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Boating

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

States of Interest:
Andrew Jackson State Park
South Carolina
Boating
Andrew Jackson State Park
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.

One of the derelict structures at Long Pond Ironworks in New Jersey
New Jersey
Boating
Long Pond Ironworks
Hewitt, NJ

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

Image of a swampy lake surrounded by trees at sunset
South Carolina
Boating
Goodale State Park
Camden, SC

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

a photo of the entrance sign to Kings Mountain State Park
South Carolina
Boating
Kings Mountain State Park
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...

image of two women kayaking in swampy water surrounded by trees
South Carolina
Boating
Santee State Park
Santee, SC

Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Marion.

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States of Interest:
Andrew Jackson State Park
Boating
Andrew Jackson State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park
Lancaster, SC
  • parking
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
One of the derelict structures at Long Pond Ironworks in New Jersey
Boating
Long Pond Ironworks
Long Pond Ironworks
Hewitt, NJ
  • parking
  • accessible_parking
  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
Image of a swampy lake surrounded by trees at sunset
Boating
Goodale State Park
Goodale State Park
Camden, SC
  • parking
  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
a photo of the entrance sign to Kings Mountain State Park
Boating
Kings Mountain State Park
Blacksburg, SC
  • parking
  • wheelchair_accessible
  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
  • wifi
image of two women kayaking in swampy water surrounded by trees
Boating
Santee State Park
Santee State Park
Santee, SC
  • parking
  • restrooms
  • pet_friendly
  • wifi
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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.
Battle of the Virginia Capes from the US Navy History & Heritage Command
Battlefield |
Battle of the Capes
Virgnia Beach, VA

The Battle of the Capes occurred around the mouth of Chesapeake Bay in 1781. The naval battle occurred between the French and the British navies. Even though the battle lasted two hours, it played a significant role in the Siege of Yorktown's success, ultimately leading to the United States' independence.

Historic Site |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Fort Edward, NY (NY-11)
Fort Edward, 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...
Burgwin-Wright House in Wilmington North Carolina
Historic Site | Historic House
Burgwin-Wright House
Wilmington, NC

Home to a Loyalist sympathizer, the Burgwin-Wright House stands as one of the oldest structures in Wilmington. In 1781, the likes of Cornwallis and his officers inhabited the home for a brief period.

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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Spencer, MA (MA-14)
Spencer, 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 |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Palmer, MA (MA-11)
Palmer, 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 |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Roxbury, MA (MA-27.5)
Roxbury, 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 |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Framingham, MA (MA-21)
Framingham, 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 |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Blandford, MA (MA-5)
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...
Historic Site |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Stonebridge Rd., Wayland, MA (MA-22)
Wayland, 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 | Historic House
Miles-Brewton House
Charleston, SC

In 1780, after the British occupied Charleston during the American Revolutionary War, the Brewton house was used as the British headquarters for Henry Clinton.

Historic Site |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Southborough, MA (MA-20)
Southborough, 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 |
Henry Knox Trail Marker at Fort Edward, NY (NY-11 1/2)
Fort Edward, 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...