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Travel Inspirations

Boating

Discover the variety of pristine lakes and waterways throughout the eastern United States, perfect for any boating adventure.

States of Interest:
South Carolina
Boating
Lancaster, SC

Enjoy small craft boating on the 18-acre lake at Andrew Jackson State Park. Only private boats that can be hand-carried from the parking lot to the lake are allowed.

New Jersey
Boating
Hewitt, NJ

Motorboats (10 hp or less) are permitted on the Monksville Resevoir. Only electric motors are permitted on the Green Turtle Pond.

South Carolina
Boating
Camden, SC

A hand-launch access area is available for private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other non-motorized boats.

South Carolina
Boating
Blacksburg, SC

Personal kayaks, canoes and non-motorized john boats may be launched at Lake Crawford and Lake York for a $5/day charge. Watercraft must be carried to the shore from the parking area. Visitors may...

South Carolina
Boating
Santee, SC

Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Marion.

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Exploring History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.
Historic Site |
Waltham, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Historic Site |
Albany, NY
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Historic Site |
Gresham, SC

Located along the Great Pee Dee River, Snow's Island served as Francis Marion's favorite refuge for his militia in the swamps of South Carolina

Historic Site |
Ticonderoga, NY
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Historic Site | Historic House
Lexington, MA

In the early twilight hours of April 19, 1775, Paul Revere rode by this house to warn its occupants, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, of the impending British raids. Already known for their revolutionary sentiments, Adams and Hancock fled to avoid capture.

Battlefield
Clarendon County, SC

Patriot Francis Marion earns his famous nickname — "The Swamp Fox”— after a futile chase by British Commander Banastre Tarleton

Historic Site |
Mohawk, NY
General Herkimer Marker in Utica, New York. This marker commemorates the boyhood home of General Nicholas Herkimer and where he rested when returning wounded from the Battle of Oriskany. Marker is in...
Battlefield | Fort/Outpost
Fort Lee, NJ

Located along the banks of the Hudson, outnumbered Patriot forces quickly evacuated this site on November 20, 1776, as the British army advanced on their position.

Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Bedminister, NJ

Nestled in the sloping mountains of New Jersey, the birthplace of American military academies can be found. Initially a part of a winter encampment, it became the proving grounds for Patriot artillerists.

Battlefield | National Park
Blacksburg, SC

On August 16, 1780, the unexpected Patriot success at Kings Mountain infused those favoring rebellion with new confidence.

Historic Site |
Blandford, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Battlefield
Manalapan, NJ

The Battle of Monmouth took place on June 28, 1778, between the Continental Army and British forces, and is now preserved as Monmouth Battlefield State Park.