Natural Area

America’s Stonehenge

America’s Stonehenge
Like Stonehenge in England, America's Stonehenge was built by ancient people well versed in astronomy and stone construction. It has been determined that the site is an accurate astronomical calendar. It was, and still can…
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Angel Mounds

Angel Mounds
About 500 to 700 years ago, the area we now call Angel Mounds State Historic Site was a thriving Mississippian Indian town. Built between A.D. 1050 and 1400, the town was occupied by 1,000 plus…
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Avalon Seawatch

Avalon Seawatch
The Avalon Seawatch (New Jersey Audubon Society), a count of migrating seabirds, is conducted on the beach between 8th and 9th Streets, Avalon, NJ. This location was selected because the northern tip of Avalon extends…
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