Tag Archive: state park

Gunpowder Magazine – Old Fort Harrod State Park – Kentucky

Gunpowder Magazine - Old Fort Harrod State Park - Kentucky

Purchase Print

Old Fort Harrod State Park and the Gunpowder magazine (in front) in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg is the oldest, and first permanent settlement in Kentucky. It was founded by James Harrod, a pioneer, soldier, and hunter who helped explore and settle the area west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its residents included Squire Boone, the younger brother of Daniel Boone

Petrified Sand Dunes – Snow Canyon, Utah

Petrified Sand Dunes - Snow Canyon,  Utah

Petrified sand dunes in Snow Canyon, Utah. Snow Canyon is a beautiful state park located in southwestern Utah. It features stunning red rock formations, sand dunes, lava flows, and other geological features that make it a popular destination for hiking, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. The park covers an area of about 7,400 acres and is situated between the cities of St. George and Ivins. It was named after Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, two prominent early pioneers in the area.

In addition to its natural beauty, Snow Canyon also has a rich human history. The park contains numerous archaeological sites, including rock art, ancient pit houses, and granaries, that provide a glimpse into the lives of the early inhabitants of the region.

Fireplace – Old Fort Harrod State Park – Kentucky

Fireplace - Old Fort Harrod State Park - Kentucky

A fireplace in the headquarters of George Rogers Clark at Old Fort Harrod State Park, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Illustrating the metal pots and pans, and other cookware of the the American pioneers living on the frontier.

Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg is the oldest, and first permanent settlement in Kentucky. It was founded by James Harrod, a pioneer, soldier, and hunter who helped explore and settle the area west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its residents included Squire Boone, the younger brother of Daniel Boone.