Inspiration Point

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

A Youthful Glow

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River was born thousands of years ago, but is till young in geologic time.

After Yellowstone’s most recent icecap melted about 14,000 years ago, the ...

1896 Power Plant

To meet growing demands for electricity, the

Columbia Water and Power Company

constructed this power plant, the Columbia

Hydro Plant, in 1896. It replaced the 1894

power facility upstream. This Hydro Plant provided

power for city lights, trolleys and manufacturing

plants. Still operating with its original ...

Field Hospital of the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry

2nd Brigade, 1st Division

Behind this group of rocks, on the afternoon of July 2nd, 1863, Surgeon Z. Boylston Adams placed the Field Hospital of the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 1st Div., 5th Army Corps. Established so near the line ...

Invasion through the Gap

For the North, Cumberland Gap was a natural invasion route into the South - providing access to vulnerable railroads and valuable minerals and salt works in East Tennessee and southwest Virginia.

For the South, the Gap was a gateway for ...

Vestal's Gap Road I

Before man traveled this way, the wild animals that inhabited this area made a trail through the grassland and woods which they followed to reach new grazing areas. Bison and deer created and followed the path seeking fresh grass for ...

Lookout Point

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

Welcome to Lookout Point

Lookout Point is popular for its lofty view. The trail to the overlook is about 145 yards (133 m) long, and includes 13 steps.

A steep descent to Red Rock will take you ...

Palisades Interstate Park

Palisades Interstate Park

Has Been Designated A

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the Provisions of The

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

This Site Possesses Exceptional Value

In Commemorating and Illustrating

The History of The United States

U. S. Department of The Interior

National Park Service

1965

Marker can be reached ...

First Permanent Colony in Door County

Near

this spot

a Moravian

Congregation,

Reverend

A.M. Iverson, Pastor

landed May, 1853,

forming the first

permanent colony

in Door County

———

Erected 1923

Marker is on Water Street (State Highway 42) north of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Brink of Upper Falls

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

From the Brink of Upper Falls viewpoint you can witness the power of the Yellowstone River as you watch millions of gallons (liters) of water plunging 109 feet (33 ...

Old Stone Church at Greenspring

One-half mile west at Greenspring stands the Old Stone Church, the second church building on the site, which was built in 1838 for a Lutheran congregation. The first church had been built as a subscription school and as a house ...