Spanning nearly 4,300 acres, Rockport State Recreation Area in Alpena, Michigan, offers a glimpse into its past, with opportunities for hiking, kayaking and other adventures.
This park in Delphi, Indiana, shares the historical significance of waterways that once supported a bulk of American travel and commerce.
This island park in Parkersburg, West Virginia, showcases its ties to American history through a re-created mansion and museum.
This spot in Sandusky, Ohio, has been making ice cream for more than 100 years, and its original location honors the cow that started it all.