit\": true\n },\n {\n \"activities\": \"BOATING,CAMPING,FISHING,HUNTING,PICNICKING,WINTER-SPORTS,RECREATIONAL-VEHICLES,WATER-SPORTS,WILDLIFE-VIEWING,OTHER-RECREATION-CONCESSION-SITE\",\n \"description\": \"Recreation at Hugh Butler Lake, Frenchman Cambridge Division, in southwestern Nebraska, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Frenchman Cambridge Division extends from Palisade southeast along Frenchman River and from Trenton east along the Republican River. Water storage facilities consist of the Enders Reservoir and Swanson, Red Willow Dam (Hugh Butler Lake), and Harry Strunk Lakes. The four dams, reservoirs, and irrigation systems provide irrigation, flood control, fish and wildlife conservation and recreation benefits. Numerous tracts at each reservoir and impoundment provide food and cover for pheasant, quail, small fur-bearing animals, and mule and white-tail deer. The reservoir has 1,629 water surface acres, 4,461 land acres and 35 miles of shoreline. There are 2,960 acres available for public hunting. Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 1,630 surface acres. Fishing season is year-round. 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