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Panoramic view of Monk’s Mound at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville, Illinois, featured on ExploringStates.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Uncover the history of the thriving ancient culture of Cahokia in present-day Illinois' and its disappearance from the ancient city.

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Reconstructed adobe trading post at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in La Junta, Colorado, featured on ExploringStates.

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

Located in the State of Colorado One of the unique and wonderful things about Bent's Old Forth National Historic Site…

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Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located in the middle of the vast prairies in western Kansas along the Santa…

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Photo of Hoover Dam, while on the dam

Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam is a National Historic Landmark located on the border of Arizona and Nevada and was built by laborers…

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Panoramic view of Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona, featured on ExploringStates.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument is a prehistoric cliff dwelling located in central Arizona built by the Sinagua people over 800…

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Panoramic view of Tuzigoot National Monument in Clarkdale, Arizona, featured on ExploringStates.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Visit Tuzigoot National Monument ruins and step back in time to experience the history and mystery of these fascinating archaeological…

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